Chatham Reunion Chips Report of Grand 1888 gathering
The August 3 1888 Chatham Reunion drew about 600 participants led by the Chatham Rifles and NC Grays. Veterans York and Sears returned in formation with 24 to 46 men, joined by Mills and Bear Creek company as the parade moved in order. The event highlighted remarkable good discipline and order with no disturbances, and a Durham prelude suggested future crowds at the Tobacco Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Chatham Rifles
Chatham
Col
Thrie
Sheriff Taylor
North Carolina Grays, Co. I. 6Th N.C
Maj. York
Harman Sears
First Manassas
Ricketts Battery
New York Five Zouaves
Fisher
Sergt. Sears
N. Y
Mills
Cedar Fork Company
Jenkins
Bear Creek Pany
Sheriff Brewer
Hardee
L. William
Durham
Wake
Alamance
Randolph
Durha
John At
Mar
W. L. London
Alston
Jno
W. Atwater
Williams
Tiers
Editorial Hurrygraphs and political chaos spillover
A collage of social commentary and campaign squabbles fills this page. It cites quarries over Blaine and Harr ison, rumbles about fisheries treaties, and public disorder at a Charleston rally. Earthquakes, anti robberies, and court room shocks mix with notes on editors scrutiny and party infighting.
How They Abuse Them and the Indian Convention View
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss abuse and duties at a convention of men in India with references to New York and state interests. The readable text expresses personal views on oppression and loyalty. No clear dates or names provide a concrete event summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
N. Y
Tom
John S. Lockhart
Meteor strikes glass pane on steamboat James W. Baldwin
On the James W. Baldwin near Manhattanville a meteor descended and smashed a double-thick pane, the meteor cut and vanished in the Hudson. Pilot Betts lost his hat to the air blast. Capt Tremper to report to the Smithsonian. Other storms across Minnesota and Iowa caused lightnings, floods, and property damage with several deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonporr
Anguet
James W. Baldwin
New York City
Manhattanville
Betts
Brooks
Hudson River
Jacob H. Tremper
Pilot House
Labor clashes and political bids cross county lines
A reform gathering criticizing ex Governor Porter sparks injuries among labor activists while resolutions denounce the Republican run. Henderson comments on events as farmers rejoice over rains and local politicians like W. S. Owen and J. A. Leach are named for state offices. An ad promotes Warner's Safe Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Cleveland
Matthew Byrnes
Brooklyn
Owen
Senate
J. A. Leach
John G. Surratt
House
Davidson County
Warner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chatham Reunion
Hurrygraphs
Blaine
National Committee
Quary
Harrison
Riddleberger
Riddle
Riddieberger
Astoria
Toose
Lile
Kilsyth
Glasgow
Charleston
Cal
Msj
Tenth Cavalry
Porter’s
Port Thomas
San Carlos
Gillar River
Gavessone
Burlington
F. Cooke
Ander
Lowden
Cooke
Momnt
Clark
Ithem
Will
Binuivenan
Isaac H. Vincent
Wasninetos
Platt
Connecticut
United Press Today
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Ooe
Middle
West Tennessee
Davids
Hadeon
Tiebete
Croup
Minn
Mississippi
Jacksonville
Ind
Julia Whalen
Frege
Alice Fleming
Sisseton Reservation
Big Stone Lake
Brown’s Valley
Rosemont
Cumming
Des Moises
New Market
Taylor County
Totawrotte
Inp
Iog
Poreter
Porter
Dunn
Paine
Wells, Richardson & CO
Prop’s
Burlington Vt
Farmers Tobacco
Kena
Tue
Howard
P. W. Vauchan
N. C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!