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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1875
Page
3
Administrators guardians and executors may publish notices of sales of property. Kemeser has received more Muslins and sells rapidly. Allison Simpson deliver purchased goods free within corporate limits. Keuenzr boasts fresh stock bought in the last thirty days with no old or worn items. Special notice.
Local notices advertise new stock at Harris Dry Goods including calico goods muslins lace and white goods with shoes and fashion hats a Kempner store promotes a large new hat stock for summer D Keuener's offers dress goods alongside Mephernene medicine from Wheelock Finlay Co and T S Powell sells remedies in Cuathbert Ga with May Sm.
An array of old ad copy touts cures for dyspepsia Fever and Ague and claims a quinine free remedy. It promotes Randolph county drug agents and a 19th century sewing machine, Wilson Shuttle, with free delivery from Cleveland Ohio. Mentions Enamel Paint and Knight clothing stock, urging readers to buy.
The Cuthbert Appeal reports a convocation at the lodge, notes a column by J McK Guano, and mentions drought affecting gardens. It notes Singer Sewing Machine bargain, a St Louis Synod trip, a Fort Gaines outing, court adjournment to June, and a June meeting of the Grangers. A May Term clean up and a postponed debating program follow. A secret marriage in Cuthbert is anticipated soon with community interest.
Reports describe failed travel plans for a floral exhibition party due to rate disputes between the Atlantic and Gulf Road and the Southwestern road. A wedding between R. Susan W. Hi Jonzs and Miss Frora C. McArex is noted, with departure to their North Georgia home amid well wishes.
On and after Monday May 17 1875 the night Freight and Accommodation Train will be discontinued on Southwestern Railroad. Day Freight Train will leave Cuthbert toward East. Mail Train will leave Cuthbert at 10 13 a m. Fort Gaines Train runs daily except Sunday connecting with Mail Train at Cuthbert.
The command directs Cuthbert Guards to assemble at City Hall Friday after noon at five oclock for company drill. Non attendance will be enforced. Order signed by O A Horn and L C Toomes Os Captain.
You are hereby notified to attend a parade in full uniform on Monday 24 inst at 5 PM sharp By order of J A Urton Foreman The average town clock begins to show his ivory in contemplation of better days upon the opening of the blackberry season Yesterday the evidence in the case of the Cherokee railroad vs Henry Clews Co was closed In about ten days or as soon as the street hand reporters will have time to write out the testimony from their notes the case will be argued We learn from an authentic source that Clews case was ruined by the introduction of his private bookkeeper and confidential clerks as witnesses They made Clews out the veriest rascal alive and damaged the case to such an extent no doubt if ever the oily tongued Lochrane can recover from the damaging effect of the testimony Three English Steamers are at Galveston loading with cattle for England This is a new outlet and may become one of immense importance in the South When Georgia and South Carolina were British colonies cattle and beef were sent from Savannah and Charleston to London In recent times King Cotton has ruined the stock raising business temporarily in the best climate on the continent for that industry a mistake that will be remedied some of these days The sum total realized for the rental of pews in Plymouth church Brooklyn including premiums during the present year is 71165 This is probably the largest revenue from pews of any church in the world Mr Beecher salary is 20000 a year A terrible cyclone passed through Douglas county on Monday of last week.
The Fort Gaines column reports strong cotton and grain prospects across the county with gardens parched by lack of rain. It highlights local social events the Bouquet Party, visits from Dawson excursionists, and a flag presentation by Miss Corrie Holland praising Southern volunteers and heroism.
A veterans gathering presented a flag to a volunteer company with speeches praising courage and patriotism. Col. Kennon urged funds for uniforms and a military ball followed, while remarks noted support from women and the public alike despite some rowdy behavior at the event. Local cotton prospects and political chat concluded the page.
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