Rev W J Scott Dies in Atlanta After Brief Illness
Atlanta Ga May 3 Rev W J Scott died yesterday at his home following a week long paralysis illness. Funeral held at First Methodist Church with Rev Walker Lewis officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. Born March 4 1826 in Salem Clarke County Ga he was 78. Early education at Milledgeville Academy and Salem Academy. studied law before turning to preaching and editing. He served as editor of the LaGrange Reporter and held pulpit appointments in Rome Marietta Americus and Atlanta before 1860 at Wesley Chapel later First Methodist.
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W. J. Scott
Scott
First Methodist Church
Walker’ Lewis
Oakland Cemetery
D. D
Salem
Clarke County
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Alabama
Sam Lumpkin
Wilson Lumpkin
Sam White
Georgia
William A. Harris
Georgia Senate
George Clayton
Clayton
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Mississippi
Yale College
William ©. Pryor
Hamilton
Meriwether Court
Ezzard
John ©. Calhoun
LaGrange
Lagrangé
Reporter
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Rome
St.Luke's Church
Goluimbus
Marietta
Americus
Hoe
Wealey Chapel
Notable Georgia preacher and editor Scott obituary and works
The article recalls the life of Rev. Scott from Athens to Atlanta, detailing his church leadership at St. John's and Trinity, his publishing venture Scott's Monthly Magazine and its notable contributors, and his later years as a literary figure. It notes his health decline, his roles as agent of the orphanage, and his enduring writings for major papers along with endorsements for Ely's products.
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Alo
Henry Timrod
Paul Hayne
Maurice Thompson
Sidney Lanier
Francis Goulding
Charles Lamb
Scott
Bishop Pierce
Wesley Chapel
W. P. Harrison
Dalton
la Orange
Wesleyan Advocates
Philadelphia Times
Sunny South
Macon Telegraph
Atlanta Journal
The
Constitution
South Side
Aguinaldo Sues For Peace Talks In Manila
Manila May 4. Major General Otis refused to recognize the Aguinaldo led insurgent government after a two hour conference with envoys from Antonio Luna. The Filipinos now claim to represent Aguinaldo and seek a months long truce to allow a congress and coordination with insurgent leaders while releasing Spanish prisoners is discussed.
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Manila
Otis
Antonio Luna
Aguinaldo
Major Argueles
Congress
Luzon
Manuel Argueleses
Chiief
United States
Spain
California Fig Syrup Co Remedy Advertisement
An Excellent Combination. The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy Syrup or Fies manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co illustrate the value of obtaining liquid laxative principles of plants and using them in the form most refreshing to the taste. It is the perfect strengthening laxative cleansing the system and dispelling colds headaches and fevers gently. The medicinal qualities are from senna and other aromatic plants by a method known to the California Fig Syrup Co only. To avoid imitators remember the full company name printed on every package. For sale by all Druggists price 50c per bottle.
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Cauriers14 Fie Syrup Co
California Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N.Y
Pulitzer Views London Interview on American Journalism
The column surveys Joseph Pulitzer of The New York World noting how American press methods compare with English practice. It quotes Pulitzer on Bryan’s nomination chances and whether he can unite the party by policy contrasts such as free silver versus expansion and anti monopoly. It also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery and Rambler bicycles with ads from local dealers.
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London
News Today
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
Chifly
Pulitzer
Bryan
United Democratic Party
Silver Service For Kentucky Battleship Awarded
The contract to furnish the silver service for the battleship Kentucky went to a Philadelphia firm for 6000 dollars. The set, over seventy pieces, will rival the Indiana and New York in elegance, and be ready when Kentucky sails in November.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Philadelphia
Indiana
New York
United States Navy
Cotton Receipts Near 80 000 Bales This Season
The 1898 99 cotton season is nearly over with Athens reporting about 80 000 bales received. This trails last year by several hundred bales, though that year was unusually strong. Farmers in Georgia continue planting normal cotton acreage and buying fertilizers, hoping to match or exceed last year’s output if conditions are favorable.
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Athens
Georgia
Relics to Be Exhibited for Daughters of the Confederacy Fund
AthensChapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy plans a week long relic exhibition in the U M C A building during mid May to raise funds for the state convention in October. Citizens are urged to lend artifacts, with glass cases provided for valuable items and guards on duty. Committees led by Mrs Margaret Welch and others organize decorations refreshments assistants and various exhibits including old silver jewelry and Confederate money.
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Athens
Confederacy
Daughters of the Confederacy
Margaret Welch
Geo. D Thomas
Latimer
Carrie St. Rucker
Tribble
Delaney Sledge
Zane Reed
Sarah Frierson
Ed Lumpkin
Emily Upson
R. D. Mure
E. R. Hodgson
Annie Hamilton
Frank Harper
Sallie Phinizy Billups
Sallie Hamilton Williams
Annie
Camak
Mary Frierson
M. A. Lipscomb
E. A. Grady
Stark Campbell Cobb
Olivia Newton Cobb
Mary McKinley- Cobb
Mary Ann Lamar Cobb Erwin
Clarence Bryant
Jessie Durham Mitchell
Fannie
L. Mitchell
Alex Erwin
Mary Linton
Andrew Cobb
Fannie L. Mitchell
Jane Horton Wilkins
Community party notices and health ad blend
A list of social event themes and hosts for four nights including first night May party second Dickens party third old folks concert and fourth poverty party. The piece shifts to a health ad praising Electric Bitters as a cure for multiple ailments and promoting bicycle wheels from Russell Bicycle Co and Prickly Ash Bitters by H R Palmer & Sons with claims of youthful looks.
