21 May 1876
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1876
Page
1
A fragment from a 1876 era issue recounts regional editorials and political commentary. It mentions Griffin district races, a quotation attributed to the Savannah News, and a transition in local reporting staff. The piece reflects partisan tones, candidate remarks, and regional concerns from the era.
In a revelrous wedding masked party Celia defies her father with Edward Wilson stepping in as groom after Barrister Jones withdraws. A former romance rekindles, Lizzie Johnson weds Jones, and the joyous ceremony ends with the couple and guests celebrating into the evening amid stories of past loves and renewed family ties. The event is described as the wildest merriment in the county with lingering memories among elders.
An 1875 letter reproduced from the Congressional Record reveals a distressed dying man’s final wishes and mood. He describes inner conflict about mortality, love, and duty, and requests burial in specific clothing with minimal cost. He also references a political staffer’s frantic schedule and invitations, contrasting private turmoil with public office pressures.
A mixed digest of meditative verse and religious commentary. The piece opens with poetic reflections on a mill and time, shifts to a symbolic unseen battlefield with Godlike leaders and faithful warriors, then moves to praise feminine tenderness and Christian virtue, ending with notes on family prayer and genuine religious practice.
The San Francisco Chronicle reprints Die Natur on ostrich domestication and farming. California’s dry climate and abundant feed are touted as ideal for rearing, with high feather and egg values, large potential markets, and plans for artificial incubation improving success.
J B Stewart publishes in the Tribune a denial that he paid bonds of the Union Pacific railroad to James G Blaine or that Blaine visited his Washington offices. He asserts no business transactions with Blaine or related parties and rebukes claims as false. Stewart mentions Geo W Chase of New York as a frequent correspondent and recalls witnessing transactions with Knowlton present.
A Telegram from Constantinople notes Turkey will reject the Berlin proposals. A Paris Telegraph report claims Turk troops attacked a town on pretext that Christians were about to leave, killing many including women and children. Widows of the murdered consuls receive $200,000 each.
The campaign reports a statewide tilt toward Colquitt for governor with Hardeman and James close behind. Across Georgia editors note Gartrell and Johnson also drawing interest while Colquitt leads on the first ballot. James tours the state to gauge support, and party leaders warn of tricky politics if Colquitt’s momentum continues.
At a meeting in this city officials discuss the absence of the ancient order of Hibernians from the June 14 corner stone ceremony for the church. Vicar General Quinn reportedly requires the order to establish chapels with meeting places and drop secret signs before reentry. The society is said to participate in the ceremony. Smallpox cases aboard the steamship Colorado from China reach Yokohama. a quartermaster contracts the disease, but no further cases. Health officials pursue the captain for quarantine violations.
In Eagleville a blasting accident blows John Junkless to pieces, scattering him across multiple counties. Col Horace Featherstock narrates the sensational murder reports while coroners profit from inquests. the tale ends with a reform banning fees without sufficient corpse proof.
Rural notes report rust in wheat across Hall County with blade-affected damage. Irwinton yields 12 to 15 bushels, oats and rye strong. Oglethorpe wheat looks unusually promising with better prospects than any year since 1865. Cotton and corn healthy in Brooks. rains lagging elsewhere. Butts and Elbert counties see fair crops. corn in bottom lands not yet planted. Hart County fears wheat loss from rust. Merriwether peach harvest below average. heat and oats affected. Advertisement for Dr J H McLean’s blood purifier promotes tonic and purifier benefits in St Louis.
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