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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1892

Page

7

Tariff bill delay hinges on political fears in Congress

Washington June 80 The Democratic leaders in the House pause on more tariff bills as Republicans filibuster the tin plate measure. With three key bills pending free lumber sugar and iron ore, party leaders fear electoral repercussions and delay action for a week while seeking adjournment plans and a Senate accord on amendments. The anti option bill in the Senate stalls, and the House advances a temporary government support resolution with conference to follow.

Washington Reed Morever Ways and Means North Carolina Senate Pwo Jon House Dili Senate Judiciary Committee Forney Committee On Appropriations Lim Forney, Dockery and Henderson Laws

Ground to death in railway yards

A nameless young man, about 16, was ground to death in the Georgia Railroad yards while attempting to steal a ride on a freight train. Eight cars passed over him, severing his head and mangling his body. Scattered flesh lay along the track as the train sped on, leaving a gruesome scene.

Santa Georgia Tanger Lawrenceville Georgia, Carolina and Northern Gwinnett County Auburn Station Norman Teachers’ Institute Auburn

Local Reunion Fund Drive Reported by Finance Committee

Notes show the Finance committee chairmen from counties Georgia and Troup urging donations for a reunion purges fund. The fragment references Capt. Jesunton and Company G with dates and names incomplete, indicating a campaign kickoff and pledge solicitations.

Georgia Nery Jesunton Messrs

Georgia Delegation Heads to Omaha Third Party Convention

The Georgia delegation to the Omaha Third Party convention lists delegates by district from State at Large to Eleventh District. Ellington is favored for Vice President, with division on the presidential candidate, while several names are noted for discussion and possible candidacy amid a tense, opportunistic race.

Omaha Georgia Mr. Overby Oconee C H Ellington M I Branch C Port MD Irwin W C Sangleford R L Moore, Jr J F Brown Pr. Gay Mapes Chas D D Wimberly Montgomery H Hauser R W Scott W R Gorman J V Carmichael J L Chapp W H Nally Dr. Albert A W Ivey J V Lowe R W May J E H Watt James Walker G T Murrell J R ‘Robbins W Y Carter T Pickett A L Nance C Chitwood J F Barnwell R A Kelley W G Sammons Mr. Milton Silas Reed P D BR Stansell A S Haynes L D Downs F W Kent Ellington McDuffie Divid d. Wearr Powderly Biasine Gresham

Stevenson and the South backs Stevenson for VP

Hon A Stevenson earns strong southern support as H H Carlton extols his abilities and popularity. Carlton recalls urging Georgia delegates in 1888 to back Stevenson, praising his war neutrality, postal aid, and creation of twenty eight post offices in the Eighth district.

South A. &. Stevenson H. H. Carlton Washington Georgia St. Louis Stevenson Eighth

Kicked by a horse injures Mr Devant near Bairdstown

Mr James M Devant of Bairdstown sustains severe injuries after being kicked by a horse in a Wednesday accident. He lies in a critical condition as relatives, including Mrs H Kinnebrew, plan to visit his bedside and hope for improvement.

James M. Devant Bairdstown H. Kinnebrew

Dr King's New Discovery for Cough and Cold Relief

An advertisement promises Dr King s New Discovery eases coughs colds and throat troubles with a sample at the store s expense. It claims speedy relief for grippe sufferers and offers print bottles priced 0c and 1 00 by J Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kinnebrew Drug Store.

Chester

Golden wedding celebrated by Rev F M Haygood

In Atlanta on Thursday Rev F M Haygood marked fifty years of marriage. The Clarke county native is seventy five and ordained at Mars Hill on December 19 1341. He kept sermons from fifty one years totaling 3110. He preached Atlanta's first sermon. He has sisters Mrs Sarah Thornton of Athens and Mrs Mary A Jackson of Oconee.

