Five of the Raiders Executed Amid Chattanooga to Atlanta Move
Letters from condemned Andrews reveal his calm facing death after a failed raid on a Western and Atlantic train. He describes preparing to meet his God and asks friends to aid the town poor with funds from a trust. The execution occurred near Atlanta with Rev. W J Scott providing last rites as guards moved the group along Peachtree Street to the scaffold.
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Andrews
Gunemahi Tee Eas
Flemingsburg
Missouri
Louisville
D. & McGavie
Plemingsburg
Dean Lin
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Huntsville
Mitchel
Ohio
Jane
Yoyself
Cfair
J. B. Jackson
Chattanooga
Knoxville
F. Kirby Smith
East Tennessee
Atlanta
Teman
Parrott
Mr. Andrews
Peachtree Street
W. J. Scott
Scott
Scott Andrews
Mr. Conyers
Ane
Eeka
Tragedy and Death Echo Through a Civil War Tale
A desolate Civil War narrative follows a fallen hero, his last struggle, and a poignant love tragedy. The account recounts Andrews execution for spying, a wounded fiancée, and a life steeped in devotion amid wartime hardship.
Hydrophobia case ends in Cincinnati hospital death
Prominent Pike County farmer Stephen Dietrich dies after hydrophobia develops from a dog bite on his lip. The case progresses from a terrier bite to fatal spasms, with four physicians monitoring and the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati handling his care. The incident follows prior local notes on Dr Ball’s Syrup and a West Virginia regiment recruitment.
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Stephen Dietrich
Pike County
Dietrich
Nebraska
O. C. Andre
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati
Hoe
Court Martial Trials in Knoxville Preserve Twelve Confederate Suspects
In Knoxville a Confederate court martial tried twelve men accused of spying around Chattanooga Dalton and Marietta. Gen E Kirby Smith oversaw proceedings with limited defense access and a staggered daily lineup. The trials, ongoing for two months, may have delayed a decisive move to Atlanta as the twelve were sent away together, continued on the fourth page.
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Knoxville
E. Kirby Smith
O. P. Temple
Baxter
Chattanooga
Dalton and
Marietta
Wonderful Cures by Hoyt Co. Promotes New Discovery
Rome druggists report four years of selling Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklin s Arnica Salve with high satisfaction. They claim several pronounced cases cured in the city and guarantee the remedies. Sold by George Fisher.
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W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. King
George Fisher
C W and B Railroad Earnings Up Through November Week Three
The system reports that C W and B railroad earned a net $1 958 078 through the third week of November, up from $1 771 574 for the corresponding period last year.
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Endorsed
Mr N H Frobrichstein of Mobile Alabama praises Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption after a severe bronchitis and catarrh. He reports instant relief and a complete cure, noting other remedies failed. He also recommends Electric Bitters and Dr King's New Life Pills and mentions trial bottles at George Fisher's Drug Store.
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N. H. Frobrichstein
Mobile
Ala
Dr. King
California Excursion via Scioto Valley Railway Tickets
First Class round trip tickets sellable via Scioto Valley Railway to San Francisco Los Angeles or San Diego for trains linking with Excursion trains leaving Missouri River New Orleans or St Louis in December. Departures from St Louis December 14 21 24 Missouri River December 15 22 29 New Orleans December 15 22 29. Tickets valid six months and allow returning by different route without extra fare.
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Scioto Valley Railway
San Francisco
Los Angels
San Diego
Missouri River
New Orleans
St Louien
St Louis
Los Angeles
When I Mean to Marry and the Dowry Dilemma
Fragmentary verse touches on marriage aims and social expectations with lines about dowries, consent, and shared futures. The text mentions maidens and offers of lovers, hinting at class and family tensions in a dated context.
Mixed 19th Century News Snippets From Ravenna Era
The report lists varied notes: Goodspeed trial insanity disagreement, no coal river run since June, Johnny Coughlin guilty of murder in the first degree, P T Barnum stock replacement from Wombwell's, Algernon S Sullivan NY attorney dies of typhoid, dating oddities of 1888, Sadi Garnet elected French President, Jacob Sharp freed on bail for new trial, Hal Reid guilty of assault, Democratic House caucus re-nominated John G Carlisle for Speaker with Clark Clerk, See dom Sergeant-at-Arms, Dalton Postmaster.
