Remarkable cures praised by prominent figures
A Chicago North Side Woman's Club superintendent lauds Peruna for stomach trouble debility and catarrh alike, citing Mrs Dade Stegeman and Dr Hartman. Letters from Washington Ohio Columbus praise Peruna as a universal catarrh remedy and a free book on catarrhal diseases is offered.
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Dade Stegeman
Chicago North Side Woman's Club
Chicago
Hartman
Columbus
Il Brippo
Perana
Pe-ru-na
Washington
M’f'g Co
Yoder
Ohio
Murder charge grows in Jackson county case
The state presents evidence in the Henry Fulcher murder case of F. M. Holliday near Jefferson last December. Indicted on testimony from Dick Freeman, the outline covers a night ride, stolen buggy, and motive tied to debts and Holliday’s farm. Freeman’s nervous, possibly unstable condition adds tension to the proceedings. A separate note touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach and liver troubles with local drugstore availability.
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Henry Fulcher
F. M. Holliday
Jefferson
Fulcher
Holliday
Jackson County
Falcher
Monroe
Dick Freeman
Munroe
Freeman
Douglas Moon
Folcher
Hoe
Old Man Holiday
Young Man L M Tiller Dies in Athens City
Mr L M Tiller a young man from Oglethorpe County died Monday afternoon in Athens at the residence of Mr T B Davis after long illness from consumption He had come to Athens for treatment by Dr Hampton who found him in dying condition His remains were carried yesterday to his home in Oglethorpe County
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L. M. Tiller
Oglethorpe County
T. B. Davis
Tiller
Athens
Hampton
Oglethorpe
Judge Speer invited to address Demosthenian Society
A note from the Demosthenian Society states Judge Emory Speer, an alumnus, is invited to deliver the commencement address. Speer has not replied yet, but acceptance is hoped. Also recounted is a report on a widow of General Burnham of Machias, Me, near death, who credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after pneumonia and coughs. Bright’s disease cautions and Prickly Ash Bitters are advertised by local druggists Palmer & Sons and Warren J. Smith & Bros.
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J. B. Hant
Lime Ridge
Wis
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
the Demosthenian Society
Emory Speer
Judge Speer
Demosthenian Society
Burnham
Machias
Mra
H. Lincoln
Warren J. Smith & Bro S
Bright
H. B
Palmer & Fons
Footer
Chamberlain
Hugh
Chad
B. Edwards
the Review
Wyant
Forsle
Droggiste
British Forces Readied for Final Stroke in South Africa
A London dispatch reports severe fighting during the British retreat with heavy losses on both sides and doubts about holding Rensburg. Casualties at Potgieter's Drift from Feb 5 to 7 are listed as 26 killed, 319 wounded, 5 missing. War news pauses hint at impending British move from Modder River led by Roberts as operations coordinate.
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South Africa
London
Rensberg
Potgieter's Drift
Vaal Krantz
Baller
Modder River
Field Marshal
Roberts
Buller
Lord Roberts
Edwards Opens Offices in Southern Cultivator Building
L P Edwards has purchased the Southern Cultivator building at Broad and Lampkin streets. He will use the corner site as offices for the Malliton Braided Cord Co, of which she is manager and proprietor. The old building will be used for now.
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L. P. Edwards Han
Bulding
Broad and
Lampkin Streets
Malliton Braided Cord Co
Gomplet Exern
Churches clash over Johnson expulsion dispute
The Baptist church excluded Manager Johnson over his dispensary stance while the Methodist church retains A L King, an assistant manager of the same dispensary. Authorities ruled King cannot be touched under Methodist discipline. Johnson hinted at attending the Baptist church again and making voluntary contributions. Also includes an advertisement for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
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The
Baptist Church
Manager Johnson
Johnson
Baptist
Methodist
Methodist Church
A. L. King
King
Mind as travel though a sick room in Skiff's talk
A reflective column describes the mind as a swift travel companion though illness confines the body. It urges entering solitude to recall past journeys, experiences, and objects, noting mind's honesty and endurance, and urging peace with goodness. It ends with a cue to visit Skiff the jeweler for reassurance.
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Skiff
Women and Kidney Trouble Warn Patients
Kidney trouble harms mind and health in both women and men, causing loss of ambition beauty vigor and cheer. Swamp Root offers relief with immediate mild effects and is sold in 50 cent and one dollar sizes. testimonials and doctor contact details are provided for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted by Palmer Remedies
A fragment from a 19th century advertisement urges readers to forget sorrowful days and seek joy. It touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a golden remedy for digestive issues and increasing work capacity, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons, promoting watch and jewelry repairs as part of improving spirits.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
RB. B. Palmer & Sons
Wheeler Rough Rider Command Offered National Encampment
Washington reports General Joseph Wheeler will be asked to lead a national encampment to educate sharp shooters and rough riders. Eastern recruitment offices open next week. enlistments for one year, self-equipped. Colorado origin, funded by Governor Thomas, aiming for broad scope beyond state borders.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph Wheeler
Washington
Colorado
Thomas
Rough Riders
Democrats Confab on Kentucky Governor Controversy
Democrats in Louisville plan equity action to restrain W L Taylor from governing Kentucky while awaiting a Court of Appeals decision. They may seek a temporary injunction and then appeal if blocked, with leaders including Governor Beckham and ex Governor McCreary guiding strategy as Judge Cantrill holds hearings.
