Election Update Shows Mixed Signals From Telegraphs
Fragmented telegraph summaries from Nov 1888 report uncertain outcomes in key states. Dispatches suggest Cleveland may win New York and New Jersey while Georgia and Maryland appear safer. North aims toward Republican majorities as votes tally, with official counts pending across several states.
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Hewry
W. Grady
Quanta
Cleveland
Conn
New Jersey
Toler
J Ithiee
New York
Associated Press
Republican National Fire Committee
Spelling Bee at Court House Raises Funds for Churches
A Friday night Spelling Bee at the court house drew a full audience and orderly conduct. Capt Arthur Poll won the first prize, a floral basket and silver cup, then presented his winning prize to the contestant who missed a word. Master Byron Bower took second with another floral basket and cup, and Percy D Campbell received a blue backed Webster spelling book as third prize. An encore Spelling Bee for the Methodist Sabbath School Library is planned for tomorrow night with many local gentlemen listed to compete. Admission ranges from 5 to 25 cents for all ages.
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Court House
Presbyterian Church
Eggleston
Arthur Poll
Alabama Midland R’y Co
Webster
A. L. Hawes
D. A. Russell
Messrs
D . Russell
B. E. Russell
O G Gurley
A L Townsend
JM Brown
R A “McTyer
Ben Nussbaum
J Q Peacock
D T Dickenson
J S Hahn
JS Bradwell
J D Talbert
S Nussbaum
Failure of Williams Bros Grocers in Georgia and local syrup guidance
The piece notes the failure of Messrs Williams Bros, grocers, in a Georgian town for about 4000 dollars though assets cover liabilities. It commends the brothers and says they secured jobs at Savannah Southern Express Co. It adds advice on making thick syrup and warns about souring if boiled too little. It cites Harmony Grove merchants pressing farmers for debts. Winter approaches.
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Williams Bros
Southern Express Company
Savannah
Georgia
Athens Chronicle
Harmony Grove
Shameful elopement shocks Georgia county in Deep South
A married man with a large family eloped with the neighbor’s wife, taking cash and leaving destitute spouses and numerous children. Mobley and Mrs Harrell boarded trains to Cairo and New Orleans, then west, sparking outrage over late 19th century behavior and credulity about southern propriety. A separate item recalls a Miller county assault on a girl and possible lynching rumors surrounding Henry Cook.
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Wiigham
Mason and Dixon
Hiterto
John M. Mobly
Harrell
Whigham
Mobley
Occurrance
Miller County
Decatur Ling
Henry Cook
Cheevertown
Baker County
Jones
Cook
Quarantine Bill Shared By City And County Officials
The city quarantine expense totals 939.71 with the Grand Jury urging the county to pay half and the County Commissioners agreeing to split the cost. The editorial voices support for sanitation, arguing disasters come from neglect not Providence, and praising the quarantine as a prudent safety measure for Albany. The Bee raised 26 dollars from a spelling contest, and local news notes turn to turnips from Attapulgus, railway surveying near Gordon, and a planned revival meeting led by Rev. C H Branch with area ministers assisting.
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Albany
Albany News and Advertiser
Providence
Thomasville Times
Paceville Notes On Health Hope And Tobacco Prospects
Paceville residents report no major illnesses aside from Mrs. E B Glisson and praise a healthy community. Miss Gussie Dickson returns from Paris Texas while music classes run well under Mrs A L Hand and Prof Bunt. Capt Bates visits from Mt Pleasant Fla as tobacco grows good with labor concerns and pear and pecan culture rising. The local economy remains booming. warns youth to act and build a lasting name by seizing opportunities. Nov 6. AEF
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E. B. Glisson
Gussie Dickson
Dickson
Sam Dickson
Paris
Texas
A. L. Hand
Bunt
Capt. Bates
Mt. Pleasant
Fla
Gadsden County
Decatur
Aef
Autumn splendorReturns to Boyettville in lively notes
The Boyettville Chat reports autumn beauty and local gossip as residents note Mr I L Boyett’s return from a pleasure trip and a young man’s bittersweet moment at Olive Grove Church. Miss Susie Bazzell visits from Jackson County Florida while the United Freewill Baptist Association prepares to convene near Boyettville. News mentions Minnie Dean’s smiles, Prof Brunson’s oats, and neighbors welcoming Lutha Ganse. Election night in New York draws town boys to stay up late as results pour in.
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I. L. Boyett
Boyettville
Olive Grove Church
Susie Bazzell
Jackson County
Florida
J. M. Clark
United Freewill Baptist Association
Early County
Lutha Ganse
Rock Pond
Wideawake
Lines on the Death of Little Hamilton Blount
Poem lamenting the death of a baby, using flowers and seasonal imagery. The speaker recalls summer flowers fading, birthing a belief the child rests in Heaven, with lines from a friend offering consolation and faith in Christ. The tone remains solemn and religious, aiming to soothe the grieving mother.
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Little Hash
Milton Blount
Petit Jury for First Week of November Term 1888
Decatur Superior Court announces the petit jury for the first week of November term 1888. The panel includes jurors drawn for duty at the session, with proceedings to proceed under court rules. Names and specific assignments are listed in the official notice.
Grand Jurors and Exposition Postponement Notice 1888
Grand jurors for the first week November term 1888 of Decatur Superior Court listed. Chattahoochee Valley Exposition postponed to Nov 15 to Dec 1 due to quarantine disruptions. will reopen after frost with larger purses and attendance. Florida yellow fever noted in multiple towns. The Advance relocates to Whigham. Local notices include tax assessor candidate L W Griffin. weathered items mention household tips and local commerce.
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Chattahoochee Valley Exposition
F. B. Gorpey
Sec’y
L. W. Griffin
Attapulgus
Griffin
Florida
Baldwin
Enterprise
Gainesville
Fernandina
Padrick's offers meats and oysters in Bainbridge area
Try Fitzhugh Lee Tobacco at Padrick's with choice apples at 40 cents per peck and fresh oyster crackers and steam baked bread. A November meeting in Bainbridge elects three delegates for a county convention to nominate officers while urging Democrats to participate. Fall and winter millinery by Mrs. M. J. Reynolds showcases latest fashions for ladies and children in Bainbridge.
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Fitzhugh Lee Tobacco
Padrick’s
Bainbridge
Miltia
Als Democrats
Maston O'Neal
Dem
Endorsement for D W Kelly as Tax Assessor candidate
A public endorsement from Tos A Barrow and others in Decatur county supports D W Kelly for Tax Assessor under the Democratic banner. They deem him worthy, honest, competent, and ask for his nomination as their right. The letter specifies he is the candidate from the 16th district and cites their belief in his qualifications.
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Messrs. Borrors
Decatur County
D. W. Kelly
Tos. A. Barrow
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