A Patriotical Scheme In Jericho Town
Pap Perkins recalls Horatio Sparrow plotting a dramatic Decoration Day stunt that would boost property values by $200, while Lish Dillmas later undermined the plan. The scene unfolds at the Jericho post office as Deacon Spooner prepares to lead a crowd toward a thunderbolt reveal with secrecy and anticipation.
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Pap Perkins
Horatio Sparrow
Lish Dillmas
C. B. Lewis
Jericho Fron
Horatio
Deacon Spooner
Jericho Fire Company meeting debates Decoration Day parade
In Jericho the fire company and townsfolk discuss who should lead the town’s Decoration Day parade. Horatio Sparrow pushes for action and warns of national sacrifice, while the deacon praises his oratorical zeal. Foreman Abner Jones and others claim spots at the front, sparking a playful dispute over leadership.
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Joreman
Fire Company
Horatio
John
Horatio Sparrow
Henry Clay
Jericho
Deacon
Hevin
Abner Jones
Freman
Squir Henshaw
Caid
Enos Williams
Enos
Decoration Day Debate Leaves Jericho Post Office Row
In Jericho a town meeting devolves into a heated argument over decorating soldiers graves. Lish Billings proposes delaying, noting no local veterans died in war, while Deacon Spooner Horatio Sparrow and others clash over priority. The clash ends with Billings remaining the sole attendee as the meeting collapses.
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Silas
Horatio Sparrow
Deacon Spooner
Abner Jones
Squar Henshaw
Jericho
Lish Billings
Lish
Bankrupt Suther linked to breach case and debts in Alabama
D J Suther files for bankruptcy in Birmingham after a sensational breach of promise case. Creditor Miss Jeannette Frails holds a 1001 judgment plus costs. The tale recalls a Jeffers County suit in 1898 ending in Frails accusing Suther, who faced a two year prison sentence in a prior criminal case. Elections in Norway report partial results showing Leftists gaining and Rightists lagging. Boxer activity reported in Shan Tang province with no losses in a base guard incident.
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Birmingham
Biechanam
Ala
D. J. Suther
Jeannette Frails
Deen
Eeether
Jeffereau County
Norway
Onniskaya
Germana
Shan Tang
Mans Ruimored
Fatal Shootings and Poisons Headline a Fragmented Dispatch
A chase of violent and odd incidents spans multiple locales with a fatal shooting in Cartersville near a house of ill repute, arsenic poisonings in North Carolina, a woman's body found in New York Harbor, a Detroit governor visit, city census figures for Trenton, and a British military command denial in London.
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Cartersville
Tom Blackburn
Hosman Norbrough
New York
Amanda Bunte
Mic DpWitt
Palmer & Sons
Olney backs Bryan for president in 1900 race
Richard Olney secretary of state under Cleveland endorses William Jennings Bryan in the coming election while criticizing parts of the Kansas City platform and McKinley policy. He warns the Philippines issue may worsen and urges cautious optimism for the Democratic cause.
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New York
the World Today
Richard Olney
Cleveland
Olney
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Kansas City
Democratic Party
McKinley
Philippines
Police Arrest Cattle Thief Near Madison County
Police nabbed a country man identified as Rocker after he offered a calf at a suspiciously low price and confessed at the station. The calf and a previously stolen heifer were traced to Mr. Phillips in Madison County where the thief had been working. He will be transported to Danielsville for further handling.
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T. M. Hooth
Booth
Goodrem
Mr. Phillips
Madison County
Phillips
Rocker
Danielsville
Boer partisan flag dispute erupts in Bar Harbor
In Bar Harbor Maine Edward Van Ness of New York hoisted a Boer flag from a lawn staff provoking anger. After officers and Selectmen chairman Charles H. Wood urged removal, Van Ness refused. Wood then cut the halyard and the flag fell to the ground amid cheers.
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Bar Harbor
Edward van Ness
New York
Upshur
Charles H. Wood
Board of Selectmen
van Ness
Mr. van Ness
Colonel Wood
Wood
Gentlemen‘s Club
Georgia county probate notice of appointment and heirs
The document records a Georgia county probate notice naming M. Herrington as Ordinary or executor and referencing administrators and executors of a will. It specifies a date in October for proceedings and warns that letters of dismission will be issued after a certain time. The notice appears to be part of a libel for sue or related legal filing from April 1900.
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Georgia
Init Temassini
Erecutris
Ain
Ald
M. Herrington
Ordi
Clarke County Tax Sale Notice Fragments From Athens Ledger
Fragmentary tax sale notice from Clarke County Georgia lists properties in Athens area, including parcels in Sieabrees district and near Pine Street. Mentions H H Linton tax quetier and Dr J A Hunnicutt, with notices to tenants in possession and forthcoming advertised sales by writs of fieri facias and tax deeds.
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Clarke Sheri
Ayia
Thei Pelecert
Iete
Athens
Georgia
Aires
Ubet
Eouth
Howe Pice
Rirtoe
Oy H. H. Linton
Panty Coreia
Raft
Clarke Count Ee Caeh
Clarke County
Pomenion
Bob Jices
Fifa
H. Linton
Clarke Coun
Lory
Adi
G. M
J. A. Hunnicutt
Horton
Enat
Nmi
Clarke
Buddeth
Tome
Sven Tonene
Claris Avant
Georn Daring
el City
Athena
Dr. Arty
Hamil
Ugeig
Ahaa
Ameeker
Avenes
Thas
Nate
Wren
Bert
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