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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1876
Page
3
Reports from Quitman county Georgia say Dr A B Gregory has moved to Parker county Texas where he is establishing a robust medical practice. Private letters praise his abilities and anticipate wide acceptance among peers, with few practitioners matching his experience.
Local merchants advertise extensive clothing stock from Pulaski and partners with collapsible prices and best linen shirts in Cuthbert. The ad promotes coats at low cost, describes various garments, and touts a German remedy for coughs and colds offered by TS Powe with a 10 cent trial bottle.
A county elder, Dr. W. Bemay, died last Thursday. Knights discuss W. and O. B. FP actions at a lodge on Monday. A county convention last Saturday aimed to harmonize and back a Democratic legislature candidate, praising local loyal service and urging voters to support Crittenden.
Take notice that Harris advertises a wide assortment of dry goods boots shoes and hats cheaper than any store in Cuthbert. The notice promises new calicos and well selected stock, urging customers to call before buying and to compare prices at Harris.
A fragmentary notice outlines local commerce with references to Huaki-Dori revival, Moody & Sankry cigars, and J C Boones of Macon Ga as a major dealer in cooking, leather, and housewares. It mentions public sales, an auction of goods, and a forthcoming public demonstration or graduation event at an academy building, inviting residents to attend.
A historic notice calls all indebted readers to come forward for settlement of accounts with the local authority. The appeal notes a summer lull and highlights a small remaining balance, urging prompt action by every reader.
The document records the Democratic Executive Committee meeting notice for Clay County, a court for rifle drill, and the death of Capt. John W. Sutlive from yellow fever in Savannah. It includes obituaries, local notices, and political nominations for Georgia Congress seats.
In Georgetown on September 16 1876 the Quitman County Democratic Convention nominated Dr L P Dozier for the Georgia Legislature after objections over the call. Dozier accepted pledging loyalty to county and state interests. Other notes report local disturbances, pig farming observations, and Willow Brown returning from Coleman Station.
The Randolph County Democratic Convention met with harmony and nominated a candidate. Officials urge no rival conventions and rally Democrats to back the nominee to secure a sweeping victory in national state and county races. Names listed include Hood, Critten den, Jones, Davis, Sule, and others. Also notes Governor candidates and Yellow Fever death of Dr. W. H. Ulay. Three contenders for the Senate vacancy are Guy Smith Ben Hill and Norwood.
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