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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1882
Page
2
A jumble of 19th century notes reports that twenty seven counties field Prohibition candidates for the Legislature. It also recounts a Ballardville Nebraska betrothal agreement for a 1897 wedding, odd anecdotes about a Batley Camp Meeting accident, and scattered health and beverage advertisements from the era.
The Savannah News reports a dramatic drop in corn prices and a broad market collapse in Chicago provision markets. It notes heavy selling and margin calls, links the plunge to large grain crops, and contrasts Western dependency on grain with Southern farmer independence through diversified crops and self-sufficiency, arguing cotton should remain surplus.
A historical notice proclaims the Dixson Gin is in thorough repair and ready to gin cotton with uniform motion. It promises safe operation, urging growers to bring their cotton for proper processing under administrator Gro. McDomap and the estate of W. B. Dizson, with assurances of fair treatment.
Court sits three days this week with Judge Hood on the bench. Little Walter Gibson dies after a long illness. condolences to the Gibson family. Advert sees carpet goods at M. Asher & Co., 183 Broad, urging local orders. Grand jury lists leading citizens urging a new jail, pauper farm, powder, and community needs. Union church at Enco invites the convention to meet there and welcome music lovers. Joasrat Hitnman.
A disputed notice in the Appeal of the Ethinat reports requests for explanation from J N Bigbie and W F Davis about moving the convention's next session to Union church on the fourth Friday in October. Enon church opposed instrumental music after August meetings, prompting tensions and boycotts from local music supporters and convention backers.
The grand jury finds county records properly kept, notes $140 indebtedness, and identifies road and bridge repairs needed. They urge widening Lumpkin road and upgrading Caraway crossing bridges, propose rail repairs, and organization of a county tow and chain gang. They request higher juror pay, pension revisions, and taxes for maintenance. Endorsed by Foreman Suns and others with publication in the Cuthbert Appeal.
The letter disputes attacks on Quitman County's Executive Committee over a county representation nomination. It recalls past committee composition, resignations, and alleged improper naming of a candidate. The writer defends party processes, condemns radical rule, and cites medical ads for a tonic, Acker's Blood Elixir, as context.
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