Cuthbert Delegates in Convention Debates on State Constitution
A Cuthbert meeting discusses holding a State Constitutional Convention in May 1877. Delegates are chosen to represent Terrell County and the district, with calls to address taxation, representation, and homestead policy. Local leaders urge unity, outline issues in the current constitution, and plan to press lawmakers to amend without a convention if possible.
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Terrell
Clay
Randolph
Bow
Footey County
Weaver
C. B. Wooten
O. P. Beall
Herbert Fielder
Noble
Jackson
Clay and
Obia vi Tus
Radicala
J. W. Roberts
J. L. Jones
J. R. Marshal
W.N. Thorntes
W. D. Murray
T. K. Taylor
EB. G. Rmi
Terrell County
Cuthbert
Court House
Hood
Col. Hood
W. F. Davie
J.P. Sawtell
Col. Fielder
Ol. Fielder
Cal. Jones
Col
C. W. Dou
W.T. Jogera
W. O. Harper
D. Gof
R. P. Crittenden
E. Toombs
NJ. McArthur
Calls for Georgia constitutional convention urged by Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution advocates a state constitutional convention arguing the 1868 charter fails to reflect Georgians' will. It urges curbing legislative self pay, extending senatorial terms, trimming representation, biennial meetings, limiting local laws, empowering courts, funding charity for women and children, and prohibiting bond issues by governments. It cites Texas warnings about migration for work.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Boas
Elery and Chasnomie Pill in Fracas at Bonietie
Local report notes a dispute involving Elery and Chasnomie Pill, with Bonietie Er implicated and T. Powell, bookseller and stationer, as a key figure. The incident appears tied to a pale by T. Powell and ongoing legal proceedings.
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Elery
Powell Ot Yragaiat
La Read Gentlemen's Clothing Ad in Cuthbert
An old fashion catalog style advertisement touts ready made suits from 3 to 40 dollars and mentions an endless variety of hats and a complete stock of ladies and gents shoes including side laced Morocco and French calf styles. The item emphasizes summer wear and a large inventory in Cuthbert.
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Morocco
Crockery and Glass Ware Offer Expanded at Store
Local ad notes a substantial addition to stock of crockery and glass ware. Customer can find anything needed in this line at the store, with prices described as unbeatable and claims satisfaction with terms.
Furniture Offer Present for $100 in Store
An advertisement describes Maple and Walnut bedsteads chairs washstands and bureaus with a full suite priced at 100 dollars. It asserts the deal is cheaper than elsewhere, urging readers to buy now.
Tobacco advertisement for large stock of chewing tobacco
A local ad announces a large stock of chewing tobacco of all grades and notes 17 The Best Maccoboy Snuff is always on hand.
Hardware department ad for refined plows and iron goods
A hardware department listing offers refined plow and iron stock including Tron Plow items, nail rods, iron and steel cast items, wagon axles, round and square iron, scooter plow hoes, plow stocks, universal plow stock attachments, and assorted garden tools. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars per item with mentions of warranty and complete sets.
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Fos & Sineb
Halman
Irko Wenger
Trace Casino
Livan
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Lions Monat Company
Wang
W. G. Browslow
Knoxville
Tenn
Eusthern States
Brownlow
W. G
New York World
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
New York State
Hampton
New Whig Party
Bomestad
Pike County
J. D. Stewart
Griffin
Supreme Court
Legestatura
Lickakillot
Wright
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Joseph Ethridge
Columbus Taylor
Robt. F. Crittenden
W. F. Davis
Philp Pierce
Thox
Stevens
W.M. Turmlin
Capt. Tamlin
Wuennas
Col. A. Hood
Sinedia
HH. Fietozn
W.P. Davis
Sanrede
Cothbert, Ga
Dallas
Texas
Louisiana
Powell'a
Gain
Hamburg
Cashe’s
Srilling
Coventry
J. McK. Gunn
Grocery Department
C. R. Bacon
O. R
O. R. Teal
Liverpool
Virginia
Rio
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Hardware Department
Allison ‘& Simpson
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