Equal Rights Party debated and local society meeting
The paper notes a confidential circular about a new Equal Rights Party proposing female suffrage led by Victoria C. Woodhall and mocks the idea. It covers a Cuthbert Society meeting August 5 with delegates to the State Agricultural Convention and plans for a County Agricultural and Mechanical Fair. It also mentions Tallahassee gossip on Hamilton’s postmaster appointment and a road steam engine exhibit at the Macon State Fair.
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New York
Equal Rights Party
Victoria C. Woodhall
United States
Vic
New England
Georgia
Dutch Pete
Grant
White House
Court House
Cuthbert
Wm. Coleman
Thomas A. Coleman
O. P. Beall
Dc. R. Knowles
Rome
Elam Christian
R. Crittenden
W. F. Davis
B. Stevens
Baldwin
N. M. Weaver
E. C. Grant
Yarbrough
Tuus. A. Coleman
Frorton
Tallahassee
Hamiltion
Jacksonville
Cheney
Hamilton
Thompson
Macon
John A Griffin
Heard
Thomas Teal
Paschal Griffis
Susan Knowles
Atlanta
United States of America
Rufus B. Bullock
Wilson
Hode
Lazenby
Perkins
Wuersar
Alabama and Chattanooga Broad Company
State of Georgia
Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad Company
Alabama and Chattanooga
Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad
Cotton crops struggle as drought hits Georgia and nearby states
The Bainbridge Argus notes rapid cotton growth yet disease and caterpillar fears appear. Reports from Athens, Griffin, Boston and Rome describe drought damage, with scorched stalks, open bolls and discouraged farmers. Columbus and Montgomery news add grim yield expectations and a standout stalk display.
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Bainbridge Argus
Athens
The
Ath
Auburn
Ala
Griffin Star
Pike
Meriwether
Coweta
Line Creek
Boston
Thomas County
Rome
Don't Want a Session of the Legislature
The Quincy Journal argues against an extra Florida Legislature session, criticizing the last Legislature as corrupt and villainous. It recalls a Dooly county preacher anecdote about the Clark and Troup controversy to condemn continued legislative gatherings and urge rejection of further convening.
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Quincy
Fla
South Carolina
Florida
Dooly County
Clark & Troup
Friend McGraw
Clark
Noted Dissatisfaction With Radical Legislators
The passage laments likely odors from a cess pool and warns against another assembly of Radical members from the last Legislature. It questions the good the Legislature might accomplish, cites certain expenses and theft risks, and argues to avoid risk.
Educators elected president as Southern college expands
Andrew Female College, Cuthbert, Ga., August 7 1871 reports Dr A L Hamilton resigns presidency and Rev Jno B McGehee elected president with S F Scaif as professor. Board members note alumni strength from Oxford and Wesleyan and urge patronage to support a rising institution. St Pauls Church Cuthbert Aug 8 1871 adds update on local church building and fundraising efforts with building contract and need for funds. Dr W H Tucker travels to Virginia.
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A. L. Hamilton
Samuel Anthony
Cuthbert
Jno. B. McGehee
S. F. Scaif
Oxford
Wesleyan
Willis M. Russell
Bainbridge
J. R. Owen
J. McK. Gunn
Board of Trustees
B. J. Batochy
Secy
Interesting Case Sues Apothecary Over Laudanum Use
A New York apothecary was sued for damages by a husband who says he bought laudanum for his wife for six months and caused bodily and mental harm. The New York Supreme Court ruled the suit maintainable, likening it to liquor supplier liability. The piece notes potential reforms and adds Columbus building figures: 104 houses in the city costing 150000 and many more in suburbs.
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Fillingame
B. J. Batow1y
Traniarry of Apothecaries
Interior
New York
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Ball
Horace Greeley
New York ‘Tribune
J. Ball
W. Merrick
Lexington
Mraven
Lumsey
Joseph Smips
E. C Ellis
Dayton
Ohio
J. Ball & CO
P.O. Box
Liberty Street
Randolph County
W. B. McHan
Cuthbert
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AXP Proprietors
Victoria League
Randolph Agricultural Society
Columbus Sun
Montgomery
Columbus
New. Dawsog” Journal
Americus Republican
Thomasville Enterprise
Savannah News
Macon Telegraph
Quincy (Florida) Journal
Houston Home Journal
Albany News
St. Paul’s Church
Curnfort, Ga
Dr. Wi. H. Tucker
Virginia
Lew, Alfred Lankford
Mrs
Mary
Mate, Rufus, Morgan, H Mathews
Wm. A. Morris, M
B Blackwell
Sally
G Glenn
Spencer Garrett
Billy
Norris
Willian
Nicholar, J. R
Peterson
Thomas, B
E. A. Smith
W. G
Washington
Paul Westbrook
A. C. Wawon
Jenne H. Webb
Elias Williams
Rev. C. W
J. A. Hardaway
P. M
Owen & Sealey
F. McBride
U. S. Powell’s
Borgia
Rasputin County
Casanaric E. A. Millicons
Leroy Millirons
C. E. A. Millicons
Leroy Millicon
M. Gormley
Said State
Davin G. CotTixe
Motice
RS. Bailey
Shallenberger
Gallighan
Holton’s
T.S. Powell
Forsale
T.3 Powell
Bininger
Old London Dock
T S. Powell
Pomeranian
Keven Top
Hanover
T. S. Powell
Gemor E Kale
Rocoe Rate & Mustred
Bowel
Sacred Harps
Powell
Stewart County
Lampkin
W. A. Moreland
MY. Plantation
Stewart
Russell County, Asa
Big Uchee Creek
Silver Run
Mobile & Girard R. R
P. H. Perry
Cuthbert Ga
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Uugll
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Central City
Hunt’s
T.S Powell
Said
Davin G. Cottine
Davin G. Cortine
Randolph
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Dawson
Superior Court
Said County
E. L. Douglass
Bragan & Elder
Wm. Elder
Findlay
Third Street
NTEAM
Sagar
Findlay & Craig
Craig
R. Findlay
Macon, Ga
Fort Gaines
Cotton Hill
John Callaway
W. C. Gunn
B. J. Jackson
Cheap Cash House
Jackson
Macon & Brunswick
Brunswick & Albany
B. J. Jackson's
T. S. Powells
Americus
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T. J. Perry
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