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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1875

Page

3

Purifoy on Death Row Describes His Struggles and Faith

The inmate Purifoy speaks from his jail cell about his murder case, his fear of death, and his inability to find forgiveness. He notes visits from the city officials and ministers, insists he will not tell more lies, and asks for preparation of his soul before execution. The piece contrasts his mental anguish with Orange’s earlier case and reports on local church activities and community notices surrounding his looming doom.

John Purifoy Purifoy Furifoy R. T Orere Hester Purifey Anderson Mme Utfoy Sam Arisoy Nere Barnesville Ldo Pulasoy Orange Parifoy

Sawed to Pieces By Circular Saw At Factory

A factory worker at AM Liftwich saw mill near Lithools was fatally injured when his foot slipped and pulled him into a running circular saw. His limbs were severed badly in the accident, and he, a married man, remained alive in agony at last report. The page also notes community events and a sermon at the Atlanta Bible Society anniversary with a strong sermon on providence and biblical defense, praising the Bible and its history amid infidelity debates.

Wm Crumley Crumley Cohutts Springs Cramley Calcutta Atlanta Bible Society First Methodist Church Eniér Fion J. H. James James O.L Smith D. de Emx Hishop Watson Voltaire Urush St. Paul Daniel Webster Engl Rona Ireland Darwin Buz’ l Dovchasvile Pitts City Aluf Jehovah JBC Quicus

Atlanta Chronicle Town Topics Fragment Aged Streets

A long, chaotic list of city sights and incidents. Reports include street scene quirks, a man injured by lumber, stray animals, vendor stalls, public notices, a mule incident on Pryor street, and various minor city occurrences. The text conveys a bustling, rough-edged 1875 Atlantic era urban panorama.

Rough Love Affair Threatens Family Honor

A young city man, a trusted friend, and a permissive romance lead to scandal. The daughter faces ruined virtue and public dishonor as the father hunts the lover who promised marriage, with threats of marriage, emigration, or death if he does not act. The incident chills a community and leaves a father resolute.

St An Tuan Indy Despera Atlanta Alabama

Senator Jones Plans Southern Ice Plant to Cut Prices

An report outlines Senator Jones of Nevada backing a Southern ice factory using California ammonia refrigeration. Mr C F Brown will lease land on Alsbase street to build a three-wall, dust-filled insulated plant pushing freestanding ammonia tubes to freeze water into pure ice. The aim is to dominate southern trade, reduce ice costs, and keep money circulating locally as Lake ice declines in the region.

Ur Wille Washington Dpr E A Flewellen JW. Esroce Texas Conyers Smith Capt Mitchell John Mitchell Covington Col Lester Mark W Johnson C F Brown Senator Jones Nevada Brown Montwon Soastor Jones Galveston New Orleans Nashvile Atlanta Cincinnati New York Laketes

Rolling Mill troubles and local measures in Atlanta

Reports from Scofield's Rolling Mill depict a halted operation with idle workers and mounting debts. Merchants, creditors, and local officials discuss rescue plans, a plan to reopen the mill, and hopes for immediate resume amid a broader effort to stabilize Atlanta commerce.

Mackerel standards debated at Grocers Protective meeting

At a Grocers Protective Association gathering discussions centered on classifying mackerel by size. Standards ranged from No 2 to No 8 fish with defined lengths and taint criteria, plus extra numbers for premium grades.

Mmec C. B. Ea St Louis Rio

Excursion to Teeeea Proved Unclear and Busy

A jagged report describes an excursion led by A J Vi ers, with crowding at stops and a confusing departure schedule at 190 o'clock. Local residents welcomed the party amid parade of vehicles, then notes a missing bed and references to various people in June. A bankruptcy notice follows for Willis r Bestrupt with district authorities listing proceedings and court actions.

Uicek A.J. Viers

Saint Patrick’s Total Abstinence Society seeks incorporation

A long petition from James Meri and 30 others seeks to form the Saint Patrick’s Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society of Atlanta in Fulton County. It requests incorporation for a twenty year term, powers to sue and be sued, own property, and a common seal, with aims to promote temperance and benevolence, not profit, and to publish by charter as required by law. The court minutes dated June 3, 1875 note the extraction.

Georgia Fulton County Mid County James Meri John J. Garvey Michael N Blount Dennis O'Sullivan Wiliam Gleason, Sr Joseph Gatins John J. Conway John Callaghan Hugh Lynch John J. Lynch Alfred T. Young Bred Young Clark Thomas Nunsa Thomas Fitzgibbons Dennis Murphy James Dotaboe Kiam Key Patrick W. Lynch Joseph W Thia Associacion W. H. Venable

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