Congressman Howard Inspects Camp Haskell for Athens Hospital Site
Lon W. M. Howard, congressman from this district, visited Athens to inspect Camp Haskell hospital buildings. He plans to urge the War Department in Washington to locate a permanent Athens hospital, noting soldiers’ good health and existing facilities. He may seek transfer of ill soldiers to Athens if possible.
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Camp Haskell
War Department
Washington
Athens
Lon. W. M. Howard
Lexington
Howard
Cuba
Lanner
United States
Brice Estate seen totaling about seven million dollars
New York January 5 the Brice estate may reach seven million dollars when fully valued though personal property in New York is fixed at six hundred thousand dollars. La grippe cured says James A Jones of Mexia Texas after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy he recovered quickly and avoided a longer illness. Palmer Sons advertise the remedy.
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New York
Calvin S. Brice
la Grippe
Jas. A. Jones
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
H. R., Palmer & Sons
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Aguinaldo cabinet list and Iloilo pivot stated
An official Manila telegram reports Mabini as cabinet president and foreign affairs minister with Teodoro Sandico as interior minister and Baldomero Aguinaldo as war minister. It lists Trias and Gonzaga in finance and public works, all pledged to resist American occupation. Aguinaldo has gone to Iloilo to lead insurgents if fighting breaks out.
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Paria
Manila
Aguinaldo
Iloilo
Insurgenta
Mabini
Teodoro Sandico
England
Belgium
Hong Kong
Dewey
Baldomero Aguinaldo
Cavite
Trias
Gregorico Gonzaga
Attoney
Visayas
Philippines
Holds Court in Jail in Birmingham Mob Fears
In Birmingham Alabama on January 4 Will Golson the accused killer of Chief Deputy Sheriff Warnick waived examination in the county jail as mob fears mounted. Justice Benners opened a jail court and set the case for the grand jury on the 23rd. Sheriff O'Brien is enjoined from paying rewards amid competing claims from officers who helped capture Golson.
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Birmingham
Ala
Golson
Warnick
Benners
Pear
O'Brien
Young Huggins Returns Home from Atlanta Visit
Garland Huggins left Athens last Tuesday without his parents knowledge to visit relatives in Atlanta. His father J H Huggins traveled to Atlanta, found him staying with his aunt, and brought him back to Athens. The youth says he had no intention of running away and planned to return home yesterday.
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Athens
Garland Huggins
J.H. Huggins
Atlanta
Young Huggins
Coin silver Memorial Spoons offer for Banner subscribers
Quaker Valley Mfg Co of Chicago offers Banner subscribers a full six spoon set mailpostpaid. Each spoon features a different design including Cuba troops Morro Castle and four battleships. If pleased pay 78 cents within 30 days or return spoons. Also a cough cure ad note mentions One Minute Cough Cure for illnesses.
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Quaker Valley Mfg. Co
Chicago
Cuba
Morro Castle
U.S
Harrison Street
Funeral for Little Agnes Dootson
Agnes Dootson died Wednesday morning. Funeral held yesterday at Mr. James H. Dootson’s Boulevard home with friends in attendance. Miss Jessie Jackson and Mrs. C. D. Cox sang hymns, Rev. J. W. Walden preached, and E. D. Stone led prayer. Interment followed at Oconee cemetery.
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James H. Dootsen
Agnes
Jessie Jackson
C. D. Cox
J. W. Walden
E. D. Stone
Oconee
Muster Out Negroes Third NC and Sixth VA Regiments
Orders received at Macon for mustering out the Third North Carolina and Sixth Virginia regiments, two colored units noted as troublesome. Announcement urges swift discharge and notes a guarantee for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with refund if two thirds used and unsatisfactory. Sold by H. R.
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Macon
North Carolina
Virginia
H. R Palmer & Sons
University of Georgia Reopens Amid Fresh Student Intake
The University of Georgia has reopened its session with many new students present. Faculty and students show high activity, and officials expect a highly beneficial and successful year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
President Declares U S Rule in Philippines Emphasizes Benevolent Assimilation
Washington January 5 1898 President McKinley issues instructions to General Otis declaring United States sovereignty in the Philippine Islands while pledging protection of private rights and a non conqueror stance. The text outlines administration aims encouragement of orderly government fair taxation property rights open ports and respect for inhabitants.
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Washington
Otis
United States
Philippines
Adjutant General's Office
General Otis
Manila
Philippine Islands
Spain
William M’kinley
H. ©. Corbin
Adj
Hope for Recovery for Miss Annie Burnett in Atlanta
Reports from Atlanta say Miss Annie Burnett, suffering a severe meningitis attack, remained critically ill but showed moments of stability. Capt. Burnett, her father, noted slight worsening at night while physicians held cautious hope she would survive through the next morning amid prayers from Athens friends.
