02 Jun 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1891
Page
1
The Athens editor notes a statewide interest in the upcoming fair in Atlanta and plans to cover the event. Controversy erupts over Rev Culpepper’s tent meetings and potential moral questions, with local papers defending religious responsibility and pledging coverage.
The Banner offers a prize of Shakespeare’s complete works for the best 100 word answer on rearing children into good men and women. Submissions must be signed with real name or pseudonym for publication, mailed to Women’s Department, Banner, Athens, Ga, during June. Judges will select in July and publish results in next Sunday’s issue.
The Board of Visitors arrives in Athens to begin work on Monday and examine the university condition. Members include Prof A M Patterson Fort Valley Supt Grady Institute and Prof L B Evans Augusta Supt Orr Brunswick Prof W H Wendall Columbus and Prof W M Slaton Atlanta Boys High. The group expresses optimism about the process.
A brief note records editors from Georgia planning a trip to Chicago for a gathering or event with unspecified details. The readable text emphasizes the travel direction and participants.
An 1891 notice from President Major Glessner details the Georgia Press Association annual meeting in Atlanta on June 16 and an excursion by rail to Chicago, then lakeside travel to Mackinac Detroit and Put-in-Bay, returning via Cincinnati. The trip lasts about fifteen days with one representative per paper and optional accompanying ladies.
Fashion notes showcase latest gowns worn now highlighting trends and styles.
A letter from Cape Town dated March 13 describes the capture and torture of Jeff Allen of Decatur Illinois and W A Kennan of St Joseph or Silver City New Mexico by Zulus. It notes the British ship Neptune driven ashore off Natal with only five of fifty eight crew surviving and details the escape of five including Kennan and Allen in lifeboats after a wreck.
The college baseball team finished their last practice before the holidays. No further game is planned with the University and Oxford, and Mercer challenge is off. All players will report next year except first baseman Jones, replaced by substitute Sibly.
A Georgian newspaper piece in the Woman Department urges courtesy across ages and genders, sharing anecdotes about a younger Emma B and an elder woman. It emphasizes gracious behavior, modest fashion, and practical social tips for women, with a note on a dress and slipper culture. The Banner promotes a writing contest and ongoing department features.
Dr Alban Payne a Virginia surgeon asserts he is the original man who struck Billy Patterson in Richmond in spring 1848. He recounts being shoved into a gutter by a butcher and defends his deed as witnesses and friends backed him during the fray.
Harmony Grove on May 30 reported visits by Jack Turk a foster planter near Homer Dr Jas Twari a prominent Aesculapian disciple Rev George W Duval Methodist minister returning from Hast Point Ga Esquire W W Jordan of this place from Brunsep for Americas Convention Col P M Edwards attorney of Homer and Gazette editor greeting friends amid widespread illness in the area
The South prepares a nationwide push to raise funds for a monument to President Jefferson Davis. An Athens Ga meeting is urged for June 18, with Remsen Crawford and Capt Weber named in the fundraising effort. Local subscriptions are welcomed at the Banner office for forwarding to Charleston.
In Columbia Tennessee excitement runs high after Green Wells, a Negro, shoots and kills John Fly, a prosperous farmer. Wells is captured and confronted by local authorities amid rumors of lynching as vigilante justice stirs in the community.
Prof M Behibone surveys Clarke county plan to publish a county and city handbook. It will cover history from 1801, government, education, geology, minerals, water power, climate, railroads, land values, and an accurate map with an aerial barometer. The work aims to attract settlers by promoting Athens Clarke County.
Mr. Sol Flatau of Flatau & Altmayer in Macon is in the city. Mr. EB A Cohen class of 189 will visit soon to stay through commencement with friends. Messrs E L Thomas and B M Varnadse of Valdosta Ga are visiting. Gene Black and Jno Boston will be in Atlanta and Marietta from June 1 to commencement. T B Felder leaves for Perry Ga to begin before commencement. Clem Evares leaves tomorrow for Augusta Ga until commencement. Robt Cashbure, formerly with Raphael & Co., has joined a liquor firm as drummer.
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