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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1877
Page
3
The editors boast significant stock across departments bought largely for cash and offered at lower prices than any comparable quality in the state, aiming to attract customers with consistently better value.
A vivid pitch extols a delightful sparkling remedy sold at half price. It claims to act without pain or sickness, improve bowel flow, and serve as a splendid diuretic. The copy urges all ladies students travelers and professionals to try one dose to see its value.
Dr Robertson advertises Gina Horec and Buggy for sale cheap while White meat at 8 cents in Cuthbert draw attention. Isaac Keveley sells large porter cheap. Boons & Disson tout Christman goods, Blanch Powell travels to Florida, and sheep prices offered. Boone & Dixson call for year-end settlements. Alhambra building nears completion. Rev Buckler resigns, Cowper to fill vacancy, and local gossip on residents and events. New music charts advertised and fresh produce and confections advertised in town.
A rambling political letter criticizes the Tumbin campaign and McDonald’s supporters, alleging voter manipulation and disorganization. It urges Randolph County residents to back a preferred candidate and defend local peace, cautioning against derisive rhetoric and urging civic duty before next Wednesday’s vote.
Scroggins laments missing a meeting with editor Sawtell in Georgetown. He muses on figures linked to railroad projects and capital relocation, references Randolph, Kimball, Reese, and Yankee General influence. He jokes about Milledgeville versus Atlanta legislatures, and mentions Texas convict populations and jail courts expanding.
Newspaper summary reports court actions in Quitman and Stewart counties including Judge Crawford denying a new trial in an equity case, two burglary and larceny convictions with five year and five month penitentiary sentences, and a capital questions discussion after adjournment. Delegates from Quitman, Stewart, and Webster met in Lumpkin with Harrison urged as candidate, Quitman declining to nominate. Col Morrison planned campaign events in Stewart and Webster, editorial remarks on the capitol as an elephant, and various local items including corn price, Erie road sale, Brigham Young widows, glass burial cases, Atlanta hoarding houses, Florida orange outlook, and a fatal cane mill accident near Smithville.
The report covers a wedding conducted by Justice J B Hobbs with Henry Redding and Katie Pittman, local social remarks, a furniture store opening by Messia Mortis & Green, and observations from a circus visit. It also notes election coverage, urging support for Judge Clarke and Dr. Johnson, and mentions a nominated representative for Clay in the Legislature. The piece reflects period racial terms and local political expectations.
A historical ad claims a large stock of bacon bulk meat lard and hams kept in a 178 foot long building with a 125 foot cellar. Clerks praised for polite service assure customers they will be respected and that goods offer more value than any house this side of New York including freight.
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