11 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1890
Page
1
Religious Department sermon by C W Lane condemns self examination for its own sake as crabbed backward walking. He urges believers to fix eyes on the future, trust in God, and accept forgiveness while striving for brighter days ahead and richer experiences in God’s grace.
A composite reader page blends biblical injunctions about guarding the heart and tongue with moral reflections on diligence and single minded focus. It notes the ongoing grippe in the old world and new, the Hessian fly threatening crops in the Carolinas and Georgia, and laments hurried work of the Lord. It emphasizes sowing grace, early life salvation for children, and proper care in child upbringing and diet.
A quotation attributed to Talmadge warns that humility aside, filling a home with gossip leads to tattling. It asserts that cultivating children with money beyond discipline breeds destruction, urging balanced guidance over indulgence.
Americus residents protest the appointment of a Black postmaster. Farmer George Cater near Jonesboro hanged himself. Fires in McKae and Dupont cause extensive losses. Hawkinsville post office sees only six applicants. Hessian fly damages state rereals. Eastman hears of band formation by W H Ashburn. Potential telegraph line discussed Smithonia to Atlanta. Griffin electric plant machinery delivered. Ella Facing arrested near Darien for inciting murder. Reeves at large. Mrs Candacy Mills injured in fall at her gun house near Hershman’s Lake. Atlanta police arrest deserter John M Hutchins from Lithonia. Jack Burroughs seized over pension theft in Americus. Residential lots in Americus selling for 25 per front foot. John Millexe named lieutenant colonel of Georgia Cavalry. Editor F I Stanton of the Rome Tribune may move to Atlanta.
An educated Indian lecturer calling himself Star of the Cheyenne speaks on the Indian question and missionary work, urging civilization and Christianization. He recounts wars and courage, condemns government mistreatment, and captivates the town with his manners. Also notes an accident near a plantation where T G Larkens and son C A Larriens were hurt. Larkens dragged and likely disabled briefly. Larriens scratched. Drummers Lumpkin and Bradeen visited Athens merchants yesterday.
Meager reports from Bibb county near Aldrich describe a violent clash between white stone cutters and bridge builders and Black laborers on the Brierfield Blockton Birmingham road. A group of concealed Negroes opened fire, killing Dennis Carney and Toney Bracken and wounding John Belton Pat Lambert and William Cunningham, with pursuit and further bloodshed feared as night falls.
MP Rogers is dead after being shot by a burglar at Camak the night before last. The Negro suspect is jailed in Warrenton. A lynching threat looms as friends of the slain man demand immediate punishment. Also a brief report notes a reported cabin fire near Stevenson, Alabama, with unconfirmed details.
In Walker county the Kitchen mines face a labor disruption as about one hundred workers are locked out by the bosses amid a dispute over new mine rules. The stoppage leaves many unemployed and tensions rise among miners and management.
George T. Murrell laments a failing farm labor system and urges action to curb political timidity. He critiques white leadership and repeats the belief that disciplined labor is essential, warning that certain white influence undermines Black workers and farm progress.
General news digest reports a Virginia church row killing two and wounding three, Iowa Legislature deadlock, Chicago Anarchist case to reach the US Supreme Court, and World’s Fair bills in conference. Also notes Union Pacific wreck casualties, Cuba illness, Massachusetts G A R encampment, Cronin jury case motions, and other disparate items from North America and Europe.
A fragmentary children section recalls Wynken Blynken and Nod sailing in a wooden shoe to fish gleaming herring in a dew coated sea, with Eugene Field attribution. It then shifts to moral exhortations for men and women, urging virtue, modesty, and refined speech.
Col J B Silman, a grell-known and highly esteemed lawyer in the dxrrenson area, collapsed and died this afternoon in the courthouse while attending court. He was well regarded in the community and his death is noted as a loss to the legal profession.
In Paris, Mechinet and I pursue the Monistrol case through social chatter and shop visits. We study neighborhood opinion of Monistrol and his wife Caroline, noting his innocence in public view and her spotless reputation.
In a narrow Paris doorway opposite Monistrol’s shop, investigators study the area before entering. The shabby storefront proclaims Gold and Imitation Jewelry, with glittering but fake gems on display and no sign of Mme Monistrol after twenty minutes of watching.
Mr Henry Furiow returned to Madison from Atlanta while Sheriff Hilsman visits Alabama on business. A Brownwood teacher is sought. Miss Fannie Tarner visits in Danielsville. Mrs W C Lindsey died after four weeks illness at age 176. Measles still in Dry Pond. Cicero Lancaster buried at Hopewell. Ada Niblack visits Hardy in Pineville. James Jones kills a 510 pound hog aged 17 months. Rabit paws gift from J H A Simmons of Pendergrass. Professor Caldwell's school hosts a spelling bee at Academy Church Friday. all invited.
In Hall County this year 179 marriage licenses were filed. Several boys accused of attempting to rob the State Bank ing Company were tried and acquitted for lack of proof of an overt act. The Young Ladies Club held a church benefit at the female college last week. Chas. B. Walker, a prominent railroad man, visited the county last week.
Miss Berta Daniel of Crawford visits friends in Lexington. Prof Ga Marco Faust of Reed's Spring academy suspends school due to measles. Elberton reports high brick demand and county sees many grip cases this week. Lexington hosts visiting young ladies. Confederate Survivors Association of Oglethorpe meets in Lexington last Sunday.
Dr. R P Sorrells of Athens visited relatives in the county this week. The Winterville Cornet Band entertained at the courthouse. The new Board of Commissioners is expected to do good work. Capt W S Scott is sick this week. Danielsville shows growth. Crops are very good this season. The Kidd property sold to Mr A F Brown of Hartwell for 1300 dollars.
A mad dog roamed Leatherwood biting several cats which had to be killed. Capt. W. S. Mosely was injured, breaking his leg while trimming trees in his yard. J. B. Simmons and E. P. Simpson plan a furniture factory in Toccoa. Toccoa Council met for first time last Tuesday. Little Maud Anderson, daughter of Jesse Anderson of Turnerville, died after a child’s penknife pierce caused fatal heart injury.
In Little Rock Arkansas on February 8 a federal court case against J H Merritt was nolle pressed after a hung jury. Merritt had been indicted for appointing all Democratic judges for the November 1888 election. This case touched on Republican claims of fraud in the second district.
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