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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1892

Page

3

Baptist convention hears Hawthorne defend negro education

In Atlanta on May 10 the Baptist convention faced a heated clash as Dr. Hawthorne rose to defend the education of the colored race amid a critical mission report. Rev. Brown argued for harsher critique of southern policy, while Hawthorne challenged the report’s conclusions and signatures, urging harmony. Nashville selected as next meeting place with invitations from city leaders.

Nashville Atlanta Baptist Convention Hawthorne C. C. Brown South Carolus Nerroes Home Boards Uegroes 4 Institute Brown Haralson Eer Ivery Home Mission Board Brotherhood of the Southern Baptists L T. Tichenor Cause Brethren Burrows Hawthorne Sams LT. Tichenor South Georgia Committee On B. F. Abbott Geors Tenn Commercial Club Chang William C. Hatcher Richmond J. Morgan Wells Fort Worth Texas E. E. Folk

Baseball Record of Southern and National Leagues

Summary of recent results across leagues lists undecided Friday game Atlanta vs New Orleans with Atlanta 8 to 1, second Atlanta 5 New Orleans 6, Macon 5 Memphis 7, Chattanooga 1 Mobile 6, Birmingham 12 Montgomery 9, plus scattered National and South Atlantic League results including Pittsburg 3 New York 6 and Cleveland 3 Boston 4.

Atlanta New Orleans Macon Memphis Chattanooga Mobile Birmingham Montgomery St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg Pitts N. York Cleveland Boston South Atlantic League Charleston Colam New York Cincinnati Baltimore the DeNs Washington Louisville Brooklyn

Advertising claims for Dr Kine remedies in 19th century text

A historical ad style notice asserts citizen confidence in Dr Kine’s New Discovery for consumption and other remedies. It promises satisfaction guarantees and refunds if results are not satisfactory, naming John Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kinnebrw Dugetat as publishers or distributors.

Dr. Kine John Grawford &Co Palmer & Kinnebrw

Hank President Arrested in Phoenixville Bank Scandal

Theodore F. Tlauter, late president of Phoenixville National Bank, Pa, arrested in Phoenixville on charges of making false entries to the comptroller of the currency with intent to injure the bank. Bail set at 1000, warrant filed May 13, 189. Prominent man dead in Mencep, Cal, Hon John W. Breckenridge, son of Vice President Breckinridge, dies.

Hank Privapapita Theodore F. Tlauter Phoenixville National Bank Phoenixville Hanter Mencep Cal John W. Breckenridge Breckinridge Buchanan

Word mystery in weekly ad invites readers to guess

A fragmented ad hints at a unique eight to ten character display word printed weekly by Dr. Harter Medicine Co. The house marks items with a crescent symbol and offers free lithographs of samples in exchange for the guessed word.

Dr. Harter Medicine Co

Funeral for Miss Matida Dibowsky Premier Cincinnati pianist

The distinguished musician and composer Miss Matida Dibowsky is laid to rest in Spring Grove. Her funeral at the home was led by Rev. Gilbert Schmidt. Pallbearers included Harry Fitzpatrick, Gus Peterson, Henry Potthart, Edward Potthart, Carl Von Wolentaisky, Otto Mabus. The floral piano tribute featured white calla lilies and white carnations. Miss Dibowsky won the Springer gold medal at the College of Music, Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Fairchild Springer College of Music Gilbert Schmidt Lutheran Methodist Church Dibowsky Harry Fitzpatrick Gus Petrson Henry and Edward Potthart Carl von Wolentaisky Otto Mabus Spring Grove

Convention in Atlanta Deliberates Centennial Missions Fund

In Atlanta on May 9 the Baptist convention heard a centennial report noting missions maps literature and a proposed $25,000 centennial fund. Dr. Gambrell delivered the annual sermon from Enlarge the place of thy tent. Delegates to Philadelphia were named and a debate over a resolution to reduce the delegation was recorded.

AtLanta Baptist Convention T. T. Eaton J. G. Gambrell Mississippi First Methodist Trinity First Baptist First Presbyterian Harrison Tuck Philadelphia A. Hayden J. C. Porter F. M. Ellis HA. Tupper L. E. Kline E. Y. Malien J. L. Jonson W. H. Williams G. A. Lofton Lansing Burrows T. J. Crane J. F. Love Sd H. H. Harris

Fair Goes egg CicaGo May 9 World’s Columbian fund warns of shortage

The World’s Columbian commission, short on funds with a May 4 balance of $6,019.25, must cover salaries and rents for the fiscal year ending June 30, averaging $5,000 monthly. With no further congressional decree, it risks begging for support to cover remaining debts.

CicaGo World’s Columbian Commission Congress Ag

Rioting at Castleden colliery over non unionist Stockdale

A serious riot at Castleden colliery near Hartlepool followed the employment of non unionist Stockdale. Police shielded him as rioters attacked the engine house and officials homes. After fires and destruction, officials pledged to discharge Stockdale, easing tensions. The piece also notes a clerical switch and other local incidents.

