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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1893

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Nicaragua Leader Sacasa Seeks Stable Path After Revolution

President Sacasa in Lea discusses resisting overthrow, seeking aid assurances, canal goals for Nicaragua, and hopes for American support. He plans travel to study Europe and return if health permits, while noting minimal fighting and economic distress from the conflict.

Mayada Sacasa Lea Nicaragua Compleyun Yaule Dantes Panama United Chicago Europe

Funeral of Edwin Booth at Transfiguration Church

The funeral for Edwin Booth filled the Transfiguration Church with prominent actors and figures from both sides of the Atlantic. The service drew a full crowd and a large procession was anticipated, marking a solemn close to Booth's storied career.

Fifth Avenue Twenty-ninth Street Ghopin Eea New York Edwin Booth Church of the Transfiguration Atlantic

Obituary of Mrs. L. W. Threlkeld of Athens Georgia

Mrs. L. W. Threlkeld, born July 9 1815 in Madison County, died February 12 1898 at her Athens home. Daughter of James and Rhodes, a longtime Baptist member who helped the poor, read the Bible daily, and led home prayer meetings during illness. She lived amid suffering, asked not to linger, and died two days after a stroke leaving four children.

L. W. Threlkeld James Rhodes Madison County Baptist Church Christaan Athens

Gala Day Attracts Thousands To Athens June 21

The event features top Northeast Georgia baseball and races, Opera House views, and a Mell lecture with foreign perspectives. Railroads offer one rate fare from June 20 to June 28, encouraging travelers to attend.

Athens Georgia Opera House Mell

Wilde Divorce Case Reveals Wild Family Turmoil

Mrs. Frank Leslie Wilde petitions for divorce from William C Kingsbury Wilde in New York citing excessive drinking costly tastes and neglect of home duties. She says Willie wasted money on clubs and theater, mocked her in public, and pursued luxuries while she paid his bills.

New York Frank Leslie-Wilde William C. Kingsbury Wilde Frank Leslie Willie Oscar Wilde Gerlach Fifth Avenue Victoris Leslie Will Lotos Club Bill Europe Lyceum Theater Wilde Beabs County

Death of Marion Lambert at Grandparents Home

Yesterday afternoon at Thomas Street the infant Marion Lambert died at the home of her grandparents. The child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Lambert, was cherished by family and friends. Funeral today at 3 30 from Mr J M Barry's residence on Thomas Street. Also notes Princeton Sunday school celebration, led by Horace Lovern and J Y Dunsway with speeches, songs and a dinner, deemed very pleasant.

Thomas Street Marion Charles Lambert J M. Barry Pricerox Princeton Horace Lovern Lovern J. Y. Dunsway

Being Led by Jesus into The Blessed Life

A devotional reflection on Jesus calling believers by name and guiding them from old to new. It contrasts God’s intimate relationship with Moses and the faithful, likening heaven’s shepherding to earthly life, urging obedience to each gentle nudge of His will.

Moses Steel Jesus Christ Heaven Earth R.v. F B. Meyer

Pray on for Husbands Conversion, Wives Urged to Persevere

A New York Evangelist urges wives and mothers to persist in prayer and religious example to convert husbands and sons. She compares steadfast prayer to Cyrus W Field’s ocean telegraph success and advises holy tact, affectionate conduct, and supporting church choices without quarrel.

Cyrus W. Field Ocean Telegraph N. Y. Evangelist

University Commencement Promises Brilliancy and Debates

The article outlines a forthcoming university commencement with a packed schedule. Trustees meet Friday to transact business, followed by senior class exercises, a champion debate, baccalaureate sermon by the Chancellor, and a series of addresses by Col A C Willcox of Atlanta Gen Henry B Jackson and others. Social events fill every night and an exclusive white excursion to Atlanta is offered June 22 with round trip fare of 1. Tickets are sold at local firms.

College M.C. A Col.a.c. Willcoxon Atlanta Henry BR. Jackson Athens Jackson & Burke Co Haselton & Dozier’s Banner

Pray On by Rev Theodore L Cuyler

A preacher cites a devoted wife who prays for her husband and sees his conversion after steadfast prayer and example. The anecdote highlights persistent intercession and faith in prayer guiding spiritual change. The piece contrasts active faith with mere talk and urges perseverance in family prayers.

Dog’s secret neighborly feeding revealed by careful escape

A Chicago family notes their well cared for dog skips breakfast at home and stealthily leaves to share meat with a ragged stray in a nearby shed. The scene ends with the rescued pup eating the last morsel while the tramp-like dog accepts charity.

Chicago

Perilous Arctic Passage Aboard The Kite

Doctor Keely recounts Peary expedition ice pack ordeal aboard the Kite. After fifty miles in eleven days a narrow water passage froze, pinning the ship. Crews blasted an opening with a gunpowder fuse, blowing a cake from the ice, then retreated to safety. The next day the captain marked the high ice piles thirteen to twenty feet high.

Doctor Keely Pike

Dare to Oppose Wrong Like a Rock Against the Wave

A speaker urges steadfastness in conviction, comparing bold individuals to a rock resisting social fashion. He cites Garibaldi as an example and vows that hardship will not deter the youth who seek truth and duty. The issue closes with travel ads: Athens to Atlanta excursion train June 22, round trip one dollar. Jug Tavern and Lawrenceville 75 cents.

Garbaldi Italy J. D. Jones Athens Atlanta N. R. BR Jug Tavern Lawrenceville

Water works case postponed to the 26th

The Athens water works case will be delayed to the 26th after a New York continuance granted despite defense objections. Mayor Tuck, ex-City Attorney Racker, and Mr. Hodgson return today for fuller details as bond funds are largely drawn and aligned with the case.

New York Athens Tuck Racker Hodgson Fuller James White National Bank

Geologist Appoints Assistants as State Survey Advances

Arranta Ga June 10 The state geological department meets at the capitol with Professor Yeates approving two assistant appointees. Francis P. King of Johns Hopkins Baltimore and S. W. McCallie of Knoxville are named after strong endorsements. King and McCallie to report by mid next month. Yeates aims to map economic resources like marble granite phosphate and gold across Georgia to attract investment. Also notes Hugh Rowe former Athens post office worker now running theaters in Florida towns. Athens Gala Day June 21 railroads offer one fare June 20 to 23.

Arranta State Geological Department Yeates Geological Board Capitol Francis P. King John Hopkins University Baltimore W. McCallie Knoxville McCallie Johns Hopkins Tennessee C. W. Dabney, Jr Princial University of Tennessee F. Lampson Scribner Tennessee Agricultural Experimental Station Georgia

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