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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1891
Page
6
A reader considers Editor Williams of the Greenville News definition of a gentleman. Internal virtues and outward manners matter with gentleness, respect for all, and courteous speech as essential. The piece questions birth versus training and notes examples from frontier life and royalty.
A New York World excerpt quotes critics who oppose Sunday opening arguing it defies God and the Sabbath. Proponents urge the World’s Fair as a national educational asset and a public benefit, noting no harm from Sunday visitation and stressing the exhibit’s value to the American public.
The piece condemns opening fair grounds to large crowds on the Sabbath citing divine commandment. It argues exhibitions could uplift the poor yet warns of desecrating the Sabbath by police surveillance and drunken crowds. It asks readers to vote against the fair directors.
The Morning News reports Captain Purse proposes inviting Government leaders to Savannah to inspect the river and harbor. If Congress and President Harrison visit, Savannah hopes for broad support to make the port a leading Atlantic entry. The idea could spark a strong hospitality reception and a likely favorable vote for deep water.
Sunday morning at two o clock Mrs J A Patat of this city crossed the silent river to enter immortality Funeral services were at her East Athens home at four o clock Rev Ellison Stone officiating A large number of sorrowing relatives and friends attended She leaves a husband and several children The deceased was a devoted Methodist.
Mrs Atkinson replies to the Constitution editorial charging disloyalty and attacks on integrity. She defends her husband as faithful chairman of the Democratic Committee of Georgia, noting he opposed the resolution condemning the Constitution and supported measures beneficial to the people. The session covered routine business with only local bills approved.
Chicago Odd-Fellows plan a monumental temple to be built in the city. The structure will rise thirty four stories to a height of about 556 feet with a ground footprint of 1772233 feet. Estimated cost is 3 500 000 dollars.
A Fulton Georgia meeting of Young Democrats devolved into a heated three hour session as Cox and Slaton vied for president. Tellers moved votes, box was carried to another corner, and the contest was declared off with plans to resume in regular primary style.
Atlanta September 7 special reports the General Agricultural Committee votes 22 to 22 on the Dismake bill to move the Agricultural College to Griffin. Chairman Dismake votes No, delaying a final outcome as the house battle begins. The Alliance Farmer reports stockholders refuse to accept a proposal to take the paper and debts.
At seven thirty last night in the bride's residence the ceremony joined Miss Pridgeon of the Classic City and Mr. William Wynne a young mechanic from Atlanta in matrimony. The event was described as an impressive and happy occasion.
Madison County grand jury returned true bills against Frank Barry and V T Reeves for assault with intent to murder. The case links to a deadly attack on an elderly couple in the county. Reeves was bound over. Barry waived committal. Bone released. Trial set for Thursday.
The Georgia Carolina and Northam lines push freight and passenger traffic with a new depot nearly finished. Cotton moves briskly while trains run with many passengers, a large macadamized yard is underway, and the road plans easy access from College Avenue as its corridor develops.
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