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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1883
Page
2
A chaotic collage of quotations and anecdotes cites opium cat era curbs skunk bites and hydrophobia claims. It notes Cicero like reflections on labor politics liquor and war era figures while reporting civic events such as Governor candidates and a military convention in Atlanta.
Obituary notices report the death of Georgia governor Alexander H. Stephens after lingering illness and a funeral in the State Capital. Also announced is the death of Mrs Lucius F Humber in Columbus after weeks of fever, survived by seven children and widowhood for her husband Thomas Scott is cited as guardian. Lumpkin Independent notes Brown’s Iron Bitter as a tonic.
Ward community notes a new drug store opening, a military establishment under construction, and one fire disaster at Mr Blouse Ele's residence. Rev H W Key praises a powerful sermon on Second Kings. A social event as Miss Florid Bailey's Bognot party offers cheerful respite amid town growth and rising medical presence.
The Hon. Boynton is proclaimed governor and begins duties. An election is set for April 24 to fill the unexpired term of the late Stephens, with the Legislature to convene May 6. Governor Stephens was born in Taliferro County in 1912, son of Alexander B. Stephens, and graduated Franklin College in 1832 before joining the army in 1924.
The report from Cuthbert describes melon growing led by Sid Trapp and local efforts in pears and cucumbers, plus a growing wine industry from the 1879 Georgia Wine Company. It notes a new cotton factory expected to start by April, with 1,250 spindles and 20 jobs, and identifies leaders Judge W D Kiddoo and L Toombs.
A biographical sketch of Idus L. Fielder born September 21 1853 detailing his education at the University of Virginia and University of Georgia law, his political service in Georgia, and his reform effort to curb obscene literature. The text also includes unrelated notices about medical endorsements and job offers.
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