Randolph county Democrats meet to elect delegates and officers
The Randolph county Democratic meeting at Cuthbert Court House on July 1 will appoint delegates to the State Convention in Atlanta and elect county officers. The event aims to unite supporters for the governor and presidential electors and may also nominate delegates to a Congressional Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Randolph County
Court House
Cuthbert
Atlanta
Arthur Hoop
Mem
Cong. Dist. Com
Blackberry Wine Recipe Emphasizes Simple Ferment
A plain method for blackberry wine urges using ripe berries and basic steps. Mash berries with boiling water, steep 24 hours, strain into a jug, add two pounds sugar per gallon, and cork tightly. Let stand until October for best flavor. spices are unnecessary and patience pays off.
Nomination of Tilden Hendricks at St Louis Democratic Convention
The St Louis Democratic Convention on the 27th nominated Samuel J. Tilden for President by a two thirds vote on the second ballot after a first ballot showing 4033 for Tilden. Thomas A. Hendricks was named as Vice President. The piece lauds Tilden as honest and capable, opposes the Radical party, and predicts a sweeping victory and end to radicalism. The piece notes a postponed vote on the bankrupt law by the Senate to the next Congress session.
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St. Louis
National Radical Party
Samuel J. Filden
New York
Union
Tilden
Senator Bayard
Hendricks
Indiana
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Parker
New Jersey
Gov. Tilden
Samuel J. Tilden
Guv
Thos. A. Hendricks
Georgia
Hays
Wheeler
Party
Union of States
Pilden
Sunday School Celebrations and Domestic Reflections
A reader reflects on changing social roles in the 1870s, praising Sunday School events at Bethel and the Spring Vale area. The letter contrasts marriage duties with modern spousal expectations, praising devoted husbands like Mr Lucky, while noting women’s domestic labor and obedience alongside a wish to join husbands on picnics. It covers two 1876 notices of Bethel and Sunday School gatherings, with speeches by J R Edwards Rev J B Cheves Judge J T Clarke Rev Norton and notes on organizational efforts and hospitality.
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Lucky
Hymen
Luckey
Mr. L
Bethel
Spring Vale
Morris
Phillips
McArthur
Goneke
Enon
Cotton Hill
J. R. Edwards
Edwards
J. T Clarke
Bethel Association
W. H. Norton
Norton
L. C. Goneke
Pleasantly Situated Correspondent Letters Editor
A letter from Mrs. U-N-Lucry expresses desire to join the Grange, walk to the Grange Hall, and visit to observe local gossip. She contemplates a gentler life without provoking her sterner husband, notes a steer purchase, and ends with thanks to Mrs. Sawtell and the Sawtells, signing as pleasantly situated.
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Grange
Oine
Miss Fortune
Appeal on Unity and Fence Law in Quitman County
A reader letter argues against a county right to name candidates, urging unity behind the strongest nominee. The writer discusses the fence issue, defending shared fencing and warning that a no fence law would ruin property values and rural life in May and June correspondences from Quitman County.
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Green
Sol
Stewart
Senate
Quitman
Quitman Co
Qurrwan
California wheat surplus sells at ship side price
The surplus of the California wheat crop is estimated at seven hundred fifty thousand tons and is selling along ship side at ninety six cents per bushel.
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California
In Memoriam Susan H Muss of Cuthbert Church
An obituary notes Susan H Muss wife of Rev Thomas Muse and longtime Cuthbert church member born 1815 in Wilkes County Georgia died May 11 1876 in Cuthbert Randolph County after a long illness. It lauds her church work at Bethel Female College and her motherly counsel to local schoolgirls. The piece praises her Christian faith and prays comfort for Rev Muse, urging readiness for death and eternal life.
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Smercies
Susan H. Muss
Thomas Muse
Gilead
Sister Muse
The
Cuthbert Baptist Church
Zion Baptist Church
Peter Eldridge
Wilkes County
Randolph
Cuthbert
Bethel Female College
Muse
God
Jesus
Mase
Letters Remaining in Postoffice at Cuthbert Ga
List of letters in the Cuthbert Georgia post office that have been waiting over two weeks and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on July 8 1876 if not called for. Names include E L Crew R H Cobb Robt Nathan. Calling parties should say advertised. D Joxpan P M
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Cuthbert
E. L. Crew
R. H. Cobb
Robt. Nathan
D. Joxpan
P. M
Live Agents Wanted for Dr Chase's Recipes Book
Advertises selling Dr Chase's Recipes in every county of the United States and Canada. Enlarged to 48 pages with 2000 household recipes. Offers exclusive territory, postpaid sample copies for $2, and commissions that double agents' money. Address Dr Chase's Steam Printing House Ann Arbor Michigan. apr28-13t
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Dr. Chase
United States
Canadas
Ann Abor
Michigan
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Jas. P. Sawtell
OF New York
Thomas A. Hendricks
Democratic Mavs Meeting
Mr. Wheeler
Gov. Hayes
State Road
Griffin
House
Congress
Noah
Shem
Ham
Japheth
Mr. Lucky
Rocky Mount
Curnzerr
South Western
R. R. Orfice
Fort Gaines
R. W. Irwin
Charles Wilkes
P.O. Vickery & Co
Phila
True & Co
Augusta
Maine
Horace Waters & Sons
Broadway
Territories
Dominion of Canada
Canada
P. Rowell & CO
Park Row
Orm
T.8
Powell
America
Espanola
Phe
Henry Clay
T. 8
Droggist
Nts
Nee Minke Aioe
Janet Ene
Newsepee
Centennial Grounds
Philadelphia
American News Co
Patent Granite
C. R
Allison & Simpson
Bruit
GEM
Je23ef & Simpson
Calisaya
Lazarus & Morris
Draggist
Swift
Simon Suggs
Little Folk
Obbin
Buchan
William
Brown
Jamaica
Aker
Spear
Nelson
Hoyt
Davidson
Datcher
Fronefield
T. 8S
Drurgist
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