Death and political debate mix in Athens weekly banner
The Athens Weekly Banner reports a column discussing the Third Party movement and its potential impact on Georgia politics, arguing the new party cannot defeat the two old parties. It also notes the death of Mr. Gilleland, praising his long service to Athens as clerk of the General Council and a Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRIRD
Jerry Simpson
Georgia
Charleston News and Courier
Order
South Carolina
Weaver
Polk
United States
Alliance
Der
New England
Gen Weaver
Democratic Party
Republican “Party
Third
P ‘Party
Republican Party
Ens
Gilleland
City of
Athens
West
Eee
Tx Fiazoree
Athens Emerges as Chief Georgia Grocery Market
The Athens grocery market is described as superior and cheaper than Augusta and even Atlanta, with wholesalers like Talmadge Brothers and Hodgson Brothers driving the claim. A planter near Augusta reports Athens as a better market, and Atlanta hotelkeepers acknowledge as Athens prices run five to ten percent lower. The piece praises Athens wholesale merchants for uniting to maintain the status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Atlanta
Augusta
Talmadge Brothers
O’farcell d& Ash
Hodgson ‘Brothers
J. 8
King & Company
Tory
Georgia
Mayor Brown Embraces Alliance At Athens Meeting
A columnist condemns an Athens Alliance gathering where Mayor Brown, seeking legislative office last fall, gave an address of welcome. The piece accuses him of praising Alliance and Ocala platforms despite earlier hostile remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Athens
Alliance
Alliance Third Party
Ocala
Athens Letters on Politics and Third Party Ideals
A dense editorial fragment discusses Mayor Brown of Athens and his alleged democratic loyalty while critiquing freight costs, coal supply, and water power. It notes election ambitions, local sentiment toward third parties, and references to Watsonian rhetoric and Postmaster General Wanamaker's bank affair in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Mayor Brown
Athens
Athena
Wanamaker
Keystone Bank of Philadelphia
Advertise the South Some Interesting Pointers
A fragmentary note promotes southern themes and curious leads. The text hints at promotional pointers aimed at attracting interest or debate about regional directions and opportunities.
Advertising South resources and a grand lodge meeting in Athens
An Open Letter from the President of the Inter-State Immigration Bureau urges southern states to advertise their resources and displays for a regional exposition. The piece details items to exhibit and the cost of collection, aiming to attract land buyers and capital. The second item notes the Grand Lodge of Good Templars of Georgia will meet in Athens for three days starting the 28th, with plans for entertainment and public speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Immigration Bureau
Piedmont
South
Baynes
Ral
Revere
Poskyi
Oteaenel Saunas
Patrick
Batugu
N.C
Templars
Athens
Grand Lodge of Good
Templars of
Georgia
Loreal Lodge
Grand Lodge
Evans Lodge
The
Good ‘Templars
Soeaupelir
War time duels and letters end a long standing feud
Athens Ga July 17 91 reports capture the end of a military dispute between Clarke Rifles and Rome Cadets over Chickamauga actions. Captain Wyatt Owen and Captain Phil Byrd exchange letters ending threats to duel, urging peace and camaraderie. Dissolution of prior partnership noted as Vess Vonderau Bickers reorganizes firm as Vess Vonderau Co with Parker joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Owen
Phil G. Byrd
Clarke Rifles
Hill City
Rome
Warsaw
J. H. Duncan
Atheris
Athens
Chickamauga
Cara
J. Hi Duncan
Athens Evening
Byrd
Aepany
Duncan
Owen
Tribune of
Aruens
Phil. G. Byrd
Dazar Carram
Ark Rifles
Iit
Captain Comey
Clark
Iain B
Otto
Deak Carratx
Ben Sane
H. Duncan
Ts Central Division
Cinapazer
Yess
Vondersu ‘& Bickera
A. L. Bickers
A. S. Parker
Vess. Vonderau & Co
Veas, Vonderau & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Weekly
Theh Athens Publishing CD
Remsen Crawford
Pasersea Ana
Mr. Gilléland
Southern Alliance
Dolore Livingston
F.ngston
Tennessee
Chattanooga
People’s Party
Opang
Slghtright
Darien
Alanis
Epcrasnat
Sony
Tom Greson
Augusta Evening News
Grand Lodge’ Meeting
J. Chaney
Pete Meee Ry
Acta
Oleae
Ohio
Oh & Co
Captain Wyatt Owen
Talmage& Brightwells
North Jackson ST
Pe - Ag
Habock Oyler
Marekwalter
Statuare
Champion Iron
Fence.co
Qeetoe and Steam Works
Jhsse Thompson , CO
Mandi
Hale St
R. R. Yard
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