Minister Sermon Sparks Roars at Meeting
A Buderson Intelligencer piece recalls a church gathering where the minister’s long sermon drew mix of reactions. Peters and Johnson scowled at portions while others smiled. The minister urged self work and warned against cheating and overreach, urging listeners to “go home” and mind their own duties.
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Peters
Johnson Wey
J. G. Nichols & Fro
Atlanta
Aod
Pasnp
Anderson
Hart
Elbert
Georgia
Alonzo L. Welch
C. Bond
Pumpe
Fleecing a Lawyer and the Sheep Swindle Case
Elkanor Bunker, a young attorney, offers blunt advice to client Tarbox after a heated talk about a sheep theft by Bill Walker. Tarbox pays for the advice with a dollar, then pursues the matter with Judge Rawson who dismisses further action and demands a fee for cautions. The tale ends with Tarbox paying a second time and leaving, muttering.
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Elkanor
Alkanota
Estance
Estonia
Dale
Lena
Squire
Tarbox
Agilire
Lor
Bill Walker
Bill
Mr. Tarbox
Walker
Turbox
Squire Ketchum
Walkerville
Mayér
Wade
Elganor
Eikanor
Hirkin Tarbox
Wenkanor Bunker
Lay
Gorzene
Bikanov
Jand
Rascal
Jay
Auppone
Theo
Mr. Tashox
Sid
Esid
Phonix Bank
Starvation in Burke and neighboring counties amid drought
A year from drought leaves Burke County and adjoining Scriven Effingham Beaufort Colleton regions in distress. White and black families face hunger with some deaths from starvation. Stakeholders include cotton factors, storekeepers, and landowners, while creditors press for debts. The writer records widows with children, a colored family losing two members, and a farmer losing $1,200 in crop value. Local poverty forces dependence on wild fruits and subsistence farming.
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Savagnan
Burke County
Scriven
Effingham
Beaufort
Siyn
Georgia
Nomination News and Evolving Dukes in 1876 Race
Washington dispatch reports Tilden and Hendricks energize Democrats while Republicans fear their gains. Southern and Western states show mixed responses with some governors predicting Tilden wins. Eastern Democrats optimistic about Massachusetts and New York. Elsewhere, a misaligned mix of social commentary and stray notices follows, highlighting public concerns and curious anecdotes.
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Tue Sr. Lowe
Washington
Springfield Republican
Tilden
Hendricks
Ohio
Cincinnati Enouker
West
Gordon
Georgia
Randolph Tucker
Virginia
South Carolina
Louisiana
Packard
Kellogg
Oasis
North Carolina
New York
Hamilton
Troiana
Billy Williams
Orthio
Mnate Tilden
Lord
Republica
Ofichigan
Michigan
Williams
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Ory
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Grahamville
J. Dray Reed
George's
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Colleton County
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Casea
Walterboro
Orny Reno
Patrick
Gilreath
Peoples
Gilreath & Peoples
Ted
Emporium OF Fashion
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Igentoral Credit Bupinyess
Ieesemvny
Ayia Etthtrniers
Umrensunakile
Tauas
Lizzie Williams
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Jerozen
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Rockaways
Stringer
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John A. Reaves
Emselvas
Main Street
Joseph Martin
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Alabama Gold Life Insurance Compaay
Thames
N. Powler
Gen
D. Lee
Insurance ‘Commissioner of Maryland
Maryland
Anderson County
BF. Whitner
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Gotton
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Why’ Dee
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Byrum & McGrath Mechanics
Benson House Place
the Crancers’ Life and Health Insurance Company
United States of America
Mobile
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P. E. Davidson
M. G. Etd
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Charleston, S.C
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Benson House Corner
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Maine
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United States
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Pa Gentennial
Philadel Gett Nowy Co
Grinterg Samboy Direct
Anson Hardy
Tilly
Tata
Binan Dome
Machina
Awell
Shu
Auburndale
Mass
Talbot & Sons
Shockoe Machine Works
Richmond, VA
Tay
WM. Ettenged
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Richmond
Grint Mills
Cameron
M. Goldemite
Phenix Iron Works
Columbia, S.c
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Jan. H. McConnell
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