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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1891
Page
19
The notice outlines publication by Athens Publishing Co with staff roles, advertising rates, payment methods, and delivery terms. It lists Remsen Crawford as publisher and outlines business communications routing and rate structure for insertions.
The Banner discusses Pope Leo XII's encyclical on labor rights and private property. It critiques Senator Hoar's tariff stance, notes the Pope's defense of unions and family rights, and endorses Georgia's state railroad tax rebates decision.
The Southern Alliance Farmer and the Banner urge Georgia to fund and establish a State Normal College in Athens in conjunction with the University of Georgia. They claim better trained teachers for rural schools will elevate education statewide, with Rock College offered as the campus site and UGA faculty lending lectures and labs.
The piece surveys Georgia journalism and politics with mentions of the Atlanta Constitution, Social Circle Sentry, and local editors. It notes editors traveling to Chicago for the World's Fair and lists Georgia figures such as Whitmire Carswell Tillman and Rusell, plus events in Clarke County and Athens court adjournments.
The article notes the new bridge over Trail Creek will be erected at the factory site with fine workmanship and a bond posted by the contractor. It describes a large, high water clearance bridge long needed by travelers and approved by city action. It also profiles Mr W Y Elder, an elderly yet productive farmer who still works hard daily.
A new railroad line from Smithonia to Danielsville is organized with Col. James M. Smith as president and aims to run thirteen miles. Five miles to Five Forks are already completed and work will accelerate toward Danielsville. Madison county residents are urged to subscribe 15000 dollars to guarantee completion.
The Law Class of the University holds its final meeting this morning with Professors Cubb and Thomas. Seventeen bright young men conclude a term of good work, and a group picture was taken yesterday in front of the Ivy Building for keepsakes.
A binder named A J Cox recounts overcoming years of severe dyspepsia by abandoning doctors and medicine and instead eating sausages and buckwheat cakes. He claims after this self-devised test the stomach problem vanished and never returned.
Short dispatches report Arrena Missinburg of Cadiz aged 115 dying, a steamer H going ashore near Norfolk, Va has floated and resumed voyage, and other quick notes on deaths, treaties, and political moves. The sixth Georgia Funeral convention opened in Bramewice, while Congo treaty shifts and a Kin consul recall circulate in international briefs. A portrait of ex President Cleveland is installed at the White House as petroleum policy moves stir Washington.
John Burns of Lynn, formerly of Marlboro, died in hospital after an eight round bout with Harry Tracy of Cambridge at the Lynn Athletic Club. Burns suffered a fatal blow to the head that left him unconscious. Tracy was later jailed on a manslaughter warrant.
The reported Louisville leper, William Piatt, has died. His brother collected the remains for transport to Lexington for burial. Dr. P. B. Gilbert attended the case and cited the dangerous nature of the disease, though details remain unclear.
Photographers in the city have been busy capturing group portraits of college fraternities and class pictures. As students finish college they exchange photos, marking a season of fond memories and formal portraits.
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