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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1880

Page

2

City stock transfer urged to boost Athens dividends

The article argues that donating the city stock in the Northeastern Railroad to capitalists will not lose value but extend dividends. It claims the transfer will enlarge benefits and aid future railroad extensions toward Georgia and the Macon and Branches lines, urging taxpayers to act.

Northeastern Railroad Athens Georgia Railroad Macon and Bransches

National Democrats weigh Tilden Groesbeck Field Bayard ticket

A letter to the Democratic party promotes Samuel J. Tilden as leader and Winfield S. Groesbeck as a possible second in a ticket field that also mentions Stephen A. Field and Bayard. It argues the party should unite beyond factional fights and focus on conservative governance to win nationwide.

Samuel J. ‘Tilsden New York Union Our Republic Cincinnati S. Groesbeck United States Field Bayard Oregon Lormer Lito Nevada South New York City New York State New Yorker Ashware New Jersey Connecticu Canda Pacific States Delaware Aed Mingis White House

Taxpayers consider railway stock transfer plan in Athens debate

A fragmented note argues the fixepayers of Athens should donate city owned stock in the Northeastern Railroad to independent capitalists to extend the rent and secure an independent line. The proposal claims benefits for Athens but warns of increased South west Georgia ties. A separate item notes the death of Postmaster General Key and an appointment made before funeral services.

Athens Mai Drnoswick Savanah Southwest Seaboard Georgia E. J. J . Christy John II Baldwin Street Athena Bald Asa M. Jackson

Judge Black and the Republican Persuasion Anecdote

An anecdote recalls Judge Jere Black in the House surrounded by friends including Mercer and Bradford. Black notes he would join the Republicans if not for fear of hell and remarks the party would admire him. Senator Gordon has opened a campaign from Winchester to Norfolk to rally Virginian voters.

Juste Black Mercer Bradford Judge Black Georgia General Gordon Winchester Norsfolk Virginizo Wixchester Harrisonburg Voorhees and Gordon John T. Lovell State Democratic Committee Chirk Winschester Andrew Hunter Jefferson County William H. Travers Charlestown IL. H. Riddleberger E. P Dandridge John Glaze Jonah Taverner Berkely Jefferson Tenth Legion Democrats Nandoah Winchester Light Inc Chak Voorhees Tis Res Marks Harmony Virginia Repubican Democratc Clark Goredon Democratic Party of National Democratic Party Democratic Party Job Radical Party Jol Grant Pendleston Court House Square State House Springfield Tinelee 1 YY APS Ayo

Athens urged to fund Northeastern railroad extension

Athens tax payers and property owners are urged to push for extending the Northeastern railroad to its final terminus. City stock of 100,000 dollars could be donated to a capitalist to finish the line, with guarantees of terminal benefits and a potential connection to Georgia Railroad. Public meetings and citizen communications are invited to debate the plan.

Athens Lakerore Aysin Georgia Macon Brunswick Central Prise

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