Dying editor Henry Watterson and postmaster changes noted
The issue reports Henry Watterson in a dying condition at last account and J W Renfroe appointed postmaster at Atlanta replacing W T B Wilson. Renfroe backed by Senators Colquitt and Brown, opposed by Congressman Hammond, with Bell Telephone stock story and political quips on Congress and press. Also mentions Grant burial pomp and Hancock’s wish for a private funeral and reflections on newspaper life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Bovisville Courier Journal
J. W. Renfroe
Atlanta
W. T. B. Wilson
Renfroe
Colquitt
Brown
Hammond
Seymour Dead Ex Gov Died in Utica At Seventy Six
Former Governor Seymour died Friday night at his sister's Utica home at age seventy six. A profound thinker and strict Democrat, he stood for honor and honesty over greed, earning broad respect as an honest patriot. His memory endures beyond any monument.
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Seymour
Utica
N. Y
Morrison tariff bill seen as starting point in reform
The New York Star argues the Morrison tariff bill is a good beginning not the full reform needed. It expects the Democratic House to pass a moderate bill that the Republican Senate may reject, which could strengthen Democrats in Western states already resisting protections pushed by Pennsylvania manufacturers. The piece notes President Cleveland’s first year ending and praises battles against fraud and corruption across Interior, Post Office, Navy, and Justice departments.
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The
New York Star
Dorsheimer
Democratic House
Senate
Pensylvania
Cleveland
Philadelphia Times
Interior Department
Pacific Railroads
Post Office Department
Navy Department
Roach
Department of Justice
Cotton movement and market shifts in the Chronicle
The Chronicle reports for the week ending February 12 receipts total 105,792 bales, down from prior weeks, with September 1 totals at 4,841,456 bales vs 4,285,898 last year. Interior stocks fall by 18,668 bales, while plantations send 4,779,722 bales since September 1. Prices declined, driven by free movement and mixed Liverpool and London reports. futures slid, then partially recovered. Breadstuffs exports for January total 9,407,815 dollars versus 17,882,813 last year. Wheat and flour on passage to Europe show India shipments up, Atlantic port cargoes down, signaling a shifted wheat supply for Europe.
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the Chronicle
Liverpool
London
New Orleans
Europe
Indias
Oglethorpe News Notes From a Rural Exchange
Ooversome Ga February 16 1888 reports thankful reception of Reconpen as a leading regional paper with wide circulation. notes on spring, oat losses, rising education with a local academy, valentines and caricatures, courtships and weddings, crop prospects, business dullness, doctors and health plus a marriage at A N Norris home J A McKenzie weds Mixa Ruth Norriss with Rev S J English officiating.
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Ogiethorpe
Ooversome
Oglethorpe
Cana
Bob Buttok
Ed English
Raive
Mason
Fields
A. N. Norris
J. A. McKenzie
Mixa Ruth Norriss
S.J. Engish
Weather and social notes from Broxwood Ga February 17 1886
The item reports cool weather and farmers hauling guano with no corn planting yet. It notes Mr Gill Willis losing a mule and damage to a lumber planer, plus a torn breeches incident. Ohio traveler Mr Powell Holland, brother of John Holland, plans to move to the area next fall after visiting. The piece observes many Marting and Smith families, detailing large clan sizes and possible county growth.
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Broxwood
Gill Willis
Powell. Holland
Ohio
John Holland
Holland
Martin
E.J. H
Virtue in the Family and Brown's Bitters Ad
An old notice extols virtue in the family and praises Brown's Iron Bitters as a reliable medicine. Mr A F Evans of Burrs Ferry La. endorses its personal virtue and notes its wide use, claiming nearly a million bottles sold annually by druggists nationwide.
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A.F. Evans
Burr's Ferry
Thor
Preaton News Notes and Local Happenings in 1886
Paxsrox Georgia letters describe Preatyn sliding toward Kinchafoonee, shops expanding, a hydrophobic dog bites livestock and a cow, a capable school led by Prof. Rofevers, merchants thriving amid tight money, and new General Merchandise by A G Shepherd with D R Shepherd aid. later notes report burglary at A L Sheppard store by a sixteen year old from Eufaula, Alabama, and guano shipments, plus railroad depot work and minor accidents as spring nears.
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Paxsrox
Preatyn
Kinchafoonee
Eestes
S Ro Feveps
Slin
J. St. Stapleton & Co
AP &L.worate
Richland
A. G. Shepherd
Election order changes in Ellaville district Georgia
From Ellaville Ellaville Ga Feb 17 a sufficient number of freeholders signed a petition to order an election on the no force or stock law Judge T J Dozer has ordered no election to be held March 6 next In this town district the vote will be at the courthouse The dry sentiment grows as Buens Vista closes the last bar room. local figures seek welfare and church and school improvements Prof Stevens leads largest school in years while Miss Annie C Amos and Mrs J Lee McOrory visit the village Numerous locals note health updates and social visits as community life continues
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Ellaville
Elnavinur
G. M
T. J. Dozer
Buens Vista
Augustus Askew
Newt Hudson
M. J. Wall
R. F P. Williamson
Prof. Stevens
Blias Carrie Brannan
Americas
Annie Clara Amos
Misa Leila Crisp
Hon. C. FP. Crisp
Obariie
Annie C. Amos
J. Lee alcOrory
Oglethorpe
Dawsonian March Winds and Local Happenings in Dawson
March winds blow as residents note a brief ice king visit, social weddings, theater plans, and community improvements in Dawson. Dr J G Dean returns with his bride to Americus, Tom Kinney weds Mrs Passmore, Haworths Grand Hibernica Comed y Co to perform, and local life includes new homes, paint upgrades, and a hopeful mood despite late snows. Local chatter covers farming, fertilizer shortages, and reflections on virtue and folly.
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Dawson
J. G. Dean
Americus
Tom Kinney
Passmore
Shellman
W. C. Wimberly
Macon
Haworth
Grand Hibernica and Comedy Co
Opera House
Mr. Say
Saya Moore
Lumpkin and A. P. & L. Railroad News
Stewart County items report Lumpkin gains a depot, new store plans, and railroad service extending to the Lumpkin depot after Monday. Residents note a first glimpse of trains, improved freight and passenger traffic, and an incomplete depot awaiting enlargement as weather and work continue.
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Stewart County
Lumpkin
Richland
Boxankle
Maddox & Perkins
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