Various notices and reports from Georgia newspapers
The item compiles multiple briefs including advertising pressures at The Appeal, local happenings in Cuthbert, March rainfall in Columbus, premium plans for the State Agricultural Society fair, social remarks from Savannah and Dawson, a series of crime and court notes in Columbus, political and railroad updates in Macon and Cherokee, a large treasury note on General Spinner's retirement, and the Georgia State Teachers Association meeting set for Griffin in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
The
State Agricultural Society
Savannah
Texas
Dawson
Col. Holland
United States Supreme Court
Atlanta News
Smith
Macon and
Brunswick
Chancery Court
Atlanta Herald
Henry Clews & Co
Cherokee Railroad
Lochrane
Crews
Spinner
Treasury
Georgia State Teachers’ Association
Griffin
Meat stockpiles and prices squeeze out of balance
The Western circles report 7,487,514 fewer pounds of meat packed this season versus last, while exports lag 64,323,285 behind 1874 levels. Domestic meat on hand exceeds last year by 100,000,000 pounds as speculative demand and money abundance push prices. a sharp decline may come soon unless exports surge.
Notable Georgia Statesman Prompts Immigration Plan
The Sunny South biographical sketch praises Hon. John H. James, noting his rise from poverty to prominence in Georgia. It argues his immigration policy would repurpose idle lands in Randolph County and boost land value, labor, and state prosperity, counters emigration, and cites current telegraphed progress and agricultural demand in Hawkinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Henry County
Atlanta
James
Randolph County
Letter from Athens praises University of Georgia growth
In Athens Ga on April 2 1875 the editor Cuthbert Appeal extols the University of Georgia as a flourishing South leading school. Moore College is praised as the campus centerpiece while the military department and Georgia University Magazine gain notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Arsens, Ga
Cuthbert Appeal
University of Georgia
Georgia
Moore College
Charbonnier
Bonham
Georgia University Magazine
Phi Kappa Society
Geo. McDonald
McDonald
Notorious M D Trafficking with Colored People Denounced
A newspaper letter condemns a man claiming to be a regularly educated physician who allegedly offers medical services to colored people for fifty cents per month. The writer warns of a troubling shift in medical ethics and invites any medical brotherhood members to verify the claim through the editor. Published in April 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Brotherhood
Het Curnsert
SS Borgia
M. M. Wise
Thos. B. Wise
Thomas B. Wise
M. Gormley
Appointment at Georgia State College Athens
Notice states by act of 1872 legislature one student will be appointed to Georgia State College at Athens tuition free. Merit applicant must be at least 16 years old. Signed W. M. Tusniy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia State College
Athens
W. M. Tusniy
South-West
Georgia
N. B
Ems Elves
M. A. McNulty
Be Your Own Physician and political notes in Georgia
An advert promotes August Flower and Acut Conqueror remedies with claims of quick relief for dyspepsia and fever chills. The column also covers political commentary on civil rights, a $1000 bond for D F Sapp, a Muscogee sheriff candidate, Rev Wills leaving Atlanta, and a grim line about deaths in Columbus and Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
T. S. Powell
Randolph County
United States
Married at bride’s father home in Scott family
Notices record a wedding at Jnc R Scott’s residence on a Wednesday the 7th with Rev. Thos Muse officiating James T Suerparp and Lizza C Scott wed. A curious quote appears about Mayendie and Dr Wave rs Virboar Bittens offering opinions on medical cures as “stub born facts.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard — Scott
Jnc. R. Scott
Thos. Muse
Jas. T. Suerparp
Lizzas C. Scott
Mayendie
Martineta
Auction Sales of Multiple Properties in Cuthbert
The notice lists numerous parcels in Cuthbert items to be sold at the courthouse door to satisfy three fifas and other court judgments. Properties include plots in Andrewville and various lots in the 6th and 10th districts, with descriptions, boundaries and owners such as T W Ansley, James L Pollard, D L Ferguson, and John W Bragan. Creditors include Crane Boylston Co and Central Railroad & Banking Co with multiple defendants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
City of Cuthbert
Alhambra
Pomp Geeslin
R. H. Cobb
J. L
RH. Cobb
Lumpkin Street
de- Lacy
R. W. Duke
W. Duke
E S. Kirksey
Cathbert
Con- Ouse
Lotin
Southwestern Railroad
J.M. Chastain
Dr. Robertson
T. W. Ansley
Randolph
Crane, Boylston & Co
Beall
Stewart & Ansley
Chamberlain, Miler & Co
Howes, Hyatt & Co
Otho E Bam
eLeo W. Ansley Petty
Douglass
Andreveville
Andrew Female Co
Said
Thos. Rt. Stewart
Randolph Superior Court
Crane, Boyleston & Co
Stewert & Ansley
Central Railroad & Banking Co
James M. Haris
West Harris
Sth
Said County
Theroperty
D. L. Ferguson
Peshaee Co. Ve. Ferguson
Evans, Gardner & Co. Ve. Jas. Pollard
Thos. J. Pratt
Superior Court
Terrell County
Wells & Bissell Va Pratt & Cochran
T. B. Betta & Co
D. A. Cochran
J. Pratt
L. C. Hoy
E. I. Douglass
Robi M. Pockett
R. de Bonis Nen
Reuben Jones
Eugenius L. Douglass
Joseph A. Sawyer
E. L. Douglass
L. Douglass
Cuthbert
John W. Bragan
Randoulph Superior Court
George W. Phelps
Henry L. Taylor
Maker
Sheridan
Elder & Bragan
Iverson L. Graves
Elder and Bragan
Hoard
John WV. Rees
J. M. Sheridan
B. Elder
Levy
Brooks
Shaff
S.a.mcniel
W. W. McNiel
Charles Standley
Samuel McNiel
J. M .Redding Security
Samuel
Richard Davis
William Moss
Henry W. Seldon
City
M. E. Jones
Justice Court
G. M
A. M
W. CU
Ve. Martha E. Jones
O. A. Jordan
O. H. Jordan & Co
E.L. Douglass
G. W. Coxwell
Isaac Easley
James M. Trippe
Jackam DeLoach
Easley & Rice
Ormer
Court of Ordinary
Randolph County
J. R. Wooten
A. Slaton
W.H Brooks
L. A. Smith
W. H. Brooks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jas. P. Sawtell
Orchy
Johnson
Fort Gaines
Ture
Castion
John H. James
Col. E. L. Douglass
Monitor
Washington
Liverpool
Hawkinsville
Sparta
Emmons
D. F. Sapp
E H. Kees
Stewart Superior Court
Lumpkin
J. E. Blount
Old Spot
Muscogee County
Dr. Wills
Washington City
GoBtets
Powell
YRUP
BU Lactoverring
L. A Smith
Are & Ackerley’s
Quarterman & Ackerley’s
Powell’s
Sie
Jonacussrrter
Bockacer
Satiepe
T.S Powell
Diuggist
A.h.flewellen
Manis C. Beruune
Jantzy Warn
Fiona C. Kerr
E. B. Russert
M. A
Onan
A.H Flewellen
Bethel Female College
G. Hillyer, Jr
Male High School
U. Ss
Seweller
EF Blackwell
Durham
Drugkt
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