Appeal by Jas. P. Sawtell
The Appeal reports a column by Jas. P. Sawtell presenting commentary on local affairs. It reflects opinion on civic matters and public sentiment within the community.
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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1876
Page
2
The Appeal reports a column by Jas. P. Sawtell presenting commentary on local affairs. It reflects opinion on civic matters and public sentiment within the community.
Friday March 17 1876 notice calls for a Randolph County mass meeting April 1 at the Court House to choose delegates for the National Democratic Convention and electors for President. The issue is reform and honest government, with broad urging for turnout. News covers railroad stock, fruit prices in Savannah, obituaries, bank failures, and political commentary on New Hampshire and national figures.
The piece defends a view of paradise as a distinct intermediate state in Hadess and argues against the idea that departed souls return to aid the living. It cites Luke 16 and 2 Corinthians to claim spirits of the righteous cannot releaive to Earth and discusses David, Abraham, Lazarus, and the rich man as evidence that communications from the dead are not possible.
A fragment discusses communication between the dead and living via resurrection and Spiritism manifestations. It cites "pereblo" and "Troe" as part of a discourse on whether disembodied spirits exert power or presence. The text reflects skeptical or analytical stance on spiritual communication.
Citizens of the 2d Congressional District are urged to hold county meetings for selecting delegates to the National Democratic Convention in St Louis. Each county has double representation in the district convention and will name four at large delegates plus two district delegates. The district committee lists members including D A Vason chairman and numerous county officials and notables. Albany is invited as a meeting site on the stated day.
The New York Herald denounces the Republican Party as corrupt from its source, naming figures tied to scandals and misrule. It condemns recent streams of corruption from the administration and predicts ruin unless accountability is assigned to the ruling party.
An incident near Gill's Sulphur Springs on Friday March 3 describes a shower of flesh scattered over an acre area by a clear sky. Hogs and chickens fed on the remains through Monday evening while hundreds visited the site and affidavits were promised. Local residents reported dread and curiosity as Mr. Gill collected samples for examination and chemical analysis.
Local department reports Jas. A. Allison and Jno. McK. Gunn are nominated to run for Common Council seats in a special election Monday March 20 to fill vacancies left by the resignations of McBride and Easley.
Classified style notice invites a reliable man to invest capital of three thousand dollars for an interest in a profitable business, with J W Duke at Market Depot Street in Cuthbert Georgia. Also promotes home taste and quality building materials from P P Toanx of Charleston and announces upcoming spring stock from C J Surre & Bro at city prices Cotton Hill Georgia.
The piece extols the United States as a favored nation celebrating 100 years of liberty and wealth. It highlights progress from humble beginnings to global recognition for Tutt's Liver Pills, claiming wide use for liver related ailments and widespread demand due to scientific progress and business guidance.
An old advertisement urges readers to visit druggist T. S. Powell for Green's Avauars Flower claiming a 75 cent cure for sour stomach liver complaints and related symptoms with a 10 cent sample bottle option. Two doses promised to relieve.
Under act approved February 21 1876 and commission from Gov J M Smith a Court for civil cases under 100 dollars meets first Saturday each month at the Court House Cuthbert extending county jurisdiction. A second court on the first Tuesday in April July October and January handles civil suits 100 to 200 dollars. Foreclosures liens distress ejectments misdemeanors heard. records kept by Clerk of the Superior Court. M C Parkerson clerk. J T Flewellen solicitor general for criminal cases.
The Executive Council of the Agricultural Society agreed to postpone the fair until 1877 due to strained times, the presidential election, and the Centennial. The fair will be held in Atlanta.
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