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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1889
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reveals a dramatic 19th century letter about a proposed marriage in St. Louis during the Civil War era. The correspondence discusses a soldier, a captain, and family ties, with hopeful vows and questions of fidelity. The tone mixes affection and duty amid wartime separation.
Judge John J. Clarke of the Pataula circuit was killed instantly after being struck by a moving train near Smithville. He had left Cuthbert to hold court in Macon and was en route to Montgomery to speak. his body was sent home on the murdering train. Clarke, a preacher as well as a judge, had preached in Cuthbert and Atlanta and leaves a wife and son Wellborn, the latter then an ordinant in Stewart County.
A Negro woman claiming miraculous powers and the ability to reveal the secrets of the grave has drawn large crowds in Brunswick churches and halls. She preaches daily, excites congregations, and reportedly materializes spirits of the departed. Her identity is given variously as Maria Demsey or Sanpline Stewart, with locals noting her ginger cake complexion and intelligent countenance.
Special dispatch reports Typographical Union No. 6 ordering a strike of 365 Sun Times and World office compositors in New York. Dispute centers on joint papers planning to cut wages by ten percent for all day workers.
John Coffee, brought from Atlanta, stands trial in Garsusville jail delivery wounds visible from buckshot. Ex-Judge John B Estes leads defense with Major F M Johnson and Col C R Faulkner promising trial readiness by Wednesday morning after witnesses arrive. Defense rumors claim victim John Merritt provoked a separation with Coffee’s wife leading to the confrontation.
Washington reports Gov. Lowry of Mississippi failed to win renomination. Ex Congressman McKee of Mississippi says Lowry used the campaign against John Sullivan as a re election dodge. Likely to leave office in January, with no further bid expected.
A deal closed in New York sees Prexel Morgan and Co. acquire 100000 Chesapeake and Ohio railway common shares from C P Huntington for 2250000 dollars. The banking house is believed to hold a controlling stake, tied to Vanderbilt interests. James G Blaine Jr takes fireman role on the Bangor Bar Harbor express, training in Waterville shops to learn locomotive engineering.
Commissioner Henderson cites Dr. Cook reporting a glanders outbreak spreading rapidly among male horses in Southern Georgia. The disease is fatal with no remedy. infected stables must be burned and stock cremated to kill germs, urging state action to curb the epidemic. Ferdinand Phinizy and family are listed among Virginia and North Carolina resort visitors.
A sentimental poem praising a fair Athens maid who captivates the local crowd and inspires lad’s hearts. The piece blends light verse with humorous lines about rustic Georgia resort life and ends with small ad notices for Dr J H McLean remedies and Klein & Martin buggies.
Grandpa Edwards known as Mr G F Edwards discusses his Louisiana State Lottery win of 15000. He plans to bank and invest the money to support him and his wife for life, buy a home, and invest in Atlanta real estate while waiting for excitement to settle. Local banks and real estate men follow the story in Atlanta Constitution coverage.
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