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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1878
Page
3
Community news notes from Lumpkin include remarks on fire protection and better engines, calls for appointing M C Jeon to the city court judgeship, and condolences for Mrs Brooks and family. Residents discuss licensing, tavern practices, and upcoming horticultural fair plans in July.
Obituary notes recall Col. Jones as County Court judge and respected lawyer with warm ties in the community. A death near Gavday is reported with burial near Wiea. Apple crop observations note two hundred apples preserved from a summer harvest. Weather remarks warn frost risk to wheat. a Cuthbert beer ad promotes W. J. Lemp’s on draught and liquor selections.
The Randolph Agricultural Society met April 2 at 1 o'clock in the Court House. Vice President N. T. Crosier chaired in President Hood's absence. New members were admitted including W. C. Jenkins and Rev J. S. West. The executive committee proposed an early farm fair to showcase fruit flowers vegetables and grain with discussion on timing and replanting of corn. Adjourned to May 1 at 10 o'clock A M. V Ola Baney, Secretary.
A notice lists names of letters held for two weeks and to be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed. Addressees include Mrs Lacy Ward, Mrs J B Test, Miss Ansie Broward, Mrs Georgia, Marie Col, Mrs Hatcher, Mrs Mary Bowin, Pierce E Doss, Cable Dennard, John D Rep, and others. Callers for the above letters should announce they are advised.
The item column reports widespread fires damaging fences and timber with hundreds of rails destroyed. A bear hoax near Hatchers Station misled men who pursued it with dogs before learning it was a tame bear in custody. Warehouse stockholders in Georgetown declare a 33 percent dividend and reelect directors.
An old newspaper blurb touts relief from dyspepsia and liver issues, urging readers to test a remedy with small trials and “millions” already helped. The piece abruptly reports a Sunday morning accidental shooting of a Black man in Stewart County, noting injury and asking who died.
Fort Gaines items report arson attempt at the Academy, editorials on town pride, improvements, and social events. Mentions press orders for plays, a meeting of the Improvement Society, and local agriculture updates. Photographer J W Birn offers services while W G Ramrox advertises dental work and seed suppliers promote D Landreth seeds.
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