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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1892

Page

5

Summer School Opens at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia launches a six week summer program with two departments Mathematics and Modern Languages led by Profs Barrow Snelling Wilcox Brinkley. The new movement aims to deepen study under expert guidance and begins at nine this morning in the campus prayer hall with no formal opening exercises.

University of Georgia University Prayer Hall Georgia D. C. Barrow Charles M. Snelling School of Mathematica C. P. Wilcox

The Banner Changes Hands With Bayzr Lease

The Banner announces a change in management effective today with Bayxzr taking control under a two year lease. The old management retains offices but no duties, while the board of directors including James M. Smith and Hamilton McWhorter remain key supporters. Captain J J C McMahan hands over operations in good shape and is held in high regard as a Christian gentleman.

T Sue J. H. Et Co Hen James M. Smith Messrs Hamilton McWhorter Wm Howard D.C. Barrow, Jr J.J. C. McMahan George C. Thomas

Voter Qualification Question in Primary Election Call

The article questions whether paying all taxes should be a voting prerequisite in the upcoming primary. It notes the call refers to state and county election law but lacks clarity on tax payments as a condition. The writer urges that only those qualified at the general election vote, advocating explicit language to avoid doubt.

Gas turned on at Dougherty Street home intrusion

A resident on Dougherty Street reported an unknown intruder entered the house Wednesday night and turned on the gas at several jets. The occupants narrowly avoided asphyxiation and police seek the culprit.

Dougherty Street Cetereain

Day at the State Normal School Lectures on Teaching

Professors Derry Landrum Bond Ashmore Evans led a nine oclock session at the State Normal School with talks on United States history mathematics English geography and school governance. Teachers gathered for lectures highlighting effective methods for common schools.

State Normal School Joseph J. Derry United States L.M. Landrum Atlante G.G. Bond Athens Otis Ashmore Savannah Department of Geography Evans Government of Schools

Central House for Rent Near Lake Tosa

WA seeks rent for Central House opening Oct 1 with 25 rooms and modern amenities. Includes hot and cold water gas connections and out-houses. Noted as one of the healthiest locations by leading physicians. For details apply to SRown.

Old Clarke County heir asks for long-lost inheritance

A Texas woman A Pruitt of Hornhill Limestone County writes the Clarke County Georgia County Clerk J E Kenney seeking help to collect a $100 share allegedly left by James Hendon, who died sixty five years ago as a local county clerk. She claims to be Norres Hendon’s surviving relative and asks for a reply by mail.

Superior Court J. E. Kenney HogwHitt Texas Clarke County San James Hendon Norres Hendon A. Pruitt Hornhill Limestone County

One More Effort in the Huckleburry Clash

A cryptic wartime note hints at a final push during the Huckleburry match as fighters rally for a decisive move against Dr. Biggers. The fragmented text suggests courage and renewed attack plans amid a tense, unnamed theater.

Fort Ana Dr. Biggers

Hunnicutt and Bacon Tie The Knot in Lexington

Prof. J. B. Hunnicutt wed Miss Lizzie Bacon at the bride’s father’s Lexington home. Rev. C. W. Lane officiated as friends witnessed. The couple then departed by train for a cityward honeymoon and tour, with the groom a respected Geor gia minister and the bride a renowned schoolteacher.

J. B. Hunnicutt Lizze Bacon Lexington C. W. Lane Geor Milledgeville

Prohibition Candidates Tied to Distilling Wealth

Prohibition presidential candidate is described as a millionaire whose fortune comes from distilling brandy and from grapes sold to distillers. Dr J B Crann, prohibition vice presidential nominee, is editing a medical cure advertisement for diphtheria headache the Tex SHILOH’S CATARRE cure for Ostarrb.

J.B. Crann Prohibition Shiloh

Flood Devastation Worsens Destruction Across Counties

West Post reports unprecedented rains flood the Tom Bigbee and surrounding regions. Crops including cotton and corn are ruined across miles, with thousands of acres underwater and bridges swept away. Estimated damages reach $400,000 as families face starvation and urgent relief requests spread from Waverly and beyond.

