Funeral Rites for Gov Edward Perry Honor War Veterans
A long obituary recounts the death of former Florida governor Edward A. Perry, noting his eminent public service, military ties, and state leadership. The procession, burial at Christ opal church, and grave honors by Third Florida troops, with governors and judges in attendance, mark a solemn city farewell. Memorial resolutions praise his integrity and impact on Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitwe Havi
tFuneral
Bad Rotelfing
Colley
Bsen
Arpromp
Ashasde
Garepa
G. A
Vilary A. Herbert
Justig
George P. Florida
John C. W. E. Anderson
J. Tilliard
Mr. Wilwles
D. Breedham Fisher
Frank Marna
H.C. Cysmacay
D. B. Ree
Gd J. Joxbay
Joux L. Piswxy
Grand Army
Garfield
Pensscoba
Fis
Commonwealth
Prison rations in Civil War camps compared in editorials
The Bainbridge Democrat reports editorials on 1865 and 1889 visits to Johnson's Island noting prison rations of one pound of bread and bacon or twice that beef with coffee, and argues Confederate and Union prisoners faced different hardships. The piece contends starvation deaths were more associated with Union prisoners at Andersonville, while Confederate requests for medicine were denied by U S authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge Ga
Democrat
Oho
Johnson’s Island
Lee
Andersonville
Confederacy
Wellington
Ohio
U. S
U.S
Knick Knacks for Christmas Art Cord and Periodical Cover
Holiday crafts feature heavy art cord used on cushions and table tops with round cushion designs bound by China silk puffing and brass rings, plus an exquisite periodical cover for writing tables using cardboard plush and embroidery silks. A Philadelphia belle displayed a brown silk plush cover with yellow and red embroidery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Distressing Scene At Allay Kmall House Judge Guerry Affected
A fatal accident at the Kmall house last night left Judge Guerry shattered after a telegram announced Claude and Russell's deaths from a falling wall. The scene stunned President AuBiznon and Solicitor General CoP Hille, with Guerry traveling to Dawson at dawn to be with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kmall House
James Iuerry
President AuBiznon
Cop. Hille
Guerry
deBignon
Mr. duBignon
Claude
Russell
Robert
Judge Guerry
St Peer
Judge
Geerry
Dawson
Dopoint Guerry
Macon
Atlania Constitution
Rock Pond Notes On Health Visits And Social Happenings
Uncle Mark Hurrell was at Rock Pond last Thursday with health concerns noted as improving. Isaak Horn visited a young lady and Miss Allie Thomas returned from a pleasure trip, delighting a young man. Local stores at Brunson and Blackshear are mentioned while Red Hill Sabbath school draws attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hurrell
Rock Pond
Meéssré
Sikes
Edideon
Sin
Brunson
Boyett
Amandmantk
Ella
Pont
Tubsday
Bronson and
Blackshear
Red Fill
Allie. Thomas
Isaac Horn
Lion at Large in Birmingham Lion Hunt Ends With Capture
A Nubian lion escaped from Wombwell’s menagerie during Michaelmas fair in Aston Birmingham. It fled across the ground, hid in a brook and sewer, then was tracked by Marcus Orenzo through underground channels before being recaptured and returned to the cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Messrs
Wombwell
Aston
Liverpool
Wombwell’s
Syards
Marcus Orenzo
Orenzo
Lion Tower
London Times
George W. Cable rises from counting room to writer
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes Cable’s rise from a New Orleans cotton broker’s bookkeeper earning a pitiful wage to having his Creole life stories published by Scribner’s Magazine. It recalls his earlier failed attempt in a newspaper office due to religious scruples and his later success writing plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cable
New Orleans
Scribner’s Magazine
Pittsburg Dispatch
Touching Holiness Meeting Ovation for Rev J M Marshall
The Waycross Reporter describes a moving incident at a holiness meeting where Rev J M Marshall, after thirty years without known sin, invited all in the congregation to meet him in heaven by shaking his hand. The church overflowed as crowds pressed toward the altar to honor the beloved leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Marshall
Mr. Johnston
Marshal
Alta
Waycross
Marshall
Cross Reporter
Davis to Attend Fayetteville Centennial Celebration
Senator Ransom secured from the Navy the Marine Band for Fayetteville North Carolina on November 21 to mark the ratification centennial. The War Department will lend flags and bunting. Jefferson Davis’ expected presence in the South prompts Republicans to question the use of federal services for a state occasion. Secretary Tracy had refused Marine Band travel to Philadelphia, citing private interest there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Ransom
North Carolina
Navy Department
Marine Band
Fayettevill N.C
War Department
Jefferson Davis
South
Navy
War
Tracy
Philadelphia
Fayetteville
Stranger Rascal Jones Vanishes From Milton
The Milton Clarion reports a man calling himself IL Y. Jones or Firley, a supposed English shoe maker, fled with increased finances after years in Milton. His face reportedly betrayed his true intent, as locals recall his hypocritical professed values and departure days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Dewi
Milton
Storry
Dean
IL Y. Jones
Jones
Firley
Milton Clarion
Anecdotes and Miscellany from National Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and brief notes from 19th century newspapers. Phrases include Ouida contrasted with a circus rider, exchanged quips at a Gladstone meeting, a candy joke, and a Key West jaundice yellow fever scare. Also notes on upcoming state elections across ten states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Porter
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bainbridge Georgia described as fertile port and health resort
The article extols Bainbridge in Decatur County as a rich agricultural hub with forests, streams, and abundant waters. It highlights a mild climate, respiratory health benefits, artesian wells, developing water works, shipping access from the Gulf, and strong civic amenities. The piece invites settlement and notes opportunities for land, crops, and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aus
Ieee
Bainbridge
Florida
Alabama
Mexico
Bladeer
Bee
Rangilies
Bane Lyterian
Georgia
Bret Duri
Gulf
Baine
Decatur County
Ture County
Desoenar
Also Mentioned on This Page
PERRY
the Times Vaton
Acota
Fra
Eral
Rentral
Edward A. x
Figida
Fiat
Goveror
Francis i J George
Laociak Dustice
t-Geral David
D. W. Marslis J.B
Dent
Perry Combe
Ivers
Morida Regiment
Batty
A. d and i
T. V. Guins
Facult
Mary A. Evwards
A. A. Jackson
Selpol
Paris
Caspa
Ripssia
Europe
Russia
Nationalsa
New Heral
Ant Ohio
Jeff Davis
Stars and Stripes
Ouida
Gladstone
Jem
William
George
Washington Capital
Towa
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New Jersey
Virginia
Mary.land
New York
Nebraska
United Nn
Evarts
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Cheney
Traub
Wholeeate Lrugelste. de
Obie
Walding, Kinnan
H.C. Wurrr
Tate
Kwitxent
Connell
H. O
Magnesia
Diganis
Die
Mre
Hena
Bae Uc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!