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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1892

Page

6

Honor Roll A Splendid Showng Athens Public Schools

Honor Roll reports from Meigs and Oconee Street, Washington Street, and other Athens schools list students by grade under teachers Miss Roper, Miss Rawls, Miss Chandler, Miss Kennard, Miss Patman, Miss Bird, Miss Hallie Hodgson, Miss Whaley, Miss Newton, and D. L. Earnest. The October honor rolls highlight improved attendance, regulation, and condition across the city schools.

Athens Meigs Miss Rawls Minnie Eberhart Mabel Myers Hilliard Shellnut Erwin Vonderau Roy Witner Deal Few Frank Hodgson Miss Chandler Illie Hunnicutt Edwin Cobb George Oates Newton Whittenburg Helen Wilson Rosa Strange Annie Freeman Eston Eppes Andrew Erwin Myrtle Myers Myrtle Lou Power Clifford Quillian Miss Kennard Pearl Williams Evie Webb Cora Wallace Luphelia Towns Cordelia Thornton Mattie Saye Lizzie Saye Lizzie McKinnon Annie Griffeth Katie Felton Ira Cooper Mamie Brown Pearl Bernstein Alonzo Dudley Cleveland McDorman Garland Huggins Gay Butler W.shington Street School Miss C. Patman Minnie Lee Hawks Lillian Ramsey Ethel Olive Sadie Murray John Butler Marvin Conaway Robert Saye Hallie Hodgson Neely Watkins Flora McCormack Mark Cooper Ida Say Blanche Saye Walter Hodgson Maggie Bennett May Patterson Harvey Weatherly Belle Seagraves Goldie Eberhart John Elliot Pearl Massey Annie Elliott George Cox Gracie Palmer Harry Dearing Hugh Huggins Lee Morris Sarah Wolff Eula Barrett Will Scott Jobo Burch D. L. Earnest David Conger Fritz Hodgson Tinsley Rucker Nellie Burbank Lottie Barry Emma Eavinicutt Rosa Maddox E. 8. Brown Estelle Booth Irene Hubbard Jessie Jackson Lonah Webb Mary Lou Weir

Democrats Rally for County Officers in Banks Primary

The county votes on a primary for county officers as Democrats promise to back the Ordinary, Clerk, and County Treasurer and single out any officers who joined the Third party. A full ticket will be field in Banks County with the election set for the 16th. An English Spavin Liniment ad touts a horse blemish cure offered by Dr. E. S. Lyndon in Athens, Ga.

Banks County Sweeney King Lyndon Athens Texas Austin George W. Littlen Joseph Nolle Borgia Clarer County Ditie Sohai Qranares de. Brown Ier Sasha Herrington Ordinary

Georgia elections Name changes in solicitor general roles

Hon Richard B Russell of Atlanta was unanimously re elected Solicitor-General Western circuit. In Augusta circuit Boykin Wright withdrew and W H Davis of Burke was elected unanimously. Bruns wick and Eastern circuits re elected. W W Fraser beat T D Rockwell 104 to 98. W J Pirkle struck with paralysis and likely death.

Atlanta General Assembly Charles H. Brand Gwinnett Richard B. Russell Augusta Boykin Wright W. H. Davis Burke Robert Falligant W. W. Fraser T. D. Rockwell Joel L. Sweat W. G. Brantley Brunswick George F. Gober George R. Brown Blue Ridge Beverly D. Evans, Jr Middle Circuit J. M. Griggs Pataula W. J. Pirkle Forsyth County

A Villainous Alitempi Wrecks Train in West Virginia

PARKERSBURG reports a bold attempt to wreck train No. 647 on the Baltimore and Ohio line at Ruley's Siding near the Central station. Switch pins pulled, cars derailed, yet only minor bruises among passengers. Delays followed as track damage was repaired. Also in brief, Ormonde sent to Rothschild for sales, and Jake Winters dies after 25 years of unwashed vow in Nevada.

