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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1892

Page

6

Eloquent speeches energize Georgia Democrats at Harmony Grove

In Harmony Grove academy Jackson county Democrats packed the venue with Banks visitors as Col E T Brown Athens spoke on alliance loyalty to the democracy. Blackburn and Candler followed with tariff force bill and finance records, urging unity under the old flag and highlighting alliance principles. The rally, among the campaign’s most enthusiastic, marked Jackson as safely Democratic. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup line appears as an isolated product reference.

Georgia Harmony Grove Academy Jackson County Seeveral Banks L G. Hardman Col E. T. Brown Athens Brown Democratic Party Blackburn Allen D. Candler Alliance Washington Mark Old Jackson

Sensation in New York as Hill treachery charge rises

A New York dispatch reports Labor Commissioner Peck’s annual report backing Republicans on the McKinley tariff, seen as a blow to Cleveland. Hill, a close ally, is accused of treachery for prompting the affidavit while Peck’s paper tensions the state campaign and political timing.

Washington New York Washington Post Peck Cleveland Senator Hill Edward Murphy Hill Albany Carter Republican Committee Hackett State Republican Committee Danforth Chicago United States Hiscock

Corbett in a Racket at Madison Square Garden

California pugilist Jim Corbett and Dominick McCaffrey nearly fought at Madison Square Garden during Corbett exhibitions. McCaffrey, backed by Captain Van Schaick, claimed a $2,000 purse and a $5,000 bet that Corbett could not stop McCaffrey in four rounds. The pair argued fiercely as onlookers and club members urged restraint. negotiations for a bout with a large purse fell through.

Jim Corbett New York James J. Corbett California Domminick McCaffrey Madison Square Garden Corbett McCaffrey Sullivan Garden van Schaick Manhattan Athletic Club Jim Dominick Brooklyn Jena Lesen

Poor Facilities Delay Boarding Suspected Steamers at Quarantine

Aug 30 ParaveSpata United States officials fail to board the British Princess with 600 aboard after approaching Delaware breakwater. Poor boarding facilities and rough seas are cited as reasons. the ship will be detained ten miles below the city for several days of disinfection. Nearby New York reports note two vessels examined in quarantine, the Arizona from Livana and a German ship, with unclear results and the America still at anchor off Heath station awaiting clearance.

United States ParaveSpata Liverpool Rae Hamburg Delaware New York Arizona Livana Excen Health America Joni Heath Station Chicago Cuateago George W. Lederdr Harry Weil First Infantry Aew Alhambra London

The Genuine and the Sham Imitations in Plaster Trade

The article argues that genuine goods prove their merit through imitators, exemplified by Alicock's Porous Plaster. It asserts Alicock's as the standard of excellence and notes imitators' claims only highlight that superiority.

Alicock AlLocock S. Ig Pearance

Incendiary Fire Ravages Hawkinsville Business District

Hawkinsville Ga Aug 30 a morning blaze threatened the citys business portion but was stopped by heroic firemen. A watchman reported an incendiary crate and a suspect emerged as the likely cause. In Massachusetts Aug 20 news lists the death of Rev William Howissd after near fifty years of missionary service.

Hawkinsville Ceais Waite Willian’ Howissd

Miss Cochran's Outrage Avenged in Alabama Jail Riot

Nasaville Tennessee and nearby counties report a mob of about 850 gathered at the Lauderdale jail on Saturday night demanding the release of mp. ona Bink wel a colored man jailed for an attempted crime. The jailer Lavin moved toward Petal as the mob closed in. The jail was besieged and the prisoner was hanged about a half mile from the jail amid gunfire and shouting. In Norristown Pennsylvania Louis Schaum of Royersford says he suffers constant hiccups and seeks Taft's Pills for relief.

