General Presentments by Carroll County Grand Jury 1860
The grand jury reports on court offices roads and jails in Carroll County. They demand repairs to jail floors and stairs, safer locks for records, and recommend new court house bonds. They condemn errant road overseers, urge proper book-keeping, and request locks and keys custody by the sheriff. They note census of county officers and approve publishing the presentments in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Cunty
H.J. Dantenl
Robert Trouseworth
J. C. Lenderumn
Glad
F. Hixon
N. A. Windsor
W. M. Shents
Tah
J. G. Coker
J. BP. Webb
J. F. Ackling
E. L. Stovall
B.j.leal
Stoguer
W.M. Ward
Tomas Smith
W. A. Yates
G. W. Griffin
Ww. Backin
G. T. Boween
Wm. Evans
W. I. Rowe
B. Bells
Huxley
Wale Drop
J. W. Reid
T. J. Roberts
J. J. Vance
John ©. Gaimman
Joseph Hutcheson
J. J. Neal
J.T. Jone
J. Strickland
J. A. Culpepper
K.H. Springer
J.B. Smith
H. N. Weight
B.V. Chambers
Carrollton
Howden
Villa Urca
Ewple
Bahar FA
Ballits
Minning
Giremmstanves
Ulneral
O. W. Bagwell
Pais
Board of Road and Revenues
Board of Roads of Revenues
Court House
Caproll Free Press
Carroll County Times
Origin and rise of John Brown's Body song
The piece recounts how the tune originated before its words and became a popular Union anthem during the Civil War. It traces two Boston militiamen Purington and John Brown, their regiments, and the growth from camp meetings to nationwide singing and the eventual publication by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe.
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John Brown
New England
Boston Militia Company
The
Tigers
New Hampshire
Purington
Massachusetts Regient
Fort Warren
Boston
Harber
Brown
Edgerly
Greenleaf
Quartette
Vigers
Harper's Ferry
John Brows
C. Perkins
Brockton
Malland
New York
Baltimore
Julia Ward Hlowe
Air
Hood's Saresneriis Promoted As Malaria Remedy
Purported old time treatment claims Hood's Saresneriis purifies corrupted fluids and blood to cure malarial fevers. The account asserts even severe cases respond with remarkable cures under this remedy.
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Matarin
Hood
Unconscious influence on wartime editor and printer voices
An 1860s Hartford Press anecdote recalls editor Charles Dudley Warner and a compositor debating duty and enlistment. The tale highlights differing motives for war service and the power of quiet influence. It also mentions handwriting and the limits of a rapid writing style in meeting the demands of editors and printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dudley Warner
Hartford
Americas and neighboring nations population and area overview
The article surveys Central and South American nations and others by area and population. It compares Mexico Brazil Argentina Colombia Bolivia Peru Venezuela Ecuador Chile Uruguay and others to U S state sizes and urban populations. It also includes an aside on Hood's Sarsaparilla and a school anecdote about banns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
pan-American Congress
Central and
South America
United States
Territories
Mexico
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Mississippi
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaraneas
Salvador
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Ilinois
Brazil
Colombia
Ingiana
Wisconsin
New York State
Bolivia
Atlantic States
Indiana
Peru
Inci
Venezuela
New Jersey
Ecuador
Illinois
Toledo
Dutch Guiana
Columbia
Acker Blond Elisse Promises Cure All Diseases
An 19th century newspaper advertisement touts Acker Blond Elisse as a universal cure for blood and skin diseases. It claims medical endorsement and urges readers to send copies to friends to receive the Savannah Weekly News free, highlighting the paper’s size and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
Inderstand
7. C. Brown & Bro
Savannah
South
Savanah, Ga
Acker English Remedy Ad Offers Free Sample
An old advertisement touts Acker's English Remedy with assurances it cures croup cold and cough in a child. It claims one dose proves its efficacy and promises relief from long troubles. The ad references J. O. Brown & Co and a sample offer, typical of period patent medicine promotions.
