Delinquent farmer's arc to salvation ends in reformation
A long, roughened narrative from a county paper describes a troubled farmer who delays paying debts and faces ruin. After contemplating suicide, mercy from a dog and a nearby town's printer leads to in advance payments, debt settlement, and a renewed social standing. The piece closes noting future improvements and a revived moral outlook. Also mentions upcoming North American Review topics and a local courtesy visit from Dr J P Phipps.
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Angel of Peace
Chicago
Job
Busy Bees house tour sparks thoughts on work and family
In Kansas City a long dialogue discusses Dick Liddell’s testimony and Frank James’s possible conviction link, noting Liddell’s role in earlier cases and potential federal arrest. A sister piece narrates a Chicago travelogue about a Hillman family famed as “Busy Bees,” showcasing their cooperative domestic skills and craftwork.
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Kansas City
Arthur
Dick Liddell
Frank James
Jackson County
Liddell
Frank Jones
Ford
Wallace
Big Door
Alabama
James
Kentucky
Mass
Denne
Nedsi
Nashville
Mussel Shoals
Ficher
Dan Askew
Clay County
Chas
Jesse James
Independence Bank
United States
Musael Shoals
Tie
Jesse
Ed Miller
Miller
Missouri
Glendale
Esther
Bath
Vito
Naomi
Misa Hillican
Mer
Mr. Hillman
Horne
Abd Whasdals
A. A. PeesTon
Oklahoma City notes: Smallpox fades in Chattanooga
Random wire items report events from across the U S and Europe. Mentions dying smallpox in Chattanooga, Irish distress, Senator Morrill dead, Traders National Bank liquidating in Charlotte, Garland reelected, Ballard practicing law in Batesville, Gambetta interred Nice, horses dying from blind staggers, Booth in Berlin, a major earthquake in Kentucky, a shooting in Centralia, Dorsey resigns GOP post, census clerks discharged, Harris elected Tennessee senator, Hendricks health improves, salt duties debated, Wheeler leads Huntsville race, Bucknell funds seminary, Wayne County treasurer robbed, Prince of Wales unveils statue, Chattanooga stove factory planned.
Juries in Federal Oxford case questioned in local dispute
In a volley of letters, Oxford press disputes charges of partisan juries in the Federal Court at Oxford. The Holly Springs paper argues juries may have been manipulated by dismissals of Democratic jurors, implying anti Democratic control.
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Jackson Clarion
Oxford
Federal Court
Oxford Press
Holly Springs South
Oxford Eagle
Democratic Party
Halligan
Mardi Gras Getaway Offers Low Rates for New Orleans Trip
The Great Jackson Route announces very low fares to New Orleans for Mardi Gras events. Return tickets from Oxford are 10.35 dollars with sale running January 31 to February 6, 1883, good to return by February 6. Agent A. W. Mitchell urges inquiries via station agent. Panolian comments on political grand jury actions in Panola County and questions Democratic party tactics.
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Rex
New Orleans
Oxford
A. W. Mitchell
Panolian
Panola County
Scott Martin, Fields & Co
Manning
Soldier seeks names of surviving comrades from Aberdeen unit
The undersigned, a Mexican War veteran and member of the company that left Aberdeen Mississippi under Capt. Stewart, requests the names and addresses of other surviving members. R. Colman DeLay Lafayette County Mississippi. Mrs Julia Shelton of Chattanooga and Laura Norrimer referenced. Attorneys at law Sullivan & Sube.
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Aberdeen Miss
Stewart
R. Colman
DeLay
LaFayette Co
Miss
Julia Shelton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Laura Norrimer
Sullivan & sUbe
Northern Capital Invested In the South
Northern capital exceeds one hundred million dollars invested in the Southern States within two years, shaping a new manufacturing South and broader harmony of interests. Col. J. M. Phipps retires from Oxford Base, Capt. S. M. Thompson succeeds as editor. A Brooklyn court awards 875 000 in a breach of promise suit, and the Waterford Express suspends general exchanges.
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J. M. Phipps
Oxford Baese
8. M. Thompson
Sam
Water Valley Central
Umier
LaFayette
Brooklyn
Alice Livingston
Hy. Fleming
New York
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Ilinois Central
Axel
Tiompson
Profesaye Wo Sion
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F. W. Warren
Jease James
Greenville
Cock and Jeu
Indianapoliis Indy
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Philadelphia
Germany
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Ee County
Ireland
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Maine
Traders’ National Bank At
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Arkansas
Senate
Jas. B. Ballard
Batesville
Gambetta
Nice
Sardia Star
Win. “Strickland
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Edwin Booth
Berlin
Hickman, Ky
Gus Buda
Henry Dorsey
Centralia
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Republican Executive Committee
Washington
Tennessee
Isham G. Harris
United States Senate
Thomas A. Hendricks
Huntsville
Ala
Congressional Ways and Means Committee
Gen. Wheeler
Huntsville, Ala
William Bucknell
Baptist Theological Seminary
Lewisburg
Wayne County
Prince of Wales
Prince Imperial
Woolwich
Ohio
Hugh Miller Thompson
Duke of Wellington
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Jo. Teja
Wall Street
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Vanderbilt
Congress
Fifth Avenue
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Attorneys AT Law
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Waterford Express
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