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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1876
Page
3
The notice warns of tomorrow’s solar eclipse and lists local events including Rev R W Dixson’s sermon at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning. It reports the election of J M Gunn and J A Allison as councilmen and notes various local society items and agricultural challenges in Randolph County.
The advertisement lists Acid Phosphate for compost with Cotton Seed at 32 dollars cash or 37 dollars on time, 15 cents per cotton, and 42 dollars per ton. It also cites Fertilizing Compound cash 15 and time 17 40 in cotton, with 150 pounds per ton of 600 pounds. Jan 28
A large hunting party led by Captains Atkins Tumlin Hall Dixon and others pursued a rabbit chase through city woods. After the hunt they hosted a lavish meal with biscuits ham eggs and dairy, then compared bag counts with the opposing party. The winner claimed twenty one rabbits to fourteen, sparking good natured excuses from the defeated group. Also noted were cotton market prices and a buggy accident injuring Dr. Tackett who is recovering.
The Brooksville Grange elected W. Mullins as Master and J. E. Bridges as Overseer, with a full slate of officers. the Grange meets on the second and fourth Saturdays. C. A. Harris’s kitchen was destroyed by fire shortly after midnight, but his residence was saved as flames blew away from the direction of the wind.
Fort Gaines lists Darley Lodge No 17 regular meetings and Lafayette Chapter No 12 and Council No 22 events with officers. The Fort Gaines Guards meet at the Court House with Lt Sutton and elect Captain J G Webb, who receives a trophy from Lt S Freeman and guards. A fire destroys part of Masons property, blamed on a defective chimney. local arrests note hog thefts by Allen and Jerry Meyers. Fort Gaines Guard members receive a call to report in uniform for training with cartridges.
A Georgetown Lodge mourns Brother Brannon with resolutions praising his life and service. The report notes his sterling character, faithfulness, and the loss to family and community, calling for mourning badges for 30 days and publication of the resolutions. Also included are local notices of a horse theft arrest near Albany and various community items.
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