West Post Tom Bigbee Waverly Noxubee Louery Mobile and Ohio

Congressional Committee Probes Frick Testimony at Pittsburg

The congressional committee in Pittsburg listened to Manage Frick recounting events leading to the clash between the steel company and workers. Frick described arming watchmen, deputization plans, and a 300 man deployment anticipated for July to protect company property. In Texas, C H White fell from a hotel window in Houston and died. Al Violett & Co. bought the exchange and covers.

Congressional Committee Pittsburg Frick Manage Frick Steel Company George M. McCain Homestead Oates Yonu Depene Boatner Pinketton New York Wasten Texas Houston C. H. White Columbus Tex Lone Star Tex Sree Reid Cavers al Violett & Co New Orleans

Confederate Veterans Grand Camp Address Delivered

Jackson reports the third annual session of the grand camp of the Confederate Veterans with an address by General John M. Stone. The event marks activities of the United Confederate Veterans led by Grand Commander General John B. Gordon.

Jackson Grand Camp Confederate Veterans John M. Stone United Confederate Veterans John B. B. Gordon Chicos Carcano Kellogg Jack Stanton

Freight wrecks and man killed in early trains crashes

Newport Indiana July 13 two freight trains collided injuring no one but wreckage halted traffic. A tramp buried in the wreck survived. At Manstept Ohio July 15 brakeman W M Stensel was cut to pieces by a freight train near Alta. His body was moved for burial and shipped to Newark.

Newport Ind Ijaly W. M. Stensel Baltimore Oto Road Alta Here Stensell Newark Zeprosy Iowa Martin Ranch Boise City Seeaeaeat McCaanaugh

Caught in the Act Poisoner Captured in Indiana

In Lours Benn Indiana police with Pinkerton help captured a man tied to cattle and horse poisonings on Lucy Farneman’s farm. He confessed to poisoning stock. bond set at $1,000. Other implicated persons noted. authorities seek more suspects.

South Bend Lours Ee Pee Ee Seale Wilson St. Joseph

Ravachol Executed Amid Crowds and Contempt for Religion

July 11 Ravachol the anarchist is executed by the guillotine in Paris after a dramatic arrival in a closed van. He curses religion and shouts I have something to say as the blade falls. The crowd feigns relief at justice, while Deibler and officials carry out the fatal act with clinical efficiency.

Paris R Vachel Taoo Blas Ravachol de Sroees M. Deibler Kong Reneehal Deibler Ravachol Ravachel Chapliin Beligion Baeele Creel Earachol la Republic

Romantic Marriage at Planter's Hotel in Augusta

Minnie Lovette of the Deshon Opera Company and Mr. L Boynton of New York were wed by Rev W W Wadsworth at Planter's Hotel yesterday morning. Miss Mary Maguire from Boston sang in the Deshon chorus. they have loved since childhood and plan to live in New York after a week in Atlanta.

Planter’s Hotel Minnie Lovette Deshon Opera Company Mary Maguire Boston Laly Augusta Alur Boynton New York Atlanta

Bishop Key Reaches Japan Safe Arrival Cablegram

Mr. Crosby Smith reports a Kobe cablegram confirming Bishop Key's safe arrival in Japan. The bishop, after preaching in Macon in June and a Texas and San Francisco passage, sailed June 26 on the Empress of Japan. He plans six weeks in Japan visiting missionary posts and will travel through Europe on return, with months before home.

Crosby Smith Kobe Japan Bishop Key Macon Mulberry Stet Methodist Church Texas San Francisco Pacific King‘oom America Key Germany France

Death of Col W B Brightwell Maxeys Georgia

Special to Bann r Maxets Ga July 12 92 Our town mourns the death of Col W B Brightwell a respected citizen father of A T Brightwell and Dr J H Brightwell He died in his 75th year and was a devout Methodist praised for peace and charity He leaves a wife six children and many grandchildren interred at the family grounds near his residence.

Maxeys Bann R Maxets W.B Brightwell A. T. Baghwell J.H Brightwell A. T. Brightwell Brightwell Oconee County Watkinnsville Oglethorpe County Millergeville

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