17 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1893
Page
1
In Dunblane a boy named Jock Blacklock discovers a pebble he believes could be a diamond. Laird Kinross finds it later, rewards the honest youth, and offers a path to Edinburgh through banking, prompting a hopeful plan to help his mother and escape poverty.
The tale follows Jock who admits a lie over a diamond found by Laird Kinross who forgives him and funds his journey to Edinburgh. The laird provides a purse for Jock and supports his family, then Jock rises in America aided by Kinross’s generosity while honoring his promise to be true. The narrative ends with forgiveness and blessings from his parents. The Winter School section then describes a small agricultural program led by Professor H C White, listing six students and outlining a thorough daily curriculum and an upcoming Dairy School at the University Farm beginning March 8.
Bradstreet's reports a mixed week with higher prices for cotton goods in New Orleans, leather in St. Louis, whisky in Cincinnati and Louisville, and gains in wheat, corn, and oats. Cold weather restrained movement in staples while Western trade remained satisfactory and above last year with active clothing and shoe demand in Baltimore and expanding southern travel.
Chestertown Maryland saw a calm night despite a tense setup as four murderers linked to Dr Hill were executed on a scaffold beside the jail. A crowd gathered within legal limits as sheriffs and witnesses oversaw the hangings.
Rev T DeWitt Talmage visits Atlanta as guest of the YMCA and will preach at First Presbyterian and lecture at the YMCA hall for the association. Jack Hastings found guilty of assault with a recommendation to mercy. Gen R E Lee birthday observed with public school exercises led by A L Hull open to all.
A large crowd gathered at the opera house Friday night in Torgeka to protest revolutionary actions by the house. Republicans and citizens criticized Populists seeking a way out of their dilemma while raising concerns about ongoing conflicts and political maneuvering within the legislature.
Atlanta telegram reports Rev Sam W Small, evangelist and former People's party congressional candidate, has been appointed editor of The Morning. The notice, dated Jan 14, says Small accepted the editor role amid party tension and regional attention.
Edward Lampkin of Jackson county was arrested on a warrant sworn by W P Fleming of Center for an alleged attempt to kill Fleming at his Center home last week. Lampkin posted a $100 bond after appearing before Sheriff John Wier. he denies the charge and cites a personal dispute within Fleming's family. Lampkin is a cousin of Fleming's wife. The Center property ownership connected to the couple is questioned following an inheritance.
Prof. D L Earnest notes eighty percent of Washington Street School pupils answered correctly on U S history related to General Robert E Lee though seventy percent had not studied the subject formally. High School results were limited by a ten minute writing prompt. History teaching in public schools is praised overall.
Skiff the Jeweler argues credit should go to those with character and honesty. He says trustworthiness, not wealth or display, earns credit and prompt payment proves reliability, while chronic debtors fail the test of honesty.
Rector of St. Mary's in the city, Rey R. W. Anderson oversees Athens Greens boro Washington Union Point and missions in Margin and Greene counties. He preaches in Athens at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm at St. Mary's and 7:00 pm at West End Chapel on Baxter Street. A New York reader endorses Bul's Cough Syrup as effective for a bad cough.
One of the season’s notable events unfolds next Friday at 8 p m in Deupree hall as the Improved Order of Red Men holds a public installation of both tribes in the city. Col B H Noble will deliver a famed speech and the program includes music refreshments and social time.
Trade hints at fertilizer availability as wagons carry Magnolia Acid. Orr and Hunter have persuaded farmers that Magnolia Acid is essential for cotton prosperity, described by supporters as a matchless cotton grower. The source reflects promotional rhetoric and public opinion.
The Board of Trade draws intense interest as 132 citizens pledge support and plan to attend Tuesday’s 4 PM meeting in the old Council chamber. The gathering will elect officers and formulate a protest against the Macon and Northern schedule. The committee aims to enroll all interested business leaders for the vigorous campaign ahead.
The Rev J C Davis officiates his final service at Emmanuel Chapel today before resigning as rector effective tomorrow He departs for Concord NC on Thursday His nine year leadership doubled parish holdings and led to Harvest Home and Industrial Home charities which expanded care for the poor and inspired citywide benevolence The congregation and Athens community express high esteem and regret at his departure
In a pasture near Mr Bassner on Doboy street some boys sought matches to light pipes. A very small child, Eidam's son, crawled under a house and started a fire near a fish basket and debris. Prompt work prevented the building from burning. The incident warns that little boys should not have pipes and matches. Mr Eugene Lyle, the popular clerk at the Athens Hardware, has been recovering from illness this past week.
The business men organize the Board of Trade to foster Athens growth and prosperity. The piece stresses a lasting, practical body to develop small industries, support new residents, patronize home industry, and provide weighty, credible opinions for local progress.
The Macon and Northern schedule draws broad criticism as unfair to Athens and smaller towns. The Oconee Enterprise and local merchants urge a change, calling for a united protest and shifting freight to other lines if demands are ignored.
The Boston Herald denounces the Populist Governor of Kansas as demagogic calling for people over law in conflicts with perceived rights. It notes his attack on gilded carriage life and asserts the rich have no claim to property built by labor. It reports turmoil within his party and likens his stance to Tom Watson's former influence.
The Baxter letter praises Mr. Hull for informing the public about General Lee and Confederate history. It urges Georgia schools to read on Lee’s life before his birthday, ensuring students learn what the authors deem the true history of the Civil War.
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