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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1891
Page
2
The Texas State Alliance lauds unity while critics accuse them of corruption. Articles from The Western Call and The Democrat discuss the sub treasury plan, Ocala platform support, and upcoming Alliance meetings in California, Colorado, Florida, and other states. The Rural Home reports on leadership and member growth.
Notice states that Haber of Clarke County will meet at the court this day at 12 o'clock to appoint delegates for the Congress to be held in the city in October 1991. Dated October 12, 1991.
A sermon urges believers to love God with all their mind by using intellect in all tasks to spread the kingdom. It links daily labor from bricklaying to engineering to spiritual devotion and cites Do all to the Lord and give thoughtful service.
A preacher argues that divine revelation through nature and Scripture form two books of truth. True science and theology do not clash. errors arise from defective knowledge or misreading. The article extols Copernicus and Galileo, rejects pantheistic overreach, and honors the mind behind creation as a source of wisdom.
An advertisement touts Baby Syrup priced at 25 cents a bottle to soothe a restless infant. It promotes Old Soul's Catarrh Cure as invaluable for catarrh influenza or a head cold, framing quick relief for the sufferer.
A boy sketches a pear shaped face on the Pont Neuf wall in Paris while a gray haired man watches, who then reveals himself as King Louis Philippe. The king models invitingly, joking that the portrait is very like him and commenting on his pear tree.
Ed Neal was hanged outside the county jail for murder but refused to reveal his real name. He confessed the crime yet kept his identity unknown as ninety four witnesses watched the execution. In Rusk Texas John and Wade Felder were hanged for murder with brief speeches and rapid deaths. In Burnettstown Pa three hostlers found poisoned liquor. Alex Chappell died and two others near death from suspected strychnine poisoning.
A fragment from Athens advocates women voting to elect W. W. Skiff as mayor and a city clock with four dials. Proponents claim the clock would curb late nights by showing correct time for husbands and reflect a spirit of progress in local government.
New York October 9 Benjamin F Erstine assignee for Abraham Backer proposes a trust to liquidate Backer assets and pay creditors in full. Trustees include Burstein Myers and Rice with a minimum 60 percent dividend for unsecured claims and priority for secured claims.
The Emperor of Germany arrived in Stuttgart for the funeral of the late king of Württemberg died Tuesday at the railroad depot. He laid a wreath beside the monarch’s coffin, with Grand Duchess Giga, daughter of Tsar Nicholas, attending as the czar’s representative.
Atlanta October 9 Special The Joint Committee on Georgia road leases reports five thousand words and signs by all but Huff. Findings include good leases of South Western to Central and Augusta and Savannah to Central, plus Eatonton road. It flags Macon and Northern lease to Richmond and Danville and Central as unconstitutional and questions Central’s right to lease itself to Georgia Pacific.
Bert David son and Emma Andre, both 16, were married near Cummings Kansas with parental consent. The groom’s father is described as a wealthy farmer.
In PrrTersnvunG Illinois Mr and Mrs William J Morris celebrated their golden wedding at Morris Opera House. They came to Petersburg thirty six years ago. The article notes the anniversary and local celebration.
An advertisement asserts Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh in the head and related symptoms. It touts a $500 reward for an incurable case and lists symptoms such as headaches, nasal obstruction, discharge, sore throat, and impaired senses.
In a United States court in Atlanta the jury returned a not guilty verdict for members of the secret group Honest Men's Protectors. State witnesses testified to guilt, yet the jury declined to convict, shocking both sides as attorneys prepared for appeal. The piece also satirically addresses Woman's Suffrage through a quip about Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
New Orleans reports a coalition of river men engineers and officials planning a memorial to Congress at the Evansville convention on October 14 and 15. They urge moving the Mississippi River Commission from New York to a Mississippi Valley base and expanding its jurisdiction and powers to include tributaries and direct authority over district officers.
Noted con artist George W. Post alias George W. Stone alias George W. Hill alias W H Baker alias W S Baker faces transfer to New York after Officer Nolan of Albany delivers extradition papers. Indicted in the banco robbery of Vincent S Richardson of Jacksonville in May 1889 for $7000. Post is sought for other confidence operations across the country.
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