Local notes and notices from a Georgia county paper
This item compiles a string of brief notices: election talk and officer nominations for Washington Lodge No. 19 F and A M. missing mail from Quitman county sheriff’s ads. subscription changes for the Appeal. ads for Jacot watches and music instruments. post office letters list. a grand musical concert at Andrew College. a Methodist cake sale and Christmas event at Powell’s hall. an impending execution at the county jail with Albert Marshall. announcement of Spring Vale Academy leadership. a grand musical entertainment at Andrew College. business notices for Boone & Conley and their move to Alhambra building. Captain Pratt’s bakery oven installation. rumors of a mayoral slate and a note on new state constitution copies. and farewell to two local residents moving to Alabama.
Beattie’s Newspaper Note on Election Peace
A 1877 letter from H. O. Beats urges harmony after a contested election, praising McDonald’s victory and Tumlin’s loss, while expressing hope for national unity and personal respect amid political rivalry. The item also notes Dr C C Burke leaving Randolph for Texas with best wishes for his future return.
Plevna Falls Shielding Europe Seeks Mediation Ends Turkish Siege
Reports say Plevna, long deemed impregnable in Turkish possessions, has fallen to Russian forces after a brutal siege. Prisoners reportedly number around 40,000 and Turkish suffering under cold, famine, and disease grew severe. London markets react as securities rise amid calls for pacific settlement and diplomacy before empire resources are exhausted. Also noted are Georgia Supreme Court rulings on homestead waivers and aging livestock statistics, including sheep and dogs, with losses while profits were sustained.
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Plevna
Europe
Tiis
Buchar
Qaman 'Pasha
London Stock Exchange
London
Layard
Revival of Andrew Female College Sparks Public Hope
The column praises the resurrection of Andrew Female College led by Rev. A. L. Smilton D.D. and Col. Hamilton’s influence. It notes repairs completed, staff assembled, around seventy students in attendance and growth expected, lauding Dr. Hamilton as a gifted educator and predicting the college will regain prominence among Southern female colleges. The piece also comments on Atlanta’s political sentiments and unpaid respect for James B. Bryant as part of the local discourse.
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D. de
Resuyye
Pie
Alwat
Andew
Atlanta
Miliedge
Atlantene
James E. Bryant
Bryant
Asinta
Athanta Committee
James B. Bryant
Montezume Weekly
Look to You Interest in Boone and Dixsor Firm
Notice to all persons indicated to the firm of Boone and Dixsor to come forward and settle. The time of settlement is near and fear compels payment before the firm changes.
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Boone & Dixsor
U Bkouje U& Dixsox
Pete
Local Shop Advertises Diverse Groceries in London
A broad listing of groceries appears in a local notice including apples pears dates currants raisins coconuts nuts and various baked goods. The ad highlights a mix of fruits dried goods and confections reflecting a bustling market scene in London.
Morrison’s Majority and Local Notices in Stewart County
Returns from Stewart and Webster show Harrison’s county majority at 650 with Walker’s majorities detailed. Morrison’s overall lead stands at 65 after deductions. Sunday death of W. J. McRaw in the county after a period of poor health. W. B. Seals collects subscriptions for Sunny South. Henry Bryant, colored, fined for stealing cotton. attempt to escape while being taken to jail. Reports note increased small grain sowing across the region after a year of travel observations and postwar farming activity.
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Walker
Harrison
Stewart
Webster
Stewart and
Morrison
Henry Bryant
Grange Collegiate Institute Notices and Local Vignettes
A collage of fragmented notes from Grange area pages details the Grange Warehouse receiving 100 bales of cotton by Wednesday night, a playful editorial on matrimonial hints, and scholastic timing stating the year begins the first Monday in October lasting forty weeks. Local anecdotes mention a Milledgeville man’s son reading papers, Harrison's county vote, Dixon’s Georgetown sermons, and varying school rates and supplies for students.
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Grange
Faculty of
Ceres
Lawry
Port Gaines Departarn? Weather and local gossip in a Georgia town
The piece notes pleasant days and frost, comments on marriages near the river with Alabama couples crossing to Georgia for licenses, asks about the local military company, mentions Col. J. G. Webb returning from jury duty, praises C. E. B. Walker, and observes many townsfolk moving through town from Florida and elsewhere.
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Alabama
Georgia
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Efeme Affairs
Pratt
Col
Thera
Georgetown
Ava
Washington Lodge
No. 19
Quitman County
Quitman
Jacot
Tacot
Cuthbert
Mick Anthony
Dt Danztans
Frank Christian
Mark Ethridge
OB Eiliaon
Wash Marshall
Botos
IT Janes
W Booner
Mary A Lane
D. Jonpan
Grand Musical Entertainment
Couhbert Awl Wur
Andrew Female College
Hawknros
M, H, Pulaski & Co
Powell' Ball
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Albert Marshall
Tachman
Bas
Bin
W. M. Howall
Spring Vale Academy
Spring Vale
Andrew College
Leia New
Iamilton
Russell
de Sare Teramenthy
Messrs
Boone & Conley
Alhambra
Gioda
Prat
Joseph Ethridge
B.K. Arther
Joe
Bak
Santa Clause
McTumlin
Tumlin
McDonald
Tamlin
H. O. Beats
Allison & Simpson’s
C. C. Burke
Texan
Old Randolph
Supreme Court of Georgia
Esse
Boxe
Dixson
Ee Us
S. E. Ireeman & CO
P Greeves
Ccutmert
Gonela
Wowax
Svrerenep Cartivirr
Black Hills
Qltaan Ognty Department
J. E. Dozier
W. J. McRaw
W.B. Seals
Milledgeville
Atanta
Pal Pat
Campbell
Webster County
Dixon
Talbotton
Cuthbert Ans
Georges
Bette Ana
Maater
Atwson
C. Morton
Terie Tree
Peranoom
rTustentoental Mure
Er & Wesker
Maceike Remmees
Hemmer
Skwixa
UC Krebs
Busione
Port Gaines
A. Kerse
Lrana
J. G. Webb
Saganal
United States
C. EB. Walker
Florida
Bacon
C. K. Teaf Lord
Magnolia
Liverpool
Virginia
Kennesaw
Marietta
Haiman
Ami
Han
New York
Allison & Simpson
Empire Nursery
A. J. Surles & CO
J.C. Martin
Nor
Cuthbert Male Institute
Scientific and Classical School
Dudley, &. D. Principe Erpiene
E. J. FP
Rales
Olive Uy
T. B. Powell
Ding
Otis
Blackwell's
Durham Smoking Tobacco
T. & Dowell, Drezelet, Bookseller
Stulymen
Arnie
Piers
Arity
Buck
Rickls
WieLeade Rees Wright
Powell
Detutat
Bookceller
Stathoner
Jamaica
Enierwin
Barwice
Witholt
Buckingham
Deeley Hosta Drow
Powell's Hall
Torslay
Ff Wriday
Eiork
MO. M. Anthony
Eade i A Dees
Noyhreller
RS. Brown
Rindatp
Rudt Bur Buese
Fimnypottimee
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