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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1901

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Integrity in Seeds and Burpee's Promises in Garden Test

A narrator critiques seed quality and truth in advertising. He recalls a neighbor’s astonishment at sparse sowing and endorses W. Atlee Burpee seeds as reliably productive, detailing a personal October checklist of Burpee varieties for beans, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, and more to ensure a successful southern climate garden.

W. Atlee Thal Burpee Barpeo Danver Barly Adams Mammoth Chester County Kale Kohl Rabi Vienna Leek Carenton Lattuce—The Deacon Burpro

Aguinaldo Capture Sparks Washington Enthusiasm and Debate

Washington reacts with satisfaction as General Funston’s seizure of Aguinaldo is confirmed by General MacArthur in Manila. Officials discuss his fate, potential military trial, and whether Aguinaldo should be treated as a prisoner of war or subject to military punishment.

Washington Department Aguinaldo Funston White House Eco Basra Hanes Admiral Remey Agena Philippines United States Ais Vetion Was Mr. Long Secre Naldo Roce Enld Jefferson Davis William M MacArthur Malde Isabella Luzon Palanan Isabelle Gulf of Palanan Rio Grande Lagon Sierra Madras

Aguinaldo Brought Ashore Before MacArthur in Manila

General Aguinaldo, captured by General Funston and transported to Manila aboard the U S gunboat Vicksburg, was brought ashore at 8 10 p m and presented to General MacArthur at the Malacanan palace. He spoke freely and appeared healthy and cheerful despite recent events. An insurgent major was killed during the capture and important papers were seized.

MacArthur Mama Aguinaldo

Burpee's Garden Varieties and Seeds Mentioned

A catalog of Burpee seed names for vegetables and flowers notes many varieties such as Pepper Burpee's Baby King Chinese Giant Burpee's Golden King Radish Burpee's Earliest Scarlet Button French Breakfast and Burpee's Fordhook. narrator praises Barpoo's flower offerings and states Old Sweet Peas remain unsurpassed.

England Burpee Sandwich Island Victoria Barpoo Stone Acme Burpoo Hebron

Mrs J N Wier Dies After Long Illness

Mrs J N Wier dies after a lengthy illness at age eighty two. Seventy year member of the Presbyterian church near Athens. Survived by seven children including Sheriff John Wier and Cicero Wier. Funeral at four this afternoon at the family residence and burial at Rock College cemetery beyond Athens. Robertson Marble Yard advertises monuments at 115 Thomas St Athens Ga.

J. N. Wier Robertson Marble Yard Thomas St Athens, Ga

Mat P Oliver Receives Poem From Veterans Route

Mr T P Oliver has received letters and poems from across the country since saving Mr J J Purman at Gettysburg. Boston veteran Charles Gerriteon sent a poem on the National Flower praising freedom and courage with references to battles and heroes. An advertisement warns readers to seek the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve by Palmer & Sons, noting counterfeit dangers.

T. P. Oliver J. J. Purman Gettysburg Charles 8. Gerriteon Boston DeWitt DeWitt's BR. Palmer & Sons

Important Views On Eastern Question

London consul general in Corea M P Morgan says Corea will be protected by powers and Japan would not seize Corea without all powers approval. He doubts friction between Russia and Japan over Corea and notes Manchuria uncertainty amid China Russia negotiations.

Japan Corea New York London New York Herald William Pritchard Morgan M. P Russia Asia Manchuria China England Canal

New Trials Granted in Powers and Howard Case

The Kentucky court of appeals granted new trials for Caleb Powers and James Howard, accused in the Goebel assassination. The Powers ruling voids the Taylor pardon and orders a new trial due to erroneous jury instructions and incompetent testimony. Howard’s reversal cites erroneous evidence and minor points.

Powers Howard Flaxcourt Court of Appeals Caleb Powers James Howard Goebel Whale Court Hobson Paynter White Taylor

Reunion of Class of 73 Members Planned Next Commencement

Hon A Reid of Macon schedules a class of 1873 reunion at the university start of commencement. Notable locals Mayor Smith and Prof Sylvanus Morris expected. fall list includes B I Anthony Cameron Ter Rev Adams Lacrons 3 0 Rev Beckwits Galveston Tex Rev Scott San Antonio Tex and many others from Atlanta Newnan Montgomery and Richmond. One Minute Cough remedy ad appears among notices.

A. Reid Macon University of Georgia Smith Sylvanus Morris W. W. Lampkin A. P. Dearing W. A. Jester B. I. Anthony Cameron Ter Robert Adams Lacrons O. M. Beckwits Galveston Tex James D. Scott San Antonio T. D. Haff Columbus Laoies Chappell M. L. Parker Harmony J. R Shanken Cabdaniss B. J. Willingham Richmor

Profits of the Dispensary Split Between Clarke and Athens

The dispute over profit division for the Dispensary in Clarke County and Athens City is resolved. Judge Wingfield and Mayor Smith brokered a new agreement yielding four-fifths of profits to Athens and one-fifth to Clarke County. The change mirrors the prior basic split and ends years of court action.

Clarke Athene Eerste Rete Ee Athens Eera Sree Edge Supreme Court Smith Herrington G. B. Wingfield County of

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