Correcting the history of One Who Was There in Eastman Georgia
A letter from Avoice Prom Schley County Georgia dated May 29 defends Judge Crisp and Dr. R. T. Bivins against claims in the Eastman Times and Sumter Republican. It rebuts supposed misstatements about 1868 Democratic alignments, notes Republican candidates and ticket printing, and asserts local strong support for Crisp with endorsements from Macon County and Warraty Reconper references. The writer asserts southern loyalty, disputes allegations, and emphasizes continued local Democratic strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eluavilie
Mr. Bourton
Eastman Times
Sumter
Confederacy
Schley
C. F. Crisp
Dr. Bivins
Lucas
Carter
Crisp
W. B. Jones
Macon County
Arthur Casey
Democratic Committee
Eason
Judge Crisp
R.T. Bivins
Warraty
R. T. Bivins
Brief rebuke in printed debate ends tense exchange
A fragment shows a sharp admonition as one speaker tells another to elevate their rhetoric and avoid low blows in future exchanges. The tone suggests a heated but civil confrontation among gentlemen, with a call for higher standards and fair play.
One Who Was There in Schley County 1886 Accusations Debunked
Robt Burton and R C Meadows testify that Chas F Crisp was not at the meeting and that no negro candidate ran for sheriff coroner or surveyor. A list of local citizens endorses Crisp as loyal to the Democratic party. Meadows claims Republicans gathered 500 signatures, time constraints limited response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Meadows
Eastman ‘Times
Sumter Republican
Chas. F. Crisp
R. ©. Meapins
J. N. Cueney
Schley Superior Court
Grovcia
Schley County
Robt Burton
Judge Crisp
Thas
Rev. Burton
J. N. Caeney
Cl'k
R. McCrory
Sheri
H.T. Annixadoy
Crnaupe Dixon
J. 8. Dupixy
W. D
W.d. Allen
BE. W. Stranar
A. Allen
Z. T. Anglin
G. W. Chipley
E. Dixon
0. L. Peacock
R. ©. Meadows
PR. Holts
Lyon
Macon
Holt
W. Key
Andrew
Colle
Cuthbert
Davenport's
Hall's
Eupgiwiy
Tom
Georgia
C. Speer
The Loyal League Documents on Judge Crisp
A historical note presents letters from 1882 disputing Republican charges against Judge Crisp over Loyal League ties in Schley county. The documents show local Republicans denying any Republican affiliation, asserting Crisp’s Democrat allegiance, and recounting 1868 election intrigues and colored-vote strategies as context for the era’s political posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Schley County
Judge Crisp
Ellaville
Crisp
E. Eason
Rumor explanations and a Civil War legend in Schley County
A letter from J N Carney Clerk Superior Court disputes rumors about county officer nominations and printing agreements. The piece defends Judge Crisp and longtime Democrat loyalty, and a note on attire of Union victory legends explores the private soldier myth and its place in Lost Cause memory. The excerpt also cites editorials from the Athens Banner-Watchman and Cuthbert Liberal, mentioning Gordon supporters and Deere plows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
North
South
Confederacy
Lee
Venice
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Avoice
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Soney
Vilawlie
the Loyal League
Judge Criepta
L. W
Stewart
Burton
Barton
J. N. Carney
EvSaviur
Gen. Gordon
Sages T.F. Rainey
2.T. Brunxs
Gorden
Thes County
John Veere
Illinois
Mr. Deere
Moline
Deere
White House
Epcar L, Guerry
Justice OF the Peace
Guerry & Son
People’s National Bank
John R. Shaw
JSAT
Forsyth Street
Americus
Remo
Tullis
Jossey
Grocers
H. Buchanan & Son
Cotton Avenue
Americus, Ga
Mont Hooks
Morocco
A. Clarkson
A. T. Rogers
Practical Gunsmith
Keya
Henrt
Wiley Chambles
Perdido
Baldwin County
Ala
Edward J. Miller
Horace McCall
Miller & McCall
D.P. Holloway
Rutos
Sumter County
D. B. Hill
Effies
Lottera
Eatateot
F. A. Ogies
Avid County
Ward Court
Sumren
Susan B. Law
Hopaon
Hopton Law
Anid Court of Ordinary
A. C. Speer
Ordinary
Webster Counyy
Webster
Court House
Preston
Towit
Rhoda
D. Davis
Weserrn County
Nancy Saundera
Septeman Saunders
W. H. Cosby
Lars
Recorder Office
W. T. Toole
Samuel McGarrah
W. H. Tondee
Toole, McGarrah & Tondee
Old Grange
W.T. Toole
Toole, McGarrah
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