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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1891
Page
7
Progressive citizens of Athens backed street and sewer bonds in a decisive election. Votes by ward show overwhelming support, led by Mayor Brown and supporters. The result promises paved streets and modern sewers, signaling growth and public spirit. Also notes a promotion for Dr Holt’s Dyspeptic Medicine with local sales.
The ruling states United States currency is taxable by states and municipalities. Mitchell kept 19350 in bank, deposited and withdrew March 3 to evade taxes. US notes may be exempt from taxation, but equity courts won’t aid schemes. remedy lies in law court, decree affirmed. Little Things That Tell promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a liver tonic and laxative.
A Banxer report outlines the fire department readiness under chief Geo McDorman and lists desk box allocations with names and businesses in Athens area. The note includes a Dyspeptic Elixir advertisement and a dissolution notice for J Dornblatt Co with ownership changes and solicitations for continued patronage.
A forlorn looking woman named Zoe Gayton walks from San Francisco toward New York on a wager, accompanied by a dog named Beauty. She left Poughkeepsie with swollen feet and a resolute face, enduring cold and rain while recounting trials, robberies, and near misses with trains as she nears New York on schedule.
Advertised testimonials from Allan Grant in Sparta G a G F P Kellar Wrightsville and James A Greer in Athens claim Botanic Blood Balm BBB cures cancer and related sores ulcers and facial discharges after eight bottles. Read by period readers as medical endorsement though no independent verification is provided.
Special bulletin reports two storms centered in Indiana and off the Carolina coast with a large high pressure area in Ontario. A steep barometric gradient from New York to the Carolina coast is expected to increase, bringing gale conditions along the Atlantic border. Snow was falling from northern Virginia to Pennsylvania and may become heavy or turn to rain by Friday night.
President Polk of the National Farmers Alliance issued a proclamation declaring New York state will be officially organized April 22. A central ceremony will include one hundred or more local Alliances with thousands of farmers joining recently. The Citizens Alliance will be introduced in cities and rural districts as branches form in New York City within weeks.
At the close of congress a bill authorized refunding about $200,000 of direct taxes paid by South Carolina citizens. Governor Tillman has moved to secure the funds, placing the matter with Attorney General Pope who has requested blanks from Washington. The money is expected to arrive soon and a check will be sent.
At a Methodist ministers association gathering in Curiaco on March 26, a report denouncing the Mafia lynching in New Orleans tied to unrestricted immigration was presented. A resolution expressed sympathy with New Orleans over its ineffective legal machinery, but the motion sparked heated debate and was laid on the table.
Harmony Grove March 26 brief column reports Rev. Henry Quilion of Conyers Georgia visiting relatives and friends. G. E. Dale of Athens and Summer Sparks of Simmons Hardware Company were in the Grove. A marriage is announced at Banks County with Dr W P Harden marrying Miss Ada Pruitt. Dr Wu Self of Webster North Carolina endorses Taylor's Cherokee Remedy for coughs colds and consumption.
Monroe report says two banks will begin business in April. Bank of Monroe will be operated by a stock company, and a private bank will be run by G. W. and J. H. Felker. An aged local man born in 1790 named Andy Stroud is mentioned in the old county poorhouse. The piece ends with satirical notes on hats and a churchyard riff about the term serpent.
From Atlanta late March 26 Special report says Supt Beaupre of East Tennessee denies a looming strike. T. M. Blodgett, a grievance committee member, urged Chattanooga and Rome men to stick and was dismissed. No further trouble yet though crisis expected at Marietta and North Georgia. Assistant Chief Engineer Youngson arrived. tomorrow Brotherhood meets to demand reinstatement of the committee. If refused, boycott of Marietta line could halt freight and express delivery. workers believe they can win and public sentiment favors them.
Chicago reports W. W. Dudley declares he is out of politics for good and will focus on business to regain wealth. The note adds regional updates on farming delays, new hog and crop plans, a missing son near Athens, and enthusiasm for Georgia Midland railroad construction along the McDonough to Athens corridor.
Mr James A Carlton resigns as teller and Mr Fred S Morton accepts the position and now handles cash at the National Bank. Morton is praised for his sterling character and business qualifications, with confidence that he will be a capable and efficient officer benefiting the bank.
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