Governor Northen Seeks Aid for India Relief Drive in Georgia
A Georgia relief letter from Governor Northen urges counties to fund and sustain aid for India. The call promotes widespread canvassing, ministerial and charitable involvement, and a children's fund started by eleven year old Claude Rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Northen
India
J. T.orme
Care Lowry National Bank
Arthur W. Milbory
Bible House
New York
N. Y
Claude M. Rails
Georgia
Negro Woman Takes Poison Case Reclassified as Intoxication
Sarah Duke a black houseworker for Professor J Lustrat was found in a stupor with an empty laudanum bottle. Doctors revived her with a stomach pump and other methods. Police concluded the stupor stemmed from liquor rather than poison and took no further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Duke
J. Lustrat
Professor Lustrat
Tallulah Falls
Old Woman Wray Burned To Death In Suspected Accident
Friday night an 80 year old woman named Wray died in a fire at her home on Jim Mayne plantation near Watkinsville. Neighbors reported a blaze, the roof collapsed, and investigators found charred remains with no signs of occupants. Authorities deem the cause unknown and suspect accidental ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wray
Watkinsville
Jim Mayne
Ed Jackson
Iady Wray
Mrs
Young Whitesburg Man John B Gordon Jones Dies
After five weeks of illness John B Gordon Jones of Whitesburg Georgia died yesterday at 3 pm at the home of Mr. Harry Grant on Hancock avenue while visiting Athens. He was a University of Georgia graduate class of 1900 and held roles in Phi Kappa and Sigua Nu societies. He planned law study this fall and leaves a grieving family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gordon Jones
Whitesburg
Gia
Granta
Hancock Avenue
Harry Grant
Jones
Mr. Jones
Sigua Nu
Phi Kappa Society
Clyde Shropahire
Athens
Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles
Texas advertisement claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder problems including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for $1 per two months. Dr E W Hall manufacturer offers mail order, testimonials, and druggist availability with endorsements from G H Foster at Vicksburg Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. W. Hall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
All Druggista
H. KR. Palmer & Sona
Athens
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Quocoa
Mr. A. Sanders writing from Quocoa not Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea there. He suffered a severe attack and was cured by four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to others as the best medicine they ever used. For sale by H B Palsser and Bons druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sanders
Quocoanot Grove
Fls
Chamberlain
H. RB. Palsser
Bons
Double Killing in Texas Shocks Monahans Station
In Monahans Station on the Texas and Pacific railroad west of Dallas Pinckney Hill was killed and A H Birchmore wounded in a four handed fight over cattle ranch troubles. The post office incident and Barstow share in the violence, with Florance County sheriff outwitting the mob and arresting suspects in Richland County. A separate note reports a cough remedy endorsement from Chamberlains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Darna
Monahai's
Texas and Pacific
Dallas
Pinckney Hill
A. H. Birchmore
Biling Pitts Ia
Barstow
Lar
Visit to Westminster Abbey and St Pauls Crypt Described
An Athens writer shares a London itinerary from July 10, detailing Westminster Abbey, the East Transsept, and Gray’s monument. She recalls Stoke Pogis and Gray’s Elegy, then visits St Paul’s Crypt with remains of Nelson and Wellington, noting marbled floors and sarcophagi.
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Westminster Abbey
Crypt OF ST. Paul
Stoke Pogis
Trafalger Square
London
Athens
St Paul's
Christopher Wren
Joshua Reynolds
Benjamin Weat
Edwin Landacer
Millias
Tarver
Nelson
Duke of Wellington
Wellington
Trafalgar Square
America
Amusing ignorance and empty parishes in old urban sections
A speaker jokes about brothers in Chicago and Montreal and recalls Macmillan's Magazine on London mercantile parishes. The piece notes many areas lack residents and congregations, yet still maintain regular services amid work ravages and scarce worship time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Montres
Macmillard's Magazine
London
Normal School Grants Summer Diplomas and Certificates
The State Normal School held midsummer graduation with diplomas awarded to W. D. Green and Nan Thomas of Baxley Mamie Torrence of Stephens Lillian Middlemas of Barnesville and May Barrett of Athena. Certificates of proficiency were given to teachers slated to teach across the state. Chancellor W. B. Hill delivered the commencement address noting progress in normal training and new methods. Attendance is rising with forty to fifty teachers arriving this week and more expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
W. D. Green
Nan Thomas
Baxley
Mamie Torrence
Stephens
Lillian Middlemas
Barnesville
May Barrett
Athena
W. B. Hill
Subscriptions Grow for Farmers Prizes Fund
Mr. O T Hassey reports strong merchant and citizen support for a fund to award prizes on care wheat corn and hay. About $500 has been subscribed, roughly half the goal, with optimism that the full amount will be raised as the Atheneum club aids Athona’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Hassey
