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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1891
Page
6
Citizens are urged to back a planned midsummer festival as Athens aims to sustain rapid growth. Mayor Brown will announce a meeting date to discuss best methods and ensure a warm welcome for farmers on July 16.
The article notes a Russian government push to build a trans Siberian railroad with estimated costs between 135 and 200 million dollars. It cites strategic aims for defense and potential trade benefits, including offsetting running costs with interest, while highlighting risks of rival powers seizing Siberian ports without a strong escort.
The piece extols humble working people as pillars of a nation, praising Athens as a growing hub where bread-winners propel local prosperity. It discusses public opinion shaping leaders, political honesty, and the need for steady support of the common citizen amid national developments.
Fragments from Athens items include Mr Culpyeper leaving treasury, dower disputes, farmers club appeal, Chickamauga troop cheer, militia appropriation praise, Hall's Catarrh Cure ad, and social notices. Also wedding plans for Miss Dillard and Hon Richard Russell, court actions on discipline, and the closing of tent meetings after notable results.
Evangelist Culpepper bids farewell thanking attendees and sending best wishes to those who differ. The Gospel tent will stay, with twenty three converts joining the church and over sixty accessions recorded as meetings move to Athens clergy and local prohibitionists for follow up activities.
A young Black man named Will McIntosh, charged with larceny, is jailed after a horse and buggy belonging to J R Crawford near a Gospel tent were stolen Saturday night. Police traced the property to him and he is expected to be convicted.
A telegram from Athens praises Capt Wyatt Owen of the Clarke Rifles in the sword contest coverage. The report notes Owen as an popular and efficient officer with strong support from Athens and other areas as efforts to secure Atlanta Journal votes for his candidacy proceed. The Clarke Rifles under his leadership are highlighted as well drilled and well instructed.
In Mownor Georgia on June 23 a dispute between Sorney Earley and Floyd and Richard Brodnax led to Earley being stabbed five times and beaten with a stick. Earley died about twenty minutes later. The Brodnax brothers are jailed after a coroner's inquest found Floyd Budax guilty of murder and Richard Brodnax an accessory before the fact. an accessory after the fact is also noted.
Dr H H Carlton will sell his home place and divide about one hundred lots for Cloverhurst in Athens. Jim Dozier will survey the property in days and begin sale soon. Also notes a broken window on the Macon Covington train near Madison with a rock thrower described as a negro and not caught.
An elderly veteran recalls Vicksburg siege hardships and soldiers eating rats to survive. A reporter records the grim tale of famine behind Union forts and rat dishes prepared like rabbit. Sewer work proceeds rapidly on Jackson Street, crossing Broad with smooth progress.
Seven inmates were shot during an insurrection at Cole City Convict Camp. Reports say four are dead and two dying. Governor Northen was informed by telegram as the news spread from the penitentiary. The Rev Frank Joseph stated the convicts were hard to manage as a preacher continued to address inmates.
In Atlanta on June 23 Mrs. Henry A Keppell surrendered their child to her husband amid a contentious divorce battle. Keppell, publisher's general agent, sought custody after an adultery suit. a habeas corpus ruled for him, and a temporary injunction was later issued to prevent removing the child out of state before Saturday's hearing.
A sensational shooting affray at McKeesport leaves William Myers dead and Mrs. William Harding seriously wounded. Myers, thrice rejected by Mrs. Harding, had pursued her for months and reportedly planned to elope to Germany after selling his property. The two families attended a picnic before the tragedy.
Allen Y., wife murderer from Jenhaen county Alabama, died by jumping from a Croton Landing wharf while two men exchanged shots. the confrontation ended with Rix wounded and the other man shot. Also, at a California athletic club meet, Billy Maher vs Fay was canceled due to illness. Mahon faced a $200 forfeit. A franchise deal gave The Daily Public Setter exclusive AP service rights, shutting out The Evening Scimitar. Benjamin Black killed James Goss of Gosport Indiana after a fence quarrel and was convicted for shooting with intent to kill, six months jail and a fine.
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