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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1893

Page

7

State Sunday School Convention Elects New Leaders

The Georgia State Sunday School Association held its annual session in Athens with about one hundred four delegates. John M. Gren of Atlanta was unanimously elected president. other officers include Mrs. M. Speer and Miss Lou Pits. Delegates from numerous counties attended and debated resolutions on Sunday trains and other issues. The closing program featured addresses by Rev. Matthews and Rev. Belk and concluded with a large mass children’s meeting at the First Methodist Church.

Fred T. Lockhart Georgia B. Reppare John M. Keen Orar Systepuicefort C. M. Strahan Currie County Association Athens R. B. Reppard Savannah William Shaw John M. Gren Atlanta Green Sunday Schools Cliera Mss. M. Speer J.S. King C &Gay Thomas Moore W. M. Rowald A. V. Boatright M. A. Matthews Frank Beck C. A. Davis W.G. Lydell Indorman England Paton M Allen J C Sime J M Moore F W Miller J M Green A G Candler Frank Green W P Thitfield Archie B Warner M WdJomnson Mark W Johnson F Ware Ming Mary Smith Fannie Dunlap MB Mathews Claude Vickta Cora Cheshire R Henry A Turner E P Abrahin Mintie Branch Hattie Marbutt R M Abra George T Lewis T B Graves H Lockwood Mra H L Lockwood Crawfore L A McCarty M J Moore Pike T L Bussy Henry R Carmichael Jefferson S M Clark Clayton W T Kinneey Ware W L Stanton R B New. Balloch C A Lanier Jeper J H Kelly Chatham R B ‘Reppard T H Mo Gillis George A Jessy Adison J M Sewell Elals Oulethorpe G C Smith Whiteld W @ Liddell M A Matthews Hall R Belk Douglass J B Duncan J T Daven Port M Tilden Harralson J W Payne Sumter Y Speer Dekalb H P Tilly BF George W J Houston Oconee Thos Smith MP Deadwyler Dadwyler Clarke Eunice Thornton D Griteth RE Bloomfield Herther Johnson Anna Reaves Elizabeth Swit Gorge T Murrell M Rabford Tic McMahan W M 'Land Mary McWhorter JS King AB Harper J SN Lan R Nekenioo WR Lipscomb Mary Unitton Jno D Mos T P Bunnicutt Lily Moss A G Elder Richmond Ray F Frezier L Osborne LL Osborne Kineon E B Gresham J H Wil E. L. Parks Dalton Methodist Church of Gainesville M. Matthews W. L. Stanton Waycreer James Wood Pogue Tallapoosa Daniel A. P. Bourland Nashville St. Louis Waycross Mary J. Sherrill First Methodist Church C. P. Williamson Asa G. Candler Georgia Sunday School Association Rev. C. P. Williamson Georgia State Sunday School Association Cause of Christ Tallapools R. Belk Royston Royston High School Morgan H. Looney Park Grady Literary Club Julia Wilder Mesisrs Geo. P. Gary R. A. Willbanks

Sherrill and Candler Highlight Sunday School Convention

Mrs. Mary J. Sherrill spoke on teaching Bible truths to children and Mr. Ass G. Candler discussed the Sunday School as a church auxiliary. The convention approved reproducing Candler’s address and pledging support to ministers in suppressing German influence and worldly amusements.

Mary J. Sherrill R.B. Reppard

Funeral of Mrs John Turner Held at Local Church

The funeral for Mrs John Turner of College avenue was held yesterday afternoon at 4 30. Rev W P Lovejoy of the First Methodist church conducted the service and the interment followed at Oconee cemetery.

John Turner College Avenue

Misstated Sunday Drug Sales Comment by Mayor Tuck

Mayor Tuck criticizes a Banner report on Sunday sale bans, saying the law enforces a state rule forbidding cigars tobacco and soda on Sundays during church hours and allowing prescriptions. He argues the policy applies only during church hours and that other Sunday commerce remains restricted.

Mrayo H.C. Tuck Tuck

Funeral of Howard Van Epps Jr at Oconee Cemetery

The funeral for Howard Van Epps Jr, ten year old son of Judge Howard Van Epps, was held Friday at Oconee Cemetery with Rev C W Lane officiating. He died at home after a three week battle with scarlet fever, leaving a community in sorrow and honoring a bright classmate cherished by teachers and family. A separate note reports vandalism to Mr Henson the bailiff with his buggy cut to pieces after a night disturbance.

Howard van Epps, Jr Atlanta Howard van Epps Howard Henan Street Oconee Cemetery C. W. Lane Col. Stevens Thomas Prsen Mr. Henson

Stephens First Campaign Ballad of a Whig Boy

An eye witness recounts 1813 campaign lore as Stephens, a boy of about 14, rises to challenge Democrats in a Georgia district. The narrative follows strategists, debates with Judge Colquitt, and a dramatic rally where a mountaineer with a rifle signals solidarity as the contest tests youthful ambition and party resolve.

Thomas N Norwood Mark A. Cooper Whig Congress Circe Nestor Stephens Savannah Walter T. Coquitt Gosling Farmer’s House Colquitt David Coonskin

Will Sunday Opening Win at World’s Fair Fight

The National Commission split 81 to 27 approving a minority judiciary report favoring Sunday opening. Local board rules keep Sunday opening in effect as commissioners seek a majority or court action. The fair directorate intends all-night Sunday hours, with further resolutions expected in coming days.

Carcaco National Commission Judiciary Committee Road Fair Grounds de Young Palmer Detroit Commission St. Clair Poe Board Theodore Thomas Thomas

Chicago Millionaires Back World’s Fair Musical Plan

Metropolitan orchestra with 50 members and 80 musicians face summer leisure funded by Chicago millionaires. Contracts with Bernstein the agent and the Columbian Celebration company set terms for summer performances in a Chicago auditorium, with multiple daily shows and Sunday matinees.

Chicago Metropolitan Orchestra Ual Bernstein Columbian Celebration Company

New World’s Fair Delays and Legal Moves Highlight May News

Reports show the Spectatorium delay due to weather with a possible new contract by mid July and potential litigation. District Attorney Milchrist, after Olney’s counsel, considers federal court action to stop the World’s Fair Sunday opening.

Mackaye Olney Wasnixdton Milchrist Chicago United States

Robbers Hold Up Missouri Pacific Train Near St Louis

Six men struck the west bound Missouri Pacific passenger train 30 miles west of St. Louis at night. They disabled the express car with dynamite, taking about $5,000 including a $3,000 Pacific Express Company package and $2,500 in cash. The engineer was forced to proceed. no passengers were harmed.

St. Louis Missouri Pacific St Louis Kansas City Pacific Station Express Pacific Express Company Thes H—I

Betty Nesley Confined After Insanity Verdict

Betty Nesly, once awarded five hundred dollars in a damages suit against the city, has been adjudged insane by an investigating jury and jailed. She will be sent to the asylum promptly. Max Joseph has bought out J J Angland’s Prince avenue stock and will offer bargains in a Monday sacrifice sale featuring groceries and other goods.

Avsupary Ixsaxn Betty Nesly Cave Betty Max Joseph J.J. Angland Prince Avenue

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