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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1891

Page

9

Go Slow on Moving Georgia College Split

Georgia legislators urged to resist moving the State Agricultural College from Athens to Griffin. The piece argues the college benefits from its link to the State University and warns separation would harm educational progress in Georgia, while praising Griffin offers but demanding stronger reasons.

Georgia Dismuke of Griffin Dissmuke State Agricultural College Dismuke Agricultural College Athens the Agricultural College of Georgia State University

Georgia Lawmakers Pass Two Session Plan in Routine Day

In Avanta Georgia September 21 special session devoted to routine work. Hogan of Lincoln moves for two daily sessions until adjournment and for unanimous consent on special orders except railroad bills. Local bills dominate the House. Senate debates a few readings while the governor vetoes an act to vacate Laurens County tax collectors office on constitutional grounds.

Avanta Hogan Lincoln House Senate Laurens County

Garnishment Filed Against President Waddell Salary

In Fulton Superior Court this morning garnishment papers were filed by W. H. Howard transferee against the State Agriculture Society on the salary of John O. Waddell President. Howard is a banker at Cedartown and the action follows prior controversy between Col. Waddell and Colville over earlier payments and newspaper exchanges.

Waddell Atlanta, Ga Fulton Superior Court W. H. Howard State Agriculture Society John O. Waddell Howard Cedartown Col. Waddell Fulton Colville

Shot Down Like a Dog in Madison County Yard

Dollie Jones, a respected Black man, was killed by buckshot fired from an unseen assailant in his own yard near Center. Police suspect a Black man named Strickland, with whom Jones had quarreled after a prior trip. The neighborhood is shocked by the tragedy as details remain unresolved.

Dollie Jones Madison County Strickland Jones

Actress stabbed in play turns into real injury at Opera House

In a stage incident last night Lillian Lew stabbed a character with a dagger in a scene. The knife malfunctioned, causing Edmond Collier to suffer a deep cut to his hand though not fatally, while the audience observed the mishap and concern rose for the actor.

Lillian Lewis Eamond Collier Edmond Collier

Famous Lucy Cobb Opens Fall Session with Large Attendance

The Lucy Cobb Institute begins its fall term after a three and a half month summer break. Teachers return eager and scholars fill the halls with a record number of boarders. Students from across the state and beyond arrive, marking strong support for the famed Home School and its leadership under Miss Rutherford.

Lucy Cobb Institute Lacy Cobb Institute Daisy Wright Lola Morgan Eva Wriley Donetee Holcombe Annie Swift Luisa Moore Susienant May Ola Lewis Ria Carter Luke Mattie Boynton Mary Patillo Lucile Stapp Mary Nunnally Alline Walker Jennie Strahan Annie Strahan Nina Peabony Emma Louie Irene Floyd Rega Moore Rosa Woodberry Nannie Barnett Margie Godwin Lillie Goulding Ruth Hill Lila Woolley Lins Walters Sallie McBride Addie Kincaid Daisy Walls Annie Hartzogg Marion Nesbit Ellen Hillyer Miss Rutherford

Bubbling Spring Erupts Under Dr Jacksons House

A large bubbling spring bursts from the ground beneath Dr. F. Jackson’s Lumpkin Street residence near the Water Works. Family tore up the floor to locate the source while authorities have yet to determine a cause for the mysterious phenomenon.

Dr. Jackson Dr. F. Jackson Lumpkin Street

Soldier Boys Fight For Military Funding Setback

Atlanta Sept 22 Special The house finance committee recommended against the bill to appropriate twenty five thousand dollars to the state military. If the panel’s report holds the soldier boys will lose the funding as decided last year.

Atlanta House Finance Committee

Musical Prodigy Julian Blumenthal Sings Thirty Songs at Two

In Athens a two year old, Julian Blumenthal, astonishes with a tuneful voice and recall of over thirty songs. He learned lyrics from his mother and has progressed to singing classics like Home Sweet Home and Swanee River. The boy's early talent recalls Blind Tom and delights local onlookers.

Athens Tom Julian Blumenthal Ted Annie Rooney Haselton & Dozier’s

All Around Deceiver Avoids Marriage in Homer

Edward Hamon of Homer, a respected church figure, stood to wed Minnie Johnson of Traxton but disappeared before the ceremony. Reports say he fled to dodge the marriage. his prior alleged offences include a breach of promise case in Albany county settled out of court. Hamon, about 80, is described as sanctimonious with unknown relatives.

Cortt Lane N. Y Edward Hamon Homer Minnie Johnson Traxton Hannon Missa Johnson Brea Albany County Fiadnuekter Binghampton Hamon

Vote To Settle Georgia Railroad Question Slated

Atlanta Sept 22 Special The Berner bill becomes special order Thursday as factions near a compromise on the Berner bill and Goodwin substitute. A boycott by one road against another prompts debate, with the railroad commission opposing the action. Boifuillet of Macon drafts a fast tracked bill to be introduced tomorrow. The boycott strengthens support for the Berner bill, signaling passage chances.

Georgia Atlanta Railroad Commission Georgia Southern Boifuillet Macon

War's Visage Briceville Miners Reach Desperate Stand

Knoxville dispatch reports Briceville area preparing for conflict as over one thousand miners rally near convict mines. J E Goodwin, the leasee in charge of convicts, commands twenty guards with plans to rapidly bolster security amid rising tensions.

Briceville Knoxville Bricevilleia J. E. Goodwin Sib-Leasee

Various World Dispatches Report Violence and Upsets

A collage of brief items covers fatalities in intergroup clashes at Nenagle and gang attacks in St Joseph Missouri. Other notes include a fasting record at Westminster Aquarium, emigration talks in Boston, and political shifts in Rome and Dublin. Reports describe a crazed man seen near Otterville, famine relief in St Petersburg, and a conductor assaulted by boomers in Kansas. The St. Louis area notes a dangerous arson-fire stretch, while a Dublin book discovery renews Handel’s Messiah history.

Nenagle Lesa Jacques Westminster Aquarium Bishop Turner Boston Africa Nick Rome Hamburger Nachrichten Prince Bianarek Reichstag St. Joseph Pacific Mo Parnell Cabinetlee Ireland Conrad ‘Bower Finford Tnd Asician Otterville James Moore Lookout Pettis County St. Petersburg Holy Synod Glazier Mulvane Sioux Falls Great Northern Neprosich Knoxville Musical World of London Edward Dowden Dublin The University. Press Milleraburg Ucon Missouri

Buckien's Armaca Save and Sale Promises

Fragmentary OCR notes claim Buckien's Armaca cures saltrheum sores corns and eruptions with refund promises. Mentions John Crawford price 4.00 wholesale and Mr Guy Hamilton of Athens currently in Atlanta.

Buckien Armaca John Crawford Guy Hamilon Athens Atlanta

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