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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1890

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Incoming House and Market Panic Reflections

The piece laments distrust of the incoming House of Representatives and warns of tariff battles. It recalls a stock exchange panic averted by providential action, critiques Wanamaker as a moral reformer, and notes Allen Thurman’s birthday tribute amid Democratic ideals.

Use of Representatives John Sherman Ofinancier Richmond House of Representatives Ave John House of Benjam Oi Harrison Allen G. Thurman Boca Thurman Stansman Wal Street United States Stock Exchange

Farmers' Club Show Delights Audiences With Evening Program

The Farmers' Club presented a full program that charmed the audience with refined performances. Mrs. Stanley received special praise for a deep resonant voice and magnetic delivery. Susie Lumpkin impressed with recitation and graceful presence among other featured acts and student participants.

Farmers’ Club Stanley Schaller Guartettes Susie Lumpkin Racker Carlton Cook Eatonton Quartette Dibowski Leila Parr James McCulloch Wade Eatonton Wacks Lownds Calhoun Harry Smith Patti Tosa University Quartette

Serious Cotton Picking Crisis Widens Across South

A farmer reports cotton not picked and labor shortages threaten crops and prices. He warns rotted bolls and inferior quality, while many workers demand prohibitive wages. The issue, seen as national in scope, risks harming trade and industrial interests unless resolved quickly.

South

Free Delivery System to Begin January First in Athens

Inspector Beath recently finalized plans with Mr. Bloomfield to enlarge the post office to accommodate the new free delivery system, set to launch January first. Mr. Booth expresses strong optimism about Athens receiving a first class service, noting his presence as a guarantee of success and praising his courteous manner.

Inspector Beath Bloomfield Booth Athens

Boy Fights Intense Hydrophobia After Dog Bite

Clarke Hilsman, aged thirteen, suffers severe hydrophobia with thirst and convulsions after a dog bite months earlier. Doctors Goss, Gerdine, Steedly and Dozier diagnose hydrophobia and warn the boy may die within days. He dies Sunday morning as the community mourns the tragedy.

Goss Gerdine Steedly Dozier Clarke Hilsman S.C. Benedict Clarke Messrs. Snead Clarence Rowland Lhis Athens W. B. Steedley

Hart idgh and Chatham election clash stirs party angst

At the Capitol Gat away artridge of Chatham and Norwood spoke amid dissatisfaction with caucus conduct. Hartridge defended breaking caucus obligations while alleging two fraud claims and Calhoun’s nomination. Norwood attacked Calhoun and Gordon as monopolists. Calhoun’s supporters remain confident of victory.

Atlanta Gataway Artridge Chatham Norwood Capitol Hartridge Hammond Railroad Commission Calhoun Gordon Livingston Macnne Macune

Barnett Shoals Factory Near Athens Opens Soon

Bloomfield Water Power Co announces Barnett Shoals Factory on the Oconee river nine miles from Athens will commence operations soon. The plant, with five thousand horse power water power and four hundred fifty horsepower factory power, will operate day and night with incandescent lighting. A skilled superintendent will lead staff. a Farmers Club resolution seeks a county Commissioner of Agriculture and an ex officio vice president for Clarke county Farmers Club. Miss Aliie Pledger of Princeton Factory dies at about sixteen after long illness.

Barnett Shoals Oconee J.P. King Mills Augusta Union Athens Lucy Jas. C. Bloomfield Thuralay E. Db. Newton Farmers’ Club Clarke County Wuerens Georgia State Agricultural Society State Department of Agriculture W.J. Morton Aliie Pledger Thos, Pledger Princeton Factory Miss Pledger

Notable Speech Defends Alliance and Calhoun’s Stand

A Georgia legislative reading presents Patrick Calhoun of Atlanta defending the Farmers Alliance and the Sub Treasury plan. He argues the alliance embodies principles, opposes personalism, and urges railroad reform, currency stability, and southern economic unity with the Northwest. The speech cites political tension, railroad interests, and a broader financial reform agenda.

Senator Nunnally Pat Calhoun Georgia Patrick Calhoun Atlanta Farmers' Alliance Rand Rand Estate E Yeuse of Iesch Gad Texan Ag Vailroads America Wall Street Aig Great Northwest Ohio River South Atlantic Foriers Pit House Columbia A. ©. Haskell Abo & Tall Commission Senate Railroad Commission Talthen

Bishop Beckwith Through Unclear Letters

A fragmented notice discusses Bishop Beckwith and friends of this distinguished person troubled by a poor condition. It hints at potential hope for a change, though details are severely garbled and uncertain.

Beckwith

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