Georgia and national political notes in The Appeal
The Appeal reports on Georgia elections with William E. Smith for Congress, notes on Lumpkin gin fire by an incendiary, one Radical Senator and Tunis Campbell as a Black Republican, a fatal Lumpkin shooting after a whiskey quarrel, Kentucky switching to ballot voting, Captain Hunter’s critical lung condition, and a sharp critique of Alabama military suppression compared with Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
Jon
Dudney
Thornton
Kentucky
Savannah Advertiser
J. H. Hunter
Short Long
Mr. Little
Little
Short
Long
Tall Short
Big Little
Tong
Alabama
Europe
Grant
Macon
Georgia
Death of Hon J J Welborn Advocate and minister dies suddenly
Telegram from Columbus reports Hon Marshall J Welborn of Columbus died suddenly after feeling unwell while on Broad Street. He had served in the federal House representing Muscogee and later as a Superior Court judge before dedicating his later years to the Baptist church as a traveling preacher. The Baptist denomination mourns his loss. Also noted: Mr Reed Rains had three cotton bales burned on his plantation last week across separate sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Marshall J. Welborn
Broad Street
Central Hotel
Welborn
Georgia
South
Muscogee
Federal
House of Representatives
Superior Court
Baptist Church
The
Baptist Denominaton
Thomasville Times
Eels Rains
Public Speaking Event to Feature Saccron and Governors
Readers are urged to attend next Friday the 30th Inst. when Hon. W E Saccrn, Gov Smith, Gen Gordon and other speakers address the public at this place. The Executive Committee plans a barbecue and calls for Democratic contributions for an energetic gathering with speeches and ample food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W E. Saccrn
Congress
Gov. Smith
Gen. Gordon
Democratic Nomination in the 7th District
The Democratic Congressional Convention at Rome Ga elected Col W B Dabney of Floyd County by acclamation as the candidate for Congress to run against Felton and Trammell. Dabney accepted in a stirring speech as speakers were pledged and enthusiasm ran high with most counties represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Congress
Trammell
Felton
W. K. Moore
Whitfield
G. A. R. Tucker
Chattooga County
P. M. B. Young
W.B. Dabney
Floyd County
Col. Dabney
How Sheffield Gained a Seat in Early
A letter to the Ma con Telegraph accuses Sheffield, an independent candidate in Early, of winning election by leveraging support from Black voters. It claims he ran against the Democratic nomination, used Radical tactics, secret meetings, and whisky to mobilize Black voters while whites largely opposed him. The letter questions how many independents gained seats similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juvenil
Macon
Sheffield
Radical Misrule in Alabama Riot and Arrests
The Sumter county sheriff led 42 men to quell a Belmont riot a month ago. The rioters left before the posse arrived and the volunteers were later arrested for Ku Klux acts and for halting the U S mail, now bonded. Hundreds more warrants and deputy marshals are slated as Huntsville court actions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Sumter County
Belmont
United States
Ag Kuklux
United States Court
Huntsville
Chas
Mayer
Republican State Executive Committee
Atlanta Constitution
Never Despon What Does This Mean Rally for Randolph Democrats
A letter to the editor urges Randolph County Democrats to rally behind W E Sirx and the Democratic banner after the 16th issue editorial questions Tumlin’s win. The writer calls for Saint George spirit, praising persistence and promising cheer if supporters attend the 30th gathering. It notes a hog story card by Mr Hester and reports a fatal Terrell county accident where ten year old Charles H Farmer died after his clothing was caught in gin belting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolter
Bill Tumlin
Bartow
Randolph
Georgia
Sherman
Old Randolph
E. Ssirx
P.S
Terrell County
Charles H. Farmer
H. 8. Bogardus
Savannah
Deacon Joan Hoses Dies After Remainning Faithful Life
Deacon Joan Hoses died at his home near Cotton Hill in Clay County Georgia on October 6. Born June 14, 1801 in Sampson County North Carolina he moved to Houston County Georgia and joined the Baptist Church in 1830. Ordained deacon in 1837 he lived a consistent Christian life, likening himself to Paul and awaiting the crown of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Joan Hoses
Jesus
Cotton Hill
Clay County
Sampson County
N. C
Houston County
The
Baptist Church
A.D
A. D
Paul
Illicit Seed Cotton Trade Targeted by City Council
In a called meeting presided by Mayor M. I. AtFina Aldermen Guan Sealey Dixon and Brown the council voted to urge the Marshall and deputy to monitor farm product trades. Purchasers of cotton seed corn fodder and related items must disclose vendor name residence and quantities bought with weekly publication of buyer and seller lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. AtFina
Guan
Sealey
Dixon
Brown
Warrens
Arkins
F. M. Allisson
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By Jas. P. Lawtell
Cuthbert
William £. Smith
Dougherty
Astors
Lumpkin Independent
T.B. Lawson
Stewart County
Brimberry
Tunis G. Campbell
McIntosh County
Bryant
J. J. Welborn
Cuthmert
Wagon
Bugsy
J. McK. Gunn
Rive
Abe
Confectionery and Restaurant
B. J. Jackson
My Restaurant
P. A. Catenines
Stewart
Freeman & Lane
Freeman & Co
Ft. Gaines
Rm Freeman & CO
Hardeman & Sparks
A. W.gillespie
Just
Cook & Cheek
Marietta
Gillespie’s
Wes
J. J. McDonald
A. W. Gillespie
Lanier House
Cuthbert Male Institute
J.D Huff
W. Corbett
Rudolph
J. M. Redding
Ang
MO. M. Redding, Aaron Price
Brandies
J.T. Kiddoo & CO
Cologne
JOS. T. Kiddoo & CO
Powell
Leroy W. Fairchilds & Co
T. 8. Powell, Druggest
Huff
Dle
Ww. A. Uerf
W. A. Hufe’s
Macon, Gas
W. A. Huff
Macon, Ga
Ww.a. Huff
Isaac Steuerman
Clothing Hall
Eufaula, Alabama
Eufauls
Evracuia
Aba
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