Manly Letter From Old Soldier Describes Georgetown Then and Now
Postmaster King publishes a letter from William J. Brown of Utica recalling Georgetown in the 1860s. He served with Company I, 157th New York Vols, staying in Rouquie's store and asks for postcard views of modern Georgetown, noting old wartime ties between blue and grey soldiers and asking local memories and souvenirs.
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Brown
Georgetown
Sam
N. Y. Vols
Rouquie
William J. Brown
Sunset Avenue
Utica
Kept Woman Prisoner Sentenced in Philadelphia Case
In Philadelphia on April 6 Judge Barrett sentenced Geo Washington a Negro to twenty five years in the Eastern penitentiary and a two thousand dollar fine for holding Mrs Ella Curtin a white woman prisoner in his room and ill treating and robbing her She went to move trunks to a storage house and alleged she was a prisoner from March 25 to 29 Police rescued her after a warning from another negro in the house Hospital doctors testified she was a physical wreck as a result of the ordeal The jury convicted Washington and imposed the full penalty of the law.
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Philadelphia
Eastern Penitentiary
Barrett
Geo. Washington
Ella Curtin
Rormer
Washington
Death by own action pact ends in river jump in Missouri
Keokuk Iowa April 6 leaving notes Herman Bartlett andBelva Pugh joined hands and leaped into the Mississippi River at Alexandria Missouri after a visit to the sweetheart's home. Two notes found by the girl's mother describe the river jump location. They left jewelry, wraps, Bartletts hat and money behind. A lost bracelet engraved Lucie dated March 13 1907 offers a $5 reward to be returned to W W Taylor Jr with a lot at the railroad crossing noted.
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Keokuk
Herman Bartlett
Belva Pugh
Alexandria
Bartlett
Lucie
W. W. Taylor, Jr
R. R. Crossing
Charlotte Invites Governors For Taft Day Celebration
The Central Committee directing the April 20 exercises for the Mecklen burg Declaration anniversary has invited Governors of the Thirteen States to attend. Governor Eben S. has accepted. Charlotte plans a grand reception for President Taft, with railroads offering ample train accommodations and reduced fares. Special trains will run into the city on Taft Day from various directions.
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Charlotte
Central Committee
Mecklenburg
Southern
Seaboard
Grading Seed Corn Profit for the Farmer
The Department of Agriculture promotes using selected corn for seeding to boost yields. D N Barrow officially proposed the approach, noting an 8 to 5 bushel per acre increase the first year and continual improvement. Government urges only the best seed and uniform planting to ensure stands and proper spacing.
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D.N. Barrow
No Clue to Assassins in Hill Murder Case
McRae Georgia April 6 detectives two deputy U S marshals and a dozen friends of Pope Hill the Macon attorney murdered here on Sunday have found no clue to his assassins. A skull fracture indicates the fatal blow was struck with a heavy oaken bar. Hill's funeral was held in Macon yesterday.
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McRae
United States
Pope Hill
Macon
Hill
Prohibition Law Goes Into Effect Across Alabama
Montgomery April 6 The statewide prohibition law started January 1 and has seen only one challenge in Birmingham Mobile and Selma with the Selma case appealed to higher court. All judges affirm the law’s validity and officials plan a widespread enforcement campaign.
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Montgomery
Ala
Associated Prohibition
Alabama
Birmingham
Mobile
Selma
Higheroport
Law Officote
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Georgetown Reader
A Georgetown resident, 8 P. Gordon of 1704 Front St, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and nighttime disturbances from kidney issues. He describes painful symptoms, discolored urine with sediment, and persistent urges, noting one box cured his problem. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents.
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Crtizeng
Dean
Iseman Drag Co
Foster-Milburn~ Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Diet Cure in Georgetown
The Georgetown Drug Company advertises Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets promising cure of indigestion and dyspepsia. It guarantees a free medicine trial with a 5 cent package providing 15 days of treatment, plus larger sizes at 45 and 89 cents for longer cases.
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Georgetown
Georgetown Drug Company
S.C
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Utica, N. Y
King
The
Department of Agriculture
Prohbition Bulletin
Georgetown Drug Co
Phenix
F. Read & Co
the Money Saving Store
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