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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1893

Page

3

German Army Bill Faces Hurdles After Victory Claims

The article reports Count von Caprivi's government claiming victory and seeking swift passage of an army bill. The emperor congratulates the chancellor, assures support, and plans a rapid Reichstag vote with debates shifted to committee as dissension rises among conservatives and anti Semites.

Count von Caprivi Caprivi Promies Norway Chancelor von Caprivi Theederal Council Acraans Herr von Levetzow Ahlwardt Ploetzense Wardt Red Stettin Ahlwardt Mae goPle

Castoria Recalled in Rhyme Across Generations

A nostalgic verse traces Castoria use from infancy to motherhood, noting infant care and child feeding. It playfully recalls a mother’s reliance on Castoria as children grow, referencing stages from baby to grandchildren in a single rhyme.

Death of Dr. J R Graves in Memphis noted

The Memphis based Baptist leader Dr J R Graves D D former editor of the Tennessee Baptist and head of the Southern Book Concern died after long illness. Graves authored The Great Iron Wheel and was famed as a powerful pulpit orator with a storied career in Nashville and Memphis.

South Memphis J. R. Graves America Graves Parson Brownlow Southern Book Concern

Wesleyan Methodists Organize in Athens Denomination History

Rev. E. J. Cowan separates from the M E Church South and forms a Wesleyan Methodist church in Athens. The piece outlines the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America founded in Utica in 1843, its anti slavery stance, governance, discipline against intoxicants, and growth from 400 ministers and 6,000 members to about 8,000 members and 500 preachers by 1891 with two missions and publishing assets around $60,000. It mentions theology, organ publications, seminaries in New York and Minnesota, and notes a tie on women’s ordination.

Athens J. Cowan Bannen M. E. Church South Cowan Alden Wesleyan Methodists Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America Wesleyan Methodist Church Utice N.Y Methodist Episcopal Church Syracuse United States la Otto Ind Freetown Leone Houce N. Y Wesleyan Methodist The Gospel Record Arthur T. Jennings Houghton, Allegany, Co Wasioja Dodge, Co Minn

Items of Interest From Early Wilkes County News

A man near Joseph Fanning's in Wilkes County was bitten by a cat about three weeks ago and now shows hydrophobia symptoms. A seventeen or eighteen year old Black boy, Jim Lucas, was killed by freight train No. 16 of the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad near Elko while attempting to jump the moving train. his hand was severed and head wound sustained. The University of Virginia would not admit a woman to lectures but allowed Miss Caroline Preston Davis to sit for mathematics exams and earned a certificate of excellence, effectively making her the university’s first female graduate. Dr. Thornton led the class in presenting her with an honorary diploma. Mr. Van Pelt, editor of the Craig Meteor, visited a Hillsdale drug store and received a cholera remedy, noting rapid improvement the next morning. Crawford & Co. advertise for sale.

C. Harrison Gladstone Cicero Harrison Jackson Mich Pewee Old Dominion Oliver Harrison Guyandotte Gladstone Hotel Mrs. C. Harrison Mrs. Oliver Guyandette New York Orser Beirtions Harricon Joseph Fanning Wilkes County Jim Lucas Elko Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad University of Virginia Caroline Preston Davis Thornton van Pelt Craig Meteor Hillsdale Ions Gy Cian Sale Oun Crawford & CO

Faith and Battle: Weston and Willie's Gospel Bond

In a dim hospital, John Weston lies grievously wounded after a clash with three enemies. A Christian boy, Willie, consoles him with the ninety and nine parable and the promise of Jesus, urging Weston to call to the Shepherd. Weston, weak but hopeful, discovers renewed faith as Willie dies and he prepares to return home with one arm, still fighting the good fight of faith.

John Weston Jesus Jasper Sea Willie Jack Will Willie Parson Gold Willie Pearson The Cross Jack Weston

President Cleveland declines Tamany Day invitation

The Cleveland letter read at Tamany hall June 16 1893 urges independence celebration with duty and economy. It stresses citizens must stay engaged reject unearned wealth and demand accountability in public life. Also read were regrets from Stevenson Hill and other officials, about two hundred in total.

New York Mansix Wasuixertor D.C Richard Corker Tamany Society Grover Cleveland Stevenson Hill

Pardoned Anarchists Make First Public Appearance

Samuel Fielden Michael Schwab and Oscar Neebe appeared publicly for the first time since Joliet release at Booths hall Chicago July 4 as honorary Brew ers Union No 18 guests. They remained silent while addressing the right to agitation. In New York Gen Doukhovski Governor of Siberia and a Russian party arrived aboard La Bourgogne staying at the Clarendon.

Cubanco Samuel Fielden Michael Schwab Oscar Neebe Joliet Booth’s Hall Lake and Desplaines Streets Brewers Union No Neebe Robert Steiner Schawb Siberia New York New Yorks Doukhovskoy la Bourgogne Clarendon

Bucklen's Arnica Salve offered with guarantee

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin conditions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by John Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kinnebrew.

John, Crawford & Co Palmer & Kinnebrew

Soothing Teething Remedy Widely Sold for Children

For over fifty years Mus WIRELow's soothing brevr has been used for teething in children. It eases gum pain calms the child relieves wind colic and diarrhoea. A bottle costs twenty five cents and is sold by drug stores worldwide.

Castoria Samuel Pitcher

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J R Graves Weston Jack Wetson Heaven Fost Cleveland Tamany Bucklen Vane Palmer & Kinnebrew, Druggista RC. O Ales Catelozne van Winkle Gin and Machinery Atlanta, Georgia Buysis and Save Agent’s Commission Schofield’s Iron Works J. S. Schofield Sons & C O., Proprietors Macon, Ga Makera Schofield Vireinia Texas Eae Southern Hancock Inspirator Gullett Magnolia Cotton Gin Schofield's Sons & CO Macon, Georgia da. G. C. Oscoop Lowell, Mass da. J. F. Encutes Conway, Ark HL. A. Ancuss M. D Oxford St Brooklyn N. XY Children's Department Astrep Hospital Onton Mass Anna C. Surrz Pree the Centaur Company Murray Street New York City Hill’s Iim Bonkers Ohio Chemical CO Opera Lima Ohio Ailill Cueuscal Jayloed Sey Aguor Amu Ture Truk Helen Morrison Civerywattr EOE Ohia
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