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Newspaper
Savannah Weekly Echo
Location
Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1883
Page
2
A scattered collage notes growth plans at Key West News enlarging to eight columns, labor strife ending as telegraphers strike collapses. It lists political chatter from Ohio, Georgia, and South Carolina, with commentary on Ku Klux activity, editorials, and party shifts affecting colored voters and independent movements.
Mrs Maria Golden wife of Thomas Golden proprietor of the Pulaski House barber shop died Wednesday morning after illness described as improving at times. She came from Columbus Georgia where most relatives reside and was noted for industrious habits and charitable acts. Funeral was Thursday afternoon with large attendance. the community expresses deep sympathy.
A notice warns readers of a payment due indicated by a cross mark on the paper. It urges subscribers to remit their subscription funds promptly to avoid lapse in service.
A street anecdote tells of an Irishman driving a mule who halts in a city lane despite repeated whips. Bystanders lift him up, discover a hoof print on his forehead, and after further struggle the mule moves on without the whip, the man joking that it is just his way.
A Rome Georgia reader reports the drowning of Thomas Locke a colored man found with injuries attributed to foul play. He alleges a Vigilance Committee or Kuklux roams the woods near Rome and cites prior killings of black residents including a white man named Pounds near Sparta. The subscriber calls for an end with vengeance.
A grand benefit supper will be held at Chatham new hall on Monday night September 3 by the Ladies Aid Association to raise funds for building the Colored Masonic Temple on Gwinnett street. Tickets cost 25 cents and are available from committee members including Mrs. L. Miller Mrs. M. Coffee Mrs. Morninestar and others.
After months of anxiety Freedmen Bank depositors have received only sixty two percent with a final seven percent dividend to come. The piece accuses managers of swindling several million dollars from poor colored people and alleges black bookkeepers or trusted informants are aiding a thief ring forging checks to steal funds. The article warns more indictments may follow as investigations continue.
Treasury Department record from 1883 notes Capt Philip Y Giles of Savannah requesting honorary membership for Ex Senator Bruce at the Bruce Light Infantry. Bruce replies with commendation for the proposed company and its young men.
The text praises a military group led by B. K. Bruce and accepts honorary membership, with plans to present a company flag. It then reports the Asbury M. E. Church corner stone robbery on Gwinnett near West Broad, noting the loss of relics and about 250 in money, suspects involve possible female involvement, and condemns the act. An ice cream festival is announced for Aug 27 by Union Lincoln Guards, with tickets priced.
Reverend Alexander Ellis sails to Boston for a family visit. The note wishes him a pleasant voyage and safe return.
Don’t forget the grand ice cream festival at Chatham new hall Tuesday night next August 28 a grand affair. Tickets only 25 cents.
Augusta Georgia celebrated as Browns Base Ball Club defeated the Savannah Dixies at Macon on Friday last by a score of 8 to 6.
The Lone Star Cadets announce their last grand picnic and excursion at Happy Retreat on Tuesday August 28. Arrangements are set for one of the season’s grandest and most enjoyable affairs with Lieut. L A Washington serving as chairman.
The Georgia Cadets of the Colored Military Academy announce a grand afternoon trip to Fort Pulaski on Monday August 27 in honor of the Attacks Guards of Charleston who will visit the city the prior Sunday. The steamer St Nicholas is chartered for the event with tickets 50 cents and 25 cents for children. A grand hop at Empire hall will follow the excursion with Capt L M Pleasant serving as chairman.
The Rev. Pat Garrett, living at the corner of Wilson and Sims streets, is reported seriously ill. Neighbors are urged to visit and offer prayers or assistance during this time.
The notice touts the very cheapest job printing service in Savannah, located at No 5 Jefferson Street near Bay Lane. It invites patrons to try the Ecno office once and be convinced to return, promoting support for the colored man’s enterprise.
A concise urging readers to subscribe at once to the Beho ive Negro paper for 82.00 per year strictly in advance, urging prompt action without delay.
It pays to have printing done at the Eono office at No 5 Jefferson Street, corner Bay Lane. Come around and see us, as it will certainly pay you and your friends.
A fragmentary notice invites readers to bring job printing to Tue Ecuo office located at No 5 Jefferson Street. The terse item hints at a local business location and service offering without further details.
A terse notice warns recipients to pay subscription dues promptly when contacted by the collector. The message emphasizes timely remittance and implies enforcement of the collection process.
Rev Z P Wilds of New York writes praising Avor Sarsaparilla for skin itch and fever relief. He reports improved appetite, resolved catarrh and cough, and stronger health after taking two bottles in swift doses. He claims the medicine purifies blood and boosts vitality.
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