Watchful Fire Company parade notice and local ads
The Watchful Fire Company requests members to meet at their hall in fall uniform for a parade tomorrow evening. Kempner's Cheap Cash Store advertises new blankets and Boots and Shoes. News notes cover Randolph county Democratic Executive Committee delays, Fort Gaines news by J L Sanders, and a burglary at Mr Heilbron’s store with some loot recovered. Augusta pushes for the next State fair location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watchful Fire Company
Heilbron
Dea Sweet
Ran Ee
Macon
Savannah
New York
Wilcox
Gibbs & Co
Riot in Eufaula and political tumult in Georgia
A column reflects on a riot in Eufaula Alabama during an election between whites and blacks. It criticizes Radical leaders, claims violence targeted Black voters, and condemns carpetbagger influence. The piece also covers political resignations, Georgia assembly party splits, pigeons signaling cold weather, and Grant’s Thanksgiving Proclamation amid circus show bans in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eufaula
Ala
Alabama
Montgomery
Radical Party
South
Election in Clay County ends with Smith victory
The Fort Gaines Department reports a calm, orderly county election. Smith wins 566 to 409 over Whiteley amid coordinated Democratic opposition and social tensions. Praise is given to Col. Kennon for leading the white man’s platform. Rev. J. H. Corley receives a Baptist church call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteley
Belcher
Deveaux
Col
R. E. Kennon
Colonel Smith
Col. Kennon
J. H. Corley
Baptist Church
Randolph County Tax Collector Candidate Addresses Nominating Convention
A candidate for Randolph County Tax Collector announces their bid and notes past service in the office. They reference their qualifications and physical infirmities, stating they will rely on the nominating convention's recommendation and not rely on manual labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Jefferson Epwamps
Randolph County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cuthbert
Home Affairs
Ty Todger
D. Kempner's
Fort Gaines
Messenger
Ft. Gaines
Clay County
Clay
J. L. Sanders
Sanders
Georgia
Kempner
Cheap Cash
Mary Johnson
Andrew College
A. H. and
J. T. Flewellen
Douglass Building
D. Kempner
Douglass
Powell
Charleston
S. C
Walker, Evans and Cogswell
Douglass B
Augusta
Col. S. A. Smith
Savannah News
Erskine
Col. S
Cotspert
G. W. Mcutiss
Star
Jas. F. Seater
General Assembly
Senate
House
Capt
Dunlap Scott
Bullock
Rome
Grant
Fort Gaines Department
J. L. Saunders
T. J. Pars
Tf. Jos. T. Kippoo
C. C
Allison & Simpsons
M. H. Pulaski
Randolph and
Sur
Truman & Green
Sheffield
E. Taylor
Grange Agency
4Th Street
Macon, GA
Pate
Thos. Willingham, Jr
Hardware and Groceries
Liverpool
Rome, Ga
Charter Oak
Allison & Simpson
E. McDonald
Cheap Cash Store
Cuthbert, Ga
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