Miss Cochran Nasaville Tenn Alamo Crocket Ona Bink Lavin Petal Zays

Two Brave Boys Help Stop Farmhouse Attack in Indiana

Laporte Ind Aug 30 Two farm lads aged 15 and 16 from Union Mills chased and overpowered Walter Bitter who broke into Mrs Ginter's home after she was attacked by Bitter. The boys bound and hid Bitter in a swamp then fetched help and the suspect was taken to county jail. Mrs Ginter and her daughter were injured but the youths are praised for bravery.

Laporte Ind Charles Ginter Uion Mills Walter Bitter Bitter Miss Ginter Mrs. Ginter Biter

Man Ends His Life Over Love in Georgia

GLEVELAND Ga Aug 30 News reached here that Samuel M Deyton a young county man of prominence killed himself at the Bowen residence after courting a young lady who reportedly rejected him He left bidding the family goodbye and shot himself the ball taking effect near the right temple He still held the pistol cocked for a second shot if needed

Gleveland Samuel M. Deyton H. H. Bowen Pera Are

Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint Ad Claims Cure All

An old advertisement touts Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint as a cure for corns warts and skin troubles. It promises to banish bad feelings, restore health, and act as a general remedy with a phonetic, persuasive sales tone, urging readers to try P. P. P. as a miraculous cure.

Abbott

Gun Carriage Casting Fails at Watertown Arsenal

Watertown Massachusetts on August 30 reports a second failed attempt to cast the government s 16 ton gun carriage. Major Riley supervised the operation as molten iron splashed into the air and workers narrowly escaped injury after a mold failure blamed on damp sand. Another casting attempt is planned in coming days.

Watertown Mass Arsenal Washington Riley

National Socialist Labor Party Convention in New York

Delegates from New York and neighboring states attended the Socialist Labor party national convention at the New York Labor Lyceum. Karen Wing of Boston was chosen as presiding officer and Glynn of New York elected secretary. A ticket including a Brooklyn tailor and a carpenter as nominees for president and vice president was discussed. In Pennsylvania a farm-hand, Trou tman, was fatally shot by his brother-in-law after a mistaken burglar confrontation near Sha to six miles north of that town.

Karen Wing Boston Tallor Nominaseu New York Socialist Labor Brooklyn Sree Jug Matchett Saakon Ch.Troutman R. J. Clark Miles Pont Sha Clark Bob Troutman

Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint Advertisement

Painful, unclear ad promises relief from dyspepsia and liver complaints. It touts a “vitalizer” with a printed tag on each bottle and urges readers to visit the local drug store for purchase at 75 cents. The message is repeated with misspelled phrases and promotional tone.

Bleckley Faces Petition Over Supreme Court Seat

Arbanta Aug 30 A petition to Chief Justice Logan E Bleckley asks him to resign from the bench amid attacks on Bleck and other state officials. Bleckley states he will quit service if not re elected by the legislature and will serve if re elected.

Arbanta Logan E. Bleckley Supreme Court Bleck Lina Detton Blecker

Baseball Record of National and Southern Leagues

The record lists recent games across the National and Southern Leagues with results from Atlanta Macon Memphis Mobile New Orleans Birmingham Chattanooga Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Louisville Brooklyn St Louis Washington Baltimore Pittsburg and New York. Scores show varied outcomes across venues including a 10 to 8 Atlanta win and a 20 to 2 Washington victory.

Southern League Atlanta Macon Memphis Mond Mobile New Orleans Birmingham Chattanooga Cincinnati Boaxa Chicago Philadelarr Louleville Lioulard Brooktye St. Loutt St. Louis Washingacid Balti Pittsburg New York

Daily Market Reports Naval Stores and Commodities

Naval Stores in Savannah show turpentine steady around 1644 and resin firm at 1.10. New York and Cincinnati show pork dull yet firm with mess near 32, and lard firm around 7.4 to 8.1 depending on grade. Liverpool cotton futures display opening and closing quotations across the calendar months with tone quiet and 7,000 sales recorded.