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Goodspeed
Johnny Coughlin
Ravenna
P.T. Barnum
Wombwell
England
Algernon S. Sullivan
New York City
French Republic
Sadi Garnet
Grevy
Jacob Sharp
Arch Boodler
Hal Reid
St. Paul
Minnesota
Maud Compston
Cincinnati
U.S. House of Representatives
John G. Carlisle
Clark
Seedom
Dalton
Buena Vista Gossip And Local Visits
Ep. Tiwes reports A L Caden in Cincinnati and several visitors. Ella Cross of Portsmouth and Hattie Donohoe call on relatives nearby. Dan Kenyon Jr. breaks arm at Sandy Springs. Mrs Loughry returns from Cincinnati and Covington. Will Miller and Rosa Burkhart visit Clermont and Rome locals. Frank Metz, formerly unwell, now well. John Weghurst mocks circus plans while praising Henry Irving. Will Morrison earns praise for Friday night entertainment. Henry Boyce and wife visit Rome relatives. McCall takes Bonanza to Cincinnati.
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Tiwes
A. L. Caden
Cincinnati
Iss Ella Cross
Portsmouth
Hattie Donohoe
Dan Kenyon, Jr
Sandy Springs
B. Loughry
Covington
Will P. Miller
Rosa Burkhart
Clermont County
Frank C. Metz
Rome
Frank
John Weghurst
John
Henry Irving
Will K. Morrison
Henry Boyce
McCall
Cincinnati Freestone
Darby’s Prophylactic Field Aids Diphtheria Prevention
An old notice touts Darby’s Prophylactic Field as a preventive for diphtheria. It claims quick relief from sore throat symptoms and bans contagion with diphtheritic germs, urging early gargle use at first signs of throat inflammation.
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Darby
Rates of Advertising and Printing Services Ad
Advertisement rates for one square one week and additional insertions. Large display ads charged by space. Discounts offered for yearly advertisements. Advertising and job printing services described with reference to mercantile imaging and prinst.
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Brent
Congress Opens as Republicans Spark Oath to Turpie but Fault Faulkner
The 50th Congress begins with both houses in session. House votes Carlisle for Speaker while Reed gains strong support. In the Senate, Faulkner faces objection but is initially sworn in as many new Senators take oath. protests spur committee action as the body adjourns after noon.
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Turpie
Faulkner
Congress
United States
Capitol
Cox
John G. Carlisle
Cannon
Thos. B. Reed
Maine
Carlisle
Reed
Brumm
North Carolina
Wisconsin
John P. Leedom
Senate
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Falkner
Virginia
Hoar
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Bate
Blodget
Chandler
Cockrell
Daniel
Davis
Dolph
Edmunds
George
Gorman
Gray
Hale
Hawley
Hearst
Hiscock
Paddock
Pasco
Quay
Reagan
Stewart
Sherman
Stockbridge
Local Notes and Notices From the Area
Typhoid illness in Madi son county. Maxs. D. A. Sterneyson dies in Dayton November 21. Scott Foster reports Al Fields Minstrels attendance. Real estate transfers in Wellston exceed a half million dollars in eight days. Barden schools closed for coal shortage. car from Hanging Rock arranged. Two Old Cronies at the Grand draws weak house due to poor advertising. Elks in Chillicothe plan negro minstrel show with John Hathaway on bones and Will Roblens in song and dance. Mrs. axp Mun. Curtains E. T. Powe stay in Newport pending South Shore road work. HQ to move to Newport. Cincinnati centennial plans prompt debate over local worker hiring. Knights of Labor boycott discussed. State officials urged not to retaliate against Hamilton county in Centennial works.
Free Cure for Consumption Promised by Rev Edward A Wilson
The undersigned claims healing from a severe lung disease through simple means and offers to send a free copy of the remedy to fellow sufferers. He lists consumption asthma catarrh bronchitis and throat and lung maladies as curable and invites inquiries to Rev Edward A Wilson Williamsburg Kings County New York.
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Edward A. Wilson
Williamsburg
Kings County
New York
Give Them A Chance. Lungs and Their Work
The ad praises lung health and explains how passages and airways can clog with matter. It asserts Boschee's German Syrup as a reliable remedy, available from druggists for 75 cents, even after other treatments fail.
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Boschee
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