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Susie Gerdine
May Hull
Annie Brumby
Stark Cobb
Mary Newton
Cobb Sledge
Dicken
A. E. Crawford
F. P Stanley
Ellen Mell
Sallie Phinizy Billups
Lula B. Neville Oates
Lamar Cobb
Margaret. Welch
Lizzie Hodgson Mure
Sallie Hamilton Williams
John Gerdine
M. Rutherford
Mary Linton
Minnie McIntyre Tribble
Cassie’ Beusse Dorsey
Funston Promoted to Brigadier General of Volunteers
President appoints Colonel Frederick Funston of the Twentieth Kansas as brigadier general of volunteers on strong recommendation by General MacArthur and support from General Otis. MacArthur praised Funston for crossing the Rio Grande and leading troops, noting his valuable service.
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Washington
Frederick Funston
Kansas
MacArthur
Otis
Funston
Rio Grande River
NAWSA elects Anthony president in Grand Rapids meeting
In Grand Rapids Michigan on May Today the National American Woman Suffrage Association chose Susan B Anthony as president with Rev Anna Howard Shaw as vice president Rachel Poster Avary as corresponding secretary and Alice Stone Blackwell as recording secretary.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
National American Woman's Suffragist Association
Susan B. Anthony
Anna Howard Shaw
Rachel Poster Avary
Alice Stone Blackwell
Women’s suffrage debates and resolutions pass amid tempers
Harriet Taylor Upton treasurer and Carry Chapman Catt chair committee led a discussion on colored women riding in the same car as white women, supported by Laura Clay and others. The resolution was defeated as factional. Resolutions praised Hawaii suffrage language changes, Kansas voting gains, Oregon’s submission of a suffrage amendment, and peace congress progress.
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O Cather
Jie Waugh Taylor
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South
Kentucky
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Kansas
Oregon
Stevenson Criticizes Samoa Policy In Madeira Letter
Mrs. R L Stevenson writes the Westminster Gazette from Funchal Madeira criticizing British and American bombardment of Samoan villages. She contrasts McKinley’s Cuban war conduct with Samoa and argues civilians suffer as noncombatants face shell fire.
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London
Robert Louis Stevenson
Westminster’ Gazette
Funchal
Madeira
Alabama Extra Session opens to discuss constitutional convention
Montgomery May 3 The general assembly met in extra session and organized with officers from the regular session. All but two house members answered roll call and 30 of 33 senators were present. Governor Johnston presented his message arguing for the convention and saying he called the session at a majority request, leaving the issue to the legislature.
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Montgomery
Ala
General Assembly
Johnston
Hall's Wonderful Discovery Uplifts Kidney and Bladder Cures
A 19th century testimonial and advertisement for Hall’s Great Discovery from Waco Texas claims the remedy cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It includes mail order price and distributor notes with letters of endorsement from H S Horton in Covington Georgia dated July 28, 1898.
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E. W. Hall
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Waco
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H. R. Palmer& Song
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Covington, Ga
Revenue Officers Nab Large 50 Gallon Still Near Jeptha
Deputies led a Tuesday night raid in Madison county near Jeptha uncovering a 50 gallon still owned by H. Adams with about 1000 gallons of beer. Adams will be tried next Tuesday as inspectors anticipate more operations in the area.
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T.R. Glenn
B. H. Kimnebrew
Jeptha
Madison County
Treason accusation over Manila pamphlets in cabinet briefing
Washington May 3 The administration discusses circulars sent to Manila troops criticizing Philippine policy and urging volunteers not to reenlist. Edward Atkinson of Boston is described as likely guilty of assisting an insurrection and punishable under section 5334 with fine or imprisonment. Postmaster general halts the circulars at San Francisco. Authorities weigh possible action against Atkinson and associates.
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Washington
Gage
Long
Alger
Wilson
Manila
Edward Atkinson
Boston
United States
Tutt's Liver Pills Prevention Claim
Prevention better than cure. Tutt's Liver Pills will not only cure but if taken in time will prevent Sick Headache dyspepsia biliousness malaria constipation jaundice torpid liver and kindred diseases. Tutts Liver Pills absolutely cure.
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Tutt
Reward for Troops to the Philippines Medal Planned
The president told western congressional visitors of his intent to honor volunteers who stayed in service after peace by creating a distinct medal. The award would differ from the Medal of Honor and serve as a memento of the Philippine campaign.
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Washington
Jones and Gilberts clash ends with fatal head injury
In Gordon Georgia on May 8 W A Jones a noted local merchant fought with Jack Gilbert a neighboring black farmer after Gilbert refused to leave Jones land. Jones struck Gilbert on the head with a blunt object fracturing his skull.
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Gordon, Ga
W. A. Jones
Jack Gilbert
Jones
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