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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1890

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Georgia Alliance vs Felton foes colors Gordon for Senate

The text recounts Georgia independents at Rome endorsing Gordon for U S Senate while denouncing Felton for attacking the Farmers Alliance. It argues Gordon has not protested and questions consistency of supportive newspapers. It labels a coalition of capitalists and independents as anti Alliance and urges unity among Alliancemen to defeat Felton and protect the party.

Alliancemen Georgia Felton Gordon U. S U.S. Senate

Temple Graves and the 7th District Democratic Split

The writer criticizes MR John Temple Graves for wavering between backing the party nominee and independent candidate Dr Felton. He questions Felton’s loyalty, defends Everett, accuses Jeffersonian democrats of aiding negro votes, and condemns attacks on The Banner over bribery rumors as slander by party rivals within the Alliance.

Georgia Dr. Felton Everell Bellawether Clements Gordon-Felton John Temple Graves Rome Tribune Feliga Graves Bir Everett Demcracy Everett Con Sressmann Mr. Everett Gordon Atlanta King Wall Atreat Mr. Winn

Jeffersonian Democrat definition and cotton market note

The piece labels Jeffersonian Democrat as a pejorative tag for politicians, naming Thad Pettett and Emory Speer as examples. It then reports a lively cotton market with heavy receipts, near a thousand bales in the city, and notes improving money matters and expectations of market stability after this busy day.

Thad Pickett

Elbert County Alliance backs C M Witcher for State Senate

The Elbert county Alliance unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing C. M. Witcher of Doreshorors as the State Senator for the 30th senatorial district. It states that rotation favors Oglethorpe to furnish the Senator and requests district papers publish the resolutions.

Elbert County Alliance C. M. Witcher Doreshorors Oglethorpe

A New Sight John Biggs Sees a Train at Athens

Mr John Biggs of Oconee County farmer near High Shoals had never seen a railroad train before yesterday. He traveled to Athens to view the sights, boarded a Bishop bound car, and impressed by the experience. Hood then promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring energy and vigor.

John Biggs Oconee Oconee County Biggs High Shoals Covington Athens Bishop Mr. Biggs

Joke miss reading spooks sheriff. Morrison scare

Report says the Morrison lynching scare in Danielsville last Wednesday was a joke by horse sellers. A Daniels ville participant and law abiding residents deny any plan to lynch Morrison. lottery contract stay set by Supreme Court and legislature seeks public vote on extension to 1919.

Morrison Danielsville

Railroad speculation on C M line bid by G N and others

In Athens it is believed the Richmond and Danville line will not buy the C M road, and the Georgia Carolina and Northern are favored as purchasers. Browns Baltimore control bonds and much stock of Covington and Macon, making rival possession unlikely. The auction offers a 40 Saw Gin with sale at 4:30 PM next Saturday in front of the Ten Gent Store, auctioneer A Corman.

Athens Richmond &Danville Georgia, Carolina Northern Browns Baltimore Covington & Macon Ashpens Macon A. Corman Cotumbia 8.C Spartanburg County Action Baxner

Alliance lament over Gen Gordon as Sub Treasury feud grows

A Georgia Alliance voice condemns Gen John B Gordon for shifting from pro Sub Treasury stance to opposing it. The piece praises his past farmer support and warns against dividing Alliance ranks, urging unity and a living price for farm goods while challenging Gordon’s current stance and motives.

Nis Democratic Party Sub-Treasury Sub- Treasury Gordon Gen. Gordon Gov. Brown Brown

J MAROANE SPEAKS ANDFIE AFFIRMS HIS STATEMENT

A dated 1890 message from Andfie Affirms his statement regarding Mr George B Lumpkin and the dealings with Mr Colley and Mr Olive delegates. He asserts Lumpkin denies his facts and says no other party had any stake or connection.

George B. Lumpkin Thers Ga

Narrow Escape on Blue Ridge Line Near Cornelia

Ten passengers including Parson Pickett faced death when a mixed train on the Blue Ridge and Atlantic railroad near a steep trestle spilled into a creek. The engine derailed after wheels jumped track, but a flatcar with lumber slid off, sparing most lives as debris and shattered cars dammed the creek. Deputy U S Marshal Campbell recounted the near catastrophe. The piece closes with an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery for chest and throat ailments.

Atlanta Blue Ridge and Atlantic Railroad Parson Pickett Ueath Han United States Campbell

Is It A Gordon Move In Independent Fights

Reports from Atlanta on the Gordon movement show independents steering against Alliance candidates in Congress and urging loyalty to the Democratic party. Officers and prominent editors express firm Democratic stance while rumors tie Gordon to anti-Alliance efforts amid 1890s political tension.

Different Arrangements for Public School Teachers Pay

Public school teachers will be paid in advance at the end of each month instead of waiting months for funds. Commissioner Bernard said an effort to secure approval in the next legislature is under way, a hopeful change after past delays under Hook and Sheene.

Hook Sheene Bernard Nis

The Wise and Foolish Builders by Dr C W Lane

A religious meditation quoting Matthew 7 24 29 warns of a wilderness of sand and driving winds. It urges building on the sure foundation stone the Everlasting Rock for safety in the last dread shock.

Be Content With Your Lot And Trust in Providence

A devotional exhortation urges readers to accept their station, avoid murmuring, and practice contentment while trusting God for brighter days. It contrasts restless discontent with peace found in submission, citing scriptural imagery of manna and heavenly reward as guidance for Christiansteadfast faith.

Heaven Earth

Shutting the Door to Prayer closet discipline

A preacher explains that true prayer requires entering the inner closet with distractions silenced. The young believer learns that even earnest kneeling can fail without absolute focus, as the enemy prowls to disrupt devotional thoughts. The message urges daily header to shut the door and guard the quiet space.

Jesus Christ

He Shall Reign and Prayers That Pave the Way

A religious sermon from Rev. D Downe of Nellore India exalts Christ’s coming and urges steadfast labor to spread the gospel until all nations know him. It recounts biblical prayers from Abraham to Daniel, noting God’s responses as evidence of answered petitions and divine deliverance.

Rev D. Downe D. D Nellore India Cnrist Tere God Abraham Ismael Ishmael Lot Zoa Sodom Gomorrah Jacob Israel Masra Horeb Hannah Samus Solomon Elijah Carmel Heaskiah Aber Ethippana Jehosaphat Judas Jerusalem Hemiah David Gabriel Daniel

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Rei Ton Convention of In Rome W. H. Felton R. M. Everett Alliance United States Senate Star Chamber Spanish Ionquisition Venetian Council of Ten Farmers’ Alliance Senate Aclf Ubia Powewow McDuff Farmer's Alliance Farmers of Georgia Wall Street Atlanta Journal Atigna Journal Augusta Chronicle New York Sun The Chronicle Gov. Gordon Putnam County Buck, Pledger Matt Davis Heela Thomas Jefferson Yavity Edoemnite Judas Iscariot Benedict Arsnold Standpoint Reed Ingal Emory Speer Col. C. M. Witcher Theilbert Alliance Hood Louisiana State Lottery Company Supreme Court’ of the Louisiana Alliance Department George T. Murrell Esiron John B. Gordon Galant Gordon Gordon—Bacon Joseph E. Brown Mississippi Gulf LaGrange St. Louis National Alliance Georgia Alliance Joahe Zjmaroane News Telegram General Gordon Associatio Congress Washington Colonel Livingston Colonel Graves Tribune Winn Journal Today Julio Crawford & Co Religious Department C. W. Lane Eirom Ever
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