Fence Question Sparks Talk in Superior Court Week
Superior Court convened last week drawing county residents into debate on the fence law. Petitions seek assent or dissent. many expect a close result. Cotton shipments rise with prices around eight and one half percent while trade improves and merchants report fair collections. Social life thrives with entertainments, including a notable gathering for Miss Alice Hicks hosted by Miss Susie Greer. visits from Miss Kate Keen of North Carolina to Captain C. R. Keen. Local fear cold confining Judge W. H. Fish at home. Mr. W. G. Keen suffers eye trouble. The marriage of J. A. Phillips and Addie Purseley is celebrated today. Tom Mott plans to wed Mollie Kleckley.
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Oglethorrr
Superior Court
Flint River
J. M. Greer
Alice Hicks
Susie Greer
Kate Keen
North Carolina
C. R. Keen
W. G. Keen
W. H. Fish
J. A. Phillips
Addie Purseley
Andersonville
Addie
Tom Mott
Schley
Mollie Kleckley
Clarence
Rochelle letter cheers town boom and Tommey hotel plan
A Rochelle communique lauds progress of the town on the A. P. & L. line, praises G. H. Tommey as Hotel de Hamilton proprietor, and endorses efforts to attract better national capital. The writer urges first class fare to lure married travelers, notes regional growth, and anticipates Americus ReconDER circulation and political shifts with Governor Colquitt’s election.
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Hotel de Hamilton
Tommey
Geo
Cordele
Fowler
Harrison
Jefferson Davis
Court House
Rochelle
Americus
Colquitt
Capitalista of Americas
Miericus x
Southwest Rein
Americus Recoxpen
Moreanon
H.C. Wallace
Fiyrup of Figs touted as nature’s laxative remedy
A brief advertisement extols Fiyrup of Figs as Nature’s own laxative and the easiest, most effective way to cleanse the system when bilious or constipated. It claims relief for headaches colds fever and digestion, asserting production only by the California company and sold with fig acid content.
Marriages and local life anchor Dawson news
A Dawson column reports two weddings in the county with details of the bride and groom houses and officiants, plus social notes on visits, a new loan association formation, and a crowded municipal election. It mentions Annie Burge’s death, a baby announcement, and ongoing cane syrup and cotton farming activity amid a festive season.
Voice From the 28th Hodson December 10 1888
A reader asks in the Voice From the 28th column about a proposed Sumter county stock running at large law. He questions its justice and the rule of the majority, notes past county failures to adopt it, and warns Simmons and Brady that passing the act could end their tenure in the Legislature. He emphasizes he supports the majority and cites the potential inclusion of the Negro in the majority.
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Hodson
Epsrom Recorder
Sumter
Simmons
Brady
H. B. Barrorp
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for every ailment
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It promises money back if not satisfied and mentions sale through Dr. B31.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Weston News Notes and Local Dispatches in December
Weston reports two weeks until Christmas and school closures through early 1839. Dr. O C Kenyon travels to Columbus, Macon’s Mr Weat visits town, J E Dennard heads to Dawson for furniture, and rumors claim his home may be led by a future Mrs Dennard. Prof Monk family to visit Taylor county over holidays. Dr Robt E Lee Barnum appeared for professional engagement.
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Weston
O. C. Kenyon
Columbus
Weat
Macon
J. E. Dennard
Dawson
Jim
Monk
Taylor County
Robt
E. Lee Barnum
About That Time in the June 26 1885 Recorder
The piece argues Col Hancock misremembers his war record and analyzes postage receipts between the Recorder and the Republican to claim higher circulation for the Recorder. It notes the Tyler Desk Co and Tyler Royal Automatic Type Writer Cabinet as new office devices and mentions a rumor of a $100,000 Americas hotel project and a blind negro with an organ drawing interest.
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Recorder
A. C. Speer
T. H. Stewart
Col. Hancock
Republican
Daily Recorder
Black
Post-Orvier
Iestage
Pisianan Ican
Ane Arnices
Lahny
Ae Cilanape
Mide Blao
Recoror
Tyler Desk Co
St. Louis
Tyler
Mexicans Celebrate Feast of Seebber Bulls in Mexico
In El Paso Texas on December 12 Special reports on Seebber Week in Mexico from the 12th to the 19th. The main spectacle is bullfighting with a large amphitheatre and top bull fighters. Antonio Fuente leads the banderilleros and performs a dangerous darts into a back while on horseback. Three horses were killed today as bulls gored them. Atenegas de Latone vaults over enraged bulls with a pole, a feat that has claimed lives in earlier shows.
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Paso
Texas
Seebber
Mexico
Republic
Yest
Banderilleros
Antonio Fuente
Fuente
Atenegas de Latone
Salari
Leons
Water for New York Sinking Fund Plans Large City Water Supply
The Sinking Fund Commission reportedly adopts J R Bartlett scheme to supply New York lower city with at least 60 million gallons daily from Passaic tributaries and Rockland Orange counties west of the Hudson. Water would run via tunnels to Jersey City then under head pressure to the lower city at $75 per million gallons within three years.
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Sinking Fund Commission
New York
Sinking Fund
J. R. Bartlett
Croton
Society For Establishing
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Mi Canal and Banking Company
West Milford Water Storage Company
Passaic River
Rockland
Orange Counties
Hudson River
Jersey City
Those Alaska Outrages
In response to a senate resolution Senator Dawes has prompted a secretary of the interior communication about alleged outrages against Alaska women. The department claims no authority to correct Alaska native education issues and says it has forwarded copies of the senate resolution and related newspaper reports to the governor as part of its actions.