West Virginia Ruby’s Siding Parkersburg Baltimore Cincinnati Baltimore and Ohio Road Ruley’s Siding Central Station

Rally Planned by Clark and Republican Clubs in Abilene

In Abilene on Friday night the Taylor County Republican league and the Clark club with 400 members will host a grand rally and torchlight procession in support of J Clark for governor. E J McDowell seeks attorney general and A G Malloy aims for another post in the slate.

Clarkites Abilene Taylor County Republican League Club Clark Club J Clark E. J. McDowell Eral A. G. Malloy Abican

Wreck survivors recount Roumania disaster and lax repairs

Lisbon Times interview with Lieutenant Rooke and Captain Hamilton from the Roumania wreck near Cape Farialagod describes poor ship repairs and officers who failed to warn passengers or aid boats. They recount the ship stranding at four knots, a near-shorelide, a collapse, and brutal postwreck recovery including injuries among Lascar sailors and pillaging of cargo.

Loxpow Lisbon The Times Roumania Cape Farialagod Rooke Cartain Hamilton Hamilton Lascar Captain Hamilton Peniche

Eloping Couple Flee to Saint Louis Followed by Husband

Gainesville Georgia and St Louis reports tell of carpentry contractor G W Cooper who left a year ago for Tallapoosa and eloped with Mrs D C Fox a married woman. Mr Fox pursued and wired Cooper was under arrest but the couples will be left to settle. Fox and wife originally from Connecticut. details unfold in St Louis with naming of locations and persons.

Gainesville G W Cooper Tallapoosa D C Fox St Lesis Fox Cooper Mr. Fox Be &T. Louis Connecticut

Righteous Clash at Spurgeon Tabernacle Over Immersion Belief

In Loxney a heated scene erupted at Spurgeon's Tabernacle as Rev. Dr. Pierson of Philadelphia presided. An immersionist challenged Pierson on baptism, sparking a raucous ejection attempt. Police-like chaos followed with push and pull, while women sobbed and the crowd reassessed Pierson's ten month plans.

Loxney Pierson Philadelphia Spurgeon Tabernacle Dr. Pierson States James Thomas Spurgeon

Governor Boyd Urges Neb Democrats to Back Weaver

Governor Boyd writes to Nebraska Democrats urging support for Weaver electors and the party nominees for the legislature. He cites consultations with national leaders, aims to move Nebraska from the Republican column, and stresses backing to elect Paddock’s successor and to influence the Senate for Cleveland’s four-year term.

Nebraska Weaver Muana Boyd People’s Party United States Paddock Cleveland Senate

Shot in Mexico A Garza Adherent Executed by Court Martial

In Mexico a follower of revolutionary Garza was tried by court martial, condemned to death, and shot by soldiers near San Antonio Texas. A. C. Durango, once editor of La Brisa, was killed for armed rebellion. he had been visiting when arrested. His planned marriage to a Mesianorita from San Antonio was noted.

Garza MoxtereEy A. C. Durango la Brisa Revolutionary Papers Acamget San Antonio Tex Midai Mexico San Ani

Quay predicts Harrison victory without New York

A Republican HQ release quotes Senator Mat Quay stating New York’s vote is not needed for Harrison to win. He asserts Connecticut and other states will deliver the victory, reflecting on the campaign and its assumed electoral map amid misprints and garbled text.

Harrison New York Mat Quay Reputliven Cnet Connecticut Jana

Has the Third Party Tipped the Electoral Balance?

Washington November 2 Editor Dunning of the Peoples party national organ argues a deal may exist between Weaver managers and Republicans to swing electors to Harrison if neither Cleveland nor Harrison wins 223 electoral votes. He claims Weaver electors would support Harrison to prevent a House election, and populists might dictate House organization in the next Congress if they hold the balance of power.

Washington Dunning People’s Party Weaver Nser Cleveland Harrison House of Representatives Nebraska Kansas

Wreck Report Near Manitou Island Believed Gilcher Sunk

Curcaco reports a large white steamer foundered near Manitou Island at the head of lake Michigan. The missing vessel is feared to be the W H Gilcher, sister to the Western Reserve, which vanished in lake Superior with all hands. The Gilcher carried about twenty five crew and may have gone down Friday or Saturday amid heavy gales. Evidence includes wreckage and a bottom-up schooner found near the area, with uncertainty about the vessel’s identity.

