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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1892

Page

3

Central Suk Stock and Cotton Outlook Hover on Edge

A New York dispatch reports mixed railroad finances and shifting Central debt. Rumors say Hollins will push Central Suk to par in sixty days while Clyde party fights for control. Inman reenters cotton trading as Henry Clews leads a bull move, boosting prices.

Clyde John Inman Atlanta New York Journal Saga Hollins Central John H. Shonan N Ins Calhouns Formu Co Illion Drexen Ryan Richmond Danville H. Inman Henry Clews

Edison Victory Entwines Romance With Invention

New York October 10 The Edison supreme court win is mocked by rivals who expect no large payment for infringement. Edison pursued cheap carbonized material for incandescent light first via pap er and bamboo fibers after global searches. The ruling hints the Bell vocal transmission patent and Edison carbon point in a vacuum are patentable, aligning with lower court views.

New York Edison Supreme Court Noother Fils India South America Mexico Sw 1 Lowell Bell

A Word From Wilkes on the Election Last Wednesday

A speaker presided over precinct return consolidation noting only one precinct besides the town. The tally favored Democrats, while a Third party majority was dropped. Judge Anthony sided with Democrats on remaining precincts, declaring returns fair and lawful amid laughter. Returns from Lincolnton show Democratic majorities, with Lincoln likely to send Harmon to the legislature.

E. M. Anthony Anthony Danbury Lincoln W. M. Sims Reese Lincolnton Harmon McDuffie Columbia

Judge Bennett to back Republican ticket amid fusion pressure

Judge John W. Bennett of Bottineau a former Democratic state central committee member and Democratic state convention chairman announces support for the Republican ticket due to fusion politics. Other items note George W. Coghill of Petersburg dies by self inflicted throat cutting at 56, unmarried. a free fight at Minnesola lake injures Vershinga and Henry Adamson. Louis Kossuth, age 90, in Italy, reports of decline. French steamers to resume Havre NY sailings Oct 22. Mrs Harrison improving after illness. Judge Shiras inducted to October term. SKUCKLEN S ABNO SALVE promoted for sores piles and rheumatisms.

Bennett Farce N. D John W. Bennett Bottineau Democratic State Central Committee

Young Harris Institute Expands as Sixth Anniversary Opens

Young Harris Institute in Georgia reports its sixth anniversary of educational work with over 300 students enrolled. President Spence and Prof. Boyd lead a busy faculty as cottages and boarding houses fill. The Susan Harris Memorial Chapel nears completion and awaits use by November 1, with recitation halls upgraded and an expected 500 students by January 1.

Younee Hanais Young L Harris College Presinnt Spence Prof Boyd Susan Harris Young Harris

Local notes hint at tight race for judge and plans ahead

The issue across Classic City includes talk of Watson likely to win the 10th district race, a bar split between Judge Hutchins and George D. Thomas, and Mr. Durham's possible contest for the Oconee county legislator seat. The Good Templars thrive in Blairsville as Bradley and family stay in the city for months. Capt. Joe Wilson recovers while his store hums. Castoria advert remains a familiar refrain for generations.

Good Templars Lodge Blairsville Richards Aldeman Theta R. E. Bradberry Joe Willson Hutchins George D. Thomas Zeke Edge Brownwood Texas W. D. Griffeth Joe Kenney Milledge Hampton Yerby Place Sorreils Oconee County Durham Miller

General Mahone Schemes In Republican Plans

General Mahone of Virginia conferred with Chairman Carter of the Republican national committee at the Plaza Hotel and submitted a scheme. It includes farmers avoiding candidacies and backing a party in congressional districts. The World's Cotton Supply notes total world cotton at 2,605,502 bales with 2, American and 1,908, etc.

General Mahone New York Virginia Carter Republican National Committee Plaza Hoon Ys Party Ert Colon

Alderman W D O Farrell Resigns From Council

Alderman W D O Farrell resigns his post effective with the next Council in January 1893 though his term would not end until 1884. He states the decision is his own and issues to constituents to allow time for deliberation in selecting his successor.

