Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Weekly Banner in Athens, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1892

Page

14

At the Capital Speaker Crisp Reassumes Chair

The House, with Speaker Crisp slightly improved, reconvened amid a small attendance. Tarmey of Missouri gained unanimous consent to study eight hour law enforcement, its evasion, possible amendments, convict labor, and government use of convict product. The session paused for committee of the whole on labor matters.

Crisp Washinatox Tarmey Mis ‘Souri Committee On “Labor United States Bynum Indiana India Harrison Life Saving Service Fifth District Oxmoor Hog Island

Georgia Prohibition Group Endorses Local Option Policy

At Lanra Georgia on February 25 the Georgia Prohibition Association executive committee declared support for local option and urged temperance voters to back lawmakers who will uphold the policy in state law. Members and guests, including General William Phillips and Rev J B Hunnicutt, approved resolutions praising local option and urging broad publication.

Lanra Georgia Prohibition Association Chamber of Commerce Honee R. Pringle Peneuer William Phillips M. J. Cofer Cause of Temperance G. A Nunnally H. A.scamp Walter B. Hill B. Adam L. B. Bauschell N T. Banke M.j.cofer W. L. Kilpatrick

Courtroom Scuffle Ends With Fines in Georgia Case

In Mownrog Georgia on February 25 a trial for A J Arnold versus E Thomason led to a courtroom brawl. Colonel Briant was struck after remarks about illiteracy. both Arnold and his brother were fined 25 each, with Briant seeking a new trial. A separate burglary at M B McGinty’s Pumpkin Street home saw flour and meat stolen.

Mownrog A. J. Arnold J. W. Arnold, Jr E. Thomason Briant Thomason Mr. Arnold Johnnie Arnold Mr. Briant John Arnold Colonel Briant Briant Jo Cosely Temple of Justice Colonel Brant M. B. McGintty M.B. McGinty Umpkin Street McGinty

How She Became A Missionary

A New York woman recalls years of severe illness, a life crushed by female weakness, and failed medical help. She credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a turning point, rekindling hope and leading her to undertake missionary work.

New York Pnl Pierce

Young Democrats of Clarke Organization Formed

The OCR text notes the organization of the Young Democrats in Clarke with details on leadership and purpose, signaling a new youth political group forming within the county.

Clarke County Young Democracy Club urges district wide organization

In Amens Ga February 25 1892 the Young Men's Democratic club of Clarke county calls for district wide club formation as a safeguard against the rise of third party and Republican influence. They urge meetings next Saturday and invite all Democrats, praising Jeffersonian principles and promising a district league for coordinated action. Relatives of visitors Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Bishop appear in town.

Democratic Club Clarke County St. Louis Georgia New York W.B. Burnett John D. Mell Sll Eighth Amens Feb Jefferson Republican Party South Democratic Party Ana Pool Young Democracy Clarke Young Men’s Democratc Club Young’ Democracy Democrat League W. B. Burvett J.D. Meu Highes Saidi

Judge Lyle Seeks Congress Seat in Eighth District Campaign

Ja'ge J. B. Lyle announces active canvass for congress in the eighth district. He plans to visit counties, present views on key issues, and use his court experience and humor in speeches. Lyle, raised in Athens, formerly mayor and a district senator, is described as a strong public speaker. Orrizen. People with delicate stomachs favor Agro’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier for spring use and family medicine.

Epirus Baxter Ja'ge J. B. Lyle Bec Me Congress Lyle Athens Senate of Orrizen

Movers Replace Old Store With New Building

M Myers and Co have moved from College avenue to the next to the Southern Express Company offices. The old building will be torn down in a few days to make way for a new structure rising quickly, with completion around August. Mr Myers is praised for the city improving project. Politics in Oglethorpe county grow heated as candidates emerge, including A F Po and W E Faust with others named as potential contenders. The Echosays notes increasing legislative interest and broad representation ahead.