Atlanta F. M. Haygood Haygood Clarke County Mars Hill Sarah Thornton Athens Mary.a. Jackson Oconee Sougaty Towanda Sayre James McNamara Johnnie Hill Richard Hill George Lockett Billy Sergeant Fred McAvoy Waverly Waveriz Fuggsvalo Cuey Marele Hy Leydon Sullivan County MureHe Eral John Johnson Ales Cointon Georgia Cox

Valuable Remedy Endorsed by State Senate Leader

Hon. Edmund L. Pitts, former New York State Senate president, writes praising 4 week’s Porous Pias terns as a valuable remedy based on five years of use in his family. He asserts effectiveness and safety for household health needs.

Edmund L. Pitts The Late New York State Senate Stars of New York SexaTe Coamben Weck

Prohibitionists Choose St John as Temporary Chairman

The national Prohibition convention in Cincinnati selected ex Gover­nor John P. St John of Kansas as temporary chairman. A dispute over voting rules arose with J B Cranfill of Texas arguing for full voting rights for each delegation, despite travel costs. The controversy led to a partial adoption of Cranfill’s amendment, and the session adjourned after naming platform and national committees.

Cincinnati John P. St. John Kansas A. F. Wolfenbarger Nebraska J.B Cranfield Texas Cranfill Platform Committee National Committee Platform Delates Louisiana South Carolina Committee On Permanent Organization Colonel Ritter Indianapolis Sam Small Deleates Mr ‘Small

Ladies Prepare for Confederate Veterans Reunion in Athens

The ladies will lead preparations for the Confederate veterans reunion this month in Athens. A long list of invited attendees was omitted from the published notices, and many local women and wives of Confederate soldiers are urged to attend and assist. A forwarded anecdote mentions medical products and testimonials, including Prickly Pear remedies, with unrelated shopper notes interwoven.

W P Welch W J Morton Geo Men D-Subose Tow Vincent A H O'Farrell H Palmer A L Hull Geo. W Mabry Pipe Barrow John Benedict Maggie Morton Daisy Talmadge Maggie Talmadge Louise DuBose Estelle Ritch May Hall Sophie Schaller Jule Moss Julia Carlton Athens

Murrell Custody Agreement From 1891 Athens Case

In Newton county Georgia on January 3 1883 Joseph W Murrell Rebecca L Murrell and Joseph C H Murrell and Katie C Murrell dissolve custody controls for minor children. Rebecca L Murrell gains custody of Katie and Joseph W Murrell gains custody of Joseph C Murrell with agreed visiting rights and shared communication. Homestead property in Athens Georgia to be sold and proceeds split among the four minors or their guardians with agents named if needed. Notarized copy sworn May 3 1891 by T A Burke and witnessed by E F Edwards.

New York Max Marezk Cincinnati St. Louis Syracuse Wilkesbarre Providence Athens Robert Elliot Texas Cobbs Marcys Georgia Williams Bella Romaine Thad California Katie Ted CTA KATIR Mei Father Bod Sam Joseph C Murrell Rebecca L. Murre Rebecca L Murrell Katie C. Murrell Joseph W. Murrell Katie C Rebecca L. Murrell Joseph C. H Pope Banon Limar Corb Athene Joseph C. H. Murrell Pope Barrow Lamar Cobb James M. Pace Covington J. W. Magrxtt Reszeca L. Murrell E. F. Edwards Newton County Clarke County T. A. Burke

Population of Athens and throat lung complaints warned

The note states the population of Athens is about and asserts at least half are troubled with throat and lung affections. It urges readers not to miss the chance to caution others about these health concerns according to statistics.

Athens

Agricultural Appropriation Passes House First

July 1 reports the House approving the conference on the agricultural appropriation bill by 168 to 46 with the previous question. The session then moved to labor matters and passed a Senate bill granting thirty days leave for the Government Printing Office employer. The eight hour law provisions were debated as adjournment loomed for Tuesday and a vote on the silver bill was postponed due to Morgan's absence.

Wasuixarox Hatch Yeas Committee On Labor Tareney Missouri Senate Government Printing Office Tars Ney McPherson Morgan

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