Stockton? And Columbus Railroad Stockholders Meeting
A late 19th century report notes a private stock series sale in Ridge, with subscriptions exceeding $50,000 and a slate of directors including Col. Robins and Dr. Bree ton. The organization aims to open a direct northwest route, spur regional prosperity, and oppose no existing rival lines while preparing for a May road meeting at Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Yey
BART
Columbus
Thia
Dai Ridge Costa
Stepa
Renm
Ilood
Rogel
Pho Titetekte
Goorin
Chattahoochee
Orleana
Mobile
Georgia
Ted GurAel
Superior Court of
Randolphy
Gener Grank
Blackepings
Liberia
Gaillard
J. J. Gresham
Maco
General Assembly
Macon
Bort Gaipes
Alabama
Hoya
Mixed Packed Cotton and Fraud Concerns Highlighted
The piece discusses mispacked cotton, detailing how careless or deliberate packing harms quality and deceives buyers. It cites examples of tampering, notes legal and reputational risks for planters, and retells a Savannah anecdote of a grindstone hidden in a bale. It also touches on a political murder in Louisville and local financial concerns in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artield
Bavannah
Savannah
Liverpool
Savannal
Ayer
Bullock
Jefferson County
Louisville
Moon Influence Debated By Georgia Journal
A dated editorial argues the moon does not govern farming or weather beyond tides. It cites Professor McCoy and the French Royal Academy, noting experiments showing lunar effects are not reliable. The writer mocks popular superstitions while urging practical farming based on season and temperature.
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Swaina
Gretna Green
C. F. McCoy
University of Georgia
Himeelf
Royal Academy of Arta
Hogy
Cerminnet
March
Orb
McDox Rie
Wilhott
GEO Ly
Oliver
Hust & CO
Agests
Minco2
Milledge Named U S District Attorney of Georgia
A notice reflects political turmoil as John Milledge is appointed U S District Attorney for Georgia while Revenue Assessor McBurney is removed. The piece mocks federal actions and comments on Governor Brown and Treasurer Angier, noting a $20,000 treasury grab. It references Griffin, Albany, and public sentiment toward the administration with sharp, satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milledge
U. S
Georgia
McBurney
Menginitla
Griffin
Col. Tift
Albany
Washington
Ling
Lagrange
Bullock
Bard
Willingham
McDuff
Angier
Kinball
Confederate Ghosts and Reconstruction Echoes From Civil War Era
Fragmentary 19th century prose notes recount a biased mix of political and social topics. It mentions African Americans in offices, Grant era concerns, a new hotel in St Augustine, cotton frost damage, Gettysburg graves near Hollywood Cemetery, and black postmasters in South Carolina amid the era's racial tensions. News-like fragments reflect partisan rhetoric and regional events.
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Thaman
Rata
List
Land of the Living
Catan
Guartora
Avon
Dota
Washington
General Grant
Darkies
Radical Brotherhood
Minorcan
St. Augustine
Swayze
American Union
Macon
Confederaty
Gettysburg
Hollywood Cemetery
South Carolina
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Critybert
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Eek
Tula
Sawtell & Jones
H. Jones
Eviron
John Bonner
Carrulton
Tia
Father Ryan
Atlanta
New Catholic Church
Yoneiay News
London
Euramiltya
Disraeli
Pnnet
Astrao
William IL. Smyth
Offige
United States Marshall
Earmy
Ceneral Pope
Meade
Waitien
Ele
Wie Tain Stayth
Bowdoin Collie
Adige
Saueanoh Republien
Pri
Luarna
Taunton Atasa
New York
Altos Gether
Republic
John Rice
Bulouk
Rive
Savanah Republican
Tuscaloosa
The
State University
Harpet
de Rojee
Charles N, Sou'son
Jessie D, Key
Tae
Hooke House
Liege
Cuthbert
Gia
Coltt
A. A. Wilkin
Duncan Jordan
Utica
Imac Reynold
My Oflces
M. Gormley
Trongta
Raxporen
John W. Hart
Mary Lyns
Court of Ordinary
Aid County
William R. Hart
Nile
Gormley
Ordinary
Perman
Warran
Benth
Robertson
Marlty
McDonald
Quartermas Ning
Benevolence
Eviacna
Deld. Baldwie
Ty Wartoif
Ine
Bea Legge
Cline Intentian
J.B Ross & Son
Cherry
Second Streets
B.A
Wise, Deree
Singleton, Ujunt & CO
Heonnd Street
Winship & Callaway
Recond Street
W. A. Huff
Cherry and
Third Streets
Genta
Provishis
J. W. Burke
Carhatt & Curd
Chertreet
Io Hardware
L. W. Hunt & CO
Cherry Street
I. A. Wise
Walberry Street
Chery
A. Hope
Johnson, Campbell & CO
Garoet
Poplar
Little, Smith & CO
Concord
Wasoma
BANK
Mavos
Wow
Whoaney
Brmeetbes Hoidenet
We Kos
GIL
Magleturat
W.it
Winsmore
Wy Lightfoot
HH. Plant
Cubuedge & Saileucast
Yaukers
Srokers
Second Street
M. BR
Rogers & CO
MI & Kirtland
Turpin & Her
Planters’ Supplies
Jounson, Campbell & CO
Pri Son
J. D
Druy
J. C. McDonald
T. R. Brown
Bootanca Shoe
Aleax
Append
Aléo
J, J. McDonald
Seorgia
Ramcea
Qirxay
M. G Dale
Gwit
Swibbert
Goil
House of the Need
Lippman
United States
Jacob Lippman
Wippman
Savnsnam
Ayton
Aytons
Epratet
Bacon
Clear Bacon Sides
R. Bacon Sides
Shloulders
Clear Sides
R. Sides, Shlouldels
Bullkx Meats
Aml
W.W. A. Tiufp
W. A. Tuff
Flora Market
E. D. Smythe
C.O
Congress
Dt. Julian Streets
Savannah, Ga
J. J. McDonald's
Witbot
Box Ankle Street
Resistence i Veter Kagan
Anthony
Shen
D. Landreth & Son
Bae
Ryray
Collin
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