Savanhary Wrarkerow New York Western Steam City Steam Liverpool Liverroor Ana Egor

Shilohs Cure and Theatre Plans Headline the News

A mixed примe of advertisements and notices reports Shilohs Cure selling over a million bottles, claimed to cure coughs and croup, with warnings about consumption risk. Chicago theater lease details outline a $100,000 renovation and roof garden. Other items note steamship travel, a free fight in Louisville, and the Peace Congress adjournment, along with granite cutters’ struggles and a medicinal guarantee offer.

Georgia's Part in the Support of the University of Georgia

The article outlines Georgia's role in backing the University of Georgia through funding, governance, and public advocacy. It highlights state involvement, educational priorities, and the university’s development plans within the state framework.

Which the Income of the Univer sitys Debt to Athens Georgia University

The article details Georgia’s path to funding the University of Georgia, tracing the 1784 land grant, 1795 charter, and early finances. It explains how mismanaged land sales and rent schemes led to debt, and how the 1821 act consolidated notes and bonds from college land sales to relieve the university’s financial strain.

University of

Early funds and fate of Franklin College in Georgia

A historical review recounts state support for Franklin College, later part of the University of Georgia. It details an initial $100,009 loan secured by stocks yielding 8 percent, countersigned by officials and prominent figures, plus subsequent land compact funds, fires, and yearly appropriations that sustained the school through 1841. It praises donors like D. William Terrell and Governor Joseph E. Brown while contrasting past generosity with current austerity. The narrative credits the university as the state’s civilization cornerstone and notes only the interest on a bank note remains as state obligation.

Georgia Washington Franklin University of Georgia Thomas Jefferson Virginia Law Tucker Gorgia South Carolina Greensboro Franklin County Board of Visitors and Trustees Senatus Academicus Rena Greenes- Dorp Milledge Gibi Uni Milifag D. William Terrell Joseph E. Brown McKay Athens Franklin College Commonwealth of Georgia South University of Gorgit

Electric Bitters Promote Health and Strength Remedies

If you feel weak and ill from La Grippe or poor health Electric Bitters aids liver stomach and kidneys. It relieves sick headache and improves energy with one trial convincing you this is the remedy you need. Large bottles 50 cents at John Crawford Co and Palmer Binnebrew Drug Store.

John Crawford & Co Palmer & Binnebrew

Fractured Humour Snippets From Feuilleton Traditions

A jumble of quips and clippings from various papers, noting puns on gas bills fashionably born in Atlantic society and travel humor. Items reference Clara and George, the Chinese emperor, a caterer serving clam ice cream, and a czar dinner invitation, all echoing early 20th century light gossip.

Clara George Washington Star China New York Herald Binghamton Leader Titts Atlantic Sportingstock Young Dadely Texas Siftings Binghamton Republican Russia Ohio Haya Wenbngton

He Thought He Knew A Silk Purchase Tale

A woman outlines precise silk buying steps to her husband who vows to “not make a mistake.” He visits a Twenty third Street shop, asks for silk like the sample, faces a knowledgeable salesman, and realizes his misjudgment as visions of his wife surface. The humorous account shows the gap between confidence and actual shopping detail in a New York scene.

Anis Manella Twenty-third Street New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harmony Grove Messrs EB. T. Brown B. M. Blackburn Allen D. Candier Norristown Louis Schaum Royersford Taft Sendortal Iby de Ciey Drug Store Shilor Shiloh City Drug Store R. C. Orr Louisville Vara Berne International Peace Congress Quincy Gudrantée Jobo Crawford & Co Palmer & Kione Univer‘sity Atlanta Constitution State of Georgia University At Charles M. Strahan Frank Ha College Col. Clarke Augustus .S. Clayton Harris W. ‘He Jackson James Jackson Strength and Health Beetoy Tomy Popmiari Adtani Kennesaw H. L. Cassidy The Blood Balm Co Wuarer Athans. Qa Southern Bell Telephone Ee Tetera Johnyd Easterlis Saply Dee Lexington Remington M G.R. Lombard & C Augusta
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