Various Notices and Losses From Across Georgia and Nation
In 1873 items note Astor owning thousands of NY houses, a Columbus grocery firm failing, Muscogee county debt at 31 thousand, a Hartford donor for lame horses, a colored masons lodge in Columbus, and a Chicago man claiming to be Methodist candidate for constable. Reports mention cheap transport, a caterpillar near Bainbridge, a Macon editor change, 15 percent livestock losses in Texas, iron wheels in France, Louisiana land decline, a fare cut on Macon and Western, a balloon crossing planned from Reading, and high divorce rates from Saratoga matches. Also Col Lewis Tumlin buys into Cartersville Standard, a musical figure declines NY church offer, Louisiana politics debate, Gus Peterson’s murder case, and a delay in executing him. College conversions in Pittsburgh influence courtship, Dr. Hicks’s legacy, Scofield Mill pay and freight, Judge Chase’s death, and a jab about delinquent subscribers. Bankruptcies filed in Savannah, Thomasville boasting no bar rooms, a Lowell petition for polygamy, and Texas stock ranges with giant herd owner Samuel W. Allen and large freight bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WB. Astor
New York
Columbus
Muscogee County
Lodge of
Chicago
Lewis Tumlin
W. D. Trammell
Cartersville
Lnst
Pittsburg Female College
Macon Enterprise
Hicks
M. E. Church
Augusta
Scofield
Atlanta
Judge Chase
Aes
John Hooks
Z. M. Sawyer
Stewart
Richard I. Davis
Calhoun County
Savannah
Thomasville
Lowell
Massachusetts
Texas
Samuel W. Allen
Galveston
Prospects Rise for B. C. & C. Railroad Completion
The article reflects renewed optimism for finishing the B. C. & C. Railroad, led by Col. W. B. Lowe of Atlanta as president. It notes state bond pressure after twenty miles of bed and grading near Colquitt, Savannah News and Atlanta Sun support, and opposition to state aid but acknowledges pledged Commonwealth support if contract terms are kept. It also reports a cruel incident in Savannah where a ten year old boy was chained for three months and later released by the Mayor as the Grand Jury prepares to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
W. B. Lowe
Atlanta
Roud
Col. Lowe
Columbus
Georgia
Macon
Lowe
Savannah News
Atlanta Sun
Colquitt
Cuthbert
Commonwealth
Bainbridge and
Savannah
Fence message at Ringgold mocks health cures and judgment
The Dalton Citizen recalls a fence near Ringgold displaying three painted lines. The first promotes Simmons' Liver Regulator, the second Merchant's Gargling Oil, and the third warns, in bold lettering, to prepare to meet your God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Ringgold
Simmons
Marchant
Captain Jack Captured and War News Highlights
The article reports the capture of Captain Jack of the Modocs after a long campaign, noting surrender after exhausted ammo and pursuit by Gen. Perry and 3,000 troops. It mentions reactions in Georgia and New York coverage of Southern politics, plus notes on a Dawson jail murder confession and Illinois farmers' movement gaining Grange influence. Captain Carnes wins a $92,000 cotton seizure claim in Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Davis
Perry
U.S. Army
Jack
Wheaton
Grant
Georgia
New York
Ierald
Seracely
Carnes
Macon
United States
Death by Hanging Sudden from March Mystery
A German baker, Charles Bos wildebald of Macon, vanished in March under suspicious circumstances. His body was found two and a half miles from the city hanging in a pine tree, feet dangling, beard intact, and clothing preserved. Coroners and jury declared death by suicide in a state of mental aberration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boswildebald
Macon
Nouston Road
Telegraph
Osnaburg
Dewberry
Birds of Prey
Germania Lodge of Odd Fellows
Deplorable Condition of Louisiana Under Kellogg
A critical report portrays Louisiana under Kellogg as unstable with stagnant business, rising taxes, and cautious labor amid widespread distrust and fear. It cites stalled improvements, weak investment, and a sharp decline in plantation values, noting violent tensions and political strife affecting commerce.
