Community funeral pallbearers and a bishop rise
At Mrs Dean's funeral her children served as pallbearers. The Liao tale of a man awakened near Athens two years ago now on State Street links to Col David W. Moore, DW LLD, Bishop of the M E church. Rev G Walton King takes a vacation until September 1 while services continue. A letter from Lt. F S Lowry in the Davao district, Philippine Islands, describes island potential and warns against a false view of natives' self government.
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Dean
Italy
Athens
State Street
Grandpa Lash
Col
David WH. Moore
M. Ee Church
G. Walton King
Presbyterian Church
Chautauqua
C.S. Newsom
F.S. Lowry
Davao
Philippine Islands
Lowry
United States
Dist
Athens post office shows rising six month business this year
The Athens post office reports a marked rise in six month business from 1899 to 1900, totaling 5 218 91 this year versus 3 590 01 last year. The gain stems from steady prosperity and postmaster Gist notes a policy change allowing payment of all money orders by any first or second class office, aiding travelers and depositors.
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Athens
Postofice
Gist
Vacation Handoff At Federal Posts In Athen
Most U S government workers receive two weeks of vacation with the Athen post office led by John Gist taking a two week break. Dorothy Giot steps in as sub substitute during absences. Also notes odd local items about a turkey and bees incident and a Michigan arrest connected to coal contracts.
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Uncle Sam
John Gist
The
Athen
Dorothy Giot
Appetite of a Goat and Kidney Cure Health Claims
A collage of 19th century ads and notes tout Dr King s New Life Pills for appetite and digestion. Foley s Kidney Cure is praised for healthy kidneys and pure blood. A Massachusetts court ruling about bicycles and road defects is cited. A Hoboken crowing cock license is noted. An Ohio reader endorses Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A Bangor centenarian commemorates July 4. Dynamite found at the Paris Exposition raises fears of sabotage.
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Hut
Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Foley
C. 13
Menderport
Chamberlain
Curtis Baten
Bookwalter
Ohio
W. J. McKee
Ancient Athenian visits Iowa man brings colonial resolutions
James Diver of Keokuk Iowa visited Athens recently and brought a first revolutionary resolution from the original thirteen colonies. The facsimile documents from Harford County Maryland include inscriptions and returns dated 1774 and 1776, signed by local citizens including Thomas Rice, linking Diver to early American history. The papers are preserved by James Swett of Athens as historically valuable records.
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James Diver
Keokuk
Iowa
Mr. Diver
Athens
Vielt
Loventa Brice
de. Diver
United States
China
Harford County
Maryland
Revolution Committee
Committee of Observation
Horford
Bush
Aquilla Trall
Deer Creek
Morford County
Horford County
Thomas Rice
James Swett
Noth
Chamberlain Cough Remedy touted for many cures
Public notice-style mixed clipping claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy restores health for stubborn coughs and long-standing ailments. Also mentions British flag at Nieu Savior Savage Island, Banner Salve guarantee for skin conditions, and a Moscow fundraiser for a silver punch bowl for General Conje.
Ship Costs and Wounded Repatriation Plans Highlight World News
The report notes extensive war injuries healed by Banner Salve, claims no scar and urges no substitutes. It cites C R Henderson and Oregon with hull and machinery cost 2 22510, a total outlay of 6 075 032 dollars. The plan calls for quartering returning volunteers from Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines at Chickamaven.
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C. R. Henderon
Oregon
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Chickamaven
Community Social for M E Church Benefit
A church social to aid the M E church is set for Saturday evening July 28 at the town hall in Chauncey. Invitations extend to all residents as the event promises fellowship, refreshments, and a community gathering to support parish activities.
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M. E. Church
Chauncey, al
Woman's Rights and Foley's Kidney Cure Claim
An advertisement argues that many women suffer from unspecified "female weaknesses" caused by kidney issues and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as the remedy. Signed by C. B. Wenderson.
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Foley
C. B. Wenderson
Name No Protection and Hetty Green in Bankers’ Tale
A Nebraska banker was banked out of 13500 by a gold brick scheme. The Chicago Times Herald suggests he is among financiers who reject the term businessman. Hetty Green claims never earned over 200000 in a single day, noting she is 63 per the Topeka State Journal.
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Nebraska
Chicago Times- Herald
Hetty Green
Topeka State Journal
Hetty
Ghost in Hoosier Church Near Corydon Ind Abandoned
In Warri son County near Corydon Indiana a church once used is now abandoned. Doors unlock themselves after services and no one will enter during odd hours. Sexton and trustees found belts shot back granting access but no intruders are seen. The building stands largely unused as locals avoid services and the mystery persists.
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Warrison
Corydon
Ind
Hed Lacs
Corn kitchen aids Paris exposition success at corn dishes show
Clark Carr of Galesburg returned from Paris where he helped set up a corn kitchen for the exposition. From 470 to 70 persons were served free daily with corn meal, flour, grits and hominy. Cooks, both white and black, prepared varied corn dishes while American manufacturers supplied the food. The exhibit drew Parisian interest, with journals urging French adoption of corn foods and plans for broader European use. Carr notified Washington's secretary of agriculture of the favorable conditions.
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Clark It Carr
Galesburg
Mr Snow
Chicago
Hua
le Eards
Prom
Comminstan
Paris
Lhe
Porttlan
Charles RL Dodge
Carr
Washington
Americans Prepare Largest Endeavor Meeting in London
Four steamships will carry the American Christian Endeavor delegates to the world convention in London at Alexandra Palace. Up to 50,000 members from many nations will gather from July 14. 3,000 Americans depart New York seven days earlier, forming the largest European excursion from the port. Costs range 255 to over 400, with most delegates women. Americans decline UK host funding, paying their own way. English rail and hotel rates have been arranged.
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London
Association of Christian Workers
Alexandra Prelace
Italy
New York
Trave
Sante
Main
Rhein
Bay
England
United Kingdom
Stories of Mrs Gladstone and Mr Gladstone reminiscences
Mr T P O Connor recalls unpublished anecdotes about Mrs Gladstone and her influence on William Gladstone. He notes their marriage, a fiftieth anniversary reception, and a tender moment when he guided her from a room. The tales confirm intense affection and Mrs Gladstone's influential role.
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T .P. O'Connor
Prriament
Mrs. Gladstone
Mr. O'Connor
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Hamien
Ellsworth
Maine
Hood
Lancing
Mich
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Board of Education
Canfield
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Board of Health of
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New Jersey
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Bangor
C. DB. Henderson
Grand Art Palace
Nieu
Savage Island
Tonga Group
Moscow
Gen. Conje
St. Helena
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Gainesville
Florida
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NEM
Genessee Pure Food Co
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Gralino
Lillif Soccuien
Owrse
Germany
GHOST
Uncanny Spook
Delag
France
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Babu’s
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Bradfield Regulator Co
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N. Y
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East Dound
Chillicothe
Parkersburg
St. Louis
Dally
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Tarkersburg
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Limited Express
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Moore
Oly. McCauty
G. P
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Cincinnati
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Toledo & Ohio Central Extension
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Marietta
Jun Vincent
Cutler
Big Hun
Stewart
Stewart Junction
Mudy
Moore's Junction
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Sue Vow
Tim Webb
WM. M. Morse
T. D. Dale Receiver
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co
Tenre
Lancaster
Trennch
Wee Ali
Sundar
C.M. Besxert
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Waraineox
Geo's Ticket Agt
Dr. Pierce
Thomas A. Swarts
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Crete
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W. VA
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Gen
Atlantic City
Tape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle
Junk
Atlantic Coast Resorts
Royal Blus
McCarty
Genter
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