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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1876
Page
3
A fragmented 1876 notice blends revival appeals with multiple retail pitches. It touts cigars, bagging, groceries, crockery, footwear, and dry goods from C J Smith and M H Porras Co, alongside charitable appeals for Savannah Brunswick fever relief and local political notes. The merged items reflect a small town newspaper page with ads, church notices, and market chatter.
Mr Fain M Astmom has taken agency of The Sawing Machine Co for Cuthbert and surrounding counties. He invites all to call if they wish to buy a Brot Claus Sawing Machine. Mr Allison will fill orders for Machines Oil Needle and Parts. An entertainment tonight at Powells Hall by Cuthbert Literary Choir for the sick and suffering of Brunswick aims to aid the needy.
The notice mentions the Central Hotel and a store selling bargains from M. H. Potasne and Co. It also reports the death of Wille Watts after an accident at a gin and conveys condolences to his parents. Other items include new goods like Kid Gloves, Northern apples, and fire country batter arriving from Atlanta Astrian with prices and offerings.
Proceedings describe a September 25 1876 meeting in Cuthbert to raise relief for destitute Savannah and Brunswick. A three member committee urged council funding and a public drive. A relief association was formed naming committees and plans for donations and coverage in city papers.
The court proceedings continue with jurors and officials named, while county planters report severe crop damage from a prolonged drought and heat impacting cotton, potatoes, sugar cane, and turnips. A court-house window breakage, a yellow fever case near Brunswick, and local club organization add to a scene of illness, loss, and small-town civic activity.
On Tuesday night May 20 the town met to form the Tildes and Hendricks Club. Col B B Beynon elected Chair and P LaPrade Secretary. Officers chosen: W A McAllister President, J B Johnson and others as Vice Presidents, K P Epends Secretary, J L Tucker Assistant Secretary, S E Lewis Treasurer. Honorary members named Madete, Pichler, Chaudoin and Sawtell. Meeting adjourned to Thursday for bylaw draft.
A long obituary and memorial resolutions honor sister Ronenna, wife and mother, detailing her modest gentleness and community impact. The Enon Baptist church and Grange plan mourning, publish resolutions, and note mourners moving away. The piece also covers a four day Enon singing event, local business moves, and upcoming political events.
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