Obituary Notice for D Gy and Sewall in N Y Organ
The text notes the death of D Gy at 59, identifies Sewall as Augusta native famed for plates on the stomach showing alcohol effects, and records his prominence as a physician. It mentions his efforts to improve moral and physical welfare, and that his funeral on the 11th drew physicians clergy Columbia College officers students and Washington citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs Sewall
Augusta
Columbia College
Washington
N. Y. Organ
Steamboat Swallow Disaster near Athens claims many lives
The steamer Swallow, traveling from Albany to New York, struck a rock near Athens thirty miles below Albany, split in two, and sank in twenty five feet of water around 9 pm amid a heavy snowstorm. Passengers rushed to lifeboats. thirteen bodies recovered as rescuers aided by Rochester and Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swallow
Albany
New York
Athens
Rochester
Express
Difference of Opinion on Temperance and Politics
The New York Organ critiques John Pierpont and other virtuous citizens for supporting temperance while elevating alleged poison sellers to offices. It argues that voting for such men sabotages the temperance cause, calling the stance contradictory and impractical for reformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pierpont
N. Y. Organ
The Pastor Encouraged Dream Tale Of A Dreamer Preacher
A minister recalls years of preaching in a place with little visible benefit. He contemplated quitting but, after reflecting, he dreamed of working for a man seated on a large rock. The tale reflects doubt, calling, and a moment of inspiration.
King Philip Sails Safe After Narrow Sinking Near Mount Hope
A Providence to Fall River steamer the King Philip struck a rock in dense fog near Bristol ferry. The vessel quickly filled, yet crew saved passengers to a beach landing between rocks as the captain cried all is safe. The incident underscores life’s uncertainty and the need for readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Philip
Providence
Fall River
Bristol Ferry
Mount Hope
May Petersons Magazine Fashion Preview in Express
The Express highlights Petersons May issue with engravings from Oberon and Titania and a Paris fashion plate. It previews Salmon color silk walking dresses with laced bodices and Turk sleeves, lace mantle, pink hat with blue feather, and morning dresses with high necks and sashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Oberon
Titania
Shakespear
Paris
Peterson’s
Tom
Patent Medicines Rise of Four Patent Medicine Makers
The article profiles Brandreth Comstock Moffat and Sherman, noting Brandreth finances a three story Sing Sing factory and extensive advertising spending, Comstock buys a Union Place residence and hosts lavish events, Moffat accumulates nearly 300000 dollars, and Sherman expands from a Nassau street shop to wholesale real estate purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandreth
Sing Sing
Union
Comstock
Union Place
Moffat
Sherman
Nassau Street
City Council fills vacancy by appointing City Recorder
The Charleston City Council on Monday elected William Reid Esqr City Recorder to fill the vacancy caused by the death of George B Erkhard Esqr. The pilot responsible for the Swallow disaster has been indicted by the New York grand jury. Citizens of Baltimore pledge 5000 for Pittsburg sufferers and Philadelphia calls for a 100000 city loan. Cotton clearances and receipts favor Liverpool. Perryville Alabama destroyed except one house. Telegraph expansion adds extra station on Long Island and Nantasket with rapid reporting of vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council of
Charleston
Wm. Reid
City Recorder
Geo. B. Erkhard
Swallow
United States Circuit Court
City of
New York
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Hell
Philadelphia
Neic
Telegraph
Messrs. Hudson & Smith
Long Island
Boston Harbor
Nantasket
Boston Light
Long Island Head
Long
Lewis’ Wharf
Merchants’ Exchange
Ice floes and flood damage sweep Niagara border towns
Across Queenston Lewiston and Niagara River the rapid ice movement amid a north wind has blocked the falls. The ice within a mile of Niagara Falls towers forty feet high and wrecks wharves stores and a steam mill causing estimated damages near one hundred thousand dollars. Rufalo Corr Rochester Democrat reports. Obed M Coleman dies at Saratoga Springs inventor of Aeolian attachment. A Paris hand and arm device opens watches and picks pins with one hand. Gobelins Paris completes Versailles Hall carpet with roses by Madame Elizabeth. Moroccan red vests trend in Paris fashion. John Bunyan translated into Armenian in Turkey reported by Washingtonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenston
Lewiston
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Paris
Gobelins
Versailles
Madame Elizabeth
Louis XVI
Boston
Washingtonian
John Bunyan
Turkey
Asia
Augusta Market Report Notes Steady Prices in Goods
The August market shows no new features since last report and no anticipated changes until the next crop. Groceries see moderate demand with prices unchanged from prior quotes.
Restorative Cordial touted by physicians across states
The ad proclaims Restorative Cordial as highly effective and widely used by physicians. It lists numerous distributors in New York Georgia South Carolina and cites April 20 and July 20 dates. The notice urges sufferers to try the remedy and promises high quality based on fair trial and strong endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Sebring
New York
Haviland, Risley & Co
Augusta
G. R. Hendrickson
Savannah
J. H. Curtis
Columbia
E.M. Carey
Haviland
Blarrel & Allen
Cleaveland & Co
E. N. Miller & Co
P.M. Cohen & Co
R. W. Burnham
G. Pelzer
A. Head
W. Quirk
Charleston
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Ellis
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Selma, Ala
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Perry
Ala
Jqenham & Bleakley
Lily
E. Swarnes
Franklin Literary Society
WM. Haines, Jr
Burke County
Freeman W. Lacy
Waynesboro
Spirit Creek
S. L Bassford
Halnes
EMEDY
M. Antony
Yale
Wm, Haines
Georgity
de Ecner
A . Chans
Canal
Dupont
Russia
Orleans
Davana
Lamp Sea
Raisins
Malaga
Muscatel
New Orleans
Porto Rico
O. Wes
Towodcco
N. Carolina
Twinirginia
Cokneoren Sy Jolly G. Winteue
Mechanics’ Bank
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Augusta Insurance & Banking Co
Georgia Rail Road Eee
Enews
State of Georgia
Georgia Rail Road Bank
Ruckersville Bank
Marine & Fire
St.Mary's Bank
Central Bank
Wee Ee Weee Bank
Hawkinsville
Merchant’s Bank
Macon
Bank of Darien
Chattahoochie R. R
Western Bank of Georgia Psie
Bank of Columbus
Planters & Mechanics Base
Col Bank of Oemalgeenes Seteweed Georgia
Georgia
Caron
Charleston Banks
Setees Gins
Bank of Aamburg Oeen
Bani Kage
Bank
New York Light
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