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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1889
Page
3
The News and Courier reports farmers and merchants discuss alleged use of bagging to disguise cotton shipments. Officials note a delay in formal action due to summer absences, with traders fearing market disruption from enforced bagging changes.
In Atlantis Sept 11 report, Professor White is exonerated by a farming committee after admitting a mistake in fertilizer analysis. Commissioner Henderson praised his reliability and noted repeated tests yielded same results.
Special to the Banner from Loxohon reports a murdered woman found near a railway arch on Cable Street in Whitechapel. Her head and legs were severed and the abdomen mutilated, suggesting a surgeon’s skill. A crowd gathered at the morgue as police detained three sailors then released them.
The Georgia House approved mile age for members on the extra session by 85 to 22. The measure costs 5730 dollars and was linked with a settlement with W. and A. lessees. The body also passed an electoral bill for the Agriculture Commissioner and various local acts. The Marietta and North Georgia railroad bid was favorably reported, and an asylum mistreatment claim was denied by the committee chair.
The 231st Grand Drawing on August 1 1889 awarded ticket No 87 835 the First Capital Prize of 200 060 dollars. Prizes also included 100 000 and 50 000 with multiple holders across several banks and cities. The 233rd Drawing is set for October 15 1889 in New Orleans with MA Dauphin as information contact.
Grand jury in Elbert County returns fifty true bills against African Americans involved in a riot at Ruckersville. Officers pursue suspects as clashes among Colored Baptists from a local association escalate to a street battle. No serious injuries reported. Savannah colored men form a cooperative grocery company.
Capt. Goodloe Yancey reports iron discoveries around Turnerville with rich ore veins and a rush of land options. J. A. Ansley & Co. of Atlanta has secured options on about eleven thousand acres as demand grows from miners. Athens and Clarkesville stand to gain foundries, factories, and rail expansion if capital and enterprise move forward.
A reader essay extols W. L. Douglas shoes from Brockton Massachusetts. It highlights factory processes, low prices, and a guaranteed standard make with price stamps and warranties to protect buyers. It notes mail order options and self measurement for a perfect fit.
In Danielsville on September 11 Hugh Hardman remains unable to walk after a head injury from Henry Deadwyler, with a suspected skull fracture. Willis Kellum, hurt when thrown from a buggy by the same man, cannot yet be outdoors. Residents praise Judge Jenkins for fair justice as local figures, including Mrs. David W. Meadows and sisters Daisy and Gussie Colbert, arrive back from Franklin Springs.
Nsf The Clarke county Farmers Alliance urged to hold a Northeast Georgia Fair under Alliance auspices. Secretary Morris says grounds and premium lists can be arranged. exhibits and racing stock urged. merchants and Athens citizens pledge support. a nationwide Alliance gathering is envisioned.
Special to The Banner reports widespread use of cotton covers on receipts as factors note one third to one fourth of bales in Alliance or bagged forms. Savannah exporters consider recovering tare and using jute bagging to raise net profit, with estimates of about 1.73 dollars per bale on a 480 pound lot.
The Georgia farmers reached ToLepp Ohio after a day touring Johnson’s Island once used as a Civil War prison for officers. They visited Kelly Island, explored Catawba Island’s vineyards and peach orchards, lunched at Middle Bass Island, and closed at Put-in-Bay with Perry’s victory anniversary festivities. They plan to visit the tri state fair and more attractions next.
Caution to mothers against giving laudium or paregoric to children for stimulants. Ackee's Baby Soother advertised as harmless no opium or morphine and sold by L. D. Sledge & Co. The note adds a separate warning about a man who eats seven dozen eggs facing heavy consequences.
A fragment cites a list of phrases like Shame of England and America s Advancement and other echoes of criticism, indicating a column or letter style exchange. The text presents a catalog of charged opinions without full context or attribution.
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