Beecher scandal dominates late July 1875 news notes
The Augusta page markets a wide roundup: Gen Blair death in St Louis, yellow fever reports from Pensacola, Beecher trial costs and jurors pay, and Georgia affairs including Cartersville liquor forfeiture, Stewart County politics, and Masonic tallies. Also noted are sheep losses in Kentucky, a Stradivarius sale in London, and a Georgia post office policy stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Blair
St.Louis
Pensacola
Fla
Beecher
Kentucky
Woolwich
England
London
Henry L. Benning
Georgia
Columbus
Cartersville
Battow County
Jewell
Boston
Grand Lodge of Colored Masons
Lodge of
Germany
Tennessee
New York
Philadelphia Ledger
Robert E. Jackson
R. S. Jackson
Atlanta
Cuthbert
New Haven Register
United States
Estill
Cols. Clarke
Alston
C. C. Humber
Stewart County
Samuel B. Walton
Mr. Evarts
Mr. Tracy
Mr. Hill
Mr. Beach
Fullerton
Mr. Morris
Pryor
Sherman
The Press and Its Guardians in Doubt and Outrage
A strong critique condemns irresponsible editors who spread slander and falsehood for malice undermining morals religion and virtue. It defends a noble press tasked with public welfare, calls for denouncing wrongdoers, and praises truthful, virtuous journalism while warning against petty personal vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
Forsooth
Hell
Grangers of Quitman Organize Grange Warehouse Co
The Grangers of Quitman county form a company named Grange Warehouse and Commission Company with office in Georgetown. They plan a large brick fireproof warehouse ready for cotton by September 1. Leaders urge unity with Pat— Council and call for officer elections on August 4. A piece notes steamship links between New Orleans and Savannah may reshape cotton trade. warnings about dangers of imported matches follow, then a local obituary item about Rev J Branch’s four year old son breaking both arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangers
Quitman County
Grange Warehouse and Commission Company
Georgetown
Pataula Council
Eufaula
Chattahoochee
Wall Street
Massachusetts
Connecticut
The
Columbus Enquirer
Rev. J. Branch
Georgia
Harrison
Grorsola
Quitmas County
Crerk
E. J. Moore
Uterk
Mercer Trustees Declare Clarke Innocent and Support Him
The Mercer University Board of Trustees unanimously passed resolutions praising Judge John T. Clarke for his innocence in a criminal prosecution. They cite Clarke’s high standing in the Baptist denomination and express Christian sympathy for him and his family. The Christian Index and the Macon Telegraph and Messenger were asked to publish the resolutions. Additionally, commentary notes Georgia capital relocation views and calls for separate consideration of constitutional amendments, plus local notices about a wood tick devouring a colt near Ashwabenon and a boy stung by a rattlesnake in Meriwether County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer University
John T. Clarke
Cuthbert Baptist Church
Brother Clarke
Christian Index
Macon Telegraph and Messenger
Judge Clarke
Baptist Denomination of
Georgia
Clarke
Indian Springs Visit Describes Mineral Spring Mystery
In a July 10 1875 letter from Yerker the writer travels from his Georgia town to Indian Springs. He recalls McIntosh House proprietor B W Collier and the famed mineral spring water. The narrative ponders nature's mysteries, travel longing, and a parable about creation amid local talk and old memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Tom
Governor Troup
B. W. Collier
Eufaula
Mana
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Jas. P. Sawtell
Liverpool
Capples & Marston
St. Louis
Mobile
Gaissville Eagle
Milledgeville
Virginia
Fort Learning
Gov. Berkely
Jas. Cormer
Ashwabenon
Green Bay
Bird Faver
Meriwether County
Indian Springs
Superior Court
Said County
L. P. Dozier
HW. L. Bulkcom
T. 2. Kimble
J. B. Smith
T. L. Guerry
J. Meck. Gunn
Europe
America
Jonan F. Henry & CO
New York City
Johnson, Holloway & CO
Phil
E. Monteuse & CO
New Orleans
van Shack
G. Edgar Lythrop
M. D
Court Street
Mass
Lily
N. F. Burnham
Patent Office
Washington, D. C
New York, Pa
Black Hills
H. L. Lowman
Laramie City
Wyoming
O. Veckery & Co
Phila
T. William § CO
Pari S
Philadelphia
C. C. Burke
Aving
Randolph
Male High School
Kaan Institution
Santa Claus
A Mercantile Department
M. A. McNulty
Powell
Jacob
T. J. Pratt
Allison & Simpson
Richard
A. W. Gillespie
McLean
Powele
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