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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1892

Page

8

Specific Tax Debate Ends in Amendments and Reconsideration

Atlanta council revises the specific tax ordinance after a 5 to 3 vote, aiming to tax merchants with multiple lines of goods and adjust sections. The mayor’s ruling on amending rules led to a new motion and suspension, with aldermen Dorsey Cohen Booth and Hodgson backing reform while Talmadge led the opposition.

Tuck Dorsey Bout Gerdine Cohen Talmadge Hodgson Smith O’farrell Yulez Anid Booth

Brother's Deed in Poison Case Claims Two Girls Dead

NasuvViLtz March 19 The case of poisoning unfolds as a brother, Robert Melrose aged nineteen, is suspected of poisoning his mother, sister and two sisters aged fourteen and seventeen as they drank coffee at the supper table. The family is in shock with doctors confirming arsenic poisoning and the accused teen in bed under guard amid questions of motive and wealth.

Atlanta Pine and Lovejoy Streets Norman Stewart Ironer Davis Empana George Daniells Stocks Porter Stocks Alf Cassin Redd Cassin Stocks Fin N. B. Baird NasuvViLtz Katie Melrose Dagor Mattie Minanke Mdirewe Aieon Robert Aisister Robert Melrose Annke Oreily Fenable Bia Sete Robert Melroge Cerener Chamiat Amanio

The Lament of a Mother for Sons at War

A mother sits by the hearth recalling her three sons lost to war and drink. One lies at sea, one in the south, and the third battles a life marred by vice. She hopes for a trumpet to wake the dead, while bitter tears mark each grave and graveyard memory.

Ereas Third Ward E.T Brown Wila Bell Herrison Campbell Seth Lula Perisr Miller Street Miles Thomas Pat Lester Rock Spring Avenue Broad Street Pat Leste Henrymith Broad Sorch J. H Rucker J. Rucker Hillups Leviedonas Peter Hightower Mors Legs George ‘Browh Sidney Green John Creciers Harris Street Lertis Davis

The Occasional Glass Refuting Temperance Doubts

A critical editorial questions a temperance advocate who drinks, arguing sincerity requires abstinence. It contends that accepting a single drink undermines moral seriousness about liquor's harms and the movement for total abstinence.

Lquor Triffic Glass

The Right Answer to Life's Central Question

A religious reflection argues that life centers on God, not self, and that living for God yields service to fellow humans. It contrasts selfish ambition with brotherly love, claiming true success comes from serving others and aligning with divine will.

Hether God

Fellowship with Christ Becomes Equal Brotherly Bond

The essay argues true fellowship requires equality between superior and subordinate. Jesus, though Lord and Master, became like us and calls the faithful brothers and friends. He shares humanity, sympathy, and temptation so believers may enjoy real fellowship in return.

Web Jesus Leason Abraham

Glass Number Tales Warn Against Underage Drinking

A grim verse warns that early drinking ruins life and relationships. Refrains recount ten glass numbers showing progression from playful misuse to ruined manhood, loss of wife and friends, and social exile. The cadence stresses growth into responsibility and avoids glamorizing youth drinking.

Think Before You Speak in Young People

Essay style piece from Harper's Young People reflects on quick tempers and generosity of heart. It cites Thomas Carlyle and a cautionary tale about careless words and actions, urging self control and consideration before making promises or speaking harshly to others.

Fanny Flashup Thomas Eembt Carlyle Ted Ellen Aunt Mary Ellen Forvets Harper

Letting Kindness Rule in Abernethy Story

A tale shows John Abernethy choosing compassion over status by pausing a royal visit to aid a poor patient. The famed English surgeon prioritized benevolence, attending the needy before highborns and proving his universal esteem among all classes.

John Abernethy Abernethy

Which Loved Best and The Temperance Pledge excerpt

A nostalgic verse asks which child loves their mother most, followed by longhand reflections on temperance pledges and social reform. The excerpt laments dissolution of pledges and calls for moral and religious efforts, naming Rev Dr Cuglar and urging unity among churches and educators to combat alcohol in the era.

Eporavon Newman Hall Lomdon New York Earnes Taymen Cuglar

Evangelist S J Cowan Likely to Pitch Gospel Tent in Athens

Rev J Cowan near Gainesville currently on a Florida revival, plans tent meetings in Athens if scheduled on the first Sunday of next month. The Cohen property is eyed for the site and Cowan is famed as a powerful revivalist and eloquent preacher ready to work for spiritual renewal.

S. J. Cowan Athens Rey. J. Cowan Athene Cohen Cowan Gainesville Florida Georgia

Markets and Burned Child Death in Georgia

The report covers market prices in Athens and New York with futures, receipts, and stock data, then details a fatal fire in Moneor Georgia where a one year old died after falling from a cradle into a fire. Legal notices follow, listing multiple property levies in Athens and surrounding wards.

Newj York Liverpool U. S Maren U.S Moneor Gronorrra W. B

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