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Alaska
Bureau of Education
Tha Torch Ene
Rovernor
Senate
Georgia Senator Joe Brown Expected to Resign Soon
Reports from Wasutxoton December 12 indicate Georgia Senator Joe Brown will resign from the U S Senate within days, likely before holidays, to allow Georgia to elect a successor before adjournment. The exit is said due to rapidly declining health, with Governor John B Gordon or Editor Henry Grady as possible successors. Brown has not attended this session.
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Wasutxoton
Joe Brown
Georgia
United States Senate
Brown
Muy
Hovemor
John B. Gordon
Henry Grady
Statue of Duke Wellington pedestal placed opposite Appley House
The granite pedestal for the new Duke of Wellington equestrian statue was set opposite Appley House in Piccadilly. Surrounding ground is asphalted and planted like Trafalgar Square. The plain brown marble pedestal bears the words Wellington and Waterloo. The erection ceremony, planned for early January, will be semi official.
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Duke of Wellington
Lonpos
Appley House Piccadilly
Trafalgar Square
Wellington
Waterloo
Mexican men shot by white man in Bastror Texas
Bastror Texas December 12 A white man Tom Calloway living three miles from town killed one Mexican and wounded another after a dispute over a settlement. The assailant fled but was bound over after surrendering.
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Arrestea Mo
Bastror
Tex
Tom Calloway
Calloway
Washington society notice from Dee 12 report
Special dispatch notes that Washington society circles are stirred as events unfold in the capital area. Community groups, clubs, and prominent residents are mentioned in connection with upcoming engagements and social activities.
Troops Withdraw As Trunk Murder Case Proceeds
Dec 19. Special. Col Jones and the governor allow several military companies to leave their posts. The Lee Guard and Annis on Rifles depart, Hawes maintains innocence in a brief morning talk. Foreign troops to be withdrawn, jail guarded by remaining troops. Little Irene still missing. Coroner's jury expected verdict soon. No new trunk mystery developments.
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Bhuryanam
Col Jones
Lee Guard
Greenville
Annis
Hawes
Correst
Col. Jones
Thompson
Ata
Irene
Millions for harbors bill passes house today
Washington December 12 special says the river and harbor bill reported in the house this morning appropriates 875000 to Boston harbor 100000 to New Haven breakwater 100000 to New York harbor 63000 to Delaware breakwater 175000 to Baltimore harbor 200000 to Charleston harbor 170000 to Mobile harbor and 300000 to Galveston harbor.
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Washington
Boston
New Haven
New York Harbor
Delaware
Baltimore
Charleston Harbor
Mobile
Galveston
Beaton's Old Mayor Under Deadlock? Hart Wins Boston Mayor Race
Boston voters reelected Thomas N. Hart as mayor by about 1600 votes. The campaign focused on the public school question with sectarian overtones between Protestants and Catholics. The Democratic ticket faced Catholic opposition and many women participated in the vote.
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Boston
Mass
Thomas N. Hart
Investigating the Sugar Trust in New York
The state senate committee on sugar trust charges opened its session with witness F B Thurber describing the trust’s formation and its price moves. He testified raw sugar prices varied as the trust formed and boosted prices multiple times.
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Sugar
New York
State Senate
Sugar Trust
F. B. Thurber
Capitalists form company to develop Cleburne mines
In Orixana on December 13 a group of capitalists organized a company to develop Cleburne county mines about 200 miles from Birmingham. The property holds two ore lodes, only one of which has been developed.
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New Orixana
Cleburn Way
Birmingham
Memorial services honor Bishop Welles at All Saints Cathedral
In Mitwacxer on December 12 memorial services were held in All Saints Cathedral for the late Bishop Welles. Many prominent citizens and ministers from across the state attended. The service featured a sermon by Bishop McLaren of Chicago. The era's diocesan council will convene to elect a new bishop.
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Mitwacxer
All Sainte Cathedral
Welles
McLaren
Chicago
Auction lets bidders control Champs Elysée chairs
Dec. 19 report says city authorities sold the right to control pins along chairs on the Champs Elysée. Contracts limit chair usage to three sous for an armchair and one sou for a plain chair, restricting pricing and access to public seating.
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Ifie
Champs Elysese
Murderous Assault Suspected in Death of New York Saloon Keeper
New York on December 12 reports Charles O'Brien a local saloon keeper found unconscious on a street with a head wound and a broken left arm. He died before aid could arrive and police suspect a murderous assault.
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New York
Charles O'Brien
Local notices propose candidates for Sumter county offices
The document lists multiple political notices including candidates for Peace, Tax Collector, Sheriff, and Ordinary in Sumter County. Names like P. G, Lamar, and A. C. Speer appear along with pledges to duties, past service, and deputy arrangements. The fragmentary text also references election timing in January and references to district representation.
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Tas Sumter
Bumiter County
LAMAR
Sumter County
Sh 6
Forresty
Tramp and Brakeman Killed in Pennsylvania Accident
Philadelphia December 12 Special John Wharton brakeman on the Pennsylvania road was thrown from a car last evening after being put off for stealing. A tramp, whom Wharton accused of theft, was also killed in the mishap as the train halted near Milthary.
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Philadelphia
John Wharton
Pennsylvania
Cara
Milthary
Teearteny
Embersler Bush Caught in New York Arrest
Special agent G B A Bush, confidential clerk to Isaacs D Blauvel a carriage maker of Freston NJ, was arrested today in New York on charges related to alleged felonies.
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Embersler Bush
New York
G.B. A. Bush
Isaas D. Blauvel
Freston
N. J
Keely Motor Company Stockholders Approve Capital Rise
Keely motor company stockholders at the annual meeting approve a capital increase to 95,000,000 with new stock issuances. Special report notes target to expand production and finance plans as Panabenrais delivers updates on December 12.
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Keely, Panabenrais
Keely Motor Company
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