W. D. O'Farrell O’farrell Reagan

Democratic Leaders Urge Continued Campaign for Cleveland Stevenson

Chairman W. D. O'Farrell of the Eighth district Democratic executive committee sends letters to committeemen and county chairmen warning against lethargy. He urges ongoing organization, literature distribution, and public speaking to win a strong district vote for Cleveland, Stevenson, and Thomas G. Lawson of Putnam.

O'Farrell W. D. O'Farrell Democratic Executive Committee Eighth Cleveland Stevenson Thomas G. Lawson Putnam

Beef sale hours debated by city council

The council discussed a petition from L Bertling & Co J H Smith G M Booth and Ed Payne asking peddlers of beef to sell only from nine to four or be kept out of the limits. M G F Hunnicutt represented L Bertling Co to explain the request.

L. Bertflrg & Co J. H. Smith G. M. Booth Ed Payne M. G. F. Hunnicutt L. Bertling & Co

Condition of Cotton Shows Decline in October

The agricultural department reports an 8.14 point drop in the general cotton condition from 76.8 in September to 78.3 in October with unfavorable weather cited as the main cause. Georgia leads Atlantic states with 75 while North Carolina and Florida show notable declines due to rain and cool nights. Bollworm and caterpillar damage noted, but weather remains the dominant factor delaying maturity and harvest.

Washmeron Oct Department of Agriculture North Carolina Texas Georgia Atlantic South Carolina Florida Ana Arkansas Tennnessee Alabama Mississippi Louisians Tennessee

Tennessee All Right

Judge H W McCorry, Democratic campaign chairman for Tennessee, told headquarters that the electoral vote is safe for Cleveland and the Democratic candidate for governor. He predicted the party will hold all but two Congressmen, with all changes toward Democracy as voters rally and stay-at-home votes overcome Third party dissatisfaction.

New York H. W. McCorry Democratic Campaign Committee of Tennessee Democratic National Tennessee Cleveland Georgia

Two Young Harris Boys Vanish After Deserting College

Paul Ellis seventeen and Willie Miller about the same age left Young Harris for Florida on foot after expressing dislike for college life. Ellis is son of Ray J. H. Ellis and has been a dutiful student. Miller, an orphan, was taken in by President Spence two years ago and educated.

Haris Paul Ellis Willie Miller Harris Florida Young Ellis Ray J. H. Ellis Spence Young Harris College Augusta Sibley Er Evening News Gen Alger California Sciatica Fiesotoraatios, &c Aneotrendise Co Atlanta

Reaves Re-elected to Dispensary Commission Three-Year Term

The Dispensary Commission confirms R K Reaves as successor to the three year seat. A E Griffeth holds two years and A S Erwin one year after the council ratified the vote.

R. K. Reaves Messrs A.E. Griffeth A. 8 Erwin Isw Mr. Reaves Reaves A | K. Reaves A. E Griffeth A.S. Erwin

Athens Dispensary Celebrates First Anniversary

The Athens Dispensary marks its one year of operation with positive results. Drunkenness and crime have not increased under the regime and a profit of about nine to ten thousand dollars is anticipated, to be shared between the city and county per an undetermined ratio.

Athens

Georgia News Roundup Includes Rail Interest and Bank Robber Fears

Georgia items show railroad stock trends toward control by stockholders in the Georgia Southern and Florida line. Savannah enlists a $100 monthly detective to enforce Sunday law while Macon plans a new Beth Israel temple. Dalton company expands Cotton Mill capacity with Lowell machinery boosting output by about 25 percent amid worker hiring. Coffeyville residents adopt shotgun policy against bank robbers after the Dalton gang finisher. Governor Northen’s election victory celebrated in Macon as Speaker Crisp campaigns Alabama anti Kolbism, with broader southern unity noted.

Savannah Augusta Beth Israel Macon Crown Cotton Mill Company Dalton Lowell Mass Coffeyville Kan Jesse James Macon Telegraph W. J. Northen Northen Porter Speaker Crisp Alabama

Fragmented 19th century notices and anecdotes mix

A garbled compilation from old newspapers features travel ads for rooms with varying rates, jokes and wedding banter, brief anecdotes about love letters and aging, plus scattered references to local life. It notes room amenities, dining plans, and prices, with fragments of humor and public notices.

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