Memorial Address Praises Capt. Wirz and Daughters of Confederacy
In a Macon tribute the author defends Capt. Henry Wirz and urges honest memory of the Confederate cause. He lauds the Daughters of the Confederacy for erecting a monument to Wirz, recalls his prison ordeal and alleged injustices, andRejects demands to rewrite history while calling for truth and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conubents
Henry Wirs
Hom
Stanton
Barnes
United States Army
Benjamin H. Hill
James G. Blaine
Henry Wirz
Nathan Hale
New York City
Macon
Washington
Capitol
Poitius Pilate
Jefferson Davis
Andersonville
Daughters of the Confederacy
South
Unveiling of Wirz Monument at Andersonville
An unveiling ceremony for the Wirz monument at Andersonville ends with martial volleys and cheering as Mrs Perrin and her child stand by the grave of Major Wirz’s family. A large crowd then attends a generous grove dinner and tours the National Cemetery and Prison Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Albany
J. 8. Perrin
Gladys Perrin
Wirz
J. HE. Mathis
National Cemetery
Andersonville
If You Are A Trifle Sensitive About Shoe Size
An old advertisement note claims Alien Foot-Ease helps wearers squeeze into smaller shoes. It mentions patent leather shoes and new shoes as products, sold everywhere.
Ours Always Hits Lecture Moves Yale on Strikes
John Mitchell told Yale students that strikes are rare in his lecture during a young season. He asserted teams will improve through the year and the season remains in early stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegram
John Mitchell
Yale
Hall's Catarrh Cure promoted as mercury free
An advertisement warns against mercury ointments for catarrh and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, urges buyers to obtain genuine product, and notes availability from druggists at 7 and a half cents per bottle plus testimonials. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hatless church rule aims to fill pews in West Virginia
A West Virginia town imposes a rule requiring women to remove hats in church, while another note promotes Foley's Kidney Pills as a health tonic. The ad claims kidney and bladder support, blood purification, and renewed strength, advertised as pleasant and drug-free. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Foley
Can You Beat It Novel Exchange Gathers Sparks
A playful exchange features a woman insisting she starts in the middle of a novel and a man asking why, followed by her two problems to heighten anticipation how the story will read and how it will begin.
Little Wille Wise Teacher Riddle in Class
A pupil asks if the person born in 1875 would be a man or a woman, prompting the teacher to present a mental arithmetic example about age. The cartoonish exchange highlights classroom humor and a quip about aging from a bygone era.
Notice to Amend Webster County Roads and Revenues Board Pays
Georgia Webster County announces a bill to be introduced in the coming General Assembly. It seeks to amend multiple acts defining the duties of the Webster County board of commissioners of roads and revenues and related pay increases for the commissioners and the clerk. The measure references acts approved between 1872 and 1895 and is filed May 10, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster
General Assembly
Board of Commissioners of Roads
Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Board of Commissioners
Preston May 12 barbecue draws local guests at Bell Mill
From Our Special Car Preston Ga May 12 large crowd traveled to a Bell Mill barbecue owned by E I Alston. About two hundred guests enjoyed a sumptuous feast hosted by the local fishing club. Attendees included Misses Katie Goss T Alston Eva Welch and Mesdames Carl Cole Alex Cobb J W Mont Somery H B Reeves and others. Several residents arrived for depot duties and social visits with Richland Plains Americus and Parrott connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Old Bell Mill
E. I. Alston
Katie Goss
T. Alston
Eva Welch
Mesdames
Carl Cole
Alex Cobb
J. W. Mont
Somery
H. B. Reeves
J. C. McEatchern
C. Bell
Georgia Anderson
Misa Anderson
Jewell Kidd
Richland
West Thorpe
Mother
B. J. Goss
Oglethorpe
Mattie Clark
Jose Will Hitter
Prof
J. L. Kenyon
Parrott
J. XN. Clements
Remain Youthful at 80 Says Kentucky Man
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky claims to feel like a 16 year old after six bottles of Electric Bitters. He attributes the cure to the medicine after thirty years of kidney trouble and urges others to try it, noting it is sold for 50 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
Eldridge Drug Co
Mire
Fannie Ellis
Foster, Ark
Cardus
Millinery fashions at Mrs Calmes in season’s chic styles
The latest spring millinery features dainty creations at Mrs Calmes with exclusive re on dirsky pricing. Known for chic, refined hats, the collection invites inspection and promises fashionable appeal for the season.
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Dirsky
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Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Namine
Philadelphia
Wille
Castoria
Zella
S.W. Caimes
Get Weill
Gui
Americas
Dorothy Dainty
Niagara Maid” Jong
Chas. L. Ansley
Indian Springs
Southern Railway
P. O
Wigwam
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