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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1892

Page

5

Elbert County Democratic Convention Chooses Lawson Chairman

The Elberton gathering elected Judge Lawson by unanimous rising vote to chair the convention. W. D. O’Farrell was named secretary, with C. C. Davison and a large slate of district and executive committee members appointed. Speeches by Albert H. Cox James M. Smith and L. F. Livingston electrified about fifteen hundred attendees.

Albert Cox James M. Smith L. F. Livingston T. G.j.lawson Elbert Loyal-Clarke Congress Thomas G Lawcon Elberton Court House John P. Shannon Shannon H.W. Baldwin W. D. O'Farrell Clarke Capt. O'Farrell C. C. Davison Greene J. S. Turner Putnam Elbert J. W. Reed P. H. Bowers Franklin H. T. Lewis M. A Dharr Wilkes W. D O'Farrell C. C Davison W. H Morton J. P. Shannor K. D. Yow J. L Young W. DL. Hodges Hart Willis Newton Jasper Franklin White Madison Q. L. Wihiford Morgan J. C. Johnson Oconee W.M. Howard Oglethorpe N. Walker Chas, E Irwin Albert H. Cox Atlanta Georgia Col. Cox Col. Smith Watson Weaver Peek South Veeck Livingston Kilis Wheaua Ian Col. Livingston Ocala Gainesville Peek and Post

Highway Robbery Near Athens Leaves Victim Injured

Wesley Bush, a farmer from near Jefferson, was attacked by a Black man who rode in his wagon near Rock College road Tuesday night. Bush, found unconscious with severe head wounds from brass knuckles, remains unable to speak. The assailant fled with the cotton Bush was transporting for DeLaperie and Smith of Hoshton. Bush was cared for at a nearby house and later taken home. Authorities seek the attacker to prevent further harm.

Athens Wesley Bush Jefferson Bush DeLaperie & Smith Hoshton Henderson the Rock College Bu H J. B. Weir

Loss and Licensure Rejection of Rev Cowan in Watkinsville Circuit

A quarterly Watkinsville circuit conference refused to renew Rev Cowan’s local minister license, despite support from his pastor Dr. Reese who argued for relicensing. Alleged heresy over faith care and Florida venture cited. Cowan also lost $100 after misplacing a satchel on a M and N depot trip to Watkinsville.

Watkinsville Cowan Florida Athens Mr. Cowan

Hat Saga Targets A Town Reporter On Clayton Street

Yesterday morning Crit McMahan grabbed the Banner reporter and forced him to his store on Clayton street where a white beaver hat was given to him. The scene triggered a broad street tomato and egg assault as locals joined in. A reporter plans a legal move to stop the hat controversy and threats against those who oppose it.

Crit McMahan Clayton Street McMahan Andy Coleman Broad Street

Tragic Madison County Snakeskills Fatal Four

A family in Madison County suffers a horrific tragedy as a rattlesnake under the house bites four children and a drowning baby at a spring. The father returns from a mill to find three dead children and a dying infant, while the mother collapses from shock. A neighbor later destroys the lurking snake, and the neighbors report the account as true though some doubt remains.

Madison County Barnes Wilson Athens Wilen

Horror Banner and Political Rest in Eighth District

Hon H H Carlton explains illness prevents campaign participation and requests understanding while reaffirming Democratic loyalty. He notes physician orders and hopes to aid Democratic success before November Ides.

Eighth H. H. Carton

Railroad decision roasts governor as federal court grants relief

In Dallas a federal judge ruled for the railroads Texas and Pacific Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe and St Louis and Southwestern in restraining the Texas railroad commission from enforcing certain tariffs. The decision favors the complainants with broad relief, reflecting a sharp stance by Judge A P McCormick.

Texas Hogg St. Dallas Texas and Pacific Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe St. Louis and Southwestern Railways United States Texas Railway Commission A. P. McCormick Tuage

A New Candidate for Hemp and Murder Trial

A garbled August report from Banensper Georgia notes Dr. Von Polinitz brought from Florida, waived examination, and committed to jail for alleged wife murder. Also item about Judge Bond appointing W G Oakman receiver for Rich Terminal, with unclear details.