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Annie Burnett
Atlanta
Miss Burnett
Burnett
Frances Johnson
Life of Christ Lectures at Lucy Cobb Institute
Mr Charles A Young will conduct twenty four Bible lectures for Lucy Cobb Institute advanced pupils over January and February. The series, from a history and literature viewpoint, blends devotional study with historical analysis of the Life of Jesus. Lectures begin January 9 at nine o clock Tuesday and run four per week. Seats may be reserved via Principal M A Lipscomb.
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Chas. A. Young
University of Virginia
Lucy Cobb Institute
Young
University of Georgia
Lucy Cobb
Athens
Lord
Christ
M. A. Lipscomb
Wood Receives Ovation as He Heads Toward Washington
General Wood and Dr. Castillo left Santiago de Cuba for New York aboard the Mississippi amid an enthusiastic public farewell. Local leaders warn Havana threatens central control of customs receipts, urging patience while awaiting results of Wood and Castillo's Washington visit.
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Santiago de Cuba
War Department
Washington
Cuba
Havana
Santiago
Brooke
Castillo
Bacardi
Wood
General Wood
Hanna
Dr. Castillo
New York
United States
Mississippi
Palace Land
Marina Street
Man Whistles for Four Days After Skull Injury
Charles Memberger, 27, found by the New York Central tracks in Buffalo with a fractured skull last Friday died. He began whistling that evening while unconscious and continued for ninety five hours, whistling various tunes until death.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Charles Memberger
New York Central
Memberger
Charity Ball in Athens Raises Funds for Sweet Charity
The sixth annual Charity Ball by the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society of Athens will be at Dupree hall next Thursday evening. Tickets are $1 and are selling fast through Athens’ Hebrew young ladies. Dancing starts at nine with an orchestra, and the music proceeds late into the night.
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Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society of
Athens
Dupree Hall
Hebrews Young Ladies of
Lamoni Church Censures Congressman-elect Roberts
The Lamoni branch of the Josephite Church of Latter Day Saints adopted a resolution in regular session censuring Congressman-elect Roberts of Utah as a violator of law and polygamist, objecting to his seating in Congress. The measure passed 17 to 14 despite Utah mission Apostle Wight’s advice. no evidence of legal violations was presented. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as easing coughing and restoring lungs for children.
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Lamoni, Ia
Lamoni Branch
Josephite Church of Latter Day Saints
Roberts
Utah
Congress
Apostle Wight
Absorbed Polves Relief at Once The Naat Passages
Claims to relieve cold symptoms and inflammation in nasal passages. Describes healing of membranes and restoration of taste and smell. Sold in full and trial sizes by druggists or mail order with a 56 cent price.
Confederate Veterans in Kentucky Support McKinley Pledge
At Middleboro Kentucky on January 5 the Henry M Ashby bivouac of Confederate veterans unanimously adopted resolutions thanking the president for his Atlanta tour and pledging support for measures to build the country and honor the flag They state they are not pension applicants but would accept if Northern generosity broadens the pension rolls They applaud McKinley and the souths role in the Spanish American War mentioning Joe Wheeler and Fitzhugh Lee.
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Middleboro
Henry M. Ashby
Confederate Veterans
Atlanta
South
North
William McKinley
Joe Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
Nebraska Judge Bans Printing Case Testimony
Omaha January 5 Frank M Dorsey former cashier of Ponca First National Bank faces trial for misappropriation and falsifying records Judge Garland overseeing the case in South Dakota has ordered newspapers not to print testimony or comment on the proceedings.
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Omaha
Frank M. Dorsey
First National Bank of
Wanted, sober man to drive horses for family
Advertises for a lightweight man who fears the Lord to join the household, drive horses, wait at table, read a Bible chapter, attend prayers, and follow commands. Expected duties include dressing hair, singing psalms, and playing cribbage with wages of 15 guineas a year.
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Thomas
THE
Buffalo Spring and Gear Company
Buffalo, N. Y
California Fig Syrup Co
Paul Perry
Columbus, Ga
DeWitt
Co-Operative Detective Agency
Nashville
Tenn
Father
Little Agnes Dootson
Forday
University
WN Uc
8. A. Fackler
Mitcanopy
Fla.) Hustler
Nassau St
ROYAL
Narka
the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent So
Ciety
Sweet Charity
A. J. Sheperd
Agricultural Journal and Advertiser
Elden- Mo
Lamoni
Ely’s
Tarren Street
Ashby Camps
Kentucky
Burns
Nebraska
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