Local column notes oddities and ads in Cuthbert notice
A rustic newspaper page sketches a mix of religious exhortation and local curiosities. It reports public notices, fertilizer ads from Charlton Way & Co, Randolph Agricultural Society plans, a busy store ad from Owen & Sealy, and a lively auction scene fueled by cow bells and clan rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Charlton Way & Co
Savannah
Georgia
Schley
Cuthbert
New York
Variety Goods and Flour Offered In Bobert Ads
Notices describe a general merchandise sale with clothing shoes hardware linens and crockery plus a large flour lot at low prices. Also a request for debt payment to H Hi Jones & Co and a valedictory note for Benj E Russell in The Bainbridge Argus. Later items praise Harrison Price boot makers and a weather commentary reflecting political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hi. Jones &Co
Bainbridge Argus
Benj. E. Russell
Willis M. Russell
Argus
Sermon on Universalism Highlighted by Dr Teasware
Rain disrupted a week of planned lectures and sermons but the Baptist Church retains Rev Dr Teasware as a powerful and original speaker. The tonight program promises a broad audience and continued effort to advance the good work begun under this ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ds. Teasware
Teaslate
Baptist Church
Circus threats and liquor license rise spark local debate
A newspaper denounces the Robinson circus as immoral and urges readers to favor the Peak Family show instead. The city council raises retail liquor licenses to 100 and wholesale to 50 dollars, seen as a public safety measure amid rising crime. A Sunday sermon condemns vain service to God, stressing family prayer and Bible reading as central duties.
Sizable religious revival sparks debate on sacrifice and duty
In a Georgia sermon a Dr of divinity urges active service to God, condemns worldly comfort, and prescribes Sabbath remedies to curb Sunday laxity. A cowed farmer Clark resists harvest duties, but returns to church as blessing descends. The piece also covers military governance, Reconstruction politics, and rail finance with brief notes on public opinion and emigration impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Clark
House of God
Singer
Plea Challenges Jurisdiction In Georgia Legislature Seat
In Atlanta January 15 the defense in the Court of Inquiry filed a plea doubting the Board’s authority to rule on the eligibility of Georgia legislators under Reconstruction acts. The document argues Congress and Georgia law already settle eligibility and questions the Board’s power to testify or sanction removal. The court heard testimony all day as related to the Republican cause per the Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artayts
Razer
Haies
Major Goodfellow
Board of
Lazislature
Georgia
United States Congress
Senate of
Congress
Meade
United States
General Assembly
Senate
Solac
Cowen
R. B. Harros
Joan Cotter
BR. H. Crarss
N. Lester
Bard
Republican Party
Atlanta Constitution
Rail Road Progress to Cuthbert and Bainbridge
Reports from Bainbridge and Cuthbert detail the Bahburg and Columbus Railroad work beginning with dirt breaking led by Hon A A Allen. Col Harris secures grading and cross ties with five hundred workers. The Board of Directors directs survey from Colquitt to Cuthbert and accept proposals to prepare the road bed. Subscriptions exist to reach Cuthbert within six months. The line may cross the river near Bainbridge with two convenient spur lines. Hair Vigor by Dr Ayer praised after trials show restored color and new growth.
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A. A. Allen
Col. Harris
Prsside
Cuthbert
Col. Tumlin
Orrice, B
Col. Sims
Clarke
Colquitt
W. M. Tumut
Bainbridge
Gulf Road
Cambridge
Massachusetts and Maine Clash Over Peabody Commemoration
A piece laments Massachusetts Legislature for declining to send representatives to Portland for George Peabody’s funeral rites while Maine forms a committee to study possible honors. The author denounces party rancor and praises Peabody as a philanthropist, noting Governor Bullock’s double roles and questioning political conduct.
Physicians announce continued practice for 1870 with payment terms
The undersigned physicians express gratitude for past patronage and state they will continue to practice in 1870 for those who have paid medical bills or made satisfactory arrangements. Those failing to pay or arrange payment will be named by each physician. listed doctors include G. W. Coas, M.D. J.B. Sucra, M.D. B.S. Jackson, M.D. L. McLesrex, M.D. P.R Hor, M.D. W. B. Tacker, M.D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert Shostly
Joan M. Luxgeesr
G. W. Coas
M.D. J
M. L. Lichtenstadt
Georgia
Yars
Randolph
Countes
Wardoe
Ferther
Cuthberton
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Dale
Aniv
Pes
Wwe
The
Randolph Agricultural Society
Court House
Wa. Conemay
B. Bucnamas
Pnow
A. A. Wilkin
Harrison & Price
France
GEQ
Bancroft
Robinson Concern
Telegraph & Messenger
Aclf
Traie
Cnll
Eitz
Sepins
Maxim Thetail Iseir
Teaspace
Malachi
Eufatle
Betatas
Ling
Moses
God
Artrextioy
Frank Coe
Savanneh
Merryman
T&renil
H. H. Joss
Murary Board
Military Board
Ruger
Pourtes
Butler
Whittemore
Reconstruction Committee
South
New England
Tennessee
Virginia
Sav. News
Central Railroad Banking Company
Wm M. Wadley
J. F. Gilmer
Andrew Low
Geo. W. Wylly
John R. Wilder
John Cunnigham
Wm.b. Johnston
Edward Padelford
Geo. W. ‘Anderson
Wm. M. Wadley
Wea
North
Gulf States
Cotton
Atlanta
Aol
Grant
Bainbridge, Cathbert and
Columbus R. R
Ayer
Democrat
Abingdon
Massachusetts
George Peabody
Portland
Union
Maine
Schad
Bullock
Paes
Sion
Kayton
McKesson & Robbies
Jacon Lirrstax
Howse
Henry
Emilien
Constitution Renovator
New York Post-Oried
M. G. Henry
Directo Eral
Berlin Hospital
Prussia
Peart Street
A Pappa
Anna Ga
Wa Lippatan’s
Bitte House
McKessen & Ad Gel
Faltoo Sirtet, Nee Fork
Agenté
Jordan
Merrymans Raw Bone
C. P. Merryman &C
Elaote A i
Macon
Lawrok & Lawtox
Macox
Yielthout
Forgale
Iverson
W. A. Stark & CO
Savanna, Georgia
Central City
Cherry Street
Powere
Rayton
Augusta
Columbus
Montgomery
Mississippi River
Aris McKessin
Sam
Avery Wrers
Ton
I Frank
Sears
Sri’ Co
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