Fragmented 19th century notes mix news and gossip
Random clippings report saloon topics, publisher deaths, prices for green peas and alligators, cotton forecasts, and odd anecdotes. Mentions Brook Leslie, Momphe, John Jones, Jacksonville markets, and speculative insurance. The text blends haphazard observations, jokes, and scattered names across regions from New York to Jer sey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook Leslie
New York
Momphe
John Jones
Pike County
Alshema
Jacksonville
Fla
Philadelphia
Railroad shakeup in Georgia unsettles lines and leaders
A major Georgia rail merger collapses as the Louisville Nashville and Great Southern buy stock in the Nashville and Chattanooga road, sidelining Col King Cole. The Savannah News notes a volatile market, possible control shifts, and uncertain futures for the trunk line, with Henry Grady and De Finis k cited on board actions. General Grant comments on postwar policy and suffrage, while Georgia farmers see high profits from self generated crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Uist
Central
Georgia
Nashville & Chattsnoogs
Louisville
Savannah
King Cole
South
Georgis
Nashville
Great Boulbern Road
Chattanooge
Cole
Atlanta
Savannah News
Louieville
Great Southern
Rrent
Grand Terminal
Port Royal
Cincinnati Southern
Col. Cole
Henry Grady
Thave
de Finisk
New York
Central Road
Lo Nashville
Gunteravilly
de Funiak
Owensboro
Evansville
Bosselville
Pensacola
Havana
St. Lovia
Aoa
Aiken Urges Southern Promotion of Negro Exodus
Congressman Aiken of South Carolina argues the South should promote the exodus of African Americans from North Carolina toward the West and Indians, asserting Southern whites are industrious and capable if not hindered by ignorance. The Savannah News cites mixed reactions from journals and notes warnings from Northern philanthropists and political consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
South Carolina
Arene
Lowinville Courier-Journal
South
Richmond
Virginia
Bette
Dispatch
Mr. Ai
Gen- Hemen
Ibis
United States
St. Louis
Republican
Savannah News
Lumpkin Masonic College Opens With Notable Faculty
The Independent Gutrwim reports the successful opening of Lumpkin Masonic College on Monday morning with 40 to 50 pupils and eager entrants anticipated. President Captain A H Flewellen is a qualified instructor supported by Mrs Flewellen and Miss Bullie Flewellen as capable assistants. Citizens are urged to support the college and send in local youth as affordable board and strong teaching are promised. Also notes an unseasonably cold spell with a record low comparison from August 12 to January 1, 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Wilén Bhey
Galena
Pubera
A. H. Flewellen
North America
Winneck
Haavena
Man Fights belief that a hen can sit on an egg without anger
A man challenges a common notion that a hen can sit on an egg without becoming upset, arguing against an accepted belief and questioning maternal patience.
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SAS
Sawtell
Suthbert
Lempkin
Outry
Thee
New Jersey
Joreealem Ta Nome
Roads &P
Mohammedana
B. A. Palmer
W. L. Selisbury
Co Vembas
Alsbame Jtery
Tia
Colest Cole
Edison
Mr. Young
Herald
Gen. Grant
General Grant
Ly Bia
Bayoost
Democratic Party
Congress
Agriculture Department of Georgia
Talbotian Register
Lumpkin Masonic College
Gutrwim
Sérthes
Vermont
Peerless
Adams
T. 8
Powell, Dragalet
Bookseller
Stallone
Hill
Hott Welling Rately
Falcon
Eoiree
Cweane Sen
Rare Street
H. James Cannabia
Lawrenceburg
Kypede
Marta Exsom
Bob Oat
Xovit
G.L. Tumlin
Cuthbert
Atols
Hoes
Tam
Bay State
J. McKunn
J.P. Toombs
J. P. Toombs
Campbell's Photographic Gallery
Cuthbert, Ga
Lusineas
W. A. & C. S. Campbell
J. McK. Gunn
Hy, I. Gortowsky
Masonic Hall
Capcine
Benson
Wwe
Eagood
Wilcox
Gibbs
Teds Russell
Charleston
Claas
Jo Cuthbert
Patielr
Leaf Lord
Tiorces
Chicago
Noviut
Eufauls
Als
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