Death Toll in Cuthbert as Epidemic Strikes Families
The Cuthbert community mourns as a string of child deaths and adult losses from pneumonia and illness sweep through families. Ella Tumlin, Eddie McGehee, Allison Atkins, Mrs Toombs, and their relatives are named among the recent fatalities. Willie Taylor, Willie McHan, a Gleason son, and others fall to the epidemic, leaving widows and grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Tumlin
Wm. M. Tumlin
Croup
Epwaed T. McGeefe
J. B. McGehee
Eddie
Ams. Mullens
G. W. Mullens
Allison K. Atkins
M. I. Atkins
Seadal
DR. Toombs
Willie McHan
W. B. McHan
Gleason
Health reassures city as disease abates and no new cases reported
The article states no new cases in 24 hours and describes the illness as milder. It notes no sickness among college boarders or distant daughters, denies contagion from small pox or spotted fever, and expresses strong hope for recovery amid few remaining sickness cases.
Local notices and business listings in Savannah and surrounding towns
A collage of advertisements and notices from Savannah area papers highlights music publisher Ludden & Bates of Savannah offering The Great Southern Music House selections and The Southern Musical Monthly. hotel recommendations for Isaac's House of Maple and the Marshall House. a death notice for Mrs Barra Hancock near Cuthbert. Lumpkin Telegraph material moving to Thomasville for a new Times by Christian and Triplett. and Judge Jos A Ansley advocating generalized special liens for all traders in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Southern Music House
Messrs. Ludden & Bates
Savannah
Southern Musical Monthly
Lumpkin Telegraph
Thomasville, Ga
Thomasville Times
Times
Christian
Triplett
Jos. A. Ansley
Americas
Prices Current for Farm Goods and Provisions
An old style price list shows items like eggs butter candles and various grains with figures and codes. The document lists Hams beef and other goods with assorted prices and weights, indistinct in places due to OCR.
Veiled claims and bills span Georgia legislature in 1873
A letter from J N Acary sets a contentious tone as readers debate his private remarks and a pledge to publish future notices at regular rates. The piece includes a public call for veil lifting, notes on upcoming appearances, and details of a Georgia bill exempting agricultural products from municipal taxes and prohibiting certain charges by commission merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Acary
Justice
Sawtell
Curthbuc
Synpetlj
P J Seely
Worth
Fleo
Lsue
J. Ni —Ile
Cuthbert
Eufaula
la Grange
Atlanta
Rome
Macon
Mason and Dixon
J. N
Columbus
Georgia
General Assembly
State of
Mamma and Child Debate Honeymoon Endurance
A humorous domestic exchange features a child asking how long the honeymoon lasts and a practical reply insisting the answer lies in securing money from the husband. The snippet reflects light social satire on marriage expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imoney
Diep Child Ella Siclair Passes At One Nine
Diep in Cuthbert Georgia on the 15th met Ella Siclair youngest child of Capt Wa M and Mrs A B Temiy aged 1 year 10 months 15 days. A pretty babe with a warm affectionate nature and slight ly mind. Her sunshiny mirthfulness drove shadows from the minds of her devoted parents and sister. The reasoning voice of faith asks heaven for the stricken family and prays they join Ella in the kingdom of heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Heaven
Prominent Patent Remedies Promote Health and Beauty
An aggregation of ads touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for torpid liver, Hagan’s Magnolia Balm for complexion, and Liver Regulator for healthy hands. It also praises Dr. Tutt’s Liver Pills, Tutt’s Expectorant, and Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as cures for liver biliousness, coughing, indigestion, and related ailments with testimonials and broad health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Hagan
Dr. Tutt
South
Hostetter
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Cuthbert Appeal
Home Affair
Olr
Death
Toombs
Willie Taylor
Joseph H. Taylor
Don 'Bar Starr Brat
Brock Broan Sr
Ala
Isaac’s
Mape
Marsnall
Sol Isaacs
James O’connel
Marshall House
Dirp
Barra Hancock
M. T. Atkins
C. R
Mackriee
Kitssee
GAR
Lbrowns
West Roreses
Jos
Ste
Caeereereendeas Ibe
Cordell & Jackson
Fulton Market
Cordell
Jackson
Seymour, Tinsley & CO
Seymour, Tinsley
Hamilton
Schrofula
W.C. Hamilton & CO
Cincinnati
Ohio
Isles of Flowers
James Vick
Rochester, N. Y
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Ellogg
Cedar Street
N. Ks
Ramples
L. Wolcott
Chaxharn Square
N. Y
E.b,smh
Macon, Georgia
Middle
Allison & Perry
Owen & Sealey's
Owen & Sealey’s
Messrs. Owen & Sealey
MO. Q. Kellogg
Platt St
New York
United States
Heck
Stafford Mfg Co
Fitton At
N.Y
Washington
S—Ewing Machine Co
Boston
Mass
Livingstone
Africa
Norice
Hubbard Bros., Publishers
Sansom St
Philadelphia
P. Boyer & CO
Parksbury
R&co
Charlotte, Mich
London
Paris
John Q. Kellog
Plate Sr
United Sates
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