19 May 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1891
Page
1
The piece discusses Southern literature, art, history and the need for a Southern magazine like the American Present to showcase regional intellects. It notes the South’s growth, calls for cultural advancement, and contrasts merit with wealth as the basis of esteem.
A reader notes confusion over Georgia Railroad policy. University and Athens groups faced full fare on a Madison trip while actors received reduced rates. The piece cites Capt. O Pana and calls for explanation of the apparent discrimination and adherence to Railroad Commission rules.
City officials discuss delaying action on condemning the water tower and consider ownership of a waterworks system. Sewers ordinance approved with minor amendments. bids for city bonds expected after delays. Council schedules next meeting and jokes about clerks and mayor being fined.
Citizens of Athens await the first locomotive as the Georgia Carolina and Northern road nears Broad River with a new bridge and river crossings. The bridge will finish next week enabling rails to extend toward Broad River and Athens then Atlanta by December. The line touts a wide right of way one hundred feet, first rate track, elegant bridges, and courteous officers.
The board of trustees of the new industrial and normal school for women at Milledgeville elected Professor J. Harris Chappell of Columbus as president. He is a Georgian, native of Bibb county, 41, with a record of successful teaching and administration.
Athens proudly celebrates University of Georgia victory over Oxford 12 to 11 as Herty leads pitching in rough Covington Macon route to Oxford. Crowded depots, college yell roars, and a lively rail journey set the scene for a dramatic baseball race with Oxford opening strong before Georgia answers.
In Athens the University edged Oxford 12 to 11 after a spirited display by Herty and Wadley. Grabbing key runs, Herty’s pitching and strong fielding from Griffin kept Emory Griffin in check as the game wore on.
In Brrtiscron Iowa on May 16 Rev. M. McEwen, pastor of the Presbyterian church, reports ongoing outrages against him. He describes being assaulted with sleet and objects and having obscene and threatening writings directed at him, as supporters condemn such harassment while he continues his ministry.
A concise note suggests Ben believes public interest revolves around him. The remark hints at celebrity or political attention, with observers debating his influence and relevance in current affairs.
In Washington on May 16 Blaine's allies and rivals debate his renomination and Harrison's role amid rumors of a partisan power struggle. The piece notes Blaine’s health absence and suggests he may delay return to force a shift in administration style to blunt Harrison. It also cites Farm Alliance voices on future tickets and hints at Justice Bradley retirement and Edmunds potential elevation.
A blaze at the slaughter pen of Booth and Bertling burned the outlying slaughter houses on Barber street near Hill street and Prince Avenue. Five hundred dollars in losses were reported as accidental from a smoker's hot Bologna sausage. Fire crews arrived quickly but could not save the distant structures. The First Methodist church services end and will resume with a Goshen Tent meeting led by V J Culpepper and city ministers.
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