Editorials and notices from the Decatur News yearn for reform
A jumble of local items, editorials, and notices reports typhoid cases, church visitations, a new post office at Stringer's Mills, and editorials attacking political rivals. It notes Rex Thompson’s recovery from fever, a Meridan riot with white and black clashes, and a Mason funeral oration condemning profane conduct. The piece critiques a Greenback attack on Wheeler and Garfield’s defense of insanity law.
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L. Hensley Grubbs
Decatur News
Arthur
White House
Huntsville Herald
Etter
Strain
Philpot Strain
West
Binford
H. P. Berry
Huntsville
Philo
Stringer’s Mills
Somerville
Sentinel
Huntsville Advocate
P. M
Rex Thompson
Guiteau
United States
Senate
Capitol
Meridian
Miss
Mason
Tev. A. Penland
Death
Gen
Wheeler
Acm
Letson
Journalytic
Virginia election stage for United States Senate seat
Virginia Democrats suffer split over Senate prospects as Readjusters Cameron Riddleberger Massie push for influence. Talks of Wickham as a straight Republican option loom if factions fail to unite, while army funding and appropriations are expected to stay steady.
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Washington
Virginia
Cameron
United States
Chat Mabore
Sewis
Lewis
Riddleberger
Massie
Royal Path of the Christian song excerpt
A narrative hymn describes a weary traveler climbing a mountain toward deliverance. He endures dust and heat, pressing onward with faith as songbirds and angels herald his arrival at the heavenly city where deliverance comes. The chorus proclaims palms of victory and crowns of glory.
Guiteau's Accomplice Rumor Denied by Officials
Chicago reports an alleged Guiteau accomplice arrested near Chicago with letters from Charles Guiteau. The tale claimed the suspect, age twenty six from Canada with aliases, would be sent to Washington. District Attorney Corkbill denied any conspiracy or arrest.
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Chicago
Juiteau
Kensington
Canada
Hau
Chas. J. Guiteau
Garfield
Carrhbill
Washington
Corkbill
Guiteau
Magnanimous Woman Heroically Offers Shoe to Save Drowning Man
A Chicago crowd watched a man drown as no boat was nearby. A heroic Chicago woman shouted a rescue idea and offered her shoe to aid, provoking widespread applause that traveled beyond the scene.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Congress to Open. Tariff Reform and Navy Revival Hinted
Special to Nashville Banner reports the upcoming seven month session of Congress with expected tariff revisions and a cut in internal revenue. The piece argues for reviving the commercial marine to supply seasoned sailors in war, opposing a Navy Academy focus on French and other studies for officers.
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Nashville
Ishington
United States
Navy Academy
Star Route Decision Provokes Surprise and Indignation
Special to Nashville Banner from Washington November 10. Judge Cox’s ruling in the Star route cases frees the defendants, shocking many who doubt their guilt. Defendants rejoice and are congratulated by allies, while prosecutors vow to press the case and seek justice against the accused.
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Nashville
Ashington
Cox
Starroute
Death by own action rises in distant civilized regions
Statistics from Cincinnati Commercial and an Italian professor show death by own action increasing over forty years, most common in outlying civilized areas far from subsistence competition, where railways and telegraphs have not penetrated. Personal crisis reports are fewest, yet the trend continues gradually.
Here am I, send me a call to missionary work
The verse urges readers to answer Jesus with action whether by crossing oceans or aiding from home. It motivates giving, prayer, and teaching, stressing that every believer can serve, from supporting missions to comforting children, and answering the divine call with readiness.
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Jesus
Real Estate Agents Offer Lands For Sale In Somerville
E. Wi. Rolfe WM. E. Ekeggs, Simpson Skeggs & Rolfe, Somerville Alabama advertise as real estate agents. Landowners are urged to place lands with them as they make no charge unless they sell the property.
Final Settlement Notice in Probate Court
In Regular Term 1881 George Francis guardian for M E Paterson N W Speegle and J H Francis filed accounts for final settlement of estate. Court appoints December 1 1881 as date to examine audit and state. Notice to interested parties to appear and contest if desired. E M Russet Judge of Probate.
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State of
Alabama
Morgan County
George Francis
M. E. Pat‘erson
N. W.speegle
J H. Fran
E. M. Russet
Jackson W. Wilhite
Mazaret Watts
Margaret Alvis
Sven
Ms Erunt
Seid
Jackson We. White
Guaintind
Cas. H. Alves
Jackson W Wihite
Charles HH Alvis
Kealy
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Morgan County Alabama
Sheriff W T Morrow proceeds to sell under a fi fa from the Morgan County Chancery Court for $4280. The sale will occur at the court house door in Semiville on the first Monday in January 1882 between legal hours. Lands described include parts of section 22 in township 16 west, with additional parcels in the same vicinity, all located in Morgan County Alabama.
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Someville
Jas. W. Johnston
Chancery Court
Morgan County
State of
Alabama
Semiville
Reuben Chapman, Jr
Lyvest
Nw Gr
Herry
Moergayta
Supreme Court Decision on Newspaper Subscriptions
The text outlines subscriber responsibilities in nonpayment and nonresponse cases. It states that without express notice to the contrary subscribers are assumed to wish to continue, publishers may continue sending until arrears are paid, and moving without notice does not absolve responsibility. It also links nonpayment with presumed intent, notes that receiving papers implies subscription, and addresses advance payments and discontinuation rights.
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United States Supremes Court
Mortgage Sale in Morgan County Alabama 1881
Mortgage sale under a January 29 1878 mortgage by Jesse Selt and wife Eliza Selt to John M Russell. The 1881 notice lists premises near Falkville Morgan County Alabama and assorted personal property including horses a wagon and cattle. Assignee J A Russert to advertise sale on November 21 1881 with proceeds to credit the mortgage.
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Morgan County
Jesse Selt
Elizabeth Selt
John M Russell
Falkvill
Morgan
Alabama
J. A. Russert
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