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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1893
Page
6
The Athens dispensary profits totaling 958060 dollars were divided between city and county by a plan based on the ratio of property values inside and outside the city. The city received 7806.98 dollars and the county 177356 dollars, with funds credited to respective governments for future use.
Another Richmond joins the field in the race for postmastership. Mr. R. Latimer of Latimer and Johnson grocery firm makes the fifth candidate, bringing strong backing and heightening the contest.
Buna Vista Ga March 21 special Jim and Floyd Hogg the brothers who killed David J Shippy near here last Saturday evening were arrested at the house of a kin Ridge Hogg a few miles from Buna Vista by Sheriff Rushin They will probably be taken to Columbus for safe keeping
Washington March 20 Special The nominations to the senate include James B Eustis Louisiana as Minister to France Theodore Runyon New Jersey as Minister to Germany John E Risley New York as Minister to Denmark James G Jenkins Wisconsin as Circuit Judge Seventh Judicial Circuit Walter D Dabney Virginia Solicitor for Department of State Ernest P Baldwin Maryland First Auditor of the Treasury Wade Hampton South Carolina Commissioner of Railroads Secretary Smith and Office Seekers in Georgia are told he cannot recommend elsewhere First Georgis postmaster Jack Dyson Washington Ga Eighth district Henry Keller arrested near Newnan Ga confesses to killing Jim Leon in self defense Harmony Georgia March 20 Special Cotton factory likely with over half subscribed
An elderly, highly regarded man carries a gold watch for fifty one years and never notices the second hand. A young clerk reveals the ticking seconds, showing the man has learned a new fact every day.
The obituary recalls Miss Annie E Linton of Greensboro Georgia who died March 10 1893. It honors her devout life of kindness and prayer and notes she passed peacefully after a long illness, leaving friends to mourn a loving, faithful woman whose death is described as a sweet rest with God.
Mr Z Clark Hayes leaves the city this morning to become assistant cashier at the Loan and Savings Bank in Elberton. He has served as bookkeeper for Athens Oil and Fertilizer Co for the past year and is a State University graduate. Friends regret his departure but praise Elberton for securing a worthy citizen.
Miss Mary Wimberly aged 74, a devout First Baptist Augusta member, died at home on Milledge avenue after a brief illness. The South Carolina native passed away peacefully in her easy chair Sunday morning with no one present. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church in Augusta yesterday at 11 oclock.
Senator J Z Guines reports findings on cotton price causes and advises farmers to cut acreage to boost prices and raise needed food and forage crops. He notes past price spikes tied to small crops and warns against reliance on high cotton prices, citing British factory strikes and U S surplus. He urges individual farmers to reduce crop area or coordinate broader action to lift profits.
A Sunday evening blaze on Broad Street damaged the Stern & Co store as flames spread from hallway boxes. Fire crews arrived quickly and extinguished the fire within about an hour, caused by a lighted cigar or cigarette igniting paper. Property owned by Meears, J A Hunnicutt, and G H Yancey was fully insured.
In Jexuico Tennessee on Saturday five gunmen demanded jail keys and freed Jease Jones after shooting at the sheriff. Jones was later found hanged at daylight on a gate beam near the town’s outskirts. Five men allegedly carried out the quiet mob action while a large citizen meeting occurred nearby.
Harmony Groves March 20 special reports a standout performance by the emeteur club presented with the Celebrated Piano Opera Band. Rosa Taylor as Agnes Belmont and W D Williford as Col Fitznoodle received special notice for their dramatic talent, while Goss as Rooney and Rhodes as snowball drew the crowd with comic relief. Brown's Iron Bitters is mentioned as aiding overworked readers.
In Washington on March 21 President Cleveland weighed in on Atlanta post office appointments. He opposes a popular vote method for choosing the Atlanta postmaster, fearing a precedent that could spread to other cities and strip the president of constitutional appointment power. He favors appointing a candidate supported by Atlanta merchants and businessmen, and said he will study all applicants before acting, delaying action for now.
News items from Elberton report plans for a new canning factory with several stock shares sold. Nearby Brunswick hosts rising bicycle interest among young women, while R J Lowry becomes receiver for Atlanta’s James A Anderson Clothing Co. in a move by company creditors. Warrenton’s Willis Heard draws attention for his tiny frame. the Griffin Street Railway considers electric cars to improve Camp Northen travel, pending power upgrades. In Moreland, 25 000 fruit trees yield profits with per acre grape profits cited at 254, and peach trees planted big numbers promise cotton-like riches if crops come every five years. Bowersville burglaries blow safe with dynamite. one Winchester rifle taken, cash unconfirmed.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arm o Salve for ulcers chapped hands and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promises relief or no pay and lists 25 cents per box. The text credits Sohn Crawford as seller.
Newnan Georgia held a vote on issuing 50 000 for waterworks. 288 ballots favored bonds and 19 opposed among 349 registered voters. The result sparked local excitement and celebration. In McDonough Georgia burglars blew open a safe at B B Carmidges store and escaped with 140 dollars, with no suspects identified. In Atlanta a Toledo man Albert L Kendall reportedly died by self inflicted gunshot. An herbal claim at end notes Orange Blossom sold by druggists.
New York reports reveal two dynamite bombs were hidden in the hold of the Cyrus Wakefield before she sailing for San Francisco. Officers refused to sail, fearing a sinking plot as the vessel loaded at East River pier eight. A first explosive case was concealed with a sandstone trigger system. a second bomb, similar in placement, was found on the next day. Captains Morton and another officer declined to sail, while a third captain offered to command if the ship could depart. The 2700 ton freighter carries cargo and is insured.
A Republican caucus in Washington on March 21 outlined steps to prevent reorganization of Senate elective officers. LeadersShaom Sherman Harris Muander son fixtures. protests said the move violates precedents and harms public business. The session produced no clear plan beyond contacting the Democratic caucus and confirming current leadership.
Australian pugilist Jim Hall clashed with several cabmen near the Hoffman house after midnight. He was drunk and challenged the drivers, was hauled from his cab, and beaten until he pleaded for mercy. Hall left bleeding and bruised, later taken away by two friends unknown.
A government inquiry clarifies the appointing power in the state department. The secretary alone holds authority for all appointments including consular posts, clerks, and private secretaries. Assistant secretaries may influence but cannot act without the secretary’s sanction.
Millionaire John W. Mackey has worsened, with vermiform appendix lodged causing peritonitis. An operation is needed but risky given his weakness. He is delirious at times and on opiates, but recently improved somewhat and has cabled his wife’s son in Liverpool. The World reports Tammany leaders consider favored federal appointments.
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