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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1892

Page

6

Georgia's Pride Opens First Session at Rock College

The Georgia Normal School opens its session at Rock College in Athens with over 150 teachers and county institutes joining from Clarke Jackson Oconee Greene and Oglethorpe. State officials praise the plan blending county institutes Peabody and the normal school to elevate Georgia teaching.

Georgia Rock College Jackson Oconee Greene Azlethorpe Clarke D. Bradwell Lawton B. Evans Augusta Ois Ashmore Savannah L. M. Landrum Atlanta G.G Bond Athens Pressor Joseph T. Derry Macor Mias Mary A. Bacon Milledgeville J. B. Hunnicutt Peabody Institutes Normal School Bradwell Oglethorpe Peabody Institute Union Commission Evans Desra E Normal School J. David C. Bartow University of Georgia Normal School Commission Gimer Roe College G.J.N. Wilson Jackson County G. B. Atkisson Winterville Third Georgia P. M. Cheney Jez. Thomas B.C. Colclough B.B Calloway P. Johmson Greene County

Election Managers Named for Clarke County Democratic Primary

Clarke County set July 23 1892 as the election date for state and county officers but will not hold a senatorial election this time due to rotation. The executive committee appointed managers for Athens Puryear Princeton Buck Branch Sandy Creek and other districts to conduct the primary.

Democratic Executive Committee Clarke County Newton Executive Committee Ihereby Manugera Athens W.H. Fuller J. P Henry 2Usse J. F. Foster Puryear’s Dist T. F. Tribble W. W. Paryear W. H. Morton Buck Branch J. F. O’kelley J. P. F. H. Kroner R. M. McAlpin Princeton Factory Henry ‘Culp W. H. Gann Howard Mullen Bradberry's J. R. Nuonally Jesse Daniel J. N. Weir Kenney

Militia Ordered to Homestead as Strikes Brace for Clash

Intense excitement followed news that a Pennsylvania militia division of 8,000 would arrive in Homestead to guard the mill. Strikers feared a nonunion push and possible Pinkerton involvement, while leaders warned of a future, violent upheaval after the troops depart. Sheriff McCleary urged a large force, and Governor Pattison mobilized the National Guard to restore order.

Homestead Pennsylvania Pinkerton Pinkerton Guards Pittsburg Robert E. Pattison Harrisburg Tany Wneratees William HN M’cleary Pattison National Guard George Broth Ional Guard Pennsyl Essem Aeul Alegeeny Coun McCleary William H. McCleary Biussbury Alea George R. Snowhen Pennsylva Roseer E. Pattison

An Approaching Marriage in Watkinsville

On the 26th at eleven in the morning at the Baptist church in Watkinsville, Mr Edward Hill Dorzey of Athens will wed Miss Laura Woodbury Wilson, noted as one of Watkinsville's fairest daughters. Handsome invitations are out. Hood's Sarsaparilla is mentioned in a stray line.

Baptist Church Watkinsville Edward Hill Dorzey Athens Willead Laura Woodbury Wilson Gracie Spoonamore Ian Young Spoonsmore

Tugalo Sunday School event and local crop notes

In Carnesville Ga on July 11 rains harmed bottom land corn but not upland corn which looks good if the season stays fair. Rev E A Kyese preached a sermon urging ministers to focus on faith not politics. Col B Parks leaves for Texas for prospecting. Tugalo Sunday School Association gathers at the Baptist church with many ministers and delegates. The Tribune’s trade issue will publish next week.

Carnesville E. A. Kyese Toccoa Tugalo Sunday School Association B. Parks Texas Carneaville Parks Tugalo

Funeral notices for Mrs I Morris and Miss Gertrude Roper

In Athens two funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs I Morris on Hancock Avenue with Jewish rites at the residence and burial at Oconee cemetery. Gertrude Roper died at Barber Street after illness. funeral conducted at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev Davis and a church choir, then interment at Oconee cemetery.

