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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1891

Page

7

Waddell Triumph in Georgia Agricultural Society Convention

Resolution details show John O. Waddell elected president as the Waddell faction gains a majority. Col. Waddell receives broad applause. Cobb Moody and others cited. Vice presidency goes to Bradwell. proceedings include debates on majority versus plurality rule and committee appointments.

John O. Waddell Pat Agricultural Society Bradwell Vicwry L. F. Livingston Col John ©. Waddell Polk W. H. Felton Macon County John A. Cobb Sumter A. O. Barry Cuthbert A. Q Moody Thomas J. J. Lampton R E. Park Nesbitt Bibb Branch Columbia Waddell Livingston Barry Cobb Moody Col. Waddell Pope Bartow U.S Henry H. Carlton W. A. Hemphill Howell Cobb D Bradwell Liberty M. L. Branch Coumbia R.E. Park Ma- Con C. R. Pringle J. M. Bryan Oxlethorpe E . Newton Goornias Agred Farmers Club

Georgia convention endorses wife farm idea and Felton club

A Georgia convention approved resolutions urging husbands to create a Wife's Farm of five to ten acres for food and dairy needs. They also named Mrs. W H Felton to organize similar clubs in every county. The gathering adjourned after a busy, successful session in Athens with thanks to citizens and railroads.

E. D Newton Clarke Southland Georgia Farmers of W.H. Felton Barte Front of Agriculture Athens Cuthbert Henve

The Cotton Crop Outlook Across Georgia

A survey of farmers by a Bawner reporter shows a slight drop in acreage but generally favorable prospects for a large market crop. Most regions report late but promising yields with rust and boll worms rare and corn described as very fine.

Bawner Agricultural Society Athens Ee —Gantt

State Officials Probe Vote Selling Charges in Capitol

Atlanta Aug. 13 Special A quiet House session heard a committee named to investigate charges that certain members offered to sell votes in the senatorial election. The finance committee endorsed a Confederate veterans home measure for next Wednesday, and two new University professors were elected, including J B Hunnicutt in agriculture and Dr Boggs in elocution. A tale of a failed sub treasury challenge and a college history hire also appears.

Atlanta Sears Webster General Assembly Lane Roberts Douglas Davis Burke Swain Gordon Grand Jury Calvin Richmond Mattox Clinch Hardeman Wilkes Robert Huff Messrs Cattes Trammell and Barrett The Louse Beck Warren State University State Library J. B. Hunnicutt Boggs T. H.L. McPherson McPherson Michigan University Ann Harbor

ABLA'KEYE RALLIES AGAINST STAY LAW

A brief note shows Abla'keye critical of the stay law measure. The document cites opposition to the policy and hints at civic action or public response without detailing specifics. No further context is provided in the readable text.

Prohibition Moves in Georgia Legislature Amid Liquor Debate

An Atlanta rumormill reports a sweeping liquor ban bill hampering the city, with debate over a prohibition town rule near the capitol. The Athens charter amendment and related measures receive floor action, while local bills pass and state university funding and railroad regulations are discussed.

Farmer Held After Manic Episode In Carnesville

A local farmer in the upper edge of Franklin County began showing signs of mania last Saturday and was placed under restraint by his father after a fit escalated. He was taken to Harmony Grove for care, leaving a wife and two or three children at home in a sad family crisis.

Carnesville G. E. Hemnon

Devil Driver Sermon Draws Thousands in New York Park

Sam Jones preached at Prohibition Park Staten Island to tens of thousands across forty states and Canada. He used vivid examples on love and temptation, urging action against whiskey and hypocrisy in religion, business, and politics.

Sam Jones New York Mr.Jones New York Herald Prohibition Park Port Richmond Staten Island Mr. Jones Canada Fido Mississippi Rascal Jeremiah Jones D. D

Winterville Marriage Binds J W Holleman to Mary Colle

A beautiful winter wedding joined Mr J W Holleman of Athens to Miss Mary Colle of Winterville at Rev W M Coile’s residence. The ceremony was solemn and impressive with Rev W M Coile officiating. Holleman is a prosperous Athens man and Miss Coile a Winterville beauty.

J. W.holleman Athens Mary Colle Winterville W. M. Coile J. W. Hoileman Mary Coile

Alliance rally at Bishop draws large crowd and cheers

Livingston, Brown and Newton led an enthusiastic Bishop rally with a large turnout. Livingston spoke first to applause, Brown energized the audience, and Newton outlined resolutions on agricultural leadership and county commissioners. The event ended with a social ride and lunch for attendees.

Livingston Brown Newton Leeches Alliance Bishop E.D. Newton Secretary of Agriculture Newtor J. B. Hattaway Athens Earl Overby Watkinsville

Clarke County urged to exhibit at Augusta Exposition

Mr Robert Schley traveling agent for Augusta 239 position visits Clarke to urge a large county exhibit at the Augusta Exposition He is a longstanding Agricultural Society member and former state official The piece notes 500 attendees expected and urges Clarke, Athens, and surrounding counties to participate to showcase progress.

Augusta Robert Schley Augustin Clarke Attac Agricultural Society Schley Eben Augusta Clarke County Athens

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State Agricultural Society United States Department of Agriculture State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Bureau of Information Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner of Agriculture Edwards Randolph Larry Elbert County John P. Shannon Oglethorpe Lexington New “York Veterans’ Home Capitol Senate Whitfield Baldwin Monnoz Terday M. F. Malsby Sub-Treasury A.S. Florence Col. Livingston Abla‘keye Chappell Laurens Glinch Broadnax Walton Capitol Grounds Capitol Building Craige Gilmer Savannah River Association House Berner House of Representatives of Agricultural College Dahlonega Kemp Emanuel Bunton Fleming Williams Recorder’s Court Savannah Valley Railroad Company Savannah River Culver Clifton Chatham City of Levis the Devil Driver Gotham Skiff Mr. Skiff President Harriman Maby Short Madisonian Furlow Bros Madison Charles M. Furlow Furaw Bros Furlow South Georgia McRie & Groce Camilla, Ga Bradfield Caprese Ee Rta Bradtiela Bradfield. Ie Washington Harrison Neely Political and U. S Rand, McNally & Co Persia Pacha de Gow A. R. Storroxp Librarian of Congress Dever Magia Express Ntrisetr Faraia Co. FF Kohleruss Vaacand Ua Teascunbie Cor. Washington Ellis the Jackson & Burke CO Jackson & Burehoo NEW Book Store Broad Street Athone, GA
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