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Acker
Brown & Lrg. Ee
Forest Preservation Heads North and South as Congress Meets
The eighth annual American Forestry Congress convened in Philadelphia with sixteen states represented. Papers urged forest protection, noting U.S. woodlands cover 450 million acres, 26 percent of land. 25 million acres cut yearly, over 10 million burned in 1880. Calls grew for a state forest commissioner and for national policy, while speakers like Bernard Fernow urged government leadership and more co operation with state forest efforts. Local remarks from Mr. McLandon of Thomasville highlighted pine forests’ value and risk from destruction, stressing trees’ roles in housing, ships, turpentine, resin, and other products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Philadelphia
Verran Higley
New York
United States
Fie
Bernard E. Fernow
Forestry Division
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Fis
McLandon
Thomasville
Old Scotch minister visits widow and admonishes neglectful feet
A historic column recounts a stern yet truthful Scotch minister who visits a widow unannounced, jokes about not walking barefoot, and emphasizes honesty. The piece also notes a Savannah street scene with a well dressed girl on a horse drawn produce wagon and a farmer father observing, reflecting pride in rural work.
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Feck
Rom
Bay Street
Savannah
Savannah News
Advertising and the newspaper as a trade ally
The column argues newspapers are the best medium for merchants to reach customers, urging liberal advertising and influence on shoppers. It spans anecdotes from the New York Graphic about a fashionable summer home on a bay and notes Birmingham tests for a phosphorus removal process in iron, boosting steelmaking efficiency.
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Macau
Wesian
Bay Ridgeway
Fuil
Ndt
N. Y
Birmingham
Archibald
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Birminghans
Acker's Blood Elixir Promoted as Superior Cure
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a definitive remedy for blood diseases and syphilitic poison, claiming it purifies the system and strengthens the constitution. The claim is attributed to J. C. Brown Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
J. C. Brown
One Way to Spoil a Boy Printing Adventure
A cautious warning to parents about early amateur printing. The piece argues that most boys starting as amateurs fail to become skilled workers, and that lifelong scorn for rushed education follows. It urges placing the youth in a printing office for formal training rather than self taught shortcuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bine
Patent Remedies in Poor Health Promoted by Local Vendors
Advertised pills claim to cure dyspepsia and indigestion with simple applications. J. C. Brown & Bro sells Acker’s Dyspepx Tablets for worst forms of dry debility and constipation. The Swarnets OILment is pitched as a safe remedy without internal use to treat skin sores and rheumatic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
J. C. Brown & Bro
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Murl
Carroll Free Press
Mail Directory
Givin Wind Carroteon
Aii Caproditais Bowdoo
Soci
Oller
WHIT
Dewrist
Tony
Adamsow & Jackson, Yeagost Lawyers
Sy Llton GA
Reese & Grow
Varrollion
Lepal
Gilles
Lelie Gnikling
Front Pobya
Leal
W. Cobb
Calnoblion
Heilor
LL. Fietts
R. C. McDaniel
Can Rollton
a. W_2IALLUBM
Uiliv
Desalley
T.G. Sheats
Carraltton
Viciiity
Bradley
Vellain
Carralltewt
Sis
Stary
Merry
TOF
Marlow & Bro
Askew & Bradley
Notariea
Phew
Hour Fanar
Am‘t
Coenty
Fran. L. Grillo
Ralb Out
M. J
Crosscreese
Sperial Comi’s
Salariga
Tuhabee Due Bank
Jonix M. Cons
Foreman
Jas. IL
Josiah D. Green
George W. Moore
Joseph T. Nolan
James J. Martin
Warren W. Jackson
Wall
F. J. Cheney & CO
F. J Cheney
Wist & Tatad
Wimlesite Druggists
Kirnan & Manvis
Wholesile
O. E.W van Hoses
Toledo National Bank
Q. Mulls
North
B. Chartard
Bureau
Nichols
Kates
Alco
Bs Kewlings Unite
Thes
Fither
Evangeline
Bayard
Mimareh
Fowler
Owinas
Denti
Evanceline
Denver
Cal
Waann
Epps
Cryll Service
James Epps
Mason
New
Mason & Baw
Hamling
Organs
Gmt Viaiba
Renee
Cucalogues
Pacers
Nazione
Mum
Photidi Lm
Enquirer
Fastion
Piso
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