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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1883
Page
3
Wreck of the engine and tender bound for Bofaula after heavy rain threatens trench at Molana near Morris Station. Engineer and fireman leaped free as vehicle plunged into water. damage sighted too late to prevent disaster. Local notices mention festivals, church events, and upcoming sales at F Pulaski & Co with fashion items and shoes.
Our firemen have joined the union and will visit Eufaula on Monday May 7 for a parade and contest with prizes. The Cuthbert company sails Sunday night to arrive rested, while Mayor Hanson notes water improvements and a well project. Citizens are urged to join the delegation to witness the May contest and support the firemen.
The Gremen and Cuthbert brothers train nightly for a May contest, eyeing a fast time and rivaling the famed Texas jack rabbit in a 100 yard dash. Local notices cover Masonic lodge, an Ice Cream Festival to raise church bell funds, and a memorial day procession with cadets and college students.
Local items report a $100000 loan program for Randolph and Quitman lands, social events at the Morris residence, fashion notes on hats and picnic plans, a noted oculist traveling to Pumpkin, preaching at Georgetown, and a rare tornado damaging fences and buildings in Quitman county. Crop reports and strawberry harvests are noted alongside street maintenance and a low turnout for the governor election.
The Central and Savannah and Florida roads join Brunswick and Albany to push the Bainbridge Cuthbert and Columbus railroad. Prospects include right of way and depot grounds along the route, with prospects of Europe syndicate funding dependent on local support. A board of trade canvass is planned, and city authorities are expected to back the project as it promises new farming and timber lands for Columbus. The Atlanta Constitution notes a heavy Georgia front in August and forecasts weather, while local ads tout Kendall’s Spavin Cure and Shriner’s Vermin Killer as remedies and household reminders.
Miscellaneous small ads list five cent insertions for notices with minimum 25 cents. J M Conn Cider advertises beer ice eggs cakes tobacco at Jas A Hara Depot Street. Beer arrivals noted by W H Drisom and Dixson's location. Gilt edge mortgages available at Appeal office. Isaac Ensley oat meal promoted. Call at hotel for codchickens and high market pricing. Inna Ewly offers fancy candies. Gent's clothing advertised with tailoring and perfect fit by Devin & Co agent. J A Tay announces lineal liquors and beer sold by quart or gallon. reopen and renew old licenses.
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