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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1869
Page
3
A severe storm tears through the town battering fields and destroying structures. Cotton stands face injury from heavy rain while graves receive new railings and decorative work under the push for cemetery improvements led by Dr. T. & Towell and the Ladies Memorial Association.
The article describes a Baptist church meeting led by Rev. Tupper and President G. Connor in Washington, Georgia. Delegates discussed Sabbath school methods, with questions on child learning, the blackboard method, and engaging delivery. A humorous yet earnest address by Connor charmed attendees, followed by further talks and notes on the session's notable anecdotes and local commerce observations.
The article extols Dr Reuben Porter as a skilled physician from New York Electrical Institute who has treated many in the area and claims substantial cures for epilepsy and other ailments. It reassures readers about his integrity, urges testing his remedies, and notes favorable reports from several patients despite some dissatisfaction.
The Richmond steamer brought news from Grand Gulf of a fatal duel between two families over Miss Andrews. Young Cushing proposed, was refused, and vowed revenge. He returned, shot Miss Andrews at the door, fled, and was pursued by her brother. A duel followed with parley and firing until both were mortally wounded. Cushing died from four bullets. Andrews died after detailing the fight.
A fragmented report recounts a congressman using private office space to entertain guests while his wife and daughter sat in his carriage. The party grew, others pressed into the room, and the congressman shuffled between duties, missing several callers and delaying attendance. One member notes the man may have forgotten the party, later apologizing for neglect.
An advertisement extols Karvtos Pints as a universal remedy for chills and fever. It promises quick relief from bilious disorders and malarial symptoms, claiming the product cleanses the system, prevents sickness, and offers permanent cure when begun at the first sign of fever. It urges keeping a bottle at home for immediate use.
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