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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1882
Page
2
The piece discusses the rotation rule in selecting a State Senator, criticizing county-based advantages and urging delegates to choose a standard leader from the full list. It notes Webster county may back a Republican-aligned candidate, risking Quitman and Stewart counties’ ability to object within the system.
The column reports Senator Hill's failing health with exhaustion and near silence, noting physicians rely on pencil communication as a life-sustaining tube may soon be required. It also reflects political commentary on a New Jersey court decision and Georgia politics, including opinions on Stephens and Judge Oriep's Congressional nomination.
Thaddeus H. Sterucse accepts the Georgia Democratic nomination for governor. He praises Democratic principles from Jefferson and pledges lawful, economical leadership aligned with the party platform while urging unity for state peace and prosperity. Brown’s Iron Bitters ad follows. Local farmers in Gwinnett report stock losses to neighboring Rockdale under an enacted open land law.
Maj John F Kiser, one of Powder Springs to Atlanta business men and war veteran, died Sunday after a long career from plow to wholesale dry goods. Born 1836 in Campbell County, he served as lieutenant captain and major in the Civil War, wounded at Second Manassas and Wilderness. He built a successful retail and wholesale firm with W J Kiser, married Miss Lame Lane in 1871 and Miss Mary Mood in 1879, leaving a fortune of about a quarter million. He had no children. wife Mary Mood survives.
Local editor notes plowing weather and sowing turnips, mentions Ed. Bo Crazy recovering from fever, and Gov race outlook in Alabama with Democrat edge. Reports on Emory Catching and Sam Guerry cat sighting, thanks to Mrs. C. Christian, and a Row about peaches and corn yields. Mentions Col. Tt. G. Morris trip to Inka Springs, and a flirtatious exchange overheard by two young ladies. Discusses oil of drainage, town health, and council meeting. cemetery fence project launched with plans and committee appointees. meeting set for August fourth at 4 PM.
A terse report notes recovery from illness caused by impure water and environmental contamination. The item highlights resilience of local workers and mentions Brown’s Iron works as a focus of concern and improvement amid ongoing efforts to restore safety and productivity.
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