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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1892

Page

6

Georgia Factory Fire Leaves $125000 Loss and 400 Unemployed

A Georgia factory building, one of the South’s oldest, burned Sunday morning destroying machinery worth about 125000 with only 10000 insured. Owners James White John R White W J Morton and W P Welch face heavy losses as about 400 workers and families lose employment for winter. The cause remains unknown though rumors of arson circulate as the factory will be rebuilt to provide jobs. A separate brief notes Sol Dooly’s capture by students after stealing 75 dollars from a countryman, with police involvement and upcoming court action.

Georgia John R White Georgia Factory Meesrs James White John R. White W. J. Morton W. P. Welch White Dooley Sol Dooly Sol Ala ‘Rhornton W. R. Phelps Ms. Phelps A.O Halsey

Bailey Gives His Side of the Boiler Explosion

Mr Thomas Bailey of Bailey and Co recounts a boiler explosion at Yerbys engine used by Smith and Edwards. He says the engine was bought on thirty days time as a cheap second hand unit and remained Bailey and Co’s property since no payment was made.

Thomas Bailey Bailey & Co Smith Bailey

Epistle On Church Music From Bishop Nelson

Extract from Bishop Nelson's Columbus Ga convention address urges plain music in Georgia parishes not Italian opera or continental mass. He faults clergy and laity for overemphasizing concert pieces and urges congregational singing with authorized hymnody and prayer books.

Ealek Zeae Nelson Millard Danks Georgia la Madeleine Roch Paris Michael Munich Parcell Tours Redhead Calkin Barnby Stainer Monk Field Woodward Episcopal Church Columbus

Judge Cooley Will Not Write Letter About Cleveland Vote

In Dernorr October 10 The Free Press notes a prior claim that Judge Cooley would write a letter on Cleveland and Stevenson. The inquiry found campaign staff are involved but the judge will not compose or release any letter. The piece emphasizes Cleveland’s electoral bid.

Cleveland Dernorr Free Press Judge Cooley Stevennoh Jalid

A Happy Woman and a Morphine Cure Letter

A grateful woman from Wangentor Georgia recounts her seven year morphine habit treatment ending July 23 1892. She gains weight from 75 to 96 pounds and reports no morphine craving since quitting. She urges others to seek the same cure and offers to let her name be used.

Tai Wangentor Cason

Cleveland reply to Richmond reception letter from General Fitz Lee

A Washington correspondent reports General Fitz Lee's reply about rumors that Mr and Mrs Cleveland snubbed Miss Winnie Davis at a Richmond reception. Lee says six years ago Mr Cleveland accepted Virginia agriculture president Robert Beverly’s invitation to attend Virginia events and that the president and party did visit the governor's house and meet Miss Winnie Davis. The letter emphasizes that Mr and Mrs Cleveland are not afraid of Miss Winnie Davis and ends with a cordial sign-off.

Texas Mond Cleveland United States Virginia Pear Aome State Agriculture of Virginia Robert Beverly Lamont Priv Fa’ Ds Washington Richmon Ron Vis Lee Winnie Davis Miss Davis Firzaven Lee

Charges Exploded Over Nomination Paper Purchase Plot

Fragmented report claims a local Democratic committee member attempted to buy People's party nomination papers last Friday. The article alleges bribery and a physical confrontation, while Altgeld and the People's party deny coordinated actions or knowledge of the event.

Altgeld Cxterio News Record Democratic Executive Committee People’s Party People’s Eee Total Rts Algal Tenios

Beloit Man Reviews Taylor's Cherokee Remedy

Mr. O C Johnson of Beloit Wisconsin explains how he learned what Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein is and details its claimed effectiveness in curing coughs colds and croup.

O .C Johnson Beloit Wis Taylor

Forced political lines in Indiana and Michigan cases

In Indiana a Supreme Court motion forces the Republicans to show cause in an apportionment suit while they accuse Attorney General Smith of bias and conspiracy to overturn the law. In Michigan the high court has advanced a key case that could affect electoral votes. A potential Big Four strike looms in Ohio, threatening freight traffic if demands are not met. An ad claims Sweet Gum and Mullein cures coughs and throat troubles.

