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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1891
Page
7
A crowd of about five hundred people visited the Classic City to participate in a Line Pay Day event. Organizers reported strong turnout, with attendees enjoying tours, demonstrations, and vendor booths showcasing local businesses.
Elberton merchants and farmers sent a large crowd to Athens on a Georgia Carolina and Northern excursion. The train carried seven coaches plus a baggage car, with over 500 travelers from Elbert County touring Athens sights and returning via Rock campus and Boulevard. Citizens praised regional growth and cotton yields, noting improved transport access and strong ties between Elberton and Athens.
A group of Elberton leaders including Dr N G Long and H K Gardner toured Athens, praising local progress and Elbert county farmers. The party planned future Elberton investment as Col D J Brewer represented the railroad. An upcoming Clinton S C excursion to Athens is set for next Wednesday September 9, organized by Brooke Speed to attract South Carolinians.
At White Oak campground eight miles from Thomson, Sept. 3, Tom Watson urged anti railroad lines while denouncing the Atlanta Constitution and Pat Calhoun as dangerous enemies. Col. C. C. Post and Rep. Thos. R. Winned addressed the crowd, which favored a third party and awaited leaders’ signal.
Georgia Nichols, a former guard at Col. James M. Smith's convict camp, swallowed two ounces of laudanum in Athens and sent a note to Dr. D. D. Quillian. Mrs. Stinchcombe alerted the doctor, who saved him with prompt treatment. After hours of walking and care, he recovered and narrowly escaped suicide.
Work on the Trail Creek bridge in East Athens advances rapidly with pillars complete and ironwork in place. Crews continue securing the structure while a wood wing wall is added, signaling imminent completion as many citizens await better access and convenience.
Dr Steedly plans to study in New York and return by January to establish a local infirmary in Athens. The project aims to provide thorough care and comfortable surroundings for patients with small means, led by a physician highly regarded in the South for his ability and public spirit.
In Columbus Georgia on September 3 a sensational wedding links Daniel Edwards aged fifteen to Mary Lou Audson aged thirteen. After the ceremony the groom’s father punished him, and the girl was taken home by her mother, ending the union. The story highlights social tensions around teen marriage.
The 1890 prohibition club in Atlanta elected to back candidates opposing liquor licenses. Speaker Sam Small led, with a pledge to support only anti license candidates and a committee to name a 33 member city executive panel to nominate a prohibition ticket and oversee the election.
Mr. T. bs Mitchell Wil Publish Woman's Work in Athens. Mitchell, publisher of Woman's Work, has set up a printing office at Dr. E. S. Lyndon's foundry. Previously printed in Atlanta, the edition will now be produced locally with a new cylinder press and powered by the shop machinery. A first class job printing department will also operate.
In Atlanta on September 3 special report notes Dr. Boggs arguing against relocating the Agricultural College to Griffin while Mr. Dismuke’s reply was cut short by adjournment. Also mentions Miss Rutherford's European party returning on the 17th.
Caicaco Sept 3. A deep cut is to be made in the salaries of World's Columbian commission officials. President T W Palmer would surrender his 5000 year salary, receiving only travel expenses. Colonel James A Mice would give up 65000 and George Miles would retain 5000 plus expenses. The commission aims to limit expenditures to about 82740 annually, with Treasury warnings linked to the June deadline and board actions through the year.
General Stanley censures a Twenty-third Infantry court martial for leniency after Private Donald L. Cameron became intoxicated, seized a loaded rifle, drove guards away, chased Sergeant Steffen, and fought four soldiers. He received ten months hard labor and $10 monthly pay forfeiture. The general rules drunkenness does not excuse such conduct.
Atlanta Sept 3 J W Swann of Kirkwood hunting a squirrel fired into a thick muscadine vine after hearing a noise. A small black boy Willie Lumpkin was shot in the face and arm and carried to Swann's house for care. The wound is serious and death possible. Hippolyte’s fate in Haiti darkens as revolution looms and ministers resign. Sioux leader V J Converse dies in barn in Jerald county after political upheaval.
Leavenworth reporters warn of a supposed investment firm selling 1000 dollar bonds. Buyers pay ten dollars upfront and 1.25 monthly. portions go to stockholders and officers. The scheme credits stockholders and advances until payouts to the lowest numbered bond holders. Officials deny approval and consider shutdown as investigations continue. The item also notes local granite contractor Crawford returning from Augusta with praise for quarry work and potential improvements if polishing machinery were available.
Six of Nicaragua's most prominent men including three senators and three other leaders were ordered into exile by President Sacassa and sent aboard the Colima to Corinto. Opposition to Sacassa has grown, sparking violence in Granada city and unrest along Central American frontiers as troops mass for potential conflict.
In Atlanta on September 3 a split report on land scrip funds renews interest in moving the Agricultural college from Athens to Griffin. A majority view favors keeping the college within the University of Georgia, while a minority urges full removal with funds to Griffin, arguing the current plan is ineffective. The outcome remains in doubt as scrutiny of accounts proceeds.
Jefferson voters elected May J. N. Ross for Mayor Aldermen J C Turner J C Bennett H W Bell J Boggs and Treasurer A J Bell The Jeffersonians plan to attend the J G and railroad stockholders meeting in Gainesville Tomorrow Editor's notes are due with town arrivals Move of Professor D C Barrow announced including a local housing move Wirt Move mentioned as Ann ton's fairest daughter in town update
Abbeville townsfolk plan a classic City-Grand Excursion with Mr. P. B. Speed leading an all aboard trip from Clinton to Athens on September 9. Fare is stated as low, the ride promises scenic views along the route, and stations may lack exact change. Local excitement runs high as trains glide past mountain cuts and bridges.
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