I. Morris Hancock Avenue Dalmer Jacobson Morris Oconee Miss Roper Gertrude Roper Barber Street Athens Emmanuel Episcopal Church The Christian Church Ocnee Mother Earth

Book Makers Beaten by St Louis Sharps

A St Louis betting gang exposed New York bookmakers and readers to sharp tactics at a race meet. The crew misrecorded entries and misled bookmakers, causing heavy losses and accusations of cheating and theft amid a chaotic night in the city.

St. Louis New York City Trowbridge Quéente

Bucklen's Arm ointment salve misleading claim

Ad copy touts Bucklen's Arm Ointment as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin ailments with a guaranteed satisfaction or money back offer. Ends with an odd joiner to Palmer Kinnebrew and others.

Cian John Ora Palmer & Kinnebrew

Weaver Attacks James Weaver and Southern Supporters

The piece portrays James Weaver as a political opportunist and scapegoat, tracing his influence and alleged role in the St. Louis platform. It recounts Weaver’s proposed bills to aid veterans, notes his long party-switching career, and cites 1888 House debates criticizing Democratic loyalty in the South. It emphasizes Southern distrust of Weaver and includes quotes from Iowa speeches attacking the Democratic Party.

Wasuixerton James Weaver Bun Evry St. Louis United States Vaue United State Congress of the Senate House of Representatives America Congress Saluier Treasury Dholdier New York Secretary of the Treasury Unite States Henderson Iowa Democratic Party South Tani Bac

Farmer Intervenes in Elopement and Returns Lovers to Farm

A Chicago Tribune tale recounts Daniel Charters, a respected Essex farmer and amateur detective, spotting his daughter’s elopement with Reginald Vane. He traps the eloper in a rain barrel, then stages a dramatic night rescue before releasing them. The daughter remains on the farm making cheese.

Reginald Daniel Charters Essex Reginald Vane Eloper Reggie

Deceptive Note for Poem Payment in Fudge Issue

A letter to Mr. Tudor Todd from Eorror FudGe accompanies a one dollar check for the poem A Water Lily that appeared in Fudge No 3 108. Another note from 8S. Tupor Tupp requests twenty copies of Fudge No 3 106 and a P O note for two dollars sent to Brooklyn Life.

Tudor Todd Dean Sun Fudge Eorror FudGe P. O

Twin jokes and barber banter in a mid century comic strip

A cartoon dialogue features a husband delaying church time due to hair tonic on his face and a wife urging him to hurry. In a second strip a proud father boasts twins as a feat while a boy quips about a card hand beating two pair.

George Sarah

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Georgia’s the State Normal School the Rock College Caroline Thomas Managr Voss Moelp Joliet Ill Joseph Ruby Columbia Hood City OF the Dead Bucklen MR Weaver Papa Brooklyn Life Tommy Jinks Judy Ayer Family Bibles D. W. Mgregor Superior Court of Bank of the University J. H Matthews Carrie Matthews Matthews Court House Lyin Danielsville Road J. E. Pittman Thomas Bailey Superior Court L. H G. C. Thomas J. J. Strickland John W. Wier W. A. Bates Clarke Superior Court Corrie Bates Toyal N. L. Hutchins L. D. Davchen Ae Barks Superior Salomer Ji Jacobson Cours Salomer Jacobson Souis I Stersby Jacobson Sadcourt L Hutchins Lune J. K.kensey Ke Co. Ga M. Barry CM . von Ecklin M. Hieredgton Georgia Clarke County B. H. Noble Southam Aneta M. HeRgrxoron Ordinay Crank, Coury Court of Ordinary Chamberss Eta Ethies Om Tearn Boenne Ik Sochey Sikesepee M. Herrington Eoeorgia Clarke CopxTy Geo Guardian Robert T. Chine Reaita Pe Or Rey Ae Court of Ordi Eee Tees John Crawford Aretha Sung Cana Sey Canyon Miter
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