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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1892

Page

6

Tragic Death of Miss M Dibowski in Athens

Miss M Dibowski a gifted instrumental music teacher at Lucy Cobb Institute dies after gastric illness in Athens. Funeral train carries remains to Cincinnati. city mourns loss of a young Christian musician beloved by church and Institute community. Noted performer praised after Christmas visit to Cincinnati and planned year in Berlin.

M. Dibowski Lucy Cobb Institute John J. Strickland Institute CO. W. Lane Macon and Northern Cincinnati Matiles Dibowski Miss Dibowsk J. J Strickland Strickland Lange Berlin Athens Presbyterian Church Dibowski Earth

University Field Day Set For May Ninth

University plans a grand Field Day on Monday May 9 with contests including baseball throw 50 yards dash standing jumps hurdle races high jumps hammer throw shot put wrestling and sprints. prizes totaling 40 will be awarded as the city aids the exhibition drawing large crowds to campus for a festive athletic day.

Comet Ee Pasrcione Samb Ca College

Meeting of Eighth District Democrats Set in Athens

The Democratic Executive Committee of the Eighth Congressional District is called to convene in Athens, Georgia, on Wednesday May 4, 1892 at 10 o'clock A M. Members listed include Elbert N G Long Hart S M Bobo Madison Berry T Moseley Franklin K Cannon Clarke D O Anthony Oconee B E Overby Morgan W D Barker Oglethorpe Wnm M Howard Wilks W M Sims Jasper Greene Chas C Davison Berry T Moseley John P Shannon Secretary. The meeting aims to unify Democratic forces. possible crossovers to a third party to be decided by the gathering.

Eighth Congressional District Athens Eighth District 8Th Congressional District Elbert—N.g. Long Hart S. M. Bobo Madison Berry T. Moseley Franklin K. Cannon Clarke D. O. Anthony Oconee B. E. Overby Morgan W. D. Barker Oglethorpe Wnm M. Howard Wilks W. M Sixth Distric

Letter from Hon H W Bell urges rejoining Democrats

Hon H W Bell explains his decision to abandon the People’s Party and resume Democratic ranks to preserve Alliance unity and push financial relief. He argues no other avenue remains for reform and cites his five day trial with the People’s Party as justification. His remarks reflect party realignment and concerns over a monied aristocracy.

Jackson Herald H. W. Bell People’ Party Democrats People’s Party Democratic Party Tusy Ireland Peoples Party Peoples’ Party St. Louis W. Beit

Democrats Convene Across Counties For Campaign Meetings

In Wilkes and surrounding counties campaigns heat up as Hon J C C Black of Augusta addresses Wilkes Democrats in Washington with Athenians likely joining. Capt W D O Farrell and others attend. Allen D Candier works for organized Democracy in the ninth district with a big morning speech. Oglethorpe and Oconee Democrats plan meetings in Lexington and Watkinsville, while a third party gathering is scheduled next Tuesday with J N Twitty as speaker.

J. C.C. Black Augusta Wilkes County Washington W. D. O'Farrell Allen D. Candier Congress

Democrats Pack House at Nicholson Meeting of Debates

Capt Burnett and Judge Thomas spoke for democracy while Mr Matthews upheld third partyism at Nicholson. A large crowd attended the meeting to hear arguments on party loyalty with songs, jabs about carpetbag rule, and a sharp exchange on pensions and silver. The discussion ended with a Democratic majority and plans for another rally by Mr Brick.

Nicholson Democrats W. B. Burnett G. C.thomas Emy Prfessor A. L. Barre CaHorus Daniel Matthews Capt Burnett Mr. Matthews Capt. Bunett Matthews Nicholsor Democratic Party Wall Street Appomattox Capt. Burnett Post Beast Butler Butler Jefferson Davis Judas Lecariate JR Burnett Thomas Kansas Judge Thomas Mr. Brick

Atlanta Supreme court blocks Georgia Road entry into city

Atlanta on April 29 reports the Supreme court refused to interfere with Judge Clarke's injunction blocking the Georgia into entering Atlanta over the Georgia Railroad property. The ruling? vague, leaves constitutional questions unsettled while keeping the new Georgia Carolina and Northern line out until a full trial. The line plans to serve outer traffic meanwhile as it awaits eventual right of way.

Atlanta Georgia, Carolina and Northern Supreme Court Georgia Railroad Clarke Georgia C Carolina and Northern Georgia,Carolina and Northern Georgia Railrad Georgis Road Marehall J. Clarke Georgia Carolina Northern Secretary of State

Philadelphia's Grand Central Theater Fire Claims Six Lives

Privateerator, April 28. Fire breaks out as Devil's Auction opens at Grand Central theater. Panic ensues, burning scenery, and collapse leave over a million dollars in ashes. Six actors die including Thomas Lorella and Flora Lorella. many injured, some fatally. The Times annex and surrounding rooms suffer severe damage. power house and streetcar lines wrecked. main losses exceed a million dollars.

Priavecrata Devil’s Auction Company Grand Central Theater Thomas Lorella Flora Lorella Vancentoiia Chitten the Times Times City Department of the Times Wilson The Roomaa American Press Association DeKosenko Sassae

Debates Postponed as Governor Tillman Heads to Washington

Governor Tillman will leave Columbia for Washington on Saturday to press for 9000 dollars in withheld direct tax funds. Debates scheduled for Spartanburg on the 30th and Laurens on May 2 are indefinitely postponed due to his trip. Opponents use his absence to allege reluctance to meet Sheppard, though Tillman had prior appointments with federal officials. Senator Irby predicts Tillman’s re election and unity in Carolina.

Columbia D. C Tillman Washington Spartanburg Laurens United States South Carolina Thilman Avgnsta Irby Augusta

Whiling Away Time A Checker Board in Jury Room

A juror detained in the jury room during court created a checker board on a chair bottom to pass the long hours while the panel struggled to reach a verdict. The Superior Court finished most jail cases, leaving only one to move to City Court. Sam Gregory, a jailed escapee, remains among those not yet resolved alongside condemned murderer William Johnson.

Jau Sam Gregory William Johnson

Crescent ad puzzle mystery in weekly newspaper feature

A fragmented 3 inch display advertisement appears weekly from Dr Harter Medicine Co. The ad claims a Crescent mark on all products and asks readers to name the word hidden in the display as part of a continuing puzzle.

Dr. Harter Medicine Co

Oh what a cough warning against consumption and Shilohs Cure

The notice warns that consumption is a terrible disease and urges action over a 50 cent risk. It touts Shilohs Cure as a guaranteed remedy with claims of over a million bottles sold in the past year. Mothers are advised to use Shilohs Plaster for back size or chest relief, sold by City Drug Store under manager B C Orr.

Jackson John Crawford & Co City Drug Store B.C. Orr

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