Loxpon Castleden Hartlepool Stockdale

Daily Market Reports and Mining Unrest in Wyoming Valley

Naval States and naval product prices show rosins steading and turpentine firm as commodities trade on the New York and Savannah markets. Lard and pork prices edge higher while bacon and short ribs remain firm in cash quotes. In Pennsylvania, miners in the Wyoming Valley strike mood grows amid Reading deal aftermath as labor leaders report universal unrest and organized resistance.

New Yorks City Steam Forest Witxestarre Wyoming Valley Iing John Ss. ‘Hasback

Africa evangelization theme at Methodist General Conference

At Omana Nebraska on May 9 Bishop Taylor of Africa addressed the fifth day of the Methodist General Conference. He urged simultaneous head and hand education for Africa and recalled a rescued child named Diana who, once a heathen, learned English in nine months and appeared at the conference amid applause from a surprised audience.

Taylor Africa Omana Neb Fowler San Francisco W. McDonald Mississippi Bristol Chicago America Bishop Bowman Diana

Congregational ministers urge against Sunday expo doors

The Kansas state convention of Congregational ministers adopted resolutions urging Congress to withhold Expo funds until Sunday doors are closed. A temperance measure was pushed as a top Kansas political issue with a strict prohibition clause demanded in party platforms.

Sauina Kan State Convention of Congregational Ministers Congress Kansas Genres M. Herrick Chicago Educational Society New Mexico Utah

Fourteen? Young Girl Burnt to Death in Bremen Street Fire

A 15 year old girl Alvina Hennekes daughter of Patrolman Hennekes of Bremen street station died after her apron caught fire while helping her mother prepare a mid day meal. The flames rapidly spread to her clothing and she could not be saved despite her mother and others attempting to extinguish the blaze.

Crocrsnall Alvina Hennekes Hennekes Bremen Street Citie Sens

Brown's Iron Bitters advertised as a cure all

An old notice highlights Brown's Iron Bitters for dyspepsia digestion and debility. The Lyndon Manufacturing Company has rented Broad Street store space once used by Julius Cohen & Co and is showcasing samples of doors sash and other work.

Lyndon Munufacturing Company Broad Street Julius Cohen & Co

President Harrison appoints Lindsey to West Point board

At Mr Blounts request President Harrison names Colonel John W Lindsey of Irwinton Georgia on the board of visitors for West Point alongside Blount A Rome Georgia committee visits Secretary Elkins to hire an engineer for a levee survey at Rome The piece also notes Congress expenses threaten a treasury deficit and hints at an income tax as a revenue option for the democracy

Harrison Romans Washington Blount John W. Lindsey Irwinton Weat Point Rome Elkins Congress

Deeming Execution Set for May Twenty Third

MeEtpoorye May 10. The death sentence for Deeming is fixed for May 23. He shows no faith in another appeal to delay his hanging after confessing to a clergyman that he killed his wife at Windsor. He alleges a troubled youth with names like Mad Fred and time in asylums, while his brothers deny the tale from Liverpool.

MeEtpoorye Deeming Windsor Fred Liverpool Birkenhead

Shiloh's Vitalizer Offered at City Drug Store

Advertises Shiloh's Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver complaints at a small price. Guarantees printed on bottle. If no relief, cost is nothing. Sold by City Drug Store. R. C. Orr, Manager.

Shiloh City Drug Store R. C. Orr

Confederates Demand Pensions in New Orleans Meeting

Confederate veterans in New Orleans urged the legislature to pass a pension law granting all veterans, disabled or not, a monthly pension of 12 dollars. If enacted, the measure could cost the state about 50,000 to 100,000 dollars yearly.

New Orleans

Prohibitionist Pringle Expected to Enter 20th District Race

Davisson Ga May 9 reports strong belief that Hon C R Pringle of Washington County will be urged to enter the senatorial race in the twentieth district which includes Washington Baldwin and Hancock counties Pringle is a leading prohibitionist and one of the state’s best known men.

Davisson C. R. Pringle Washington County Washington Baldwin and Hancoc Eorgia Clarke County Zack Harris Athens Savings Bank J. J Superior Court Said Court House Carke County Athens Ee Road Chase Street Sophia E. Eberhart Salor Reinet Cotastee Street Sears St Old Franklin Franklin A J Lester Sophia E ‘Eberhart Ales Wm. Jones Col Athens Bevings Bank H. H H. H. Follo6% In the Office of the Clerk of the Suarior Court of Sa'd County MBKS Clarke Georgia Nothern Munpkin A. P. Dearing A. P P. Dearing Salo | Rikeos Savings Follo Clare Tie Ecioe Couto Anders Gne Bloomfield Stree Tline Ferce Baxter Street Plice Saa Lates County Ees Ion Dad Uit BaNx Iter

Shanghai military students drive out British missioners

A Times special from Shanghai reports Shun King’s military students forcibly expelling British missionaries with the viceroy's alleged acquiescence. The feature mentions Le Coes province and Shun Bingi. The text shifts abruptly to a quip about Dr Biggers' Huckleberry Cordial and a comical alibi case about a henhouse theft, ending with a wooden leg twist.

London The Times Shanghai le Coes

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