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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1877
Page
3
Local items discuss Allison Bimpeoo’s nearing completion project, Prof. Gonzalez tuning pianos, and W. E. Couley selling beer on draught. Community updates include a resignation from J. M. Williams, a new principal for Cuthbert High School, and weather effects from recent rains.
Gaspeston July 15 reports cotton worms appearing in numbers on several farms including Donnie in Salleye and Gus Pes jorado along the Nueces and Trinity rivers. Farmers are applying poison to control the infestation.
A swimmer stranded by a shark infested waterway recalls a perilous retreat from the surf. After a distant wreck and hours of cold exhaustion, he reached safety on Nanny goat beach where the Cramley family aided him and his brother sought help.
The paper notes the Bill of Rights Committee led by Col Seward will report to the General Committee today. It describes a conservative thirty section bill of rights and ongoing discussions on reducing the Legislature. Also mentioned are county seat issues, old courts, and war over Turkish actions affecting England.
An appeal outlines plans to reopen Redrow College in Southwestern Georgia, led by Dr Hamilton and supported by local residents. The proposal promises a high grade institution welcoming all creeds, with affordable charges aligned to the times. Leaders stress cooperation from the community to realize a fountainhead of education for daughters and future generations.
The Morris Station and surrounding Morris County area discuss anticipated yields and local economy as farmers report weather impacts. Farmers recount last weeks rains, potential crop prices, and rental offers while townsfolk note social clubs and upcoming events such as a prize drawing at Lodis Springs.
A storefront advertisement lists fluctuating prices on bacon, buckwheat meats, coffee, flour, sugar, tea, crackers, and other groceries. It names Virginia Salt agents and various goods with prices, emphasizing a no-frills, value-focused sale by Allison & Simpeon with broad discounts and stove offers.
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