Resignations and notices ripple through Cuthbert scene
Rev A B Campbell resigns from Baptist church and plans to depart soon. Allison & Simpson advertise a large mackerel shipment. Rev R A Mickle seeks a milch cow at Joe Taylor house. Jab Advertising touts business revival. Presbyterian services and hours announced. M L Kline to travel to New York, Philadelphia, Boston for purchases. Unusual heat saturates region with temperatures in the 90s over several days and no rain. Local warehousing and farming gear highlighted, with emphasis on Simpson & Johnson and farm pumps by E B & Greene Whiddon.
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Warner
R. A Mickle
Joe Taylor
Prince of Clever Fellows
M. L. Kline
New York
Cuthbert
Mr. K
Philadelphia
Boston
Wwe
Emple
Wen & Sealey
Pemmessee
Wen & Sealey’s
Lost Handkerchief Ring Found Near Presbyterian Church
A gold Handkerchief Ring with initials M. Blu was lost last Sunday between the Presbyterian Church and a southeast town residence. The finder will be amply rewarded by returning it to J McK Gunn at the State. W.U Gunn.
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Presbyterian Church
M. Blu
J McK. Gunn
U Gunn
The Bogus Bonds and the Next Legislature
A debate over recognizing or repudiating bogus bonds continues into the coming General Assembly. The article notes six million dollars in bonds and interest, with bondholders seeking influence to block a constitutional amendment prohibiting payment. It urges voters to send dependable lawmakers who will oppose the bogus bonds.
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General Assembly
Georgia
Debating Society Forms in Spring Vale Community
The Spring Vale community organizes a Debating Society with weekly meetings. The August 11, 1874 note reports a recent session on monarchy versus republic led by John Lee dr J H Dennington A P Rives and others. Negative speakers Eddie Harden Richard D Crosier and John McDuffie argued against monarchy.
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Spring Vale
Messrs
John Lee
J. H. Dennington
A. P. Rives
Eddie Harden
Richard D. Crosier
John McDuffie
Se Club
Atlantic Ocean
Georgia Voters Consider Guerry for Congress Nomination
In Albany on the 20th, the Democratic Party of the district convenes to nominate a congressional candidate. The letter endorses Hon. T. L. Guerry of Quitman, praising his past service as Georgia State Senate president and urging strong district support if he is chosen.
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Quinnan Co
Liditor
Democratic Party
Albany
Congress
National Assembly
T. L. Guzrry
Georgia
Col. Gurerry
Georgia State Senate
Col. Guerry
Cotton Hill Sabbath School
Matriz J. Price
Jesus
Atkxso
Asa
Reso
Cuthbert Appeal
T. P. Jester
L. Sutvers
Controversy Over Fraudulent Bonds Alarms Georgia
In early spring Atlanta hosted many prominent lawyers and visiting New Yorkers as plans to influence Georgia politics emerged. Reported discussions claim a huge bondholders’ conspiracy to control the next Legislature and block the constitutional amendment banning payment on fraudulent bonds. Names withheld, but the scope spans virtually every county as lawyers for bondholders rally to thwart voter approval.
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Atlanta
New York
N. S. Kimball
Legisature
Georgiag
Georgia
Atlanta News
Georgia Bond Bribery Fear Prompts Electoral Call
An Atlanta Chronicle letter warns Clews & Co. seek $8 million in fraudulent Georgia bonds and plan to bribe voters and lawmakers to restore payment. It urges voters to elect incorruptible legislators this fall to prevent debt and bondholder influence in the next session.
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Clews & Co
Georgia
Atlanta
Chronicle and Sentinel
Provisions Buyer Offers Cash for Bacon and Lard
A buyer advertises cash payments for bacon and lard, urging readers to consult before purchasing. He promises to buy low for ready money and invites sellers to seek him out for advantageous deals.
Local Merchant Promises Low Cash Prices on Staples
In Middle Georgia a trader touts the largest stock of Corn and Bacon with a selective inventory including Flour Sugar Coffee Hay Oats Salt and more. Lime orders will be filled at social rates agreed upon.
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Middle
Georgia
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