Funeral of Michael Kerr Draws State and National Figures in New Albany
A grand funeral procession through New Albany honors Michael Kerr with twenty societies in line led by General Scribner. The ceremony at the family home included sermons by Rev. Conn and Rev. Hutchinson, Masonic rites at the grave, and burial at Northern Cemetery near Governor Willard, with Governor Hendricks and state officials among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Street
Scribner
Masons
Odd Fellows
Working Men
St. Patrick Benevolent Society
Societe Francaise
Bar
Louisville
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Washington
Willard
Kentucky
Indiana
S. Conn
Presbyterian Church
Kerr
Mr. Hutchinson
Third Presbyterian Church
Conn
Jefferson Lodge No. 104
Keer
Michael
Hendricks
Ekin
Department of the South
Discarded Lover Sets Off Powder Blast in Virginia City
A man detonated a powder cartridge near a corner house on P and Carson streets, Virginia City, aiming at a widow rumored to have entangled two lovers. The blast collapsed part of the dwelling and shattered nearby windows. no injuries or arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P and
Carson Streets
Virginia City
The Spirit in South Carolina Cartoons and Political Urgency
A Charleston Journal of Commerce excerpt urges earnest turnout for the November election while rejecting intimidation against Black voters. It blends political resolve with literary quotations and drought damaged crop notes, citing figures and community sentiments from South Carolina and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Spirit
South Carolina
The
Charleston Journal of Commerce
Carolina
Collapse of Republican Expenditure Myths After Civil War
The article argues Republicans spent vast sums since the Civil War, equating total outlays to Britain’s debt and far exceeding US debt. It alleges corruption, subsidies, and market-style legislation under Republican leaders, blaming the party for financial strain, inflated taxes, and national decline. It cites figures, critiques administration, and names key figures and states reflecting partisan rancor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Britann
United States
Aeatt Ase
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Ib Wiel d
Congress
Morton
Ohio
Grant
Orton
Cameron
Bellnap
Babbock
Chandler
Logan
Spencer
Clayton
Patterson
Dorsey
Kelloge
Packard
Boss Shepherd
Hayes
Branch store opening planned in Chicago
Reports from the era note A J Stewart heirs arranging a Chicago branch. Other items include extortionists killed geese at Niagara Falls, varied harvest yields in Minnesota, frost near Port Jervis, a Bridgeport bank sale of 126 antique coins, and a mix of curious local anecdotes and immigration calls from San Francisco.
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A.J. Stewart
Chicago
Port Jervis
New York
Bridgeport
Connecticut
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Rowland Hill
George Macdonald
Aberokee
Towa
Spurgeon
Norseay Review
Batesville
Wiss
Br. Brace
Mississippi
Louisiana
Prince
Mireiippi Switmers
Niagra Falls
Brown County
Minnesota
Farr
Graham
Kirksville
Wisconsin
Franklin County
Salt Lak
Ben
Patrick Dillon
San Jose
Cal
San Franciven Immigration Bureau
Nestery
AL Hoy
Tennessee
Miss Thompson
London
California
Moses Y. Tilden
Gov. Tilden
New Lebanon
N.Y
M. E. Kenna
Walnur
Grn
SaTisaehon Giearanterd
Eagle Foundry
Mill Street
Springfield, Mo
Volner&co
Htt
Werner
H.W. Gage
Garry
Iran
Rossmore
Broadway
7Th Avenue
424 Street
Gentral Devon
Fran Wallstreet
Nswang
Juraiader Hotel
Att Uoders
Lbersi Teres Tollemines Chase
Leland Propriaer
Paravax Haven
Altay, Y
Clames- So Marry
Saratoga
John Wahl&co
Commission
Springfield
Insurance Agency
J. N. Miller
Market Street
ST. Louis, MO
Dal
Phenix
Hartford
Connpeticut
Continental of
Columbus
St. Paul
Wade
Trader’s of
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
Tenn
Bowix W. Buvayz
Columbia
Mey Hock
WD. Louis
Bobelos
Eugene Jaccard &C
Gen. William
Woassis
Fox Netsee
Breretary
ST. Louis
Minsour
Wheater ' Curtets
Gastra Stirling
James M. Kirby
Callen Street
Esphringfield
Pelly
Waloon
ST Allies
Wm. McAdanms
H. F. Denton
Vollege
Atrent
Meinyjerilan
Aujel
Missouri
Monty Vea
DR. C. Milane
C. Melane
Havana
Adolph Wacner
George Firth
South Street
Ispringfield
E. Sander
Aly Southwest
Agar Furniture
Lacan
Jonih
Sander
Myayyilta Kanon
Reol Brogan
C. M.lane
Victor Sommers & CO
Public Square
City Hall
Gambrinus
Finkenauer
S. Cass
Vie
Toffee
Dr. MiLaxe
C. M&lase
Fiemme Bros
Southwest Brewery
Southwest
Sam
Tay Brewers, All the Workd Wrownd ‘Where Are the Men Costout, 30 Atronz
Erewind Witteage
Cass & CO
Emper Tan
Newton & Griffith
St. James Hotel
Buckeye Reaper and Mower
Wang Cements
Sivie Ediceonis Wieeats
Wabash Line
Laois
Stele Sun
ELMAN
Eco Tel Ta Iti Ong
Thera
Cleveland
Boston
Teg
Abeh Tunte
Bort Warnewi, Tieragh Sleepere
Philadephia
Cty
Cincinnatiie
Reante
Ant Cumeiometl
Rai Waiole
Next
Inir
Tel
Fourth Street
W.L
Ayer
J.C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Massy
Tate
L. W. Hubble & CO
St. Lo
Ur. Whittier
St. Charles Street
Mons Coleg
Cateb
Marriace
Eis
Raincinade
Rosa
Dr. Jacques
Chestnut St
Colac Wers
Seac
Nature
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