Enterprising merchant and city notices mix in Cuthbert report
The column greets M. H. Purnenr returning from the North with a large stock and bold ads. It notes a college concert, fresh vegetables from Dr Parks, and local quirks. It reports Andes Insurance assets at 1 181 billion, ordains Mr Maxon in Macon Presbytery, and laments scarlet fever death of Euna Parks with a prayerful stanza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
Macon
G. W. Maxon
Cusby
Presbyterian Church
Cuthbert
J. H. Null
Columbus
Maxon
Euna
E. Parks
Public Meeting Urges Expansion of State Education
A court house gathering discussed an ambitious plan for universal schooling in Georgia. Gen Lewis argued free schools attract migrants from richer states, while Rev Dr Wills of Oglethorpe University urged statewide education. Dr A L Hamilton supported the cause noting 60,000 illiterate adults. The event drew notable interest though attendance was limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Pabiasehool
Gen. Lewis
Georgia
Wills
Oglethorpe University
A. L. Hamilton
Secretaries urged to share meeting times for county societies
Mr Barnett, appointed by the Georgia State Agricultural Society, travels to assist county societies. Secretaries are asked to promptly report the time and place of monthly meetings. He lists upcoming appointments in Albany, Camilla, Thomasville, Bainbridge, Starkville, Dawson, Fort Gaines, Georgetown, Cuthbert, Marshville, with dates in April and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett
Wilkes
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Bibb
Houston
Schrey
Sumter
Albany
Camilla
Thomasville
Bainbridge
Starkville
Dawson
Fort Gaines
Georgetown
Cuthbert
Marshakville
Dav. W.lewis
Court and Community Notes From a Bygone Era
The column recounts local happenings including Grand Jury seating, a disputed court incident led by a colored judge and jury, and a push to finish the courthouse roof amid financial strain. It lists the September Term jurors for Clay Superior Court and discusses civic tensions in a small 1871 town.
Public Settlement of Misdemeanor Case in Clay County 1870
The document records a request from Mrs. S A Gare and W T Gress seeking a nolle prosequi for Benjamin J. Smith in a misdemeanor case for obscene language in the presence of Mrs. Green. It details the settlement terms at the Clay Superior Court September Term 1870, noting forgiveness, costs to be paid, and entry of settlement upon clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrons
Pataula
Clay Superior Court
Benjamin Smith
David Rankins
A.green
John B.johnson
Clay
State of Georgia
Clay County
Benjamin J. Smith
Palada
Nolle
A. Gare
W. T. Gress
David Rankin
Clef
Davenn
Parker Confesses Settlement Conflict and Fines by Court
Solicitor General S Wise Parker details a contested settlement in Clay County court. He describes paying fees to R J Smith, disputing a settlement ruling, and being fined twenty five dollars plus costs after a jury verdict. He condemns alleged dishonesty and vows to defend character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Smith
B.S. Smith
Ruagee
Lam
S. Wise Parker
Genera R. c
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Linea
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Om Fauods
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Phnix Stove Works
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Mart
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J. M. Redding
the News Depot
Pave
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Demorest
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