04 Aug 1876
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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1876
Page
1
A surveyor recalls pioneer Kentucky days and a night at a cabin where a robber confessed crimes linking to his own near death. The confession reveals a killer who preyed on travelers, including the surveyor, shaping the narrator into a believer in presentments.
The Appeal lists rates for notices and transient ads, with a base charge of one square for ten lines at $100 and 75 cents for each additional insertion. It notes yearly ad reductions, multiple insertions, and payment terms, plus penalties for late payment and obituary notices over five lines. It also excludes non-advertising political candidate lists and private promotional content from free service.
County Court Directory lists quarterly sessions on the first Tuesday in April July October and January with civil jurisdiction up to 200. Suits filed twenty days before court. Monthly Knights of Honor meetings on the 2d and 4th Mondays. Masonic and Masonic-related Lodge and Chapter schedules. Fort Gaines Directory covers Darley Lodge and Chapter meeting times and officers.
A historical piece blends a poem about Native life and displacement with moral guidance on girlhood. It cites Alabama and a chant “Here we rest” framed by verses on conquest, land loss, and western migration, followed by a urging sermon from Bishop Morris on waiting for true womanhood.
A noisy disturbance leads to swift punishment and seizure of a student's loot. Master George volunteers a long list of items gathered from the delinquent including a rubber ball twine slate pencils gum a fish hook a leaf from a speller a watch key a necklace a photograph and many small objects. Total sixty five. A weary man remarks he would not marry the best woman alive after years as a dry goods clerk.
An old tale describes a duke placing a rock to test diligence. Passers by ignore it and blame others, until the duke reveals a hidden reward for lifting the stone. The story advocates immediate action and finishing tasks, with anecdotes of a fearless Kentucky girl and vinegar wick that lights brightly when prepared.
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