Paskrs Responds To Depot Freight Allegations In Letter
R R Agent D Paskrs of Cuthbert Georgia defends his conduct and denies mismanaging depot goods and shipments. He accuses a correspondent of false published claims and asserts personal and official responsibility while criticizing broader rail policy and its impact on his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Phelps
Rigndia
Hia
Dopot
Sears
Freighta L
Board of High Commissions
Lumpkin
Wesire
Monte
Paskrs
Cuthbert
Diverse 19th Century Rumors and Political Chatter
A fragmented 19th century dispatch lists varied items from New York strawberry prices to a Washington political fretting. It notes Hayes, Wade Campton, and Ray Wav B. Mupsey, plus Georgia figures and local deaths. Mentions bison slaughter in Texas, horse markets in France, and a forthcoming state convention cost debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Campton
Wash
Hayes
New York City
Ray
Wav B. Mupsey
Jonesboro
Bonds questioned by Bullock plan May election
The Macon Telegraph reports concern over unauthorised bond issuance by Bullock and his son. It cites gold bonds from 1870 for the Brunswick and Albany railroad, currency bonds from 1872, state endorsements of Brunswick and Albany bonds, and indorsed bonds of several rail lines, urging voters to oppose the plan at the May 1 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullock
General Assembly
Macon
Brunswick and Albany
Branawick and
Albany
Carteraville and
van Wert
Cherokee
Bainbridge, Zathbert and
Columbus Rsill
Alfred H. Colquitt
Atlanta
Doll Wu
Te Rubralt
Atlanta Constitution article on federal appointment in Georgia
The letter discusses The Collector of Internal Revenue and favors retaining Mr Clark in the district. It praises Clark for sobriety and honesty, notes a preference for a Democrat but supports a Republican choice if necessary, and cites Clark’s service, reputation, and connections with Georgia political figures. The piece argues a Northern man can live in Georgia and be respected while holding office. It references the Atlanta Constitution article of the 25th and mentions unions with R. H. Whiteley and Ballock’s allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
I. Grewr
Hector
Intersal
Clark
Sata
McWhorter
Georgia
Macon Telegraph
Atlants
Atlata
25Th Mat
Baa
R. H. Whiteley
Ballock
Thomas County
Will and Pot of Gold in 1865 Treasure Tale
A Civil War veteran and his father arrive in Corsicana with a large gold cache after the war. The father dies, leaving a will describing the hiding spot in Missouri. The son returns home, reads the will, and locates a gold hoard near Galocaton News, amounting to nearly 000, according to the Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shelby
Corticana
Gentlerman
Hoy
Mexico
Bently Irving
Charleston County
Wichland Breck
Missouri
Galocaton News
Quitman County Letter Blames Weather For Hard Times
A March 26 1877 Quitman County letter describes farm distress with diseased cattle stunted crops and poor harvests. The writer satirically blames the weather and a failed compromise commission, notes meat and milk shortages, and recounts household chaos and neighborly gossip. The tale mixes humor with hardship and hints at communal strain over crop yields and prices.
Shooting at Teresa Ends Editor’s Life in Blade Times
Teresa Kansas March 28 A shooting affray at six o clock between J Clarke Swayzo editor of the Blade and John W Wilson formerly editor of the Times leaves Swayzo dead. Wilson wounded slightly and jailed. Coroner’s jury testimony says both fired. Swayzo was hit through the heart. Washington correspondent notes Hayes policy in South Carolina and Louisiana likened to two women grinding at a mill one taken the other left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee. W. Adair
Atlanta
Han
Thomas Willams
Early County
Dye Lamar
Texas
Tie
Disgear
Gen
Gordon
Mr. Lamar
Washington
Louisiane
South Carolina
France
Thomas E. Dickey
Georgia
Mitel Athie Rendenes
Whitney
Calhoun County
Anya
St. Louis
Fred Douglass
Marsh
Columbis
Hayes
Louisiana Returning Board
White Houses
J. Clarke Swayze
Teresa
Kansas
J. Clarke Swayzo
the Blade
John W. Wilson
the Times
Swayzo
Swayszo
Wilson
Wil
Swayze
Jocks
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Louisiana
Market price list and goods in local shop sale
The advertisement lists cash prices for corn meal bacon and shoulders with fluctuating per bushel and per pound rates. It includes a wide range of groceries and hardware items such as salt, sugar crackers soap items and leather goods with varied price quotes and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R
Ianner
BN Rap
N. O
Iy Rose
Goodrich Polar
Hardware Department ad shows plows and iron tools
A vintage hardware catalog listing plows iron and steel stock and wagon gear with prices and descriptions. Includes Turtle Plow attachments, cast iron parts, garden hoes, wedges, rings, and pumps. Prices range from about 40 cents to several dollars, highlighting durability and warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iowIeen
Gardan
Bryce
Scoval
Collin
Bryce'e
Allison
Simpeon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atlanta Constitution
Mr. Redfield
Gonlon
George
Hasiers
Lormana
Packard
Wasmaocrox
Etter Brown
Fennesset
Waynes McVindawger
Terkey
Simon Cameron
A. Fei Hawley
Cognpeticat
Maran
Supreme Court of Illinois
Wheeler
Collector of Internal Revenue
Quitman County
Mr. Eniron
Elvotortal Commission
Bitho
Buck
John Green
Blake
Patare
Georgetown
Eppy
Archieda Cato
Adolphus Cornelina
Jusmer
Bob Morris
Dr. Mercer
John Gibaon
Mach
Ertramanous Scrogaurs
E. J. Palmer
Hwliy
Powells Ding
Comiies Natal
Kafonla
Ale
Rae
le W. Aveny
Beerstary
Marta
Sailes
Court House
Powells Hall
U.S
Orvice
Washington, D C
the Whooe
Green Bt. Raum
Internal Revenue
Powell
Vrs
Rosadalir
Tee Capyran
Atlcock’s
Porus Plastern
Llavernier
Opralen
Balwant
Aed Baeeaskhete
Walvervally
A. W. Gillespie
Cieepern
Ihurna
Gararea
Foy Taooene
Wale
T. G. Powei
Meekschier
A.J. Dore
Ted Kent
Owen de Boater
Fe Twormah
Powellt, Druggt, Beshsctor
Buaticese
ASR
Bocksuller
Staiveon
AW Rouse
Grocery Department
Hardware Department
Paitly
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