Local visits and weekend social notes in neighborhood columns
John Dickens of Atlanta visits relatives here for a few weeks. Rosa Pearce of Macon visits Mary Lou Heflin. Dorothy Daniel of Alabama visits Pearl Brown. Carrie Lou Merritt near Luella visits Bessie Barham. Josie Parker of Atlanta visits Mary Lou Heflin. A. L. Colvin welcomes a son last week. Bill Crumbley of Whitehouse visits. Kate Castellan returns from near Flippen. Annie Crawley and children of Jackson visit Mrs. C. Brown. Mae and Delia Smith depart for Denver for summer. A timely rain aids farmers. Rev B. D. Ragsdale preaches at Baptist church. W. F. Castellan visits Jonesboro. Col O. H. Elkins visits McDonough.
July Celebration at Snapping Shoals
A short notice from Snapping Shoals Ga requests coverage of the annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday July 2 inviting all local Sunday schools to attend participate and contest for the prize banner as many in Butts county attend.
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Argus
Snapping Shoals
Butts County
Confederate Reunion Meeting Planned in Jackson
Camp Barnet members are asked to attend a Saturday meeting in Jackson to organize travel to the Atlanta veterans reunion on July 22. Dr. Carmichael offers badges to veterans who call on him.
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Jackson
Atlanta
Carmichael
Forsyth Waterworks saves Forsyth property
A Forsyth resident and Mrs. Alexander praised Jackson during a city visit noting their surprise at having no waterworks while Forsyth’s waterworks recently saved $10,000 worth of property from fire damage.
Notice to Teachers of Butts County
Notice to teachers that the county institute will not be held in Butts County this year. The Georgia Teachers Association will convene at Indian Spring on the 29th, and attendance is permitted in lieu of an institute. An alternative is attending the combined institute at Barnesville on July 4.
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Butts County
Georgia Teachers’ Association
Indian Spring
Barnesville
China
Japan
India
Marines Win Victory Over Spanish Guerrillas Near Guantanamo
Lieutenant Colonel Huntington's force with Captain Elliott and Cuban allies attacked a Spanish camp five miles from American territory. They destroyed the camp and a well, killed about 40 Spaniards, and suffered one wound. Fifteen enemy bodies were found. two Cubans killed and four wounded. The assault disrupted bushwhacking operations and was aided by the Dolphin's shellfire.
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Huntington
United States
Elliott
Laborda
Dolphin
Shafter Nears Cuba Invasion Force
Washington reports General Shafter's army nearing Cuba as marines hold Guan tanamo. Officials await word from Admiral Sampson on repairing Guantanamo cable to confirm reinforcement timing and possible delays for dispatch boats to Hayti.
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Washington
Hayti
Spanish Volunteers Desert on Cuban Front
Spanish volunteers and regulars from Puerto Principe and Nuevitas garrisons have deserted to the patriot army near La Guanaja Cuba. Desertions rise after fears of the American fleet prompted many to switch sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kry West
la Guanaja
Camaguey
Puerto Principe
Nuevitas
James Johnson Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Tampa, June 16 James Johnson, a Black soldier, was found guilty of second degree murder in the Lakeland case against Jacob Collins. He received a life sentence and a motion for a new trial was quashed.
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Tampa
Fla
James Johnson
Jacob Collins
Lakeland
Hawaiian annexation resolution sent to Senate
Five minutes after the Senate session opened the message clerk delivered the Hawaii annexation resolution passed by the House. On Davis of Minnesota's suggestion it was laid before the Senate and referred to the Foreign Relations Committee.
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Washington
Senate
House of
House
Davis
Minnesota
Committee On Foreign Relations
Prohibition of Slaughter Pen Operations Ordinance Signed
An ordinance declares it unlawful to operate a slaughter pen within the town limits of Jackson after June 14 1898 and reserves enforcement to the mayor. It repeals conflicting ordinances and is issued by Mayor C S Maddox and the council with Parry Lee C T.
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Jacson
C. S. Maddox
Parry Lee
One Minute Cough Cure declares purpose as cure
A brief notice states One Minute Cough Cure is manufactured to cure coughs and related ailments. The claim emphasizes fast relief and direct treatment. No further details on efficacy or usage are provided.
One Minute Cough Cure Verified as Purposeful Remedy
Advertised as a swift cure for coughing, the product claims to eliminate coughs quickly and restore balance in the chest. Consumers are urged to rely on this remedy for immediate relief and note warnings on use.
Browns' Iron Bitters hailed as a great medical remedy
A 25 year retrospective lauds Browns' Iron Bitters as a sterling household remedy. The advertisement claims it contains key health elements and benefits men, women and children, with Jon Bitters sold by all dealers.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Associated Press
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Cuba
Chamberdin
Onsombose Co
Atlanta, GA
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New York
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