Caterpillars Infest Sardis Rail Lines and Homes
A correspondent from Sardis Mississippi reports a widespread invasion of caterpillars driving fear and disruption. The pulsing nuisance covers houses clothing trees fences gates and even rails. trains are halted daily as countless larvae crowd the right of way and the survivors regroup for fresh offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardis
Miss
Memphis
Coors
Beecher denies authoring defamatory document
Sunny W. Beecher says he remained silent about slanders but posted a note denying involvement in a document bearing his name. The piece urges readers not to link Tilton to the calumnies and asserts the document was published without consent or authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienry Ward Beecher
Tilton
Gann Store Promotes Cheap Pretty Goods in Cuthbert
A local notice from Curusterr Georgia dated May 22 1873 urges women in Cuthbert and nearby areas to visit J McK Gann for new stylish goods described as the cheapest and prettiest in town. The author requests publication to draw ladies’ attention while playfully noting the wife’s potential jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear LawteLt
Cuthbert
J. McK. Gann
Mr. Gunn
Gunn
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Appeal
Og Jas
P. Sawtell
J. C. Irvine
Bainbridge
Bridges W. Smith
T. O. Jacobs
France
Louisiana
Macon and Western Railroad
Donaldson
Reading
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Saratoga
The
B., C. & C. Railroad
Captain Jack
Jesse Gill
Dr. Lassiter
Lee
Dawson
Gull
Terrell County
Illinois
Iowa
Hlow
Strozier
Albany
Decatur
Elberton Gazette
Erskine
U.S. District Court
L. A. Parker
Central Railroad
Kellogg
New Orleans
Purchase Commission
Carpenter
Poston
Lexington
Nationa Crmerreries
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Nashville
Chattanooga
Anderson
Fredricksburg
Arlington
Patrons of Husbandry
South Carolina
Northwest
Dubuque
Charleston
Franklin
Jackson
Washington
Lincoln
Stanton
Jefferson
Clay
Webster
Scott
Hamilton
Curmue
Kimball
H. I. & E. N. Kimball
Boston
Maxwell
Albany News
Blakely
Randolph
Court House
Cathbert
Geh
Isid County
Jacob W. Dunn
Randolph Superior Court
Folin Mck
Gues
Said
John Mel
William B. Huaisten
W. B. Usisten
Isiet Tid
W. W. McNeil
Randolph County
Josep L. Varner
John T. George
W. W.mcneil
A. Hood
Mth
Said County
Enoch Pittman
de Bouis
Thos D. Taylor
Rendolph Superior Court
John McK. Gann
Thomas D. Taylor
Enoch Pittingu
Ilouse
J. H. Taylor
Isaac Reynolds
Colored Baptist Church
H. H. Jones
Jane Lightfoot
M. A. Dodge
W. M. Elder
Jacob Davis
Mary A. Dodge
Piamatiffs
David L. Ferguson
Jonathan Collins & Son
Propery Point
Elout A. Hood
Aiersey
Seid County
Ephraim
Wiccher
Randolph Lee
John McK. Gunn
Ephreim Witcher
Mary Gilbert
John Meir
Goun
Plaintius
Saide County
H. J. Filimsin
J. McK. Gunn
H. J. Fillingin
Plaintif
Pelanis
Andrewville
City of Cuthbert
Southwestern
Andrew College
R. C. Geiger
R C Geiger
Moses Cunningham
RC Geiger
L. A. Smith, Sher
Curusterr, Ga
Springs
Rogersville, Tenn
Kk. F
E. D. Power
Proprietors
Cornelius, Pronie
Oro
the Central Hotel
Commerce Su
Osive LeGrand’s
Montgomery
Ala
Chartes
Joseph J. Rogers
Attorney At Law
Cuthbert, GA
Franaway
Springer
Blake Gaulding
N.T. Crozier
Womas
Bing
J Bradtel
L. T. Bradfield
Cruzgi
Mactatra
Root & Son
Bradfield
Davies
Tey
H. B. Johnson
Kentucky State
Public Library
Louisville
Iss
J. S. Powell
Pope
Powell’s
Kl. Ss. Sacot
College Street
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