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Newspaper
Savannah Weekly Echo
Location
Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1884
Page
3
Savannah reports show five white tramps were given lodging at the police barracks on Tuesday night. Coroner Sheftall held twelve inquests during January. Churches and Sunday schools were well attended last Sunday.
The electric light blazed out until its original brilliancy on Thursday night hist.
Parties sending from the country for sample copies of the Ecne must enclose a two cent stamp.
Citizens are urged to honor the holiday with fitting ceremonies and community activities as Lincoln’s Birthday arrives soon. Local officials encourage historic remembrance, educational events, and public gatherings to mark the occasion with reverence.
A cromery store owned by Mr Peter Johnson on Form and Olive corners caught fire on a Wednesday night. The note warns of increased vagrancy and urges vigilance against beggars and robbers near Bryan street and the First Bryan Baptist Church.
A fragmentary column quotes various aphorisms and social judgments. It questions youth greed and self interest and warns readers to guard against beggars and wandering tremps while noting rumors about a married man visiting a southern city house.
The text muses that bad thoughts ripen into bad actions and warns against merely forbidding actions while allowing thoughts. It contrasts fragile savings or pearls slipping from a broken string with the importance of kindness, suggesting a seed of kindness grows into a flower.
A compact reflection on self disclosure and reputation. It contrasts caution in self narrative with the value of generous social interaction. The note suggests a child’s happiness derives from freedom from suspicion and warns that dwelling on perceived faults harms perception.
Out of work or earning less, seek aid at the Famous New York Clothing House. Located at 140 Congress St, they advertise quality clothing available regardless of price to help those in need.
Hattie Powel and Irene Hanley appeared in magistrate court on robbery charges. The report notes the defendants are described as colored and asserts an impression of innocence regarding the alleged incidents.
Mr. E. A. Springs a noted young man of Sasaunal will wed on Wednesday night next in a ceremony noted by local society. An account will appear in the Ecno's next issue.
The Colquitt Blues Cadets present a grand military hop at Walkers Hall on Bryan Street Monday night February 4 for a benefit. Promoted as the hit of the season, organizers hope for a large attendance. Tickets 95 cents. Committee members include Wwerd Carter Johnson and Benjamin. Oscar Coles serves as chairman.
Our reporter describes Frog Town in Robertsville as a den of thieves drunks and gamblers. Large groups of men and boys gamble on the streets while police are absent and Sunday observers glimpse a scene of vice and disorder.
The Ladies Branch of the Zion Watchman Society marked its first anniversary at Chatham new hall with a large guest list. Secretary J. R. Morell introduced Mr. A. N. Collier whose address impressed attendees. Rev. E. K. Love installed the society officers at midnight, highlighting the group's prominence in the city.
Thursday afternoon Mr Jas Dorsey undertaker on Walburg Street received a costly mat and whip for his new horse valued at one thousand dollars. The event at his residence featured a grand entertainment with ample wine and refreshments. The guest list includes Robi Young E Scarborough C Ferrebee Mary Castelow Mrs Nesbit P Stiles Charlotte Maguire S Herd Sarah Williams S Bing Nellie Cooper Georgia Ferrebee L Nelson Nancy Gatson E D Edwards Thomas Reed Mrs Habersham Jas Wright Mr Lloyd Mrs M S Wilkins E Thompson L Henderson F Carter S Gethers M Davis S Mangrim J Barren C L Browne Mrs B Dorsey S Swall Mrs D Brown F Kirklin B Simmons A Edwards E Edwards Miss P Davis Mrs P Holmes Master Owen Hunter and C L Lane.
The Famous New York Clothing House offers $15 suits at 11.00 and overcoats at the same price. Due to excess stock, customers are invited to call and supply themselves at 140 Congress Street.
Georgia clothing shop The Famous at 140 Congress St advertises near gift prices on remaining Witter stock. Call to preview goods offered regardless of cost for future use.
About nine o'clock on Thursday morning, M Sunberg, cook and steward aboard the Swedish bark India, accidentally fell overboard and drowned. The vessel was loading at Paulsen's wharf. An inquest was held Friday morning by coroner Sheftal.
The Colquitt Blues and the Lone Star Cadets unite for a grand military hop on Tuesday night February 12 at Sturtevant hall. Proceeds fund a bene t. admission is 25 cents. Colquitt Blues committee includes Sept McCall Sergt G Carter Lieut L Edwards. Lone Star Cadets include Sergt A Bowens Sergt Frank Griffin Sec C M Roberts Lieut L A Warhington chair.
