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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1881
Page
2
A jammed tale from a Georgia frontier region reports Captain Webb’s family losing furniture and clothing after a break in, plus crooked fish thefts from Simpson’s pond near the jail. The column ponders cotton, weather, college commencements, and public life in early Alabama and Georgia, with brief notices on births, deaths, and local commerce.
The article reports the stalled U.S. Senate vacancy fight with Conkling faltering, Jacobs winning last ballot, and a deadlock feared. It notes Pitt and Cosklidge prospects weaker, joint ballot possible, and rail project plans affecting regional routes. Weather, emigration hopes, and a long list of local opinions fill the rest of the dispatch.
A brutal murder near Early County ends with a posse arresting the assailant. Major Bethea killed Matt Baus after a tense confrontation, and the murderer was executed by hanging by citizens on Sheffield's place, near Arlington. The episode sparked a large, armed pursuit and rapid neighborhood reaction. Also reviewed is The Farmer's Monthly journal praised for agricultural content and a note on its subscription details.
A New Era complaint outlines a widespread swindle in damaged corn shipments from the West to the South with fraudulent Bills of Indigina and full payment. calls for a produce and merchants' exchange to halt shipments until examination. Augusta News notes on Dr Pierce and a Methodist elder recounts a wartime pastoral crisis. Mrs Wilson of Reidville North Carolina seeks divorce after 40 years of marriage.
In early Monday morning news spread of a fish drive at Coleman's mill where large quantities of trout and bream were netted. Despite obstacles like fallen brush and water flow, the crew with B W Ells Willis Jenkins and L V Duke captured a heaping catch, landing the haul using two buggies and helping by several men. The venture drew cheers for the successful netting and the persistence of the workers despite awkward terrain and rough conditions.
A fragmented Augnain News excerpt describes the cotton farming loop that keeps Southern planters in debt to raise more cotton for money to buy corn and feed mules, ending in poverty. It then shifts to an ad for Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup and a 5 cent cigar promotion by EASLEY and J.P. TOOMBS, noting a free bottle offer and widespread cough and lung disease cures.
In May 1831 correspondence reveals dispute over Andrew Female College leadership. Col Herbert Bielder criticizes a trustee’s conduct amid board changes, while local editors defend press freedom and question authorship. Names include Col Herbert Bielder and W H Cooper.
John Griscan began a forty five day fast in Chicago with Dr Tanner and other physicians and prosa members. He ceased eating at noon, will only drink pure water, and explains the fast is for scientific purposes. Arlington Advance reports a large Lone Star seedling weighing four pounds sent by George T Davie of Early County weighing four pounds.
The document records thanks extended on the 26th by visitors from Chicago to Cuthbert Georgia praising the Watchtwt Fire Company Southers Cadets and residents for their cordial welcome and hospitality. It notes the trip as a delightful event and requests publication of the resolutions in local papers as genuine gratitude. Also included is a Chicago Tribune note about corn spoilage due to severe winter weather and poor protection.
A trimmed passage urges women to prioritize family health and adopt Hop Bitters at first signs of illness to prevent worse symptoms. It argues men should also exercise wisdom in promoting wellbeing and fashion, quoting Nem Huven Palladium on household care.
An old catalog style list details many firearms and related accessories. It mentions six gauges, smoothbores, single and double barrel guns, repeating rifles, loading gear, hunting arms for ducks, bears, foxes, and deer, plus accessories like powder, shot, leads, caps, belts, pouches, game bags, loaders, extractors, oil, and locks. Prices noted as twenty dollars for some items.
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