Fragmented 1879 news items mix politics and curiosities
JAS P SAWTELL reports a volatile mix of events from July 18 1879 including campaign notes on presidential nomination finance a rolling mill payroll and rising dry goods prices. The column mentions deaths in Georgia a Macon liquor raid a Memphis yellow fever note and varied odds and ends from astronomy to patent chatter and local misfortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breet Farratt
Barke County
Memphis
Alabama
Anthony
Americas
Albany Fair and Randolph County Show Coverage Aboard
A fragmented report describes preparations and reactions surrounding a Randolph County fair and Albany Fair events. It notes barrels with ice water, crowd interest, and a push to improve buildings and displays. It mentions attendees, speakers, and mixed forecasts for a larger next year fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uemsio
Albany
B. B. Blocker
County
Neway
Fort Gaines
Cuthbert
Coun
Randolph
Sats
Clay
Barty
Calhoun
Phy Americus Recondel
Jury Service Provisions in High Courts
Fragmentary OCR notes describe juror selection and service rules for major courts. Mentions petit jurors serving beyond short terms and grand jurors, with references to eligibility and selection processes and duties by county or jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghali
George
Ib Jaror
Memorial Association Request Clarifies US Objections
A communication from Quartermaster General Meigs to Mrs Mary Granberry of the Ladies Memorial Association of America addresses whether authorities in the United States would object to a proposed action. The association had anticipated no opposition but consulted the War Department beforehand. The letter, dated July 8, references proceedings and the handling of remains of Confederate soldiers, and notes the need for a legal ruling on timing and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Quartermaster General
M. C
Meigs
Mias
Mary C. Granberry
Ladies’ Memorial Annosiation of Americas
United States
War, Department
van Dararrussi
Gutnae
Wasmradios
Boc
Mary
Granberry
Contaserne
Sally
Minos
Greg
Siewert
Bainbridge
Newton
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Marcellus ‘Thornton
Auapta
Venus
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Uranus
Jupiter
Saturn
Jélion Fa
Sperta Times
Tirlua Gu 'Ibe
Eysin
Greenland
Wis
Sie
Dopween
Alba
Spidomien
Condick
Plymoeti
Sesvinca
Gamlein
JM Balion
Senate
Rebola
Creed
Ems Ploy
Thu
Txain
Tino
Msinder
Capiesl
France
Ausig
Germany
England
Randolph Cane Hia Fiatu Ies
Will Ma
Fort
A. Couns
Tutt’s
Piels
Tutt
JF Haviood
York
Rargety Nest
Yentey
Manual of
Ryans Atte
Breeze Blile
Advan ‘Tage
J. McK. Gunn
Gunn
Outh
Outhbert
Georgia
Eamery
Otek Aun Goerbe Pon A
White Sewing Machine CO
Cleveland
LM A. Meeul
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Thos. ‘& Coleman
Comatinalon Bet Ofan Mre Amiga
F. Passade
Larope
F. Povasxt & Co
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