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Court of Appeals
Taylor
Louisville
Cantrill
Georgetown
Equity
W. 8 Taylor
Alonzo Walker
McCreary
W. Pryor
Taft
Cincinnati
Great Preparations for South Africa War Transports and Armaments
London reports the War Office plans to sustain South Africa operations with large steamers and imports. Britain agrees to transfer four Japanese naval Maxim guns, with delays to honor Japan’s own orders. Factories run day and night. weekly gun output reaches four firms and two thousand troops are kept at Woolwich arsenal. Public debate questions adequacy and emphasis on volunteers versus a ready, organized force. An unrelated testimonial from B Edwards extols Chamberlain's cough remedy, with local pharmacy sale details.
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London
War Office
South Africa
Japan
Armatrongs
England
Vicker’s Sons
Mazim
Alabama Race Heats Up With Two Counties Vote Plans
In Birmingham two counties Walker and Dale schedule February 17 primaries on the senatorial contest ahead of April Democratic primaries. Oates expected to carry Dale while Walker draws effort from Senator Morgan and Governor Johnston. Other counties join in April 14 voting as 42 counties remain. Governor Johnston leads in Russell and Winston counties, narrowing the gap with Senator Morgan. T. W. Howard launches a populist bid to balance power in the legislature. In Savannah, the Georgia Historical Society elected Mercer as president and new officers for the year including Nuvo, Cunningham, Ashmore, Ravenel, Melaws, Harden.
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Birmingham
Walker
Dale
General Oates
Morgan
Johnston
General Assembly
Thay
Russell
Winston Cocatirs
Democratic Legislative Caucus
T. W. Howard
Gore
Howard
Savannah
The
Georgia Historical Society
Hodgson Hall
George A. Mercer
R J. Nuvo
H O. Ounningham
Otis Ashmore
T. P. Ravenel
A. H Melaws
William Harden
Mortality and Siege Threat Near Kimberley
London reports Kimberley in straits as December mortality rates show whites at sixty and blacks at 188 per 1000, infant deaths 671 for whites and 912 for blacks. fever prevalent. Boers bombardment intensifies with near-entrenchment mines and naval monitors noting reduced Boer forces. Lord Roberts may move soon as Magersfontein clashes continue.
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London
Kimberley
Modder
Lord Roberts
War Office
Magersfontein
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Cure for Constipation
A historic advertisement claims a monster devil plot of constipation destroys the victim’s organs nerves muscles and brain. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe certain cure beating stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Sold for 25 cents at H R Palmer Sons and Warren J Smith Bros drug stores.
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Dr. King
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warran J. Smith & Bro
Dozier Reelected Clarke County School Commissioner
Capt Thomas H Dozier is reelected county school commissioner for Clarke County Georgia. His administration is praised for improving the county schools and earning broad approval from the county board of education. The notice includes a testimonial from W H Stapleton about Pain Balm and a druggist listing in Washington. It also notes political gossip about Wolcott for vice president and Roosevelt's stance on the Great Britain treaty, plus Rockefeller's planned gift to Chicago University.
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County Board of Education
Dozier
Georgia
Clarke County
Washington
Wolcott
Colorado
New York
Roosevelt
State Department
Great Britain
Federal Power Court Hears Kentucky Election Disputes
Judge W H Taft heard three hours of arguments in Cincinnati on injunctions against the Kentucky state board of election commissioners and contestants for state officers other than governor and lieutenant governor. Kentucky lawyers Bradley Willon Sweeney and Yost argued for plaintiffs. Scott Hendrick Hager Maxwell for defendants. Taft said he would announce if the court has jurisdiction and issue at 2 pm Wednesday.
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Cincinnati
Fed
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
W. H. Taft
Kentucky
Hendrick
Hager
Maxwell
Bar of
Senator Bacon Seeks County Primary for U S Senator
ASK S A Bacon will mail letters to Georgia county executive committee chairmen this week urging a state wide primary for United States senator. He asks primaries in all 137 counties on the same day and proposes holding them with the governor's Democratic primary for convenience and cost savings.
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Washington, D. C
A. ©. Bacon
Georgia
Pensions and political notes from early February
Confederate widows pension payments began at the capitol with Pension Commissioner Lind sey nearly finishing indigent claims. Governor Roosevelt of Albany denies any plan to accept the vice presidency. Ex Governor W J Northen says he will not run for mayor and asks friends to refrain from promoting his name. Washington reports the Wilmouth Texas postmaster received orders to discontinue February 11 after threats. no further details.
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Atlanta
Capitol
Lindsey
Albany
Roosevelt
W. J. Northen
Thut
Washington
Wilmouth
Tex
Postones Department
oMcials
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Peruna
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Mey
W. J. Smith& Bro
B.B.B
Rypatine
Io Amy Caer
Draggiete
Aturta
Wheeler Rough Rider
Alabama
Pers
Capt
T. H. Dozier
Fe WI
Thomas H. Doaier
W. H. Stapleton
H. RB. Palmer & Sons Druggists
Manhattan
John D. Rockfeller
Chicago University
Bacon
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