Purifoy's execution at the jail ends in tragic collapse
A detailed minutes by minutes account describes Purifoy’s death by hanging at the county jail. The scene includes prayers, last rites, and witnesses among ministers and officers. The narrative records the crowd outside, the ritual, and the final moment when the trap released, followed by postmortem observations and interment plans.
Purifoy Faith and Baptism Debate in Atlanta Jail
In Atlanta on June 23 1875 prisoners Purifoy faced religious visitation as GC Davis Dunlap and Priest heatedly debated baptism and Catholic rites. Davis pressed for prayer while a priest clashed over Catholic authority, ending with Purifoy receiving final absolution from Father Reilly and the jail scene described by city ministers.
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Parkoy
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Ajanta
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Puavitoy
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Letters from Toombs and Judge Underwood Differing Opinions
Hemn voussH OF JULY. Letters from Gen. Toombs and Judge Underwood present differing opinions on the topic. The fragment notes call out contrasts in views and hint at ongoing debate among political figures.
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Gen. Toombs
Judge Underwood
I8L'S HIGH SCHOOL Graduating Exercises Postponed
A historic note from Georgia dated June 23 1875 records postponement of graduating exercises at I8L'S High School in Boma Georgia. The missive includes formal invitations and reflections on independence, liberty, and the Union, with signatures from local leaders and a response from a Georgia official. It highlights civic pride and the celebration of the Fourth of July in a postwar context.
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Mier
George Hilyer
Marcus A. Bell
Gerriner
Eufetter Paare
Alval
Meall
Wuat Union of Atales
Uberty
Lba
Staten
Georgia
Enaarthank
United States
Boston
Robert Toortls
BR. Toowass
Deters TL
V. M. Miller
George Hiltyer
Marens A. Bell
Town Topics Some light notes on local life in brief
Monday Night the Time Winter apples improve with age while Napored tomatoes are not that kind of fruit. An entertainment for the benefit of the Baptist church will be given soon. Rail traffic to the city has improved. Queries about authorship and butter procurement appear amid playful commentary. A boy returned a found $5 bill on Pryor street. Shakespeare and Measure for Measure are quoted. Observations on sidewalk etiquette and laziness appear. A planned event at Obithorpe park is teased. Three colored men slept under Broad street bridge while watermelons lay about.
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Court House
Mariatta Female College
John Jones
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Felton
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Atlanta
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Rome
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DeGive
Myx
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Bernadine
Obithorpe Park
Broad Street Bridge
Four Lunatics Committed by Judge Pittman in Atlanta
Judge Pittman ordered four to the asylum after a hearing on lunacy charges. M L Boyd and G W Boyd, sons of a Fulton County man, were declared insane and dangerous to themselves and the public. The case, dated June 26, 1875, includes sworn statements from their father and details of the family near the Boll fig Mill.
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Georgia
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Commemorial News in Atlanta County Ledger
Fragmented notice reports June 2 18M events with Cotton coverage and quiet observance. Receipts still under partner for estate show Wednesday to Sunday. shows a detranss of 9 78 belief compared with later four cee.
Markets by Telegraph. YZ June 29 cotton and stocks report
Money steady at par, bonds firm with Crown Street gains. In New York cotton futures closed barely steady with exports and spinners buying. prices listed for various months. Domestic market data show receipts, stock movements, and price quotes across Louisville and other markets with mixed but steady tones.
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