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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1891

Page

3

Dem Democratic Rally in Fulton County Absent Watson

A Fulton town meeting features a big rally by the Democrats as candidates and speakers gather. Noted leaders including Howell and Livingston are mentioned amid campaign chatter and hints of opposition, with local organizations and youth groups involved in the event.

Su 2 Morster Gement Mens Democratic Cr Watson M. Gore Crisp Howell Hoke Smith Vexander Wigaut Lis Stata Callai Goftae Young Men’s League Cone Rteeres

Narrow Escape From Poisoned Rat Poison Incident

George Blumenthal nearly lost his one year old Sidney after the child ingested rat poison placed in a fireplace to kill rats. Prompt medical treatment saved the child who was deathly sick but recovering. Separately news from Cheyenne reports a protracted dance on the Onacheta river with many deaths among Indians on the Arapabee reservation.

George Blumenthal Sidney Gourupi Okla Cheyenne Arapabee Onacheta

Train robbery plot overheard near the city

A resident reports hearing men plotting to rob a passenger train near the city after dark. The discussion lacked details on the train or route. Separately, a mob of about 150 attacked the Betts family residence in Martinsberg, India, causing damage and unrest.

Atianxia W. C WeNabb Werziise Betts Martinsberg India

Dispensary Manager Appointed and New Store Site Selected

The article notes Mr. Jobson will serve as manager at $1200 annually with bond or $2500, and three staffers including an assistant and three porters. Dispensary operations will begin at the Broad street store formerly occupied by O Farrell and Ash, with liquor purchases to be determined after supplier samples and chemist analysis. Doors not yet set, but preparations proceed at once.

O’farrell Ash Jobson Johnson O'Farrell Broad Street Sary

Freeholders to Advise Tax Board from City Selections

Artona Georgia September 14 Special report notes a slow Monday in the legislature with local bills dominating. A Holtzclaw of Houston proposes a board of three freeholders in each city to assess property for taxation, while Gilbert's resolution on uniform state laws passes. Senate discusses a joint committee on Savannah River dams affecting fish spawning near Augusta. Adjournment plans and proposed extra sessions are debated, ending with a vote to table and pause the measure.

Arronta Holtzclaw Houston Connell Gilbert House Senate Augusta Gill Warner The United

Northen veto blocks Hardaway incorporation over whiskey rule

Governor Northen vetoes a bill to incorporate Hardaway in Dougherty County citing proximity to Mount Enon church and a three mile whiskey ban after a station with one store and a plantation community. He notes the bill would allow whiskey sales if Hardaway became a town.

Northen Arzanra Hardaway Mount Enon Church General Assembly Im Incorporated Hardaway

Atlanta Divines Family Troubles Spark Slander Talk

Dr T C Tupper of Atlanta and his wife face public accusations amid talk of slander and marital strain. The narrative accuses a Mrs Tupper of causing trouble for three years and notes a husband accompanying her, heightening community gossip.

T. C. Tupper Atlanta St. Paul's Ustras Kensala Ponoventet Bright

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