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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1889
Page
5
A local inquiry into Lilly lands and Chestnut office origin is discussed. Citizens back a balanced settlement with the Western & Atlantic railroad lessees, supported by Speaker Clay and a conserves committee, aiming for a fair adjustment and avoiding tax-payer burden.
The Georgia Legislature shows growing favor for an annual appropriation to the University. Proponents argue the funding is essential for higher education and state prestige. Supporters praise the Governor for placing management with the state and urge swift passage to uphold the Empire State of the South reputation.
The New Orleans convention favored net weight sale with tare allowances of twenty four pounds for jute and sixteen for cotton bagging. Galveston and Memphis exchanges oppose changing current practice arguing cotton bagging is unproven, while awaiting season results to judge profitability for farmers.
Indignant Clarke County residents protest a proposed bill to make the county pay all insolvent costs of Solicitor General Russell. The editorial argues the measure is unconstitutional and biased, urging lawmakers to respect existing general laws and local protests. Local readers note past support for Mr. Russell’s ally Mr. Tuck and warn of broader tax burdens if enacted.
The committee to choose a World's Fair site favors New York's Central Park noting its advantages for hosting guests and accommodating visitors.
The article notes limited public detail on communications between the Alabama and Georgia governors following the Calhoun-Williamson duel. It mentions Alabama’s demand for the attendance of these officials and suggests they will meet, similar to the Carolina governors' handling of public concerns.
Farmers invited to secure cotton bagging supplies by contacting the store of 8. C. Dobbs. The note directs readers to call or visit for needed goods.
The agitation for a World's Fair grows daily as Eastern and Western cities vie for hosting rights. Cities including St. Louis Chicago and New York have mobilized funds and site work while Congress will decide the final location in due course.
A Clarke County letter blasts Hon. H. C. Tuck for introducing a bill to make the county cover costs of Solicitor-General R. B. Russell and successors. The writer warns of higher fees, calls for accountability, and questions why only Clarke is targeted while other counties remain untaxed.
The text pleads against jurors taking on undue risks after being paid fully for services. It stresses jurors as guardians of the people’s rights and warns them not to commit to the matter. The wording reflects a call for proper conduct and safeguarding legal process.
A collection of testimonials from Texas in 1868 to 1888 claim Botanic Blood Balm purifies blood and heals deep sores, scalp infections, ringworm, eczema, dyspepsia linked tumors, and even cancer, with believers praising rapid improvement and restored health.
An advertisement for Morley’s Lemon Elixir promotes its use for biliousness, indigestion, headaches, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, fevers, malaria, and more, touting a torpid liver and kidneys as causes. It lists Dr H Moziry of Atlanta as the maker, with a $1 price and availability through Dr Ugginin. A testimonial from Rev C B Davis endorses it. another note offers free receipts by mail to sufferers.
Special notice states that the late firm of Chitads Nickerton and Co. owes debts and that notes and accounts may be found at a gold stand with Athens Hardware Co. Readers are urged to call at the Athens Hardware Co. to settle balances.
The Savannah News reports two one twentieth lottery tickets from The Louisiana State Lottery each won $15,000 in August. Deputy Jailer Joe Kinchley held ticket No 87835 and Mrs Florence Roche held the other fractional share, paid via Merchants National Bank and Southern Express Company respectively. Kinchley has now claimed his second prize this year.
Special to the Banner reports the legislature stirs over adjournment timing with December 1 eyed. A resolution to bar new measures after that date is introduced. Bills cover solicitor-general pay, witness imprisonment, fertilizer inspection funds, a Georgia board of health, and a postponed Olive bill with future printing. North versus South Georgia tensions surface in remarks on regional health protection.
To Assist Nature In restoring disease is or wasted tissue is all that any medicine can do. In pul monary affections such as Colds Bror chitis and Consumption the mucous membrane first becomes inflamed then accumulations form in the air cells of the lungs followed by tubercles and finally destruction of the tissue. It is plain therefore that until the hacking cough is relieved the bronchial tubes can have no opportunity to heal.
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