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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1891
Page
4
The Athens Weekly Banner lists mailing rates, subscription prices, and ad rates for transient and local notices. It notes political commentary on two late senators and railroad wrecks, with editorials criticizing Sherman and defending the old South’s memory.
A quoted defense from the South protests alleged Northern slander and calls for truthful rebuttal. The speaker condemns Reverend Dixon for preaching from a Northern pulpit and dismisses harsher labels as brutish while defending Southern dignity and reason.
A collage of witty lines and quips from multiple newspapers. Observations range from legal and political jests to social commentary about February, cutting-edge auctions, and seaside sailors. Notable snippets include references to Ingalls Kansas memory and a playful jab about George Washington in politics.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. It is a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and aims at the blood and mucous surfaces. Marketed as not quack medicine, prescribed by leading physicians, with tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials offered free. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
East Athens merchant Fowler, known for a gay lifestyle, was arrested on a warrant from Asheville, expected to be held in jail until Asheville authorities call. He reportedly has two wives, one in Asheville and another with an unknown home, and ran a local store. Also included is a brief testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery from a Michigan lighthouse keeper family.
The Associated Press reports Hugh Inman has been offered the Central railroad presidency at 20000 annually but will not accept until conditions about the financial officers are agreed. He traveled to Savannah to meet John H Hall, but Hall's illness and death in Thomasville delay negotiations for weeks.
An advertisement touts Electric Buiters as a nerve tonic and alterative to restore nervous system balance. It claims improved digestion, liver and kidney function, and urges readers to try a bottle for 60 cents at John Crawford & Co. Drug Store. Nearby notes mention Montgomery guests expected to arrive soon.
A Banner survey finds merchants lawyers cotton men and other prominent locals united in favor of a gala week in Athens set for April. They forecast substantial advertising value crowd attendance and a major showcase including a monster trades display and festive holiday attire as the city gathers support to make the event happen.
In Rome Ga on March 3 a protest group formed to challenge the Military Advisory Board decision locating the state encampment. Led by vol A W Watson and S S Parrott the Rome rally drew 125 signers in two hours. They urge Governor Northen to reopen bids for a full hearing and say sentiment is rising statewide.
An advertorial notice claims Swayynes Ointment cures tetter eczema itch eruptions on face hands and nose leaving skin clear white and healthy. Also mentions Dr Blackwell’s arrest for carrying concealed weapons and a local exhibition showing a cab shaped monstrosity grown in Oglethorpe resembling a palmetto fan.
A freight train derailed on the Northeastern line near the Oconee river, four cars leaving the track and breaking apart on the riverbank. Passengers were ferried across by boat and a fright car carried them into Lula, delaying the 11 o'clock passenger train. No injuries reported, but track damage and a dangerous roadbed spurred calls from Athens merchants and local officials to inspect and repair the line.
Harmony Grove March 4 reports grip still prevalent. Merchants busy with spring goods amid visiting buyers. Postal delays slow Tuesday banners. Weather improves drawing farmers for provisions and fertilizers. Northeastern railroad repairs aid travel. Clayton street water pipe works cause near accident to horse. Electric line work resumes as mud dries. Police crack down on shooting by boys, fine at least ten dollars. Mr. John H. Lowe Jr. of High Shoals was in town yesterday.
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