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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1893
Page
6
Athens churches drew large crowds as Dr D L Anderson spoke at the First Methodist on Ephesians 4 1 3 about the calling of Christians. Pastor W P Lovejoy announced protracted meetings to begin Thursday night with emphasis on unity and mission work.
The case concerned an altercation over drills borrowed from Hinton. A foreman, Mr Sheehan, reported abuse by a Black man who was arrested after an incident at the waterworks area. He was acquitted of assault before Judge Foster and fined $22.90 by Mayor Tack on yesterday morning.
A small raid in East Athens Saturday night led to K I Smith Bob Smith Fred Smith and Benedy Smith being fined five dollars each by the mayor's court and K I Smith placed on a hundred dollar bond to face concealed pistol charges. They were charged with forcing entry into a house and causing a disturbance. a pistol was found on K I Smith.
The thief entered the Swift building Monday morning and stole calico hanging at the windows and the building keys. He left with no clues as to his identity as the religious meeting ended and chairs were being removed, alerting the committee to the break in.
Since Rev. J C Davia resigned, Emmanuel church vestry has extended a call to Rev. Mr. Guery from Florence DC. Guery, a preacher of wide reputation, is seen as the diocese's strongest minister. Parishioners hope he accepts and joins their congregation.
In Griffin Georgia Rev Sam Small’s revival at the Methodist church sparks fevered talk after he accuses dancing and a German club. He cites alleged misconduct by young ladies and names others, prompting a counter demand for authority. He retracts in a later statement, and the town awaits further action.
The Atlanta and Florida railroad was sold at public outcry before the courthouse under court order. Receiver Garrett led the sale with auctioneer Mr Steyd Johnston. only bidder was Judge Henry B Totopkins for Central Trust Company, bid 0.0 million dollars. Large crowd attended despite lack of bidders and strong publicity.
A promotional notice for the Clarke County and Athens city handbook by Prof. Charles M. Strahan of the University of Georgia. It highlights maps, climate article by Benedict, geology by White, farming insights by Barrow, water powers, education, and county resources with emphasis on local development. The work aims for broad local use and World’s Fair distribution.
Historical ad copy touts Vuklen's Armo Salve as the best remedy for cuts fevers boils hands corns and eruptions. It claims cures piles or no pay and promises satisfaction.
A humorous exchange ends with a wager about a woman named Miss Miller bowing if met on the street. The bet is lost when the imagined dinner is claimed to be won, but the outcome is unclear as the narrator also loses his dinner. Mention of an Orange Blossom sale at Lyndon’s Drug Store appears in the background.
Emma Richardson a Negro woman shot Tom Inman a burglar in her room at 204 Edgewood Avenue early yesterday. Inman was found unconscious on Edgewood Avenue and taken to Grady Hospital with two gunshot wounds including a likely fatal body wound.
A ninety year old Armstead man was killed instantly by a northbound freight near Jug Tavern Georgia four miles from home. He was deaf and well respected in the community and was walking toward the train when struck. A Second item notes a big picnic planned for May 20 at Zaber's mineral springs near Maxeys with amusements, amateur baseball, and music, inviting nearby residents with baskets.
Six people die in a blaze at a tenement house 855 Jefferson street. Firemen arrive to find victims trapped in upper rooms as flames spread rapidly. Names listed include Sherman, Michael Hines, Michael Lee, John Morgan, Joseph N Swindler and a boiler maker known by his first name Charley. Proprieter Mr Judson’s lodging house housed laborers and mechanics. The blaze began after 3 AM in a servant Bailey’s room and spread fast, forcing an escape by Mrs Judson and the proprietor’s wife. Police investigate.
Albany May 1 The state department of public works announces the western division of the Erie canal and the Champlain canals will be navigable Wednesday May. John Crawford Co druggists publish testimonials for Chamberlain Pain Balm claiming it cured rheumatism and helped a disabled customer walk.
Chicago and New York May 1 President Cleveland and cabinet members attended services at Second Presbyterian Church and later dined with Secretary Gresham. The Duke of Veragua and entourage joined a high mass at Church of the Holy Family. Whitelaw Reid and family arrived in Chicago as labor tensions rise in London. Descriptions note naval crowds in New York and various civic happenings of the day.
Samuel Cushman of Rhode Island conducts an extensive study of Chinese caporizing instruments and compares modern variants. He endorses a set including a knife, whale bone spreader, hooks, and a canula with horsehair loop, noting the need for thin jaws and secure, ergonomic design.
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