Athenium Club
Athona
Rational Christianity or the Young Preachers Problem
Dr John Robins issue of a pamphlet based on his address to the Vanderbilt University Theological faculty and students given March 21 2000. He argues for a rational Christianity that harmonizes with practical life and outlines the publisher and printer details with favorable reception and low cost copies available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Robins
Theological Department
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Robina
Simon Robina
Robins
Instructora
Papila
Dog Attack Sparks Vengeance in Princeton Village
A mad dog threat near Princeton Factory led residents to form a vigilante fever. A rapid strike killed twenty eight dogs in hours, leaving the town short of canines despite no muzzle law in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Factory
Princetonians
City water declared absolutely pure by analysis
The City of Athens confirms water supplied by its works is absolutely pure for drinking and manufacturing. Dr. H O White reports the mains water is sanitary and healthful, with occasional unpalatable sediment from overworked filters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. I. Smith
Athens
H._O. WHITE
Annual Meeting Draws Building and Loan Leaders in Indianapolis
United States League of Building and Loan Associations holds session in Indianapolis with prominent attendees including J Fitemberis of Omaha and Carroll D Wright. Mayor Taggart and others address opening remarks as the conference discusses benefits of building associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building and Loan
IndianaPollis
United States League of Building and Loan
Building and Loan Association
J. Fitemberis
Omaha
Lob
Seymour x Emira
Carroll D. Wright
United States
Rernor Mount
Taggart
Adire
Mrs Co Richardson Saved by Mrs Pineham
A testimonial from Mrs. Con Richardson of Rutweyper Wis credits Mrs Pineham's remedies for reversing eighteen months of illness including leucorrhea womb and ovarian inflammation. She reports healing, renewed strength, and gratitude, urging others to read her account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Co. Richardson
Mrs. Pineham
Tam
Pinkham
Mrs. Con
E. P. Ricuanpson
Rutwe
Ayper
Wis
Southern Railway May 6 1900 Passenger Schedule Outline
Condensed timetable for Southern Railway trains in effect May 6 1900. Lists main line routes between Lula Athens and Washington with through cars to New York and San Francisco. Notes dining cars on select through services and connections at key hubs. Frank S. Gannon M Culp vice president and general manager signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Lula
Athens
Frantiaco
Frank S.gannon
M. Culp
V-P
Gen
Mgr
Mery of a Slave Freed by Disease Myths
A Manchester Michigan man recounts a slave to disease freed by Elec tric Bitters. He shares a testimonial about his wife’s five year paralysis and recovery after using the remedy. The ad claims cures for female ailments nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Bottles priced fifty cents and sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Newton Hathaway
Hathaway
Mall
J. Newton
M. M
Broad Street
Atlaria
Mery
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Henya
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro Droggiata
Britons Embrace Yankee Dress Amid Heat Wave
London notes a tropical shift as many abandon tall hats and frock coats for straw hats and lighter attire. The Times and observers mark a swift cultural shift during the heat, affecting officials, fashion, and public life while warning of rising death rates and strained city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Sandown Park
England
Herbert Gladstone
St. Stephens
Ronald Gowers
West End
London Hospital
Aldershot
China
Roberts Directs Middburg Battle as Kruger Defends
A late July dispatch from Cave Town reports Lord Roberts leading a major assault on Midd burg with President Kruger coordinating burgher defense. The item also promotes Dr H Mosley Lemon Elixir as a liver and kidney tonic claimed to treat numerous ailments and sold by retailers at one dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Middburg
Kruger
Cave Town
Middleburg
President Kruger
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Northen
Georgia Committee
J . W. J. Northen
Mr. Orme
Mr. J. B. G. Jones
Vicksburg
Miss
G. H. Foster
Columnia
8.C
Florence County
Richland County
Charles Holzhauer
Newark
N. J
BR. Palmer & Sons
Cal
Lie Sosnowski
Poet Grey
Ida Schaller
Callie Sosnowski
York
Lincoln
National Gallery
Horse Guards
House of Parliament
the Abbey
Henry VII
Edward the Confessor
Gray
Milton
Britain
Homer
Pindar
Weatminster Abbey
Lincoln Cathedral
Normal School
Chancellor Hill
Fund For Farmers Prizes
John Robins
Len
Pate Eer
Danny Carnartie
We of Sa
Moc.c
Weure
Igty Fetund Woper
Mayor Smith
Dr. White
H. OC White
White
Indianapolis
Montevatto
Ala
Aera
D.T. Phillips
Cardiff
Oredit
South Lina
Booth Ue
Itowna
Wae
Columbus
Convinus
Macon
Bosinear
Dally
San. Daily
Norcross
Buford
Lala
Ornus
Kiberton
de Ve ‘Minster
Sparbare Bedi
Charlotte
Naboro
Forfolls
Danville
Richmond
Emore P. i Iba
Dim Bea
P.O. Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Aso
Boston
AGS
New York Tone
Sandown
Scariny
Enogland
Alexander Park
Rey
Mandell Creighton
Saratoga
Southampton
Chronicle
H. Monley
John P. Sanders
H. Mosley
Mosley
M. E. Church
Slouth
Verbens
E. E. Cowen
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