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Newspaper
Seymour Weekly Times
Location
Seymour, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1876
Page
1
Irish World readers get a four‑scattered column by J J Shiel praising Greenback doctrine. He blasts political parties, calls for noncounterfeit bonds, and urges workingmen to support Greenbacks while mocking both major parties. He notes New Albany election hysteria and moves by local figures including John J Shiel planning to relocate his family.
The testimony of Gien Brooks describes terror and murder used to influence elections in Louisiana. He cites threats, whipping, and killings to deter black voters, claiming eight hundred freedmen died to secure a Tilden victory and reform.
The Indianapolis Journal reports Southside churches struggle to meet expenses and resort to fundraising. Edwin Ray M E Church plans an old fashioned spelling school in their tabernacle tomorrow evening with ten cent admission. The piece argues people show more interest than divine power in supporting churches.
The Cin Gazette notes a deep civil conflict in South Carolina as White Liners oppose state militia under Governor Chamber and warn that arming Black residents could trigger massacre. It asserts Confederate influence aims to topple the state government and calls for National Army garrison to prevent a rebel outbreak.
A brief note from the Findianapolis Journal reports a peace moment amid national tension. In Terre Haute yesterday the Tiklen and ten driecks Gasrd joined the Hayes Escort Guard in a street parade and demonstrations praising the commander.
The San Antonio Herald notes a humorous tale of a man jailed while sleeping as a jail was built around him. Indictments spread across counties west of the Guadalupe, with a prior term served at Huntsville.
A Detroit man finds newspaper clippings about Laura Fair and Irene House in his wife’s sewing basket. She insists she cut them out and reveals she could shoot him but loves him too much, ending with a tense, darkly humorous moment.
A collage of humorous anecdotes and brief notes: a Marietta man awakes to a ticking bed covering. recipes and cook discuss Robison and Tilden era kitchens. rumors about Weiss and Anderson on the Returning Board. Canaris the Greek admiral and the aging Stonewall Jackson daughter Julia are described with light biographical details.
An advertisement notes Charley Rosenfield selling a mammoth stock of gaiters boots and shoes with assorted padding options for ballet girls legs at panicked prices. The notice mentions pricing from three to fifteen dollars depending on material, urging buyers to view second hour from the team.
Davison and Kessler are supplied with stoves. You needn't freeze for the want of stoves and tinware.
A M Harding invites men to inspect his new stock featuring stylish hats gloves and underwear all offered at very low prices. The ad emphasizes affordability and prompt examination.
The piece portrays John C. Groub as a harsh grocer dealing large country supplies to struggling city residents. It notes his heavy wagon arrivals and scarce sustenance quantities, then mentions Joseph Kling expanding dry goods stock and selling at low prices to a hungry market.
Women urged to visit A. BI. Harding's for a fine selection of cloaks described as stylish and desirable. The ad promotes a quick shopping opportunity and highlights quality offerings for the season.
A witness describes a wave of lethal attacks and intimidation aimed at Republican voters in Ouachita parish since August 1876, with multiple killings and shootings. He recalls names and incidents, including Primus Johnson and James Johnson, and quotes threats urging Democrats to vote. The testimony portrays a climate of fear collapsing political protection.
A letter from Ohio recounts Arkansas voters facing intimidation and killings by Tilden supporters during the 1876 campaign. It describes Republicans being ostracized, barred from meetings, and forced to choose exile or voting for Tilden, with six survivors reaching Missouri. The writer condemns Democracy and praises ballot governability.
Two Mormons sent by Brigham Young to Corinne Utah to look after Delegate Cannon's candidacy were imprisoned on election day. The residents were predominantly Gentiles. They allowed emigrant train passengers to vote but Cannon won by a large majority.
A caller urges obtaining several barrels of salt from John C. Grouch to preserve fat hogs. The note frames salt as essential supply for hog farming.
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