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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1892

Page

5

Lecturers to Resume Farmers Institute Lectures Next Month

Professors from the State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts plan a new round of lectures to promote Farmers Institutes across Georgia. President H C White says twelve talks will be delivered in spring at various North Georgia towns including Thomson Waynesboro Cartersville Gainesville and Cedartown starting next month.

State College of Agriculture and Mechanica Arta South Georgia H.C. White State College Georgia Agriculture White

Sadder and wiser the city tale of a young farmer

A young Georgia farmer sold his farm in January to a northern buyer and came to Atlanta seeking fame and easy money. He found only hardship as cotton prices fell, struggled to find work, spent his savings, and now must return home to farm. The piece warns that city glamour hides risk and promises other youths may learn from his bitter experience.

North Georgia Atlanta

Stone and Florence Daniell Wed in Quiet Ceremony

George E Stone and Florence Daniell were married last evening at the Daniels residence on Cemetery street. Only relatives attended the ceremony conducted by Dr Stone, the bridegroom’s father. The News Editor of the N&R is praised in the notice for the union of a prominent Ath town couple.

Ie’saunton Cemetery Orge E. Stone Florence Daniell

Avante in Ga, C & N Right of Way Case Heads to Court

The Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway case moves toward a Supreme Court ruling within a week. Attorneys predict success if the decision favors the road, securing a right of way over the Georgia railroad line. If lost, another right of way would be pursued, with action expected in Atlanta within about sixty days. Additionally a note mentions the eldest daughter of Mr John HP in her home in Germany.

Georgia, Carolina and Northernilway Company Supremeourt Georgia Caroline Norem Georgia’ Railroad Gaza City Atta Jens Pixty MroJohn Hermany Thendawleh

Hill in New York endorsed by democratic masses

Captain J J C McMahon reports from New York that Hill appears the clear choice of the New York Democrats for president. He notes strong support among workers and many businessmen opposing Bill and Cleveland, with Republicans fearing Hill more than any other candidate. He suggests party disruption may be limited if Democrats statewide rally behind Hill.

J. J.C. McMahon Boxing New York Hill Cleveland Clevelan

Orange blossoms mark Chandler Hurt wedding in Lexington

This morning at Lexington the marriage of Mr. C. B. Chandler and Miss Minnie Hurt will occur at the bride’s home with Rev. Cheney officiating. After the ceremony the couple will travel to Athens by Ge road then host a lunch at the groom’s mother’s residence. They plan visits to Ausata Savannah and Florida before returning.

Lexington C. B. Chandler Minnie Hurt Cheney Chandler Athens Charlie Ausata Savannah Florida

From Point Peter A Thriving Section Reports Changes

The article notes cotton acreage cut by 20 to 25 percent with corn up, compost heaps visible, and home made fertilizers used as the community aims for a “new leaf.” It mentions political issues like Ocala platform and tariff reform, and that the precinct backs ex president Cleveland over Hill, signaling influence on Chicago convention.

Pont Peres G.,c.&nifs Athens Elberton Lawson Daily Mail Temmany New York Hill Cleveland Chicago

Georgia politicians tour Mavineor area and discuss races

Col Wm A Broughton manager of Alliatos Exchange visits Mavinor Georgia as potential candidate for Congress from the Eighth district. Frank C Davis candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture also in town talking with farmers and press. Athens attorney T K Cobb attends local court. Madisonian editors Meira, Furlow and Candler praised for Democratic influence.

Mavinor Specifl Col Wm. A. Broughton Meneger Alliatos Exchange Georgia Broughton Congress Frank C.daviz Alty T. K. Cobb Athens Meira, Furlow and Candler The Madisonian

Third Party Platform Adopted at St Louis Convention

The St Louis convention adopted a strong Third party platform led by the Industrial Conference endorsement. Southern delegates like Livingston opposed the move while the majority pressed to form a new party, pushing a mass meeting to rally support and frame the endorsement. General Weaver chaired as the effort grew from an infant stage with internal tensions and a proposed joint blame on Democrats and Republicans for poverty.

St. Louis Livingston Democratic Weaver Iowa

Georgia delegates clash at St Louis caucus with pledged votes

In St Louis Georgia delegates debated credentials for Post Parker and Branch. Gilmore was named by Humphreys to represent Georgia negro Alliance members and received eleven votes, signaling about 110 such members in Georgia. A scene closed the day with a rallying prayer and a sharp political dispute over a reform platform.

Ellington Parker Branch Music Hall Watterson Indiana Kansas Ben Terrell Committee On Platform

Beecher's Bold Brooklyn Sermon Sets Course for Plymouth Church

In 1847 Beecher delivers a fiery Brooklyn sermon at Plymouth Church where he vows to apply Christianity to national sins like intemperance and slavery. He faces wary congregants but remains steadfast, preaching with a new uncompromising tone. He is installed as pastor on November 11 1847 after a month of preaching.

Mre Hebry Ward Beecher Mr. Beecher Waa Plymouth Iean West Heroas Brooklyn Lawrenceburg Couns

World Becomes Stage for a Thousand Wonders

A garbled ad copy parodies Jules Verne and touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure. It claims the remedy cures scrofula lung issues and chest troubles, and promises a guaranteed payoff with payment on delivery, urging skepticism.

Jules Verne Phileas Dr Pierce Ecu

Disappearance reported of Russian peddler J Kitai

Augusta reports S Sternberg, a dry goods merchant, has filed a report about the mysterious vanishing of J Kitai who left in December to peddle goods. Kitai last wrote from Ward 8, South Carolina, on December 14 for more goods. The case remains unsettled and is being investigated.

Augusta S. Sternberg J. Kitai Katai Wards Sternere

Platform for new party urged by workers and farmers

A mass meeting in St Louis signals the birth of a third party led by McCune and Weaver. The platform denounces old parties, calls for labor unity, condemns corruption and silver demonetization, and aims to rally producers across the nation, with a southern vote, and gains in Nebraska, Kansas, and South Dakota.

St. Loum Babe Woman's Christian Temperance Union South Nebraska Kansas South Dakota al- Hanee Georgia

Platform of Principles From Postwar Labor Conference

The text outlines a unified labor platform urging permanent union of labor in the United States, calling for wealth redistribution to workers, national currency reforms, free coinage of silver, a graduated income tax, government backed postal savings, land reform restricting alien ownership, government ownership of transportation and communications, and veterans’ pay parity. It ends with a vow to unite formerly divided factions and uphold national greatness.

Firsst Great Labor Conference United States World National Congress Congress Gara P Sce Pelticspte Hays Drosdfo Co Union of Labor Forces Farmers’ Alliance

Women Hold Caucus In St Louis For N W A

The National Woman’s Alliance met at the Richelian hotel in St Louis on February 24. Mrs Emma McCormick presided and Mrs Fannie Pack served as secretary, with committee appointments by Mrs Mary Lease of Kansas Mrs Mary McClellan of Topeka and Mrs Annetta Nye of California to draft a woman’s suffrage plank for the upcoming industrial conference. The forenoon discussed fundraising for the coming campaign.

St Louis National Woman's‘Alliance Richelian Hotel Emma “McCormick Fannie Pack Mary Lease Kansas Mary McClellan Topeka Kung Annetta Nye California

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