Athens Rally and Southern News Notes from 1880s Columns
A collage of items reports July 16 rally plans in Athens by Alliancemen with speakers like Jerry Simpson and Lease of Kansas. It notes railroad progress, a midsummer festival idea, and satirical bits on baseball law in Cincinnati. Also covers newspaper staff changes, Republican efforts in South Carolina, Athens conservatory talk, and miscellaneous editorial jabber about money, parasitic lies, and local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Simpson
Mr. Lease
Kansas
L.L. Polk
Athens
Georgia, Carolina & Northern Railroad
Cotton Crop Outlook Brightens Across South Despite Some Decline
The Georgia acreage is down slightly but South overall remains above average. Rain boosted stands and yields, with West regions performing best. Prices ease due to last year’s surplus, while merchants and farmers express cautious optimism. Widespread rains improve weed control and late-season prospects, though frost timing remains a key risk. Alliance actions spur farmer effort and hoped-for returns as wheat and corn production rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Orr
Orr and Hunter
R.K. Reaves
Prince Hodgson
Alliance
Dr Jones Resigns Professorship at University of Georgia
Dr W L Jones resigns his chair at the University of Georgia after nearly twenty years of service across science chemistry agriculture and zoology He is a Liberty County Georgia native noted for agricultural writings and later moves to Atlanta to make a permanent home leaving only Prof D C Barrow as a native Georgian on the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
W L. Jones
Jones
Liberty County
Georgia
Uni
W. L. Jones
Mell
John and
Joseph LeConte
University of California
Joseph Jones
Medical College of Louisiana
New York
Harvard
Agassiz
South
D. C. Barrow
Atlan~ Usted
High Ties for G C & N Depot and new through train schedule
The Central of Georgia and Nashville line plans immediate depot construction and a revised Lula to Albany through train schedule with sleepers to Savannah. Major Cecil Gabbett earns praise for leadership while Starr is favored as successor. A Macon Construction annual meeting, railway picnic at Yatesville, and Athens depot site discussions accompany progress updates on tracklaying toward Athens by mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyington
Macon
Lula
Albany
Central
Covington and Macon
Cecil Gabbett
Gabbett
Macon Evening News
Starr
Savannah
Green
Macon Construction Company
Henry L. Jewett
Brotherhood of Railway
Yatesville
Mystery vegetable growth mistaken for hair linked to crime
Dr. Campbell and the Biological Laboratory examined the supposed negro hair and found it not hair at all but a vegetable growth similar to cotton fibres. The substance is semi transparent under the microscope, finer and glossier than hair, with plant-like fibers and folds. The researchers cannot yet identify the plant, and the theory that the material came from a murdered comrade is discredited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Biological Laboratory
New Building Underway for Athens Savings Bank
The Athens Savings Bank begins a new building on the site of the old Mrs. T. A. Adams structure. Workmen tore down the former building all day, with rapid progress expected to allow laying foundations soon and the structure to rise quickly. The new bank is promised to be among the city's handsomest and to house a premier financial institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Savings Bank
Athens Savings. Bank
T. A. Adams
Alumni Society Set to Meet Next Tuesday at UGA
The University of Georgia alumni society will hold its annual session Tuesday morning in the campus prayer room. President Peter W. Meldrim of Savannah leads a devoted group, with a nine-member committee led by Howard Van Epps tasked to study endowment options. After business, the society will adjourn to hear Hon. N. J. Hammond of Atlanta deliver the oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Society of
The
University of Georgia
Peter W. Meldrim
Savannah
Meldrim
Athens
Howard van Epps
Atlanta
Allumni Society
Cha
N. J. Hammond
Electric line adopts fifteen minute schedule today
Beginning today the electric line will operate on a fifteen minute timetable marking a vast improvement over the present system. Much work has been done to ready the line and the company pledges good service going forward. Once weather permits the council members and the Park and Improvement company entourage will tour the circuit in a flying trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and and Improvement Company
