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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1893
Page
7
JRE reports progress toward opening the state normal school with plans advancing for faculty appointments and initial enrollment targets as renovations proceed and officials announce the expected start term.
The Georgia State Normal School at Athens will open its second session on the grn day of July and run until August 30. Tuition funds total 1991 dollars from Gilmer fund private subscriptions and grand jury, with plans for University Summer Schools in multiple subjects and a Kindergarten program. Chancellor Boggs will lecture on psychology, and a vocal music class may be added. Board rates set at 3 dollars weekly. expect at least two hundred students.
The New Orleans Pickayune reopens the Billy Patterson case, naming George W Tilerton as the man who struck the powerful rival fifty years ago at Carnesville, Georgia. Tilerton fled to New York to hide his identity, and his daughter Jennie Connolly of Athol, New York, may claim a $1,000 reward in Franklin County.
The Stephens Monument in Liberty Hall grove Crawfordville Ga will be unveiled on the 24th of May. Hon Thomas M Norwood of Savannah will give the oration and Major Geo T Barnes will introduce the speaker. The monument commemorates Alexander H Stephens with Georgia granite and Italian marble features and stands veiled until the ceremony drawing thousands of admirers from Georgia and beyond.
The State Convention of Red Men adjourned in Macon after a two day session. Officers elected include Great Sachem John R. Owings of Alisata, Great Senior Sagamore J. K. Harris of Columbus, Great Junior Sagamore J. H. Mealor of Athens, and Great Prophet James Humphreys of Augusta. Representative to Great Council A.N. Manucoy of Savannah. Next convention at Cumberland Island. Orphans home project authorized with chairmen W. H. Futrell, J. H. Mesler, A. N. Manucny, D. J. Thaxton, M. White. State Organizer office abolished. W. H. Hafer of Atlanta held the post.
Stockholders of the Farmers Alliance Warehouse and Commission Company met at the courthouse in this city for their annual session. Officers reported the business in splendid condition with the old North Eastern road warehouse idle and bales remaining in the other warehouse. Col. A F Pope of Oglethorpe county was re elected president and C R Mell was re elected manager. Mrs Lettie Muse of Gainesville arrived for a visit to her sister Miss Emma Blair who is seriously ill at E P Stones on Lumpkin street.
Washington reports diplomatic circles expect Spain to upgrade its Washington legation to embassy within months. The Duke de Veragua’s possible appointment remains unconfirmed, with supporters citing his wealth and ties to Sagasta. A secret service alert notes a counterfeit five dollar silver certificate in circulation. The president also fills several consular and customs posts, including Amoy consul J Hampto Hoge and Brazos de Santiago customs collector John Michel.
May 11 reports from Wasumetos and nearby cities describe public outrage over the failure of a Chicago national bank’s branch affecting foreign depositors. The treasury notes weakness, calls for transferring contracts, and political debate accompany the incident. Elsewhere, North Galveston suffered near total ruin by fire with multiple deaths, and a Lemberg actor committed suicide after a jealous incident. Whitsun holiday announced in Liverpool.
The American Baptist Educational society and Southern Baptist Educational conference met in Nashville on May 12 and elected a slate of officers. President is Dr. Edward Julesson of New York. Vice Presidents are D. W. Bothwell of Missouri and W. J. Northen of Georgia. Acting corresponding secretary is H. L. Moorehouse of New York. Treasurer is Joshua Levering of Baltimore. Auditor is Wm. J. Isaac of New York.
Queen Victoria opened the British Imperial Institute in Lexpos with a brilliant ceremony amid a sunlit day dubbed queen's weather. The procession of six carriages carried her majesty from Buckingham Palace to the institute where she bowed to cheering crowds. The Prince of Wales and other royals attended, signaling a landmark public appearance.
Jackson Miss May 11 Deputy United States Marshal Red dock was assaulted by a gang of about fifty men in Ellisville Jones county after arresting timber depredations illicit distilling and passing counterfeit coin. City Marshal intervened and helped rescue him. Judge Mayers provided protection as the case moves to federal court for witnesses and possible conviction.
Louisville May 11. Representatives of the young Republicans of the United States met in annual convention at Macauley theater. Every seat on the main floor balcony and gallery was filled with about 1,000 unable to gain admission. Mayor Tyler delivered the welcome address praising Louisville as a Democratic city and pledging a genuine Kentucky welcome. General Crawford and Augustus Wilson spoke for local groups before Clarkson presided as the call was read.
Atlanta May 11 Walter Johnson of Columbus resigns as collector of internal revenue effective August 1. Reliable information indicates President Cleveland will appoint Charles F. Trammell of Dalton to succeed Johnson as internal revenue collector.
The Great Council of Georgia Improved Order of Red Men elected officers for the ensuing term. Great Sachem J Owin Atlan ta, Great Senior Roxette K Harris, Great Junior Sagamore a Heesetka, Great Frater James Hump, Great Representatives Y A Wright and a Monney. Leaves Today Mr Ingersoll Wade departs for Washington to join the pension department, while likely continuing as Macon Telegraph correspondent.
John Marshall, once paralyzed from the waist, recovers fully after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. A $1000 total disability payout from Royal Templars of Temperance aided his treatment and he now walks unaided, crediting pills and cold-water therapy. Local Royal Templars and druggists confirm the tale.
In Richmond county thirteen miles from Augusta a 15 year old white boy Joseph Cadle shot and killed an unknown negro tramp who had tried to take the boy's life. The body was not recovered after he fell into a creek. Hafner's store at Brunswick burned out by lamp explosion, total loss with $400 insured building and $400 stock.
Waycross Georgia May 11 Rawson Gainey a Florida farmer was arrested and jailed on a murder charge for a negro killing in Patterson Gay thirteen years ago. He had lived peacefully in Florida, was once recklessly prone to drink, and now his friends and relatives strive to secure his release.
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