Ed Edwards and Jasper Edwards Marital Turmoil in Illinois
An 1870s Illinois notice describes Alvin Ed., veteran of the One Hundred Forty Fourth Illinois Volunteers, returning to a rented farm near St Marie after years away. A conflict over a marriage license sparked a domestic dispute. Edwards, married to Clark’s former ward, faced a confrontation as he attempted to reclaim family belongings including six children. The piece notes land, residence, and family ties within Clark’s county, detailing moves between Liberty and remaining household dynamics.
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Pssonkel
Alvin
Stetan
Ilinois
St. Marie
Jasper Yuisi Edwards
Jward
Hing
Wal
Clark
Edwards
St Liberty
Uncle Sam a Banker Yorkers Buy Money Orders
Aug 23 report notes people rely on money orders and Uncle Sam as safe depository due to new bank regulations. It describes cash withdrawals, limits on daily purchases, and procedures at post offices and government offices.
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Gavin
Sjar
ATlanta Banking Closures and German Ambassadors Arrive
Rivers, Aug 25. The city’s leading banks show ample funds but clearing house business seems scarce. Bar on Saurma von B. arrives in New York. German legation members travel to Hoboken, describing the ambassador’s tall build and dignified presence. New Orleans Aug 25. Clearing House proposes certifi cates as money substitutes to relieve planter and business distress. Coy fire in South Chicago ruins homes, 7,000 homeless. Toronto Aug 25. Eaton rumored to switch from Democrat to Populist. Halifax Aug 25. Dorcas steamer disaster confirmed with seven crew and five aboard, bringing total to 17 dead.
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New Orlinns
Clearing House Association
Tutta Business
Million Friends Discover Great Cough Medicine Still Free Trial
A vintage ad-like snippet touts a medicine claimed to cure throat diseases and diabetes, promising a free trial bottle and urging readers to visit a Gore location for the offer. It emphasizes widespread friendship and personal endorsement as a marketing hook.
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Dr. Eee
Itou
Betes
Fae Gore Faa
Looking Up Again Rosy View From New York Paper
The Commercial Advertiser presents broadside opinions on the current commercial depression noting signs the worst mood has passed and future improvement in trade and manufacturing is expected. Reports from California Wisconsin and Alabama include bank reopenings quarantines and local editor efforts amid ongoing health and crime news.
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New York Paper
New York
Commercial Advertiser
Mobile and Ohio Workers Rebuff Wage Cut Proposal
J C Clark presides as Mobile and Ohio Railroad leaders meet with conductors engineers firemen trainmen and switchmen over wage cuts. Workers reject a 7 12 percent cut without 60 days notice. Company counters with a 10 percent temporary reduction to last for months with possible extension if finances improve. Clark states the proposed scale is imperative.
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Mopie
J. C. Clark
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
McLaren
Clark
Desperado Killings Reported In Welch And Texas Cattle Ring
The Welch incident in McDowell County West Virginia confirms Deputy Sheriff T A Cunningham was shot by the desperado Robinson who faced murder charges in a separate case. Cunningham known across several states and once a revenue officer, feared witness in moonshine raids. In Texas Fort McKavett reports fifty sheriffs combing upper Rio Grande border for cattle thieves and smugglers as arrests shock communities.
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Wakrettna
Welch
McDowell County
T. A. Cunningham
Robinson
Uty Cunningham
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Caro
Cunningham
San Antonio
Tex
Fort McKavett
Rio Grande
Valverde
Georgia Fast Train Talk Sparks Rail Debate
Ambiguous dispatch from AvavusrA Georgia notes talk of a fast train service to Georgia and connections with Pectina and Northern Bet road. Report mentions Mr. GreTxa Pa and Weaver talking to farmers as part of the discussion.
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Avavusra
Georgia Railroad
Georgia, Pectina
Compromise Suggested on Nation's Perplexing Question
A correspondent argues that political economy and sectional interests force mutual concession in Congress. He urges compromise on the silver question and an income tax, arguing the east as money center must not be lord of policy and urging action to spur state banks and broader prosperity. The piece closes with a humorous Athens anecdote about a lady and her pilfered fruit.