Inpianarolis Smith Simoon Thowell Praualcter Milne Fo Esse Ee Ba Michigan Washington Supreme Court Pat Sey Supreme Court Pra Columbus Big Four Railroad Cincinnati

White Caps in Texas Cause Extensive Fear

Paris dispatch reports White Caps extending intimidation to white farmers and officials in Texas. Prominent farmers are warned to leave for supporting negroes and denouncing the mob. A masked group halted Constable Bryant and searched witnesses on the grand jury, declaring the purpose to be an investigation. The menace spreads to Grove settlement amid prior local quiet.

Paris Bryant Grand Jury Bailey Red River

Emmet Dalton’s Condition Improves Amid Reward Talks

Emmet Dalton's condition is greatly improved and may recover. An official of Wells Fargo Express arrives to arrange payment of a reward to the families of the men killed in the raid. The Denver Clearing House association will forward funds to Coffeyville for distribution to the killed Dalton gang fighters.

CarrEerville Kan Emmet Dalton Wells-Fargo Express Company Daltons Denver Denver Clearing Hone Association Coffeyville Dalton Gang

Stevenson Optimistic on Democratic Sweep in November

New York Oct 11 Democratic leaders say voting patterns in Florida and Georgia point to a Democratic electoral bloc. A E Stevenson notes despite Republican drive the South will likely vote Democratic. He cites recent trips and letters to Harrity supporting the outlook.

South New York Florida Georgia A. E. Stevenson Dearing Stevenson Southern Harrity Ins Gomlinen Cleveland Cleveland i Gioveland

Death by own action in Savannah ends life

Dominick Brown aged 70 shot himself at his Savannah home and died of the self-inflicted wound. He was a former Confederate soldier wounded in service. His wife died about twenty five years ago. A long item notes an elderly man’s death following a self inflicted gunshot. It references distant biographical details and local color.

Savannan Dominick Brown

Cotton buyer David B. Avera dies after self-inflicted wound

At the Yarboro hotel in Ratcliffe on October 10 a prominent cotton buyer David B Avera age details unavailable died within two minutes after drawing a pocket knife and stabbing himself in the neck. He had been drinking and was formerly of Smithville and was the son in law of the late Governor Fowler.

Ratxich David B. Avera Yarboro Phy- Avera Smithville Fowler

Jury verdict in suit over alienation of affection

In Philadelphia on October 10 the jury in the damages case of Jacob Culberson seeking 50000 from Dr. J B Mansfield over alleged alienation of his wife’s affections returned a verdict at 3 o’clock. The verdict was sealed and placed in the foreman’s hands.

Pahiladelphia Jacob Culberson J. B. Mansfield

Wreck in Mississippi and Death on a Burning Trestle

fragmentary report describes a Louisville and Texas train wreck near Port Gibson on October 10, with an ensuing fire on the trestle. One fireman killed and the engineer injured, passengers aboard the No 45 train pinned in by wreckage. Additional notes mention a fatal collision in Ohio and a murder linked to jealousy, plus political timing in Washington as the presidential election nears.

Port Ginson Louisville New Orleans Texas Memphis Comas Pada Tlegro Baraing Astertie

Dr King's New Discovery Bottles Sold in United States

The advertisement claims 2 228 672 bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds were sold in a year across the United States. It promises a money back guarantee if not satisfactory and cites prices 50 cents and 1 00. Available at John Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kinne brew's Drugstore.

John Crawford & Co Palmer & Kinnebrew

Electric Bitters Promised for Strength and Health

Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for grippe weakness liver stomach and kidneys. Claims sick headache relief and long lasting benefits from one trial. bottles sold 50 cents at local druggists John Crawford Fooyang Palmer & Binnebrew Drug.

John Crawford Fooyang Palmer & Binnebrew Drug

Columbian celebration fills New York with crowd

Crowds flood New York City for the Columbian exposition opening with decorations along Fifth Avenue and Broadway. The procession features grammar school regiments, police, bands, Indian students from Carlisle, and numerous institutions. Grover Cleveland arrives with party, staying at Greenbrier? Benedict accompanies him.

Nrw York New York Fifth Avenue Broadway Peeetel Ees Ese Qstatoaitta Sa Gass Flower Senator Hill Clevepote Providentce Latoon Podlice Anaes Pareh Hoys Feqiah Carlisle Penna Indian School National Academy

Late Cotton Statistics Show General Condition Down

The October report from the agriculture department lowers the national cotton condition by 34 points from 76.8 in September to 78.8 in October. Deterioration is strongest in North Carolina and mildest in Texas with Georgia and Alabama also affected by reduced yields and lingering issues.

Washington Department of Agriculture North Carolina Texas Georgia Alabama Mindecipal

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