Armenia Lodge No 1930 G U O of O F presents a grand entertainment at Chatham Hall on Wednesday night February 20 honoring their fifth anniversary. The Ecno issue of February 17 will publish full particulars and committee names. Gold gilded invitations have been issued by the committee from the Ecno office.
Death of prominent Savannah white citizen Mrs Edward C Anderson after illness. Funeral held Friday morning with large attendance.
Members of Prince Idall Lodge No. 40 A P & A M announce a grand entertainment at Ex culsior Lodge Rooms St Julian Street on Wednesday night February 13. The event includes installation of officers and refreshments for attendees. Tickets cost 25 cents. A A 5 S 7 adon, chairman.
The Sliver Aid Social Club will present a ground entertainment at Empire Hall on Monday night February 18 for a special benefit. Admission is 25 cents. Committee members include Jas Tatt nall E J Robinson 8 Adams F Mulligan W Bengall and chairman W I Williams.
Between 11 and 12 last Thursday Albert Roberts a 16 year old Bristol native and seaman on the German bark Friederich Scalla slipped from the main royal yard while repairing and died on deck within fifteen minutes.
A grand Oyster Supper and Entertainment will be held at Chatham new hall on Monday night in February by a ladies committee. It promises a pleasant orderly evening and aims for large attendance. Tickets are 25 cents. committee includes Mrs P Barnard Mr Jowens Mrs Y Hamilton Mrs H Bowens and others.
The Clerk of the Court of Ordinary issued forty eight licenses in January, with eighteen to white residents and thirty to other races. The note forecasts a rise in this business over the next six months citing Leap Year.
The firm states it can complete its own work with its own material and staff. It argues this enables cheaper, quicker, and better output than competitors. It contends lower prices are needed to win patrons to prevent white printers from monopolizing demand.
In a reflective note the quote highlights constant activity aimed at making others happy as a key path to personal fulfillment. It cites Sir P Sidney as the source of the sentiment, suggesting benevolent labor yields inner joy and social harmony.
The New York Letter for January 2nd 1884 reports quiet commercial business post holidays, bustling hotel and clothing trade as winter ends, and locals buying ahead. It notes Frederick Douglass’s reported marriage to a white woman in Washington and New York colored society planning a dramatic troupe. It records deaths, departures by steamship Augusta passengers, a Brooklyn teacher’s death, and a dancing master Peter Fake’s passing, ending with an invitation to an event at 43 Chapel Street, Brooklyn.
A compact reflection notes a rule from Steele about dialogue: judge whether a listener has greater inclination to hear you or you to hear him before speaking. The maxim aims to guide tact in everyday conversation and social interaction.
A San Passiseiic Company publication from St. Louis presents the life and
Offer to fit and test L Fried’s Belgravia $1.50 white shirt. A dealer advertises 10,900 vintage newspapers for sale at 20 cents per hundred. Contact at the Ecuo office No. 5 Jefferon street.
Goods marked down to rock bottom prices at L Fried's as times grow hard. L Fried's leads in Gent's Furnishing Goods with great reductions on silk umbrellas. New line of rubber coats just received at L Fried's.
When you wish fresh fish and oysters at prices to suit the times call at Francis J. Byrd's No. 181 Bay lane between Jeffrson and Barnard streets. Fresh fish is received daily from Fort Pulaski and Cedar Keys. Patronage of the public is earnestly solicited. Country orders will receive prompt attention.
The note invites readers to submit work to the Eco office for printing. It emphasizes neat execution and low cost, encouraging prompt service.
Wanted money loaned on personal property. Large assortment of unredeemed gold and silver watches and other jewelry for sale very cheap at Licensed Pawnbroker House 187 Congress Street. E Muhlberg, Manager. Highest prices paid for old gold and silver.
L Fried advertises a new line of scarfs and ties at L Fried's with bargains on dogs, white shirts, and cardigan jackets. The copy touts 25 percent savings or more, urging shoppers to visit for fit and quality and latest shirt styles.
The United States Marshal announces a sale of the west half of Lot 173 containing 101.25 acres in Schley County Georgia. The property, levied in a case Raisin Co. vs Statham, will be sold before the Savannah Custom House on the first Tuesday in March between legal hours. Tenants in possession notified. date January 21, 1884.
U S Marshal announces public auction of Isaac Hart deceased property under a federal writ. The 250 acre Lot 190 in Mitchell County Georgia will be offered at the public sale before the Savannah Custom House on the first Tuesday in March between legal hours. Tenants in possession notified in writing.
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