Class Day Exercises and Debate Mark Commencement
The Class of 1891 holds its final exercises in the chapel on Setoney afternoon. Diploma ceremonies follow with the chancellor presenting degrees. Joel Cloud delivers the class history, T J Shackelford gives the oration, O H Shefield portrays the class’s future. Saturday night features a joint debate on co education of the sexes with Phi Kappa and Demosthenian societies providing speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setoney
Joel Cloud
T. J. Shackelford
O. H. Sheffield
Georfi
United States
Phi Kappa Society
Messrs
E. R. Black
W. E. Cristie
A. C. Newell
Pace
The
Demosthenian
Mesa
C. R. Nisbet
Ha, Alexander
H. M. Dorsey
Great Alliance Meeting to be Held in Georgia in July
A Georgia alliance gathering led by President Livingston aims to mobilize farmers across the state. On July 16 Athens will host Northeast Georgia’s master meeting drawing attendees from across the Union for a day of celebration and rallying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Livingston
State Alliance
Athens
Union
Bayer
Crow Executors Verdict in Local Jury Case
In CaRsisvicin on June 9 D W Meadow Esq visited for business along with Dr A L Payne J Payne W A Talor and Phil Deadwyler of Fort Lamar. A jury ruled for the Crow defendants in the case G E Crow vs J C and W T Crow Executors. The trial saw strong arguments by J S Dorrah A W King for the plaintiff and B F Camp for the defense. Farmers report rainfall improving grass and crops as Mary Addington of Lavonia called on town business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CaRsisvicin
D. W. Meadow Esq
Danielsvill
A. L. Payne
J. &. Payne
W. A.talor
Phil Deadwyler
Fort Lamar
Justice Court
G. E. Crow
J. C
W. T. Crow
W. T. Crow de
J S. Dorteh
A. W. King
Plantiff
B. F. Camp
Mary Addington
Lavonia
Pledger Convicted and Fined in Athens Trials Day
Court packed with Athens residents as William Johnson and John Webb cases unfold. Johnson faces hanging for murder after a rapid chase and capture in Greenville. Webb killed on a G C N railroad road near the city. both men described as violent. Others fined for larceny and concealed pistol. Prohibition club organized with officers and a long Central Committee. Atlanta society notes report a brilliant wedding of Dr. Nicolson and Miss Crane at St Philip's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
John Webb
Wright
South Carolina
Greenville
Col
A. G. McCurry
R. B. Russell
Col. McCurry
Webb
Johnson
Athens
W. A. Pledger, Jr
Bill
George Lee
Coats
John Lay
Wheels of Justice
Atlanta
St. Philip’s
Wm. Perrin Nicolson
Carolyn Clayton Crane
Crane
Dr. Nicolson
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Athens Weekly Banner
HH Athens Publishing CO
D. Flanigen
Analedy
Mts Levine
Od Benats
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dallas Morning News
Brotherhood
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Savannah Times
Gazaway Hanramwer
J. F. Cavanaues
Fraxx Weldon
Weldon
Times
Lion Herald
Boston
Rome
Conservatory of Music
Tribune-of-Rome
Richmond Times
Vanderbilt
Luxpakd
Democratic Party
Mail and Express
Thomas B. Reep
Prince of Wales
Aceh
Enouen
St. Berhard
LaGran
Birmingham Road
Wesleyan
Elberton
Dry Ford Creek
South Broad River
College Avenue
the Alumni Society
Great Alliance
Carnesville Cuelings
Clarke Superior Court
Bill Pledger
Prohibition Club
Templars Hall
Clayton Street
Clarke County
Club
E. R.hodgson
David C. Barrow
Edward L. Smith
J.J. C. McMaan
Henry C. Tuck
Mece
Nacoa
T. W. Reed
R.L. Bloomfield
C. G. Talmadge
John E. Talmadge
AH. Hinl
John W. Brumby
J.S. King
W. D. Griffith
T. W. Rucker
John ‘Jt. Pittard
R. T. Moore
John R. Moore
J. J.C. McMahan
Geo. H. Hulme
D. Cc. Oliver
W. W. Puryear
N. B. Davis
W. H. Dean
T. F. Tribble
Christy
Thomas Allman
C. Dobbs
R. L. Moss
Levi Hemrick
C. B Daniel
A.B. Harper
W. H. Bailey
D. W. Bailey
A.S. Erwin
R. T. Pittard
R. L. Bramlett
W. R.tuck
J. W. Joiner
B.F. Elliott
de Levern, Jr
W.T. Witcher
W. M. Coile
David Gann
G. C. Thomas
George W. Mason
Lane Murrell
George P. Brightwell
Woods
C. J. Clemons
James H. ‘Towns
Bearden
Augusta
Dunker
Germany
Bern
Empror Fredrick
Frederick
Dautzic
Sughis
Waldeck
Clark
Talmage& Brightwells
Marew Alter
Tuporier Direct
Champion Iron Fence CO
Snd Stesm Works
North
Jackson ST
Onc
Siour Presses
Adam
Cottrell & Mabcock
Golden's
Jesse Thompson & CO
Manupfj
Milesand Lumber Yards
Hale St
R. R. Yard
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