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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1892

Page

2

Third party gathers in Clarke to hear Weaver rival

A large Third party assembly filled the Clarke county court house with Watsonian supporters from Hall Gwinnett Jackson Oconee and Madison counties. They failed to lure James B Weaver to speak prompting Democrats led by General John B Gordon to claim the venue. Gordon addressed a cheering Grove crowd denouncing Weaver and criticizing his federal record.

Wren Avyrk Court House Hall Clarke Watson John B. Gordon Commercial Hotel George T. Murrell Messrs. Haney Lord English Jackson County Weaver Democrats General Gordon Democrata Ataird

Third party rally in Athens ends with mixed crowd

General Gordon spoke forcefully on tariffs and pensions at an Athens gathering. About five hundred third party men attended, with roughly two hundred fifty black attendees and four hundred Democrats remaining mostly in stores. After a dinner at Prof. Thomas's house, Gordon left by train headed to Paulding county for another rally.

Gordon Weaver W. B. Burnett Burnett Athens General Gordon George Dudley Thomas Paulding County Ola Free Bistein H. L. Loucks National Alliance Robins A.G. Wardall Wild West W.¥. Carter Hart County Danielsville H. H. Carlton Madison County Dr. Carlton Carlton Teoson Darien Brunswick Times Floyd Macon Bray E. A. _ Newton Ocean Hotel South Georg College McRae McRais Savannah Ibaa Thia Manchester

Man Shot Near Helicon Springs in Madison County

Harve Mathews was shot Saturday night with a bullet striking his shoulder and lodging near the backbone. He had the bullet extracted by Dr. Benedict after returning to the city. Mathews says a black man fired, claiming insult to the shooter's wife, then another report attributes the shooter to Boger Mathews during a buggy ride near Helicon Springs on the Danville road. No prosecution planned.

Harve Mathews Jasper Nash McArthur Montgomery County S.c.ryals Lumber City Jesup Sentinel Covington Han Ball Ground Cherokee ‘County Albany Newa Advertiser Jim McElroy Fleming Sim Road Jim Leesburg Long & Son Sam Road Mitchell County

Memorial Marble Slabs Offer Lasting Legacy

The notice promotes marble headstones as fitting memorials for departed loved ones, urging readers to contact Mr. A. B. Robertson of Athens, Georgia, for low rates and skilled workmanship. It emphasizes honesty and artistry as admired traits and appeals to readers with missing relatives to arrange a fitting monument.

Eaonle A. BR. Robertalon Athens South Robertson

Young Madison County Man Killed by Falling Tree

A Madison County youth Jim Owens, about 17, died after a coon hunt when a large nab from a tree fell and struck him on the head as the tree was felled. He died within hours, and the remains were laid to rest in the Danielsville cemetery last Saturday.

Dawes Jim Owens Madison‘ County Jim Owene Owens Danielsville

Third party trouble in Danielsville and Franklin county

A Danielsville gathering shows Third party speakers absent as Hon. H H Carlton replies for the Democrats. Reported mid night caucus in Franklin county ends with a candle mishap causing a dramatic collar fire, leaving the affected individual a Democrat.

Franklin ‘County Carnesville Tribune

Debate Between Democrats and Third Party Fragments

Fragmentary dialogue set near Athens describes a clash over corruption and party support. A Democrat claims the third party is dead, while a fellow says the old Democratic party is to blame for a lingering stench. The exchange hints at political decay and factional rhetoric in a rural setting.

Congo Athens Democratic Party Bill Congo Bottoms Lefe

Judge Adams Dead Prominent Georgia Jurist Passes Away

Judge A Pratt Adams of Bayanyan Georgia died yesterday afternoon after brief illness. A University of Georgia graduate and classmate of Henry W Grady he was an eminent jurist and artisan. The community mourns the loss of a respected judge and civic leader.

Bayanyan A Pratt Adams

Huckleberry Cordial Ad by Sherman Doctor

G R Wallace of Sherman Texas endorses Huckleberry Cordial as the safest reliable bowel medicine for children and adults after years of use. He asserts it is the only medicine for bowel issues and teething.

