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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1883
Page
2
A garbled 1883 page from The Appeal highlights diverse notes. It mentions governor race figures, local curiosities, a Calhoun farmer with a weighty litter, and various pithy anecdotes. It notes scientific, literary, and social quips, plus reports of political opinions and a remarkable sea turtle sighting near Grand Bank.
In a Blofsula parade the Cleburnes and Phoenix teams contest a fire engine trial preceded by a long wait for equipment and missteps with horses. The Cleburnes win tests at cisterns and distance while the Phoenix reels fall short. Shrop clings to a rabbit’s foot as luck.
The Georgians from Cuthbert and allies faced the Cleburn group in a dramatic water engine race. Sam Gamble quickly fixed the hose and, with George McDonald, produced a jet over 100 feet in 32 seconds to seal a three-quarter second victory. The Cathbart team received the $50 prize, with supporters cheering and city officials presenting further rewards.
Powell's Hall hosts a Joly Club evening on May 15 with an orchestral program led by Oncarstea featuring first violin Phil Pierce and Miss Dizio Harris, second violin Wescott Williams and Miss Mattie Beaver, bass violin Miss Lucy Chassat, piano Miss Della Saford, plus Gypsy Scene numbers by Gimcrack's School including Come to the Old Oak Tree May Pole Dance and Gypsy's Chant. Refrains feature Mina Clifford and Jessie Simpson, Zimgara Miss Curtie Sealy, Gypsy's Warning by Ella Lou and Clifford Chastain, and Poverty's Chill sung by Annie Sanford with Stella Simpson and Rebecca Wooten.
The program notes multiple soloists led by Miss Aurora Brooks and Miss Lucy Chastain with piano solos by Miss Lucy Chastain and Miss Dixie Harris. Performances include Deer with Miss Lucy Chastain, Miss Dixie Harria, and duets featuring Miss Stella Simpson and Miss Rebecca Wooten.
A fragmentary syllabus describes an operatic plot with Peri seeking entry to Paradise. She must present the gift most dear to Heaven as she witnesses war, plague, and sacrifice. An angel refuses entry despite heroic acts and love, while Peri longs, endures loss, and ultimately seeks a way to join Paradise.
Detroit Press reports a warning about a potential villainous attack risking kidneys and liver activity. Precautionary measures could save soldiers, time, and funds amid the perilous threat.
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