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Newspaper
Savannah Weekly Echo
Location
Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1883
Page
3
Savannah notices report Yellow Fever in New Orleans and Pensacola, local market chatter, theater plans, and community updates. References to Rev. CLR Wright, Sykes, and local editors mention notable visitors, prices, and upcoming minstrels at the Vainish theatre on September 4th.
The page blends colorful local items: one horse wagoners with yellow sign boards and a Ludden & Bates accordion, a grand picnic at Happy Retreat on Aug 27, and a postmaster’s arrest rumor in Cumming Georgia. It advertises Tae Eco at Estill’s News Depot, a cadet change at the Colored Military Academy, gas price guarantees, and reflective proverbs.
A committee from Bluffton and Savannah plans a mammoth round trip aboard the Sylvan Glen from Drayton street wharf at midnight Monday Sept 3. The boat arrives Bluffton morning Sept 4 and returns from Beaufort by 6 pm, with a Beaufort Bluffton stay and 8 pm Savannah arrival. Tickets 1.00, children 50 cents. brass and string bands aboard, no liquor, order enforced. R F Grant Savannah and J T Brown Bluffton are chairmen.
The Forest City Light Infantry excursion to Beaufort and Port Royal on Wednesday drew about 500 people who enjoyed the river and ocean outing. The event is hailed as the season’s top excursion, with attendees pleased to have joined the grand trip.
Mr L W Wortsman returns from the North with a large elegant stock of boots shoes and trunks for the Fall and Winter trade He also bought fine goods from Boston failures and offers them to the public at sacrificing prices Read his advertisement in another column.
The proposed Odd Fellows Hall design is exhibited at the Echo office for inspection by potential contractors. Sealed proposals may be left at the same office and will be attended to by the managers.
The Georgia Cadets are summoned to assemble at their armory on Monday morning August 27 at 10 o clock sharp. They must be in uniform, armed, and equipped. By order of Joseph H. Wilson Captain Commanding Joseph Binyard Orderly Sergeant.
John S. Vanderpool son of the late famed barber opens a new barber shop at West Broad and Taylor streets. The shop features improved chairs and better materials for the accommodation of colored customers. Give Johnnie a trial.
The Bruce Light Infantry, composed of our best young men, is set to receive a handsome flag presented by Register Bruce on a future day. The company would honor its name and reflect credit on the city and its spirited young citizens under Capt. Gales.
The Dronwds Aid and Social Club in Forest City will celebrate its second anniversary with a grand street parade Thursday afternoon and a social at Chatham new hall at night. One hundred seventy invitations have been issued. President J.B. Thompson and chairman R.p. Murrell lead the organizers.
The Draymen's Benevolent Aid Association will celebrate its sixth anniversary on Wednesday, August 29, with a grand evening entertainment at the Chatthune News Adalame. The event is planned as orderly, interesting, and enjoyable for all. Committee members include W. U H. Casin, Dennis Goodwin, Robert Coyle, John Clarke, George Brown, David Houston, Win. Mangram, and the chairman.
A Family Excursion and Summer Cruise along the Atlantic Coast to Beaufort by St Philip's A M E Church will sail on the Sylvan from the wharf foot of Drayton Street. The trip departs Wednesday at 9 am. Tickets are held by the committee and full bills with details will be issued next week. Round trip tickets are sold at seven bits.
George Wallace, a colored inmate convicted of murder, who was to be hanged on the 24th, received a thirty day respite from Governor T L D McDaniels. The strong petition led the executive to delay the execution until September 28, 1883, with further action to follow. It is believed Wallace may yet escape the punishment many deem undeserved.
The Ladies Aid Society of Armour Lodge No. 1884 G A O of O F thanks members, friends, and well wishers for pat ronage at a festival held on the 14th at New Chatham Hall for the lodge's benefit. Proceeds totaled about $60. Savannah, Ga August 22, 1883.
A Grand Union meeting is announced at White Bluff by the Zion Baptist church on Sunday September 80th. A wagon train departs Anderson Street and White Bluff road at 9 am. Round trip tickets cost 50 cents. Deacon John Sneed chairs. Prominent de vices will deliver discourses to boost church completion.
Mr Jas Carey the barber on Bryan street between Jefferson and Market square continues to turn out first class shaved men at 10 cents each with no questions asked Give him a trial and you will not regret it.
The St Philip B B Union announces its grand picnic at Happy Retreat on Monday September 3 after a weather postponement. Tickets are 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children with bills issued and Elijah Roberts listed as chairman.
The St James Tabernacle A M E church hosts a grand family excursion to Beaufort South Carolina on Monday September 10 to raise funds for church debts. Tickets 75 cents children 50 cents. Rev KE Lowrey pastor invites all friends and denominations to attend.
A white woman in a central locality sought to elope with a young man after her parents objected. Plans were in place and the lover waited at the window, but before they could flee the old man intercepted the escape, ending the elopement.
Adams Express Company of New York certifies receipt for collection for Waldo Adams and H Hall of Boston Massachusetts. Ticket No 2971 tied to Original Little Havana Grould & Co prize, May 23 1883. Capital prize paid in currency on presentation to Shipsey Company, B G Wells acting for Adams Express Co.
The Attucks Guards and Georgia Cadets of the Military Academy will arrive in Charleston tomorrow morning. A grand street parade through main streets is planned under Maj. Geo. A. Davison. In the afternoon they depart for Fort Pulaski. Capt. L. M. Pleasant chairs the event.
The Ladies Aid Committee of the Orphans Home Association thanks Forrest City citizens for attending the Empire Hall festival last Monday night. Despite short notice, attendance was strong. Amount realized was 42.34 dollars, 14.75 of which covered festival expenses. the rest was handed to Home officers and managers. Gratitude expressed to generous refreshment donors.
Death of a Mie sister of the Gospel. The funeral of Rev. A. H. Howard, took place from the Asbury M. E. church on Wednesday afternoon last. He lived in the country near Savannah and had been ill for some time. Despite medical attention his condition did not improve. Friends in Savannah aided his family with shelter and nourishment. Prov. Howard was a member of Wislow's Son lodge No. 4 A F & A M. He was 25 years old and leaves a wife and four children. The community extends sympathy and points to the divine giver of all good.
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