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Newspaper
Savannah Weekly Echo
Location
Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1883
Page
2
The issue highlights the Georgia Colored Men's educational convention in Atlanta on December 12 and Savannah delegate elections on December 5. It praises the Ladies Bazaar for the Colored Orphan Home and extols Dr. Johnsons Indian Blood Syrup as a health tonic amid a broader critique of wealth and health in daily life.
A Battle Creek dispatch reports Sojourner Truth, the noted colored lecturer and sibyl, died this morning at age 108. The abolitionist figure had traveled widely and influenced reform movements. Her reported longevity underscores a life of public engagement and advocacy.
In San Francisco on November 25 the walking match ended at 10.05 last evening. The final scores show Hart 500 miler Harri man 481 McIntyre 481 and OLeary 475.
A German, 30, John Schmidt, in jealousy shot his wife in Cariaco Illinois and then killed himself. The wife survived but recovery is doubtful.
General Superintendent Thompson of the Railway Mail Service travels to Florida to adjust mail routes and services for winter visitors from the North, aiming to improve mail delivery and meet tourist needs.
A morning blaze destroyed much of Ocala including the Banner and several stores and homes. The loss runs to nearly $300,000 with heavy fire damage reported and insurance likely to cover portions. Local authorities and insurers assess the extent as investigators comb the scene.
Washington November 26 The pardon issued to Sergeant Mason follows a formal recital of his offense the trial orders the conviction and sentence and states that the President for good and sufficient reasons grants him an absolute pardon.
Pottsville thieves broke into the Post Office last night and blew open the safe taking about 600 dollars in stamps and a small amount of cash.
Boston organizers launch the Sumner National Independents to mobilize the colored vote for the coming presidential campaign. President E. G. Walker leads, with Wm. Wells Brown as Corresponding Secretary and Geo. T. Downing chairing the executive committee at 73 Cornhill. A meeting also protests recent outrages at Danville, Virginia.
A colored woman near Park's mill on the Oconee River in Seackey place gave birth last Wednesday to a rare deformity. The infant possessed two fully formed faces and four limbs with two teeth in each mouth. The two heads were united and furred with hair, and the gender was male. The creature lived only a few seconds after birth.
Wednesday December 5th a meeting of the colored citizens of Chatham County is held at Empire Hall to elect delegates for the Educational Convention of Georgia in Atlanta on December 12 1883. About 15 delegates will be chosen from among the people. the gathering is not political and aims to advance education.
In the closing scenes of the Ladies Bazaar Mrs Charles Lawson presided at the wheel of fortune and Miss Minnie Hooker played Rebecca at the well, but both were unintentionally omitted from the final mention.
To a good boy with a fair education, ee and quick, an opportunity of earning the printer's trade is offered. Salary moderate to begin with. Apply at the Ecuo office Monday morning early.
Mr John J Bolen married Miss Maria E Johnson at the bride’s residence on Thursday evening November 29 1883 at 8 30 by Rev A L Houston. No cards. Georgia Baptist and Sea Island News please copy.
Savannah readers are urged to visit Geo W Allen at 165 and 1653 Broughton Street near Barnard for a wide Crockeryware selection. The ad promises daily arrivals of lamps knives toilet sets tins and other crockeryware with prices matching the times.
The Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Georgia will hold a communication at the Lodge Room on St. Julian Street Thursday night December 27 at 8 o clock. Brethren are urged to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. C. H. Haywood G. M. T. T. Harden G.S
The Georgia Cadets of the Colored Military Academy received new guns from New York on Thanksgiving Day and paraded through principal streets with hundreds watching. Serge J. J. Small of Company B won the silver medal in the prize drill at the new Park. A grand entertainment followed at Empire Hall with plans for a holiday fair.
The record clarifies that Mr. J. S. Quarterman belonged to the Lone Star Cadets, not the Sav ah Light Infantry, and that his consolidated vote represented the four officers of his company.
A man was garroted and robbed in front of the Tombs Jail in New York during broad daylight. The highwayman, who knew his business, could have called the police and clubbed the victim into insensibility if he resisted, but chose to rob him instead.
The world has fourteen million Sunday school students and over one million six hundred thousand teachers. In the United States more than half of them teach, with attendance rivaling public schools. There are eighty three thousand Sunday schools in the country. In 1880 teachers and pupils worldwide outnumbered standing armies four to one, since Raikes started the first Sunday school in England a century ago.
Public notice advertising a new store at East and South Broad streets offering dry goods shoes and clothing at low prices. Promises warranted goods cost closeouts on cloaks blankets shawls shirts and underwear with emphasis on bargains and low prices including the celebrated Rail Road Shoe for small money. Signed J Hart.
Six small comfortable tenement houses will be available for rent on December 1. Each has a large rear yard and a small front yard for a flower garden, with water and streetcar access nearby. Four room tenants should call at once. Pp. H. Harden at 5 Jefferson Street.
A grand private entertainment will be held Thursday night December 13 by John Battise William Stewart and Edward Houston in Dittermansville. The event promises a pleasant affair with notable hosts.
A Savannah letter from November 30, 1883, to That Famous Coffee Club critiques 250 sacks of coffee at $5 each netting $709. The writer urges the Coffee Farm President to account for expenditures, hand funds to the Treasurer, and place building affairs with the building committee. The note includes admonitions about accountability, praying meetings, and references to deeds, incorporation papers, and hymns.
Anderson Smith solicitors of U S and For cian patents advertise their Washington address at 700 Seventh Street corner 6 opposite the Patent Office. No charge for advice and no fee unless patent is allowed. References include Lewis Johnson & Co Bankers and Postmaster Washington pamphlet of instructions free.
George R Young invites the public to his first class restaurant at the basement corner of North West Cor ner St Julian St and Market Square West Side. He offers comfortable seating, affordable prices for all, and extends a cordial invitation to Odd Fellow brethren to visit and see the setup.
Wanted money loaned on property. A large assortment of gold and silver watches and jewelry for sale very cheap at Pawnbroker House. 187 C. E. Muhlberg, Manager NB. Host prices paid for old gold and silver.
Savannah shoppers are urged to visit the ten cent variety shop at 154 Bryan Street between Whitaker and Barnard. The store proclaims items that once sold for 25 50 and 75 cents are now offered at ten cents each as a value deal in a longstanding Rosen band stand location.
Sale offers 500000 feet of boards plank and scantling at seven dollars per thousand feet. Location is the Savannah Florida and Western Railway yard. Apply to R B Reppard at 70 Bay Street Savannah Ga.
Advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children to relieve crying and pain. Claims include relief from dysentery and diarrhea, regulation of stomach bowels, easing wind, calming gums, reducing inflammation, and boosting energy. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
Prescriptions at night available at M A Barnes Drug Store located at the southeast corner of Bryan and West Broad Streets. An electric bell on the West Broad street side signals calls. accepted by a licensed apothecary with 32 years experience. Physicians urged to inform patients where medicines can be prepared after hours.
Byck and Son promotes ladies underwear sack flannel dress buttons and children caps cloaks shirts gents underwear black silks satins domestic checks and corsets at low prices. Forest City Shirt offered for one dollar and shop located at 154 and 156 Broughton Street.
The ad promises best quality menswear at the lowest city prices. It touts shirts hats and furnishings from trusted houses and urges customers to visit to be convinced. It highlights King of Shirts and umbrellas as offerings in a varied stock.
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