Ana Ark Charles “Hl Recves Roger Pumphy Oglethorpe Hong A. F. Po W-E. Faust Messie B. B. Williams C. "A. Stevens R. M.bacon S. W. Moody R.J. ‘Willingham

New Episcopal Church Planned for Athens

Plans for a new Episcopal church in Athens are being drawn by Capt James McCulloch. The building will be located between Mrs Nevitt's lot and the entrance to Hon Popé Barrow and is expected to be completed during the spring. The church will feature a concrete design and aim to be a credit to Emmanuel church and an ornament to the city.

Episcopal Church James McCulloch Emmanuel Church Athens

Cuban Patriots In This Country Ready To Aid

A World News summary reports eight thousand Cuban patriots in the United States ready to join an armed uprising in Cuba. It says revolution plans are nearly ripe and first blows may come within days with support from Cuban factions in exile. The article notes coordinated action with revolts on the island and in U S soil to overthrow Spanish rule.

New York Cuba United States

Livingston and Moses Discuss St Louis Convention Work

In Atlanta yesterday Colonel Livingston and Colonel Moses described Georgia's representation at the St Louis convention. They said regular white delegates faced initial exclusion, with shifts among Georgia alliance factions and a compromise admitting Kemp and Port. They noted platform fights and emphasized that Alliance members are not bound to the Third party.

Raxzian North Carolina St. Louis Macune Danverit Con Carey Allianc-men Rnin Carolina Alliance Atlanta Constitution Livingston Moses Wilson Palmer Georgia Ellington, Branch Sid Parker National Citizens’ Industrial Alliance Ste” Louis Gilmore Svith Colored’alliance of Georgia Agres Inss Vt Geld Dan Tly Arus Paonia Planie Livingstor Rana

GANTT COMMENTS ON THIRD PARTY POLITICS IN GEORGIA

Atlanta reporter recalls Gantt views on a third party movement and alliance stance. He predicts alliance support for Hill over Cleveland, warns of division if a third party governs Georgia, and notes farming prospects with reduced cotton area and guano usage.

Atlanta Attanta T. L. Gantt Rye Athern Fn Atlan Secreta Dolor Georgia Mason and Dixon Hill Cleveland Wall Street Dtes Democratic Party Athe- National Paty P.r Oapeaese A Nomi Alliance Georgie Columbia Gertainiy

Convicts Shoot Guard in Wetumpka Penitentiary Ambush

In Wetumpka Alabama two convicts Gibson and Marshay attacked guard Arthur Jones near the penitentiary as he worked with four convicts. Jones killed Gibson and wounded Marshay. A third convict Colsny aided the guard, but was accidentally shot in the hand. Gibson and Marshay were described as burglars with prior escape attempts and convictions in Montgomery and Chilton counties.

MonTgomery Ala Holiam Gibson Rube Marshay Wetunik Arthur Jones Géorgs Murphison Sam Sidney Biaty Kgbstienes Shresk Gibson Shall Maniby Cols Maris ‘Son Twig Monty Marshall Chilton County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lillie Johnson Alice Miss Johnson Miss Mitchell Freda Ora Alice Mitchell Cole Brandt Canaries Theoay THE Young Democrats OF Richmond West Atlands Macon Atlants Oje A.gs.wi Sime Can’ City Mamie Walker B. 8. Walker Atlanti Alabama Mera Bir Ababats Actu Pbo-Bed Nanié Migs Core Delowitz Partisan Lake Erie Western Railroad Solimonia River Spain Fennessee James’ Matthews Matthews Covingt Shbotin Livingston and Battle of Dr. Bulls St.long C. W. Hopkins East Lamoine Swift Fipston Palnie T.w.wodt & Sons Richmond, Mal Garden Seeds T.W Ricken J. .W. Rankin Willian E Boga State, University Ayer Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co Lowell, Mass Btate County School Commission Court Horse R.bernard, C Board of Exlucation Ceorgia Cranford Ion Gober Mt Dardeuiany Hickory Rocka Post Oak A'Rock Ghana Haro Chandler Howard Floyd Dixon Cote Claree Wriate Honda Sberrington Ordiney Borgia Dean Ander Ee Ion Alte Anders Oak John Goolsby Thavuateonasat Ane
Search Courier

Search the Athens Weekly Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Weekly Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication