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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1892

Page

8

Be Not Troubled Be Wary Yet Trustful Preacher Urges

Rev T L Calyer D D recounts a prayer meeting where a member stopped worrying after embracing the Lord. The piece extols be careful for nothing and trust in the Lord, urging faithful, small daily duties as pleasing to God, with emphasis on perseverance, hope, and divine promises. The author cites a widow's tiny gift as surpassing grand offerings, and calls readers to keep conscience clear and faith robust on the path to heavenly glory.

Stodenty God Oates Christ Jesus Temple Andel Jesus Thas T. L. Calyer D. D

Nature's Freak Athens Lady Hatches Turkey

An Athens woman who loves poultry found twelve eggs and a turkey chick in a hen’s nest after setting thirteen eggs two weeks earlier. She insists the hen laid and hatched only eggs, not turkeys, but admits the set has produced a single young turkey in four weeks, while hens take three weeks for eggs to hatch.

Athens

Not By Rule in Harper's Weekly Verse Parody

A verse fragment satirizes schooling and mastery with talking animals, featuring a nightingale and rabbit learning by rule and failing, then a separate mock narrative about a modern girl praised and cursed as “awful” in speech. The piece mirrors 19th century period voice and moralizing tone.

Notable Pigs Show Smart Tricks in Domestic Tale

A mother tells of a pet pig raised by children that behaved like a cat or dog. The pig followed indoors, sat by the fire, and reacted to a willow switch, avoiding punishment after it vanished. It also guided the children to the corn bin by tugging trousers when hungry.

Ella B. Gittings

Forged Orders In Chickens Case Involving Mr J P Wilson

William Goldsmith a colored man presented two forged orders in the name of Mrs F B Lucas to buy hens from Mr J P Wilson. Wilson filled one order for four hens then six more after the man returned with another forged signature. The total ten hens were delivered before Lucas denied any involvement, and the forgery was uncovered. The suspect was last seen on the streets.

William Goldsmith J. P. Wilson F. B. Lucas Mr. Lucas Lucas Mr. Wilson Arge Juno E Court House Thance Sthains Oslinks Jand Susan H. Lucas Dasac Ue Susan H

University Triumphs over Techs in Grand Stand Collision Game

A large crowd at Athletic Park watched the University defeat the Techs 8 to 3. Foster pitched well for the University, Calloway excelled behind the plate, and the Techs struggled with errors and timely hits. A grand stand collapse narrowly injures several spectators, with several Tech students and others hurt but no serious harm reported.

Techs University Boys Athletic Park University Tech Hardeman Black Russell A.O. Halsey Naster Foster Halsey Nalsey Calloway Foater Scond Basle Lucy Cobb Walton Clarke Henry Turner E -E Jones W. R. Delloway Groun Somearaine Avalas Echs Hadu Pane Neneveeene Steere

Georgia WCTU Holds Tenth Annual Convention at Milledgeville

Delegates from across Georgia arrive as the Woman's Christian Temperance Union opens its tenth annual convention in Milledgeville with Mrs. W. C. Sibley presiding. Reports from various unions praise progress, and Augusta’s campaign for prohibition is highlighted amid planned events including a banquet at Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural College and addresses by state leaders. Mrs. Felton is due to arrive to speak.

W. C. Sibley Augusta Richmond Colmunal Chapin South Carolin Woman's Christial Temperance Union Delgates Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural College Senate Golten Lynes Perinds Georgia Capitl

An Old Democrat Advocates For Democrats Amid Third Party Critique

A letter to the Banner argues third party foes cannot help farmers, faulting debt and mortgage burdens while defending pure Democrats. The writer urges economy and industry, warns that a third party would take decades to improve, and asserts loyalty to the Democratic Party as the best option for justice and progress.

Uncle Sam

Wreck on East Tennessee Line Near Silver Creek

A northbound East Tennessee railroad passenger train wrecked below Silver Creek station about six miles away. Several injuries reported including a fractured clavicle and broken ribs. conductor and porter also injured. others lightly hurt.

Rome East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad Silver Creek C. MM Aga Pete Aida Seea Richards Chicago Cole Atlanta

The New Waterworks At Linton’s Pond Planned

A meeting announced the new waterworks will be located at Linton’s Pond. Herring’s report recommended funding, with twenty acres of land purchased. Contracts to be advertised, work to commence soon, amid noted local names and places.

Linton’s Pond Boynot My. Herring Finton Barnett

Jury Finds Cullen Not Guilty In Mexican Lottery Case

May 14 verdict returns not guilty in Cullen Mexican Lottery conspiracy case. Judge Ridley reasons that false pretenses law protects honesty and that conspirators aiding Cullen in ticket sales cannot be convicted if fraud was used to obtain money, while the governor's staff invited to Griffin for encampment ceremonies. Deschamp hanged in New Orleans parish prison at 1 10 p.m. for murder by hanging, a 13-year-old wearer of some form.

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Turpentine and rosin prices across markets May report

Market notes from Savannah Wilmington New York Chicago and Chicago futures show turpentine steady to quiet with rosin firm or steady. Pork, lard, and short ribs prices mixed across regions. Prices quoted for crude turpentine, waxy details, and various pork and lard figures reflect a broad daily commodities snapshot.

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