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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1874
Page
2
The Democrats opposed to Radicalism in Randolph County are invited to meet at Cuthbert on Tuesday August 4 to appoint delegates for the Congressional Convention in Albany on August 20. Full attendance is desired and the meeting will precede the other convention. By order of Executive Committee. Geo W Mutts, July 23 1874, Chairman.
The Atlanta Herald weighs the risks of binding delegates to a single candidate and warns such tactics could break county conventions. It suggests using improvised billets of wood as a satirical alternative and urges voters to insist on intelligent, legitimate support rather than servile instructions.
A county editorial recounts the rotation-based senatorial district history from 1861 to 1874. It notes Clay Randolph and Terrell counties joining under Savannah's 1861 constitution, names past senators Paddock Sawyer Anthony Beall Wooten Sutlive Hoyle and Tumlin, and urges concord and strong local support for whichever candidate embodies integrity and regional balance.
The Albany Central City endorses Col. Hertserr Freeper of Randolph as a top choice for the Democratic Convention nomination. The letter praises his purity, capability, vigilance, and fitness to represent the district, comparing him favorably to Col. Nelson Tift and urging support for his election. Peaches priced at fifteen cents per bushel in Lake City, Florida.
The piece critiques Kimball’s Capitol purchase tying $464,000 in cash and bonds to alleged fraud. It cites $614,000 total items, with $554,000 believed owed by the state. $350,000 contract price, $264,000 excess to Kimball. Atlanta’s mortgage, Governor Bullock’s advance, and Johnson & Co. figures are noted. Atlanta News allegations contrast with claims of a good Opera House investment.
A Pleasant Day at Enon for Sabbath School scholars and teachers ends with generous dinner and speeches by Dr Dozier and Prof Seals. John Lee of Spring Vale responds to welcome as attendees enjoy neighborly hospitality and reflections on future aspirations. A late note references a Savannah Republican essay disputing slave owner compensation prospects.
A published card in last week's Appeal stirred a dispute over Lt Stubbs signature. The committee chosen by Messrs Stubbs and Oliver finds Lt Oliver had right to use the company name and that Stubbs erred in publishing a retractable card.
In Cuthbert Georgia in 1874, W M Toss asserts Randolph county home as his and cites juror service and published notices as proof of citizenship. The record suggests Capt Tumlin’s continued Randolph county ties and clarifies Mrs Tumlin’s church letter was misattributed to Cartersville.
A church dispute centers on Mrs Tumlin’s dismission letter to join Cartersville. Mr Gunn’s second hand claims are questioned. Minutes from February 15 1874 show the letter granted with Clerk James C Martin duty-bound to prepare it. The suit involving W M Tumlin raises questions on residence for legal service.
Cobb county reports an increase of 17,060 acres in corn and a decrease of 40,000 acres in cotton from last year. Total cultivated area rises by 1,300 acres as farmers adjust crop planning.
A fragment lists plant varieties and codes including White Flat Dutch Purple Top Flat Dutch Pomeranian Globe Amber Globe Prussian OK Hanover Southern Seven Top and Wea1. tee, with no full context or event details available.
W A Huff of Macon Georgia advertises 19000 bushels mixed or yellow corn for sale. He also offers bacon sides shoulders and lard and invites buyers of bacon and lard to consult before purchasing. He pays cash for provisions and aims to sell low for ready money.
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