G.R. Wallace Sherman Texas

Georgia Democrats Poised for Large State Victory Says Northen

The Georgia campaign is described as delivering a handsome Democratic majority across counties including Henry, Gwinnett, and Clayton. Leaders estimate state votes could exceed 35,000 to 60,000, with barbecues drawing thousands, while warnings about tariffs and protectionism frame the party’s campaigning. The article quotes Governor Northen and Comptroller Wright as optimistic about Democratic prospects and criticizes tariffs as harming workers.

Avianta Constitution Northén W. A. Wright Henry Batts Gwinnett Gordon Clayton Northen Calhoun Sackeon Lawrenceville Bill Atkinson Georgis Georgia

Cotton Talk With Capt J H Rucker on Prices

Capt J H Rucker, authority on cotton, told reporter Booker that prices have risen too far and with higher receipts prices will drop in sixty days. Farmers hope for better spring crop prices as thousands of bales weigh on supply, aiding those with debt.

J. H. Rucker Whale H. Booker Rucker Wwe Ile

Inter-State Football Challenge Between North Carolina and Georgia

An inter-state game is announced with the University of North Carolina challenging the University of Georgia. The two teams will practice and a meeting’s outcome will be decided later. The text also mentions health advice and a local drug store advertisement.

University’ of North Carolina University Georgia Tate

Atlanta Typographical Union boycott circular shocks city press

Striking typographical circulars in Atlanta attack non union offices including The Constitution Franklin Empire and Sunny South printing houses and the Atlanta Newspaper Union The Federation of Trades urges merchants to withdraw ads The Daily Citizen announced to counter the strike aims to reach 50 000 readers and boost union support Local notice cites the Atlanta Typographical Union and a plan to publish a daily paper name The Daily Citizen to rival non union outlets.

Atlanta Rept Constitution Franklin, Empire and Sunny South Printing Companies Atlanta Newspaper Union Federation of Trade Atlanta Typographical Union Merchants of Atlantas Federation of Trades The Daily Citizen San Citizen Atlanta Typographical Unionx

Fight Cancelled After Scene At Winston Opera House

A planned boxing match in Winston Salem between J A Early and a local challenger was halted by city officials. About 2,000 spectators gathered as the bout was to start, but disputes and crowd tensions led to the cancellation, with the mayoral meeting banning exhibitions and the fight not taking place.

Winston N. C New Orleans J.A. Early Jubal Board of Aldermen Niin Reas Hotel Zenzerdorf

Peck Indicted as Bond Set for Peck and Stenographer

Labor Commissioner Charles F. Peck and his stenographer face sealed indictments in Albany court. Both were ordered to post bail of $2,000 as bench warrants were executed. The case proceeds with timely trial scheduled.

New York Aubany Charles F. Peck Court of Sessions Peck

Justice Lamar Stricken by Paralysis at Home

Justice L Q C Lamar of the United States Supreme Court is stated as an invalid at his home in this city after a stroke. The eminent jurist and former Senator, aged 67, has long been a leading figure on the bench and in public life.

Grover Cleveland Wence Bpecoh Amar the Supreme Court Brenan

Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs Ad Notice

The ad claims Athens population around 12 000 and urges readers to visit their druggist for Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs. It mentions trial sizes free and large bottles priced at 500 and 1 dollars, promoting relief from lung and throat complaints.

Marriages Spark Tweed Matrimonial Season

Reporter notes brisk wedding activity with names including John Ricks, Mattia Harrison, George Wail, Lucy Graham, Ira Maddox, Ella Deen, and Thomas Gould of Atlante among others. Local reports also cover deer sighting near East Tennessee railroad, sudden death of Mrs. Jasper Nash, crop conditions, and community anecdotes from Jesup Sentinel and Albany News.

Tweed John Ricks Mias Mattia Harrison George Wail Lucy Graham Ira Maddox Ella Deen Thomas A. Gould Atlante Send Tennecses

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