Curcaco Manitou Island Lake Michigan W. H. Gilcher Western Reserve Milwaukee Gilcer Lake Superior Manitou Dennis

Notable Civil War Leader backs Cleveland candidacy

Minneapolis born John P. Rea former Grand Army Commander favors Cleveland. Other items report Fort Valley ice project delays, telegraph wire vandalism between Washington and Lincolnton, Democratic party shifts in Upson county, and a push to elect county commissioners in Chatham.

John P. Rea Minneapolis The Grand Army Cleveland Fort Valley Upson County Chatham Simmy Postell Times-Recorder Americus Wilkinson County Sgorden Judge Twiggs John D. Berry Newnan Europe Paris Holy Land

Sadie Scanlan Sister of Comedian Dies at 56

Sadie Scanlan also known as Mrs George Brennan sister of William J Scanlan the Irish comedian died at her home 322 East 123d Street New York She had been ill with a cold since Thursday Her husband an actor in her company left her bedside briefly and returned to hear her singing Nearer My God to Thee and found her dead Born 1867 in Hartford Conn she was educated in Chicago and studied music at the Casino Her brother Scanlan notes she leaves a four year old son and had just completed a successful tour through southern states

New York Sadie Scanlan Wm. J. Scanlan Bloomingdale Asylum East 123d Street Miss Scanlan George Brennan Mr. Brennan Hartford Conn Chicago Franchelli Casino Av Ure aRee People’s Theater Bloomington Scanlan Brennan

Curicuna Remedies Rebuild Hair After Scalp Disease

A reader from Sorrento Lake County Florida reports severe scalp crusting itching and hair loss. After trying several remedies they used Curicuma Curicuna Soar and Currcura Resolvent from a book and recovered, praising the products and recommending them to others.

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Miss Roper Mary Ann Coleman Rufus Burch Frank Rhodes Eddie Rhodes Hoyt Pitner Claud Yearwood Willie Spencer Janie Yearwood Will Reid Orr Oconee Street A. Patman Nancy Benedict Gracie Watson Jesse Walls Willie Murray Halle Olive Sallie Sue Lela Brown Albert Harper Gracie E. Thornton Nellie Harrison Mamie Meadowcroft Annie May Blair Nellie Christy Harry Joiner Jessie Webb Eunice Ramsey James Wright Jim Mealor Barney Sisk Coke Garrison Bertha Seagraves F. Bird Ruby Barrett Maggie Elliott Ida Streckfuss Massie Bell Sage Sammie McDonald Nettie Wright Maude Seagraves Joe Burch Graily Hale Mamie Patat Dora Harper Max Adams Florence Hale Freud Giles Mamie Seagraves Western Circuit Castoria Alitempi San Francisco William O. B MauPsnonsh Rothschild London California Carson Nev Jake Winters Carson Valley Politics IN Aater Jones Laxta Senstor Jones Chan Jones First Methodist Church Oakland Cemetery London Times ST. Lous Loris George W. Fors Carpenter Georgia Barrigan Cora George W Cooper St. Louis Ghouteau Avenue Atox Illinois William McAdams Fraysrort Ind Amos Heavilon Perdue University Hea Anl Grewenal Russell Uogeses Boston Mass Yellowstone Sistige MA. Quay da&, & Lyodon Aihene New Oxntrans New Orleansa Daca Far Tng Eeea Julia Carlton Y.M.C Lincolnton Franklin Berry Savannah Fred Waldburg Joe Haggard Haggard Waldburg Jersey City Goy[Chamberlain South Carolinea Richmond Fall River Gladstone Southern Oil Company American Oil Company Henry Cohen Richmond, Clothier Mhalers Genuine Sweet Sadie William J. Scanlan Park Place Tutt M. A. Cheney Balanha Alls Fayette CoTicuna Potrzm Drvna and CuTicuRa Claes Medicinal Ao Harter Medicine CO Family Bibles D. W. Mgregor Burka Wif G. R. Lombard & Co Court of Ordinery Rabun County Poon Ens Clarke County W. B. Thomas Milledge Avenue Don Taylor J. H. Seears Reynolds
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