This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1874
Page
3
The Cuthbert Appeal notes a cold spell and a busy season with church events, sales, and weddings. It reports M. Gillespie stocking toys, late trains under Plem Geedin, and a push to settle accounts before January. Local marriages and social news surface as the community braces for holidays.
Dispatches from Vicksburg report armed violence as whites clash with black troops around the city, skirmishes and rumors of a large black regiment marching from Warren County. Georgia and Virginia voices urge currency inflation contrasts alongside a pastor’s letter reflecting aging ministers and theology.
Dec 1874 Coraerzt Georgia reads like a playful appeal from nieces about town life. It mentions social life, schools, doctors, editors, lawyers, and dry goods. The letter invites relatives to a Christmas sale at Powell Hall with nuts, candies, cakes, pies, and other offerings, promising a festive event.
A preacher writes at length on aging and clarity of mind, urging ministers to grow wiser through mental culture. He emphasizes the need for diligent pastors in the field, urging pastors to balance home life with church oversight and to leave home for the church’s business. He concludes with a call for steady study, preparedness, and unity under Christ, signed L. Pierce.
An intelligent Colquitt county resident shares a striking tale of a seventeen year old lad Thomas Wills who recalls a ghostly visitor in infancy. The visitor foretold an early death yet neighbors deem the boy’s moral character high. Some think a spectre, others a memory of his late father, but the account remains unchallenged by those who know him. The item also notes Louisiana political resignations and railroad stock sales in Sandersville, plus a hanging in England and a tax collector race in Randolph county.
A candidate announces for the office of Tax Collector of Randolph County. He notes his prior service and physical infirmities, stating he will rely on the nominating convention and support their recommendation. Jameson Epwanne signs his statement, promising to abide by convention actions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.