Cuthbert Appeal Home Affairs Notes and Local Updates
Home Affairs items cover Homer B. Mathews buying cotton and local trade. drought effects shrink the cotton crop and a Gret bale has arrived. Social notes mention a Saturday gathering with Rev S Stubbs now of Thomas. rain has been scarce. Local figures include Mr Allison needing assistance walking, Powell's drug store manager E S Parks traveling for markets, and wishes for a wife. Paterson's magazine September is highlighted with fashion plates and patterns. A house and lot near the Baptist college is offered for sale by M A McXonry for One Phowr and dollars.
Early County notes and local economy chatter
Col H C Sheffield visits Cuthbert and discusses crop prospects while adapting to rent and market needs. A Macon Telegraph copy from Aug 25 1961 is admired for its Southern press leadership. Ads note Prof McNulty residence sale for 1000 with boarding house potential. Weaver plans farm machinery to help cotton ginning and corn crushing, plus a note on mortgage forms at the Appeal office.
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H.C. Sheffield
Cuthbert
City Council Hall Meeting Commanded By Captain
A historical notice compiles commands for a City Council Hall meeting at 8 o clock Tuesday evening by order of the Captain. It mentions a palace car with a wine department loaded for President Arthur's departure, including champagne and cognac. Also notes the Devil's Riding Whip live oak tree near Gakesville, Fla, and a governor’s stance on public hangings. Absent context, a misdated 1880s reference appears.
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City Council Hall
Arthur
Prayer Week Sets Off Eight Week Holy Spirit Emphasis
The Methodist Episcopal Church South declares an eight week period of prayer beginning Sunday Aug 12 inviting members and the public to meet at the Methodist choral at 6 PM for an hour of prayer each afternoon. Also a lecture by Prof T W Dennington on vocal music is announced with class offerings for youth music. Infant Francie Eugenia Gamble died aged six months, and her remains were buried in Western Cemetery. Local plans include entertainment in September for the Cuthbert Light Infantry and a new alcohol sale prohibition bill by the Legislature affecting Randolph County.
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Methodist Episcopal Church South
Methodist
T. W. Dennington
Methodies
Donnington
New York
Yousl Music
Francie Eugenia
Mra
Ward Ward Station News Remembers Summer and Local Happenings
TheWard area reports pumpkins and corn ripening signaling end of summer while General Arlington gathers fleecy poultry, and Ward merchants push cotton trade. A serious fall from a corn hopper injures Mr. Oliver, now recovering. Local revival adds sixteen members at the M E church led by Rev Crombiey. Merchants Crittenden and Arthur travel to New York for fall and winter supplies. Social events include a music evening at J T’s residence and plans for northern ventures by Jayle.
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Indea
Arington
Primos Jones
Ward Station
Ward
G. W. Oliver
Methodist Church
H. 1. Crombiey
Mesers
J.B. Crittenden
Arthur
New York
Wrof
M.A. McNulty
Dawe Fon
J. G Lasmur
Calhoun County
Adday
Virginia
Tate
Mean
Ferguson
Bridgman
Quitman County News Snapshots and Local Notices
Local column items cover land loan opportunities with deeds, amusing anecdotes about townsfolk, juror lists for September 1883, and the County Commissioners Court meeting. Highlights include Enon revival progress, Col. Morris’s melons, Col. Morgan Seales departure, a cotton sale by Ed King, and road bridge maintenance plans.
Five Cent Column Notices Advertised For Cotton and Goods
Local five cent column insertions advertise a cotton buyer in Cuthbert paying top prices per pound through September 15. Also promoted are a water gin operator, beer on draught at 20 cents a quart, jewelry repairs, fruit stand bargains, corn purchases, building and repair services, mill machinery plans, and a large variety of goods from Cuthbert merchants including shoes hats and spring suits.
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Cuthbert
Hawke
Maturwa
Judes
Prohibition of Spirituous Liquor Sales in Randolph County
An act prohibits the sale of spirituous liquors in Randolph County except as permitted for medicinal purposes. Applicants must file a written application with the Ordinary, sworn affidavits, a bond of one thousand dollars, and pay twenty five dollars for a one year license. The Ordinary may delay for investigation and deny licenses for poor moral character. Wine from local fruit may be sold in quantities up to one gallon, but drinking on premises is forbidden. Violations jeopardize licenses and bonds, with penalties and forfeiture to educational funds. Advertisements for Allcock's Porous Plasters follow.
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Randolph
Allcook Porous Plasters Said To Cure Rheumatism
A customer testimonial from N H Maren on March 8 reports relief from rheumatism and kidney issues after using All cook s Porous Plasters. The note credits the product with complete relief and no further kidney or rheumatic complaints. Nearby ads promote Pulaski Co and other vendors offering various goods and fabrics at listed prices.
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N. H
Maren
Isso
Kid
Neye
Allcook
Sm. Rowann D. Buswnan
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