27 Sep 1892
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1892
Page
1
A fragmented, poetic passage explores subterranean depths and earthly secrets. References to caves, hidden plants, and the mind's journeys hint at metaphysical themes within a Good Housekeeping context. The text reads like a dreamlike meditation on humanity and nature.
In a Texas tale set near Crockett and Boggy Run, Cinco, a six year old unburdened by a collar, drives a clash of lovers Jim and Chummie against rival Spurr. Jim deserts his herd to wed Chummie at Del Rio, riding Cinco in a moonlit escape as the Austell ranch crowd watches.
A fragmentary tale blends Beverley tonality with Parisian intrigue as Prince Agenor and Mme Derline spark a social storm. A reporter uncovers gossip from the opera to a Palmers social visit, revealing desire, obsession, and a gown driven ascent through Parisian society.
A Belford couple, the Magruders, host a husband’s nap interrupted by a medical lecture in which wife and female students drug, strap, and shock the sleeping man to illustrate physiology. He awakens, protests, and the ruse collapses with family shock and ridicule.
A poetic fragment speaks of a man with his sister Peace and the loss of Joy. The speaker notes love for both siblings and laments a merry companion now dead, followed by a hinted remarriage.
A brief note reports Weaver leaving with Mrs Lease accompanying him, signaling a political or organizational shift. The source highlights the duo's departure and implies subsequent leadership changes or strategic moves.
The Vilifier of the South says Georgians mistreated him and Mrs. Lease as they canceled engagements in Georgia and South Carolina. Weaver claims a lack of a decent hearing and fear of indignities forced him from Atlanta after assurances of a quiet audience. He predicts Northern speaking and Republican repair. Athens will not host Weaver tomorrow.
Oconee Street Church hosts a revival week with three daily services, a 10 pm prayer meeting, 4 pm children’s service, and nightly preaching. Rev. Ansley of Greensboro, Rev. Allen of White Plains, and Rev. English of Carnesville preach powerful sermons and many kneel at the altar. The revival continues next week as ministers plan to return home and others assist.
Champion middleweight Bob Fitzsimmons spent hours at Klein & Martin's forge in Athens. He made several horse shoes and gifted one to the shop, praising their first class shoeing. He noted Southern shops often lack top level horseshoeing.
The item notes illegal slaughter by country butchers outside city limits in Athens and city license enforcement. It mentions loopholes allowing on-farm meat sales and a single ewe selling twenty six lambs. An advertisement claims Ayars Sarsaparilla cleanses the system and improves blood health.
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