Funeral of Puck Meyer Fireworks at Liberty Crown
A funeral procession at the Statue of Liberty carried Henry Meyer known as Puck Meyer to scatter his ashes from the top of Liberty. Capt. Rinschler led the party with Lieut. Winter and Capt. Fine. Members divided ashes into bags and toasted Meyer with beer as the wind carried ashes toward his daughter and friends. Meyer, a Hamburg native and Union veteran, died February 17 after losing a leg, leaving a life marked by a hotel venture and jovial nickname.
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News Telegram
New York
Yesterna Qernoon
Jaik Rinschler
Staten Is- PS Jeutzen Corps
Henry Meyer
Puck Meyer
Toate Suat
Capt
Rinschler
Winter
Frederic Fine
Wegerle
Frederick Webber
Boete
Whoat
Staterry House
Mr. Wegerle
Kiusenler
Caurt
Winseliter
Zotung
Mr. Meyer
Siston
Ulic
Ouray
Song
Liberty
Esi
Medias
Loess
Iris
Meyer
Hamburg
Tim
Anloone
Stapleton
Puck
Port Richmond
Illustrated Paper
Augusta Police Arrests Insurance President for Violating Law
In Augusta Georgia on March 3 City Detective H H Bedfork of Atlanta arrested B B Barton president of Electric Mutual Insurance and connected firms for cheating and swindling under Georgia insurance laws. Barton claimed no violation and prepared to challenge the case. as stockdell confirms Barton failed to deposit 25000 and obtain a license. The case draws on Barton's prior activities in Atlanta and a Boston background as a prominent insurer. The matter may lead to a false arrest suit and wide attention.
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Avgusta
H. H. Bedfork
Atlanta
B. Barton
Electric Mutual Insurance Company
Royal Insurance Company of
Liverpool
Germania of
London
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
H. C. Stockdell
Georgia
Barton
Augusta
L. Sterringer
Florida
Nun
Stockdell
Electric Light , Company
Castoria Slogans in Historic Baby Care Ad Verse
An archival ad jingles about Castoria, noting how the product was given during illness, infancy, and motherhood. The verse humorously frames Castoria as a constant care companion through childhood milestones and parental duties.
Athenian reader riffs on news and lights in Athens
A wandering reporter notes readers chasing the balance of a story, city discussions on electric lights for South Lumpkin street, and ongoing improvements in Athens. Capt. J. W. Brumby’s tannery project hints at expanded shoe and harness ventures as the city diversifies its industries and attracts capital.
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Lumpkin Street
J. W. Brumby
Ter Street
Capt. Brumby
Bramby
Athens
Slick Swindlers Target Cotton Trade in New York Schemes
New York investigators hunt a long-running ring of swindlers using the name of William Rothschild to lure western dry goods dealers into fraudulent cotton cloth orders. One arrest, Max Rothschild, is jailed as Inspector Byrnes teams with three detectives after Red Bluff, California merchants reported the ruse. The con involved false letters and advance payments, with losses believed to be substantial.
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New York
Byrnes
Max Rothschild
Red Bluff
Cal
William Rothschild & Co
Broadway
N. Y
Paten
Rothschild
Wm. Rothschild
Wim. Rothschild & Co
Rothschild Company
Judge Crisp for Speaker in Fifty-second Congress
A canvass of re elected Democratic congressmen shows over two thirds favor Crisp for speaker of the Fifty second congress. Many expect nomination on first ballot in caucus, effectively an election. Also noted is the death of Rev. Dr. Furman former president of Furman College and noted Baptist divine at age 80. Other items report Mr Saulter wounded but improving, and an engagement announcement for Miss Lille Funkenstein to Mr Joe Wolf with a late afternoon ceremony and reception planned.
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Crisp
Wassinctox
Furman
GreExvittz
J. C. Furman
Furman College
Funkenstien
Mr. Wolf
Lille Funkenstein
Joe Wolf
Miss Funkenstein
Athens
Mr. Well
Macon
Nevada Ned the preacher in Weatherford revival tale
The article profiles E. Tilburn known as Nevada Ned a former showman and banjo singer who became a preacher in Weatherford Texas. It recounts his wild west stage life, conversion after meeting musician Bargy, and his plan to devote the rest of his life to evangelical work with Bargy remaining as his musical director. It notes his background, skepticism, and transformation, with early revival success and crowded meetings at the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
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Nevada
Ned
Athens
South
Kitt
Lucy Cobb Institute
Baxter
Weatherford
Tex
E.tilburn
M.T. Oliver
Cumberand Presbyterian Church
Minstry
Philadelphia
Welf
Chool
Oliver
United States
Hamlin Wizard Oil Company
Mr. Bargy
Hawlin
W. G. Templeton
Denton
Brother Templeton
Fred Bargy
Tilburn
St. Mark’s Church
Closing Scenes of the Fifty-First Congress Draw Mixed Reactions
Report from Washington March 4 describes a turbulent final session of the Fifty-First Congress. Speaker Reed steps down amid sharp criticism of his methods and parliamentary chaos. The House votes down thanks to Reed, while Democrats sing Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow and Republicans sing Marching Through Georgia. The Senate remains quiet as the session ends.
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Reed
Congress
Jackson
West Virginia
Smith
House of Representatives
Joe Cannon
Beckwith
New Jersey
Wilson
Washington
Tom Reed
Georgia
Burrows
McKinley
Ohio
Thomas B. Reed
Mills
House
Senate
Klen's Arnica Salve Sold By Wire Druggists
An advertisement touts Klen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price is 25 cents per box and sold by John Crawford & Co. and other druggists. Mr James W Arnold of Washington was in the city yesterday.
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Henry Reeves
Shellman
J.J. Hardy
Toccoa
James W. Lancaster
Hawkinsville
John Crawford & Co
Dear Sid Infant Healed After Summer Ailments
An 80 year old, Sid Infant of Carsonville, endured persistent sores and rent pains since summer 1559. Domestic remedies failed, but he reports healing as warmer weather returns, easing his long discomfort. A.M. Walker notes the improvement and expresses relief.
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A. M. Walker
Carsonville
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Newport News
Warwick River
Walter’s Creek
Umbria
Koscher
News Telegram Association
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Imm
Poland
Pgsmans
Michael Bucher
Liverppol
Castoria
Bear Snapab
Aero Sree
McElree
Cardus
R. BR. Saulter
Pitcher's Castoria
Fifty-first Congress
Klen
Arnica
James W. Arnold
City
Eae
W. H. Quaals
Paducah
T Drug and Chemical Corporation
Rae
Geo. R. Lombard &O
The
Iron King
Mrm Iy
Empire Watch Co
Maiden Lane
John L. Arnold, Jr
Broad Street
Athens, Ga
Grant & Charbonnier
Ceavros Smaner
Geo
W. S. Holman
U.S
Renee Hoto
C.a.snow &Co
Washington, D. C
Inter-State Syndicate
Carolinas
Alabama
Saar
Innonation Agzscraxp
Lavon Bunzavem
Win D Newton
Georgis
D2w&wit
Medinate
Pera
Prince Avenue
Sledge & Layton
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