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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1891
Page
4
The Athens Weekly Banner discusses labor unrest and a call for crime suppression. It cites May Day fears and the need for reform schools alongside punishment. Dr Leftwich’s sermon urges turning sinners into good citizens through religious and educational efforts.
Bill Johnson, the man who shot John Webb, was captured in Greenville after his partner broke under pressure and confessed. Authorities recounted a swift pursuit from the Georgia railroad to Clarke County jail, with a patrol battle and a quick arrest. Police expect the remaining three accomplices, two men and one woman, to be seized soon as the case proceeds.
Young ladies from the First Methodist Church aid society visit a dying elderly woman. They read scripture and sing hymns at her bedside, bringing comfort as she nears departure. The story praises quiet charity and notes another star added to their diadems.
News from Clarksville reports the jail was set ablaze by two young white men after arrest. The fire spread, inmates were injured, and efforts to extinguish the flames took hours. The jail was not completely destroyed and prisoners were later locked up again amid unrest.
Wires are being strung and posts planted along the line as the track nears finish. The trolley wires will be raised and cars will glide along soon, an event Athens residents await with interest as the hot season approaches. The Banner will cover the first trip.
The Athens Park and Improvement Company advances a major project in Athens with the Boulevard nearing completion. Park Place drive routes will form a grand circuit, new residences rise on the boulevard, and a June 20 sale plans to market limited lots to attract investors. Religious and civic events continue with sermons on Prayer and Faith at the First Methodist church and a business men’s talk arranged at the Y M C A.
The article notes strong effort by farmers in northeast Georgia despite January to March weather setbacks. It highlights expectations for a solid corn crop and home fruit supplies, with cotton uncertain. The piece also mentions Alliance efforts to boost local prosperity and a praise for Ed Durant of the Atlanta Constitution as a noted journalist.
A fragmenting meditation on illusion in a poem by Charles H. Crandall from Youth's Companion. It contrasts earthly gems and sunset hills with a gleaming azure arch and starry sky, urging doubt of the doubter and trust in the dream.
A German bridegroom recounts arriving in Bordeaux to win Constance after disguising himself as Lord Johnsbury. He becomes entangled with Constance and Angelique, then learns Victoria is also involved, leading to a three-way marriage arrangement. The father reconciles by marrying all three sisters to him.
Ad lists Brown's Iron Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and debility. It promotes a valued tonic claim amid a broader church meeting notice for the Serepta Association at Glade Oglethorpe, detailing a Friday event and ministers' conference with topics on church development and Christian obligations.
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