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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1877
Page
3
In the county many mill ponds are drying due to a protracted drought. The town notes movement of merchants reopening stock, local preaching, and community updates. Gossips mention J Moki Gunn traveling north for fall stock and Rev O O Martin to preach on Saturday and Sunday. Prices, sodas, and local papers appear amid a flurry of notices and small-town chatter.
A fragment listing promotions and quotes notes fair knock down pricing for Female Bitters and a stock sale led by Carlton J Suilth. It includes librarian W Rossel praising the Cuthbert Literary Society and a list of donors such as M Tucker and A Hood Jr contributing books to the society.
In a fragmentary report from Eafaula, a festive gathering referenced as Festive Jr. of Eafaula is described as concluded. Mention is made of a visit to Cuthbert and a forthcoming oasis, with thanks to participants and Capt Tumlin for hosting at his residence.
A statement dated August 24 1877 from M A McNourr addresses rumors of destruction at the Cuthbert Mayes High School. He claims repairing desks and lights at the Male High School and paying for work himself, insisting reports implying vandalism are false. Mr Freeman corroborates the cost and work.
The fragment notes the election of F. M. Bledsoe and four others to a new town board. It mentions a meeting at T. A. Bilton's store, a fees committee, and various local concerns. It also references Cotton Exchange actions, tax timing, and odd town anecdotes about dogs and partridges near Georgetown.
Lt Akers and local residents discuss community concerns. Ashmore pursues fundraising for a new front of the church. Eugene Peterson departs for Columbus with Gov. Swift and Co. Job, while J J Walker moves horses to Tennessee. Visitors, health updates, and Col. Morris's sale items fill a lively Athens week.
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