Political campaigns and notes from Augusta and beyond
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic campaign efforts with mentions of Washington visits by Mahone and Blaine aligned figures, Virginia voting hints, and an emphasis on colored vote. It also includes local notices on politicians like C. O. Bush, and reflects broader chatter about the 1889 political scene and the New York Chicago World’s Fair debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Washington
Mahone
Juny
Dudley and Clark
Clarkson
Virginia
Blaine
Ivers
Harrind
Mr. Perkins
Kan
Bruce
Missis
Enator Blair
Newhampdudge
Wheeler
Butterworth
Houk
Tennessee
Michigan
Bram
Sylvania
W.C. Plummer
E.C. Carrington
Rick O’farrall
Wash
John C. Dane
Chicago
Congress
New York
Senator John Clifton Honored by Eastern Democrat
In the October 29, 1889 issue the Eastern Democrat praises Senator John Clifton of the 5th District for dutiful legislative service, committee leadership, and support for farmers planters and workers, calling him highly esteemed and honest by members of both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Laxta
Eprron
C. O. Bush
Miller County
Bush
Srate Chaammber
John & Clifton
Sth
General Assembly
Memorial notice for Martha J Stockton
Mrs Martha Julia Stockton born in North Carolina July 1827 died October 19 1889. She moved to this county with her father J M W Davidson and married Col P A Stockton in early life leaving children J D Stockton Mrs F P May and Mrs J E Broome. She joined the Presbyterian church and was known for hospitality and devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Julia Stockton
the Deaser
North Carolina
J. M. W. Davidson
Col. P. A. Stockton
Quincy Herald
N.P.Q
Fredericksburg Debates Mary Washington Monument Support
The Fredericksburg city council approved thanks to the Old South Church of Boston for efforts to complete the Mary Washington monument. The Mary Washington Memorial Association elected officers and will seek a charter when the December legislature convenes. Ex-Lieut. Gov. Black of Pennsylvania urged practical education and trades for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Old South Church
Boston
Mary Washington
Old South Church Monument Association
Mary Washington Memorial Association
Black
Pennsylvania
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Idan Arked
Irgimia Ae Toa Sal South
Tsare Nearn
Richard F. Blerne
C. T. Jolt
Hw, Flournoy
Johnanan
George D.wise
Dh Lee
Cyple
Pical
Providence
Twen
Vane
Tabor
Salem
Tang
Tieveland
Macon
Sam Small
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Albany News Advertiser
The
New York Star
Colquitt
Palmetto
South Carolina
Toeuch
Walton County
Georgia
Senate
Carrie E. Davis
Miss Davis
Columbus
Ohio
New York City
Ryan’s
Clarence E. Davis
Davis
Police
Atlanta Journal
Steininger
Flint River
J. Steininger & CO
Ihe Marshall Hou
Savannah, Ga
M. E
Harnett
Bainling
Savannah
Rats A, M. L. Warn
Mayville
Furer
Mayville Millis
E.swindell & CO
Columbus Buggies
Kentucky Wagon Co
W .M. Blount
Decatur
Punean McLauchlin
Gus
Belle McLauchlin
C.J. Musneni
Ordin
Mattie Griffin
H Griffin
C.J. Menneryy
Feall
Coud
Ps Vinan
Admeiar
Tyers
Joan M Brown
Sait
Mary Tvery
Dindhoy
M. Brown
Miller Sheriff’s
Achiller
Cateaut
West SH
Mowre
al M
Bainbridge Decatur
John B. Crawford
W. B.crawrom Admistra
Ione
Toniven
S. Treasury
Whelesale Drug
Moreland
Decatur County
Munster
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