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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1883
Page
2
Local notices mix with figures on agriculture and industry, mentioning a prohibition stance in the area, a large cattle and buffalo kill in Montana, cotton mills securing orders, and notable deaths. The page also reports on legislative costs, tobacco shipments from Norfolk to New England, and tourism boosts to Thomasville with plans for new hotels.
Georgia's new governor reflects on the death of Mr. Stephens and outlines aims for administration. He emphasizes constitutional principles, tax policy, and prudent finance while urging unity among lawmakers to balance rights, duties, and state growth. The speech honors past leaders and pledges measured reform.
The Georgia Chief Justice Jackson took the oath of office as crowds cheered and a Dixie band played. In his remarks he urged strict enforcement of laws, prudent public spending, and broad responsibility across executive, legislative, and judicial branches to preserve public welfare and protect elections.
The program features a sermon by Rev J B McCleskey and an oration by Col James Dupree of Montezuma. Col J G Parks delivers the keynote on the silver tongue, with the Keely and Stevens medals awarded by Col D A Bessel of Bainbridge. Mrs Mary E Bryan of the Sunny South will not read a poem. Prof McNalty and his wife oversee a small graduating class of four, challenging the State to a $1,000 wager in Latin prose and poetry. Savannah News notes tornado studies continue, but warns of limited practical value and emphasizes warning methods to save lives.
A fragmentary exchange recalls a debate or boast about securing a diamond at a fifty dollar price. The words “Would have it if it cost $50” and a shout of Roberts underscore a tense bargaining moment or boast about value and ownership. The readable text is sparse but centers on a price claim.
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