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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1891
Page
16
MANAGER GABRETT IN ATHENS reports to The Banner that a new schedule is set for the Macon and Northern line. He promises improved service and better times for travelers and freight.
In Athens a new Main & Northern schedule aims to run through trains from Lula to Albany with sleeping cars and no stops in Savannah or Albany. General Manager Cecil Gabbett discusses timing with officials, promising rapid alignment with Rich, Moot & Danville for a through mainline service.
The finished electric street railway line is set to begin service soon. Officials say the track must be in proper shape and the start is contingent on crews completing remaining work by Monday morning.
The letter from Chandler, Red Fork, Arkansas, describes severe weakness and blood impurity as a distressing health issue. After using several bottles of medicine, the writer claims renewed strength and ability to work, asking if others share the same condition and suggesting relief is possible.
The Georgia Carolina & Northern selects a land at the lower end of College avenue near the Oconee river for a handsome new depot. The five thousand dollar purchase, near river access, aims to serve freight and passenger traffic swiftly. Athens expects a broad, modern depot and stronger rail connections with College avenue becoming a busy thoroughfare.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Holt's Dyspeptic Elixir cures fullness of the stomach nausea acidity and flatulence. It promises relief for head heaviness giddiness irregular bowels and low spirits after one bottle. Manufactured in Montezuma Georgia priced at $1.00 with bottles offered in an enlarged size.
Lu cy Cobb Commercial school preparations for an upbeat commencement led by Miss Callie Sosnowski with strong vocal and instrumental student participation. Gussie Rankin of Atlanta wins first honor and Miss Alice Williams second as the program aims for a high standard. Nor: local quarrying and a poetic ad fragment follow.
The Clarke county Farmers Club, honored for its State Fair exhibit, still owes 228 dollars after a 200 dollar county grant. Dr E D Newton leads a drive to raise funds to settle debts and fund hosting the State Agricultural Society in August. Subscriptions begin with E D Newton and Remsen Crawford, with further notices in The Banner and the BANSER. Captain J aL Adams recalls neuralgia from 1883 and endorses Dr Kolts Dyapeptic Elixir.
Madison County rallies for the Smithonia Danielsville and Carnesville railroad with subscription books opening in Smithonia and Danielsville. If $15,000 is raised locally, the line is assured. a June 4 meeting in Danielsville will outline arrangements and gain support from prominent backers.
Athens hearings reveal Board of Education approved temporary use of a city school for a Negro branch of the State University. The piece traces 1874 acts and Morrill funding aims, arguing for a permanent location in Savannah or Americus and a fall opening pending federal funds judgment.
W C Whitman writes Col R M Mitchell with practical railroad plan via Dalton and Ellijay to connect Chattanooga with Augusta and Athens. The Piedmont Construction Company led by Mitchell aims to build a Chattanooga to sea line, drawing western capitalists and Chattanooga financiers to back the project.
Atlanta May 29 special report on the Ryan failure shows liabilities likely under one million. John Donovan of the Dun agency says mortgages reach nearly half a million but duplicates exist. Creditors allege fraud but locals doubt collusion with Steve Ryan and family. the loss appears not as large as feared.
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