G. Oakman Batrmone Bond W. G. Oakman Newemoet noWehala Nate Eet Gee Pieneiee Ane Ie

Harmony Grove Hires Trio for Fall School Term

Harmony Grove announces Prof R J Strozier as principal with Miss Roza Taylor as first assistant and Miss Mary E Singleton heading music and art. Fall term expected to set school records. town filled with new families. Local election slated September 2 and Harmony Grove defeats Farrabeeville 17 to 6 in a local baseball game.

Harmony Grove R. J. Strozier Strozier South Georgia Eastman Academy Roza Taylor Macon Miss Taylor Bass Wesleyan Female College Mary E. Singleton Singleton Galloway Femele College Forsyth Loveret College Talbotean Tom Hudson Jackson County Alvin Thurmond Athens Atlanta Democratic Executive Committee W. ST. Thurmond, Jr T. A. Williams Jefferson J. K. Thompson Thompson’s Mills A. A Harmony Grays Bob Quillian Farrabeeville Northest Georgia Vasén Reaves N. E. Georgia

Peace Congress Opens in Brae With 808 Delegates

The International Peace congress opened in the Swiss Parliament hall presided by Dr. Ruchannel ex president. Nearly all European nations are represented along with American delegates. Dr. Ruchannel urged disputes be settled by arbitration courts. Mrs. Lockwood praised the peace idea in the United States. Mr. Lavesponk of England addressed the conference previously in 1891 on international arbitration.

Uni Boston Rica Ine Ak Lavesponk Dist England

Emperor halts maneuvers due to extreme heat reports

Vienna reports the emperor postponed planned maneuvers after receiving news from Carniola of extreme heat and fatalities among troops. He countermanded orders to avoid marching in broiling sun and heavy gear, citing safety concerns. In northern Italy, temperatures above 90 degrees persist with no relief expected.

Austria Vienna Carniola India Italy Loxpox the Times

Night strike paralyzes Rochester switch crews stemmed by broader union rift

Rochester reports a mass strike by New York Central switch men and allied workers over Sunday pay. Affected crews, including conductors and telegraphers, threaten to widen action as leadership in Buffalo amid disputes with engineer orders leads to rapid conference maneuvers and continued disruptions to shipments of grain coal cement and flour amid growing freight backlogs and unsafe retaliatory incidents.

Rochester N. Y New York Central Gould New York Arthur the Engineers Sweeney Buffalo Sargent Lackawanna Erie Central Buffalo and Southwestern Charles B. Henstein Allen Richardson Enstenz Suspension Bridge Lockport Road

Lizzie Borden's Sister Denies Allegations in Murder Case

Lizzie Borden and her sister Emma debated testimony about the Borden murder in Far River Massachusetts. Emma defended herself saying she told lawyer Mr Jennings what he ought to know for Lizzie's defense while Lizzie accused her of betraying her.

Emma Lizzie Fout River Mass Lizzie Borden Regan Hollis Miss Emma Mr. Reagan Emma Borden Borden Far River Brict Sullivan Alugh Sullivan

Baseball Record From National League Games

National League results show Cincinnati beating Washington 7 2 and 4 2 in doubleheader, Pittsburgh defeating Brooklyn 8 1, Cleveland topping Philadelphia 7 6, Louisville defeating Baltimore, St Louis losing to Boston 1 8, and Chicago New York game postponed due to wet grounds. Senator Hill’s conduct draws comment over Stevenson hospitality at Long Branch and New Orleans dispatch notes Iron Hall endorsed in St Louis with Somerby as chief justice target.

Cincinnati Washington Pittsburg Brook Cleveland Philadelphia Louisville Louiaville Baltimore St. Louis Boston Chicago Senator Hill Stevenson New Orleans Hill Ring Hotel Long ‘Branch Xaore McKinley New York City New York Platt Iron Ball Iron Hall Ad Eer Oa Somerby Davis

Regeneration Ad Claims for Braxpnera Products

An old advertisement touts Braxpnera Picts as tissue regenerators and solvents boosting elasticity. It brands Braxpnera Prixs as safe alternatives aiding digestion and liver health, claiming benefits for rheumatism and impurities, with a generic promise of harmless use.

Braxpnera

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