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Evrron Basyen
Congress
Ars
Henry Clay
Dee
Union
PovsMan
Wess
Athens
Farmer's Institute Formed in Elberton by UGA Experts
In Elberton a Farmer's Institute was established by Drs. H. C. White and J. B. Hunnicutt of the University of Georgia. They urged deeper plowing, better land preparation, and deeper roots to improve yields, conserve water, and reduce gullying, emphasizing the science of farming and economical crops.
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H. C. White
J.B. Hunnicutt
University of Georgia
Elberton
White
Agricultural College
Athens
Hunnicutt
Mr Henry Bussey of Columbus Dies at 40
News reaches Athens of the death in Columbus Georgia of Henry C Bussey a progressive real estate businessman and former city council member aged about forty He had Brights disease and had been ill for months He leaves a wife Lizzie Lucas and three children and was well regarded in Athens and Columbus as a public spirited figure.
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Columbus
Henry C. Bussey
Bright
Bussey
Mr. Bussey
Athens
Lizzie Lucas
F. W. Lucas
Monte Carlo Minstrel: George Wilson Promotes New Show
A letter from George Wilson describes his Southern tours as a respected burnt cork entertainer promising clean minstrelsy. He announces Monte Carlo a blend of farce, dialogue and music under Primrose and West with eye catching costumes and scenery. Also noted is the death of Mr James Freeman in Antioch Oglethorpe County from rheumatic heart disease.
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George Wilson
Monte Carlo
Mesers, Primrose & West
Grorce Wilson
Senator Hill Speaks on the Silver Question
Sen ator Hill spoke on the silver question in Washington with a long address, predicted repeal of the Sherman act, and urged immediate adjournment after repeal. A conference with leaders and representatives outlined plans: coin all silver bullion, withdraw Sherman notes, issue silver certificates, and appoint a currency commission to create an elastic, stable system. President Cleveland’s proposals, including a large gold reserve, gained support among senators and representatives. Cleveland to return to Washington tomorrow afternoon.
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Wasntyerox
D.C
Hil
Senate
Congress
Buzzard’s Bay
Sherman Treasury
Currency Commission
Cleveland
Washington
General Lee Letter Honoring Cobb Brother At Fredericksburg Reunion
At Cobb’s and Phillips Tyrons of Atlanta reunion a General Lee letter to General Howell Cobb from December 18, 1862 near Fredericksburg Virginia is read. It mourns the brother’s death, praises his courage and Christian character, and notes the army’s loss and lasting fame. A second obituary reports Fred Bose, thirteen, dying of typhoid after days in bed, with funeral at Second Baptist Church at nine this morning.
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Cobb
Fredericksburg
R. E. Lez
Fred
Second Baptist Church
Love Rivalry at Newell Ranch Near Rose Newell Visit
Miss Rose Newell visits her father at Newell ranch sparking rivalries among Anson Ab Johnson and Deacon Jim as luck and affection drift toward Jim though Rose remains unaware. A sudden cattle stampede tests the group and Rose’s safety shocks the men into renewed tension and hope.
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Newell
Miss Rose Newell
Barton
James Lyall
Deacon Jim
Miss Rose
Deacon
Jim
Miss Newell
Plains
Rose
Anson
Ab Johnson
Ali
Old Barton
Papi
Deacon Jim Saves Miss Newell in Ranch Rescue
A dramatic frontier scene recounts Deacon Jim leaping into action to save Miss Rose Newell from a herd rampage. He ferries her to safety, then earns gratitude and hints of an impending marriage to the ranch owner’s ward, amid rival suitors and local gossip.
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Deacon Jim
Miss Newell
Anson
Jim
Miss Rose
Boston Globe
Ventriloquist Sheep at Munich Show Declares Support
A humorous incident at Munich's agricultural show amused bystanders when a ventriloquist's trick made a wether appear to shout Long live the prince regent as the Bavarian prince regent inspected the flock. The crowd soon realized the charity of the performance.
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Munich
Bavaria
Prince Regent
Augsburger Abend
Zeitung
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