The Appeal 1871 Court News and Local Scandals
The issue reports J P Sawtell elects a state senator from Bibb Pike Monroe by a large majority. Judge Josefa Hulz acquitted in the Clayton murder case. Mentions railroads, tax issues, gas works in Caatersville, and editor Grady's Chicago-Georgia ties. Notes Bibb county bridge damage, and a mix of political and social jabs across Georgia cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran. T. J. Simmons
Bibb
Pike
Monroe
Josefa Hu1z
Clayton Superior Court
Capt. Dollar
Caatersville
Southwest Georgia
Grady
Rome
Murder in Baker County Details and Suspect
A fatal shooting near Milford in Baker County ends with James Ivey dead after a dispute with Sam Long over a hog. Long fled and is at large as a liberal reward is offered. Ivey was attacked after drawing a pistol. a shotgun blast through the doorway caused the death within thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ivey
Baker County
Judge RD. Ivey
Milford
Sam Long
Governor Leslie's Inaugural Address Promises Impartial Governance
The Kennicey governor pledges to serve all people, uphold equal rights under constitutions, and safeguard laws. He cautions on federal upheaval and commits to prudent, people‑oriented state governance. The piece also notes advertising's value and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Kennicey
Commonwealth
Colemans Station forms District Agricultural Society
Citizens of the seventh district met at Coleman's Station on Saturday the ninth to form a District Agricultural Society. Officers elected include Thomas L. Douglass as President and Osgood A. Barry as Secretary. A named society, Coleman's Station Agricultural Society, was adopted with a constitution and by laws from Dekalb County. The group planned future talks on immigration and agricultural societies and adjourned to October at Moccasin Head School House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beast Butler
Worcester
Massachusetts
United States
Coleman’s Station
District Agricultural Society
N. T. Crozier
W. F. Davis
O. A. Barry
Crozier
Dekalb County Agricultural Society
Lester
R. D. Crozier
J. F. Sealey
J. C. Rivers
H. T. Smith
B. H. Lester
W. D. Hammock
J. G. Hammock
R. M. Day
D. C. Andrews
T. Belcher
H. C. Cater
O A. Barry
Thomas L. Douglass
Sanders Standley
Osgood A. Barry
Andrews
A Sad Site of Affairs A Negro Autocrat in Darien
Correspondence from Darien Georgia dated September 5 1871 describes Senator Campbell as a powerful autocrat over Black laborers. The piece accuses him of enforcing decrees with a mob, detaining the British boat Grace for three weeks, and raising funds from Black crowds. It details arrests, a controversial habeas corpus writ, and fears of armed resistance, portraying Campbell as wielding terror backed by armed followers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Sun
Darien
the Sun
Campbell
Aladdin
Grace
United States
Christ
C. Campbell
Judge Sessions
Superior Court
Fulton County
Gillison
Unclear Motivations Spark Calls for Quick Day to End Pestering
The excerpt expresses a desire to see an end to harassment and to bring about a swift resolution. It condemns ongoing pestering and urges decisive action, reflecting frustration and urgency.
Ambitious Georgia Railroad Project Summering From Greenville
The Atlanta Constitution editor in Greenville South Carolina outlines a planned 245 mile railroad from Charlotte to Atlanta with sections near Charlotte Spartanburg and Gainesville under rapid construction. About 2000 workers near Charlotte 800 on Spartanburg Greenville segment and 800 on Gainesville part advance grading and track laying with trains hoped by February and May. Contractors led by Tom Scott Simon Cameron pay the contractor Dickinson six million dollars with Scott Co taking a $300,000 bonus and the contract.
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Georgia
The
Atlanta Constitution
Greenville
South Carolina
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Atlanta
Gainesville
Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Tom Scott
Simon Cameron
Baltimore
New York
Dickinson
Scott & Co
Stage Robbery Near Soap Lake Stuns Passengers
The Castroville Argus reports a bold robbery near Soap Lake eight miles from Gilroy. Three men blindfolded drivers and passengers, stole money from a husband and others, saved an express box, and fled toward Hollister after separating captives. A farmer named Grewell pursued, recovering more than six hundred dollars. Brunswick & Albany rail line next opens with new cars, promising regional trade gains. Resulting coverage notes improved travel and markets for Southwestern Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castroville
Cal) Argus
Soap Lake
Gilroy
McMahon
San Juan
Visalia
Hollister
Brunswick & Alpany Road
Georgia
South
Brunswick
Mrs Mantua Repecca Kiddoo Dies At 28 In Cuthbert Georgia
Mrs Mantua Repecca Kiddoo wife of Judge William Kiddoo of Cuthbert Georgia died on the first day of July at age 28. She joined the church early, helped author a religious work, and her piety strengthened many. She left two children with her husband and mother following a life of deep faith and comforting counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantua
William Kiddoo
Cuthbert
N. C. Thornton
J. F. Dagg
Jesus
J L. Dace
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J. P.sawtell
Elam Christian, Enditors and Proprieto
Arlanta
Macon
Safrven Lawrence
Bibb County
Tur Macon
Tax
New York Union Republican Association
H. Greeley
Gov. Ruttock
California
Eurauta
Japek Underwood
Virginia
Underwood
Gouray
West Point
Sing Sing
Sammy Bard
Athens
Tion
Hardeman
Mary
Henry Grady
Poughkeepsie
Niagra
Savannah
Romz
Tooms
State Road
Chicago
Cranton, Pa
Corron
PortLawn
Elam Christian
Alphabet Boully
Jemima F’. Sheeut
Tus Epicopan Cuureniy Ameritca
General Convention
Protestant Episcopal Church
Coleman’s Station Agricultural Soci
Ety
Oscoop A. Barry
Newton Booth
8. S. Cox
Charleston
King Streets
LaGrance
Limber Heels
Bennett
Bual
Lock
Air Line Railroad
Ben Butler
Springfield
From the Christian Index
Borneo
Gunny
Arrow
Eureka
Allison & Simpson
LS. Jacot
Jeweller
Gillespie
A. T. Fort
Hfort & Jones
Planters Warehouse
Randolph
E. McDonald
Depot Street
E. McDonald & CO
Tennessee
Marietta
Kennesaw
Cook and
Cheek
Louisiana
Allison & Simpson's
Allison & Simpsons
Allison & Simpson’s
Turnip Seed
Pomeranian
T. S. Powell
Winegar
France
T.S. Powell
U.S
Gray’s Anatomy
Wilson
Pariera
Carpenter
Harris
Hodge
Miller
Erichsen
Charchill
Fowne
Salter
Griffith
Cyclopedia of Practical Medicine
U. S. Powells
Macon & Brunswick
Brunswick & Albany Railroad
B. J. Jackson’s
Cale
Middle and
Jonathan Collins & Son
Gai
Lawton & Willingham
Lawton & Lawton
Cotton Readers
Fourth Street
Macon, GA
Hardeman & Sparks
Hardemar & Sparks
Liberal
Merryman
H. H. Jones
Eorgia
Oglethorpe Park
Atlanta,Ga
Sam’l A. Echols
Atlanta, Ga
Henry Edwards
Martin H. Joyce
WM. C. Estes
Cotton Hill
J.J. McDonald
J. J. McDonald's Drug Store
State OF
United States of America
Rufus B. Bullock
Ch. al. Atxissox
Western & Atlantic Katinoan
N. P. Hotchkiss
Isaac P. Harris
Chas. P. McCalla
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Board of Commissioners
Western and Records
Foster Blodgett
Stevens
Anthony
Cuthbert, GA
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