The Mormon murder tale from Danton Georgia told
An 1879 Albany Constitution report recounts the North Georgia Mormon murder case centered on Joseph Standing and companions. It details the August–July sequence of killings, vigilante actions, and the arrest of George Nations, H C Blair, and Andrew Bradley, with court proceedings and bail set at five thousand dollars each.
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Danton
North
Georgia
Joseph Banding
Joseph
Ieee
Elnas
Whitfield
Peng
Haseng Tors
Eear
Chattanooga
Jomph
Caamlan
Elledyn
Jane Elledge
Ling
Ding
Mars
Bration
Thia Talsetop
Serben
Standigg
Sianete
David D. Na~ Hows
Jasper
Nationa
AS. Smith
Boujsmin Clark
William Nations
Andrew Bratiay
James Fausets
Hugh Blair
Joseph Nations
Jefferson Hunter
Joseph Standing
Cliuchen
Standing
Clavalen
Clanslen
Yarnell
Thia
Clark
Cpa
Gottiz
Braidley
Thair
Colquitt
James County
Tennessee
Sheri
Whitfeld County
Bradley County
Tarwea County
Andrew “Bradley
J MN. Nations
H.C. Blair
Ooltswe
McCutchan
Spring Place
Murray Country
Jasper N. Nations
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Tuonel Hill
Perilous Mountain Rescue Ends In Narrow Save
A ten year old girl Emma fell to a narrow rock ledge high on Stone Mountain. Gers Goldsmith descended with rope to lift her to safety amid a cheering crowd. She later clung to a crevice as rescue work continued, suffering only exhaustion and cheers from onlookers.
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Spotiak Dinpaleh
Spowe Mougraiy
Wornquau
Stone Mountain
Emma
Gay H Owever
Pontuodge
Lier H. Goldsmith
Adebe
Aaron
Ous
Ao Young
Enea
Sunny" Gums
Mam
Jenna
Gers HY. Goldsmith
Sams
Nashville
What An Old Everseer Says About Running 0 Mile a Minute
A long-winded letter from an aging railroad engineer debates the feasibility of trains moving at a mile a minute. He cites tests on locomotives with five foot wheels, comparisons to Pennsylvania lines, and corroborating remarks from engineers about speeds near 70 miles per hour. He argues that the notion is plausible under certain conditions while noting safety concerns and the era’s interest in extraordinary railway claims.
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Charleston
News Ant
Abbeville
South Carolina
Bientetra
Poarkaeten
New ‘York
New York
Baltimore
Geiter
Docrok
John Wilson
Milton
Ceveral Miles
New York Sun
Charley J'msier
New York, Laksovia and Western Railway
Sun
Tutherford Park
Mraaler
Express
Imade
Etmastrizen Lyyas
Tmax Sa
Teoulde
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Saacconiis
West Philadelphia
Edward Camoanil
Lewis Silente
Menio Park
New Brunswick
Trentom
McVey
E. Feiler
Charlie Pruset
Aso Jorney Central Nou
Nav Ling
Kibbeth
Round Brook
Exhaustion of the soils addressed by Grange committee
A 1874 Chester Grange committee report argues soil exhaustion stems from settlement patterns and soil mismanagement. It urges crop rotation, resting land, prudent fertilizer use, stock value, and natural enrichment through trees, straw, and manure, to restore fertility and independence.
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Enys
Chester Bulleux
Grange
The
Guy Odhor
Ian
Eanh
Apa Dixon
Hia
New England and South Clash Over Grant Backing
An 19th century letter-like piece argues for General Grant as a presidential option, detailing Southern hopes and Northern envy. It traces political tensions after the Civil War, praising New England thrift while critiquing Southern political opportunism and fiscal practices.
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Congress
New England
Genat
Kary
Lara
Virginia
Targe
Hie
Aning
U.S. Grant
Jilin
Senate
House
Grant
Nkamgusa Canal Company
Army of the United States
Muel
Tawion
Ibiy
Eilla
Gendt
Shithls
Nice
Benale
Regillae
Sts
Social scandal and curious world facts in nineteenth century
Fragmented OCR notes recount Mrs. Sprague and social ostracism, a dramatic tale of manipulation and class conflict, plus dense curiosities on population, trade, and agricultural yields. The piece blends social commentary with statistical curiosities and a street vignette about a tramp asking for twenty cents.
Vast 1870s News Roundup From Many States
A sprawling regional summary reports on diverse topics from Vanderlilt employment and cotton prices to Confederate burials in Magnolia cemetery and a Texas cattle sale. It notes gold mine discoveries, a large pigmy boy weighing 370 pounds, and legal actions in Mississippi and Alabama along with railway import taxes on matches and a claimed Mormon exodus rumor in North Georgia.
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William H. Vanderlilt
Magnolia Cemetery
Charlemon
Lucy Hortott Lan
Spain
John H. Morgan
Senator Morgen
Mabama
Wiltelacooyohe
Hla
Kennedy Cattle
Texas
Susan Grant
Searcy County
Arkansas
James Ballock
Walton County
Boetog
Galveston
Texsa
Paris
Italy
Decater
Alabama
B. F. DeGraffenreid
Memphis
Montagne
Charles Harrie
United States
China
Afr
Thentsia
Cochin
South Caralna
Washington
Colorado
Denver
Cimmisioner
Internal Revenue
Somme
Urab
Welesen
Lave
McCutchen
Payorite Prescription Promises Cure Amid Health Fads
A dubious ad-like passage touts Exrovervs Wryea bands and grand claims of rejuvenation through Parisiiu ligations and Dr Trice’s Favorite Proaceiption. It claims millions yearly abroad, promises to stimulate nature, remove ematiation, and “paint” health with Mare’s applique, selling by druggists with a modern positive guarantee to cure.
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Dr. Trice
Casey
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York
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