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Newspaper
Cedartown Express
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1878
Page
2
The Express reports on Dr. Felton and Hon. Geo. N. Lester during the 1880s campaign, noting Felton's speech and the uneasy, disapproving mood among Lester supporters. It criticizes Felton for personal attacks and for avoiding joint discussion, claiming Lester’s side remains confident while Felton’s reception is cooler.
A Polk County missive from Carterville dated July 19 1878 explains why Judge Leater will not attend a joint barbecue and discussion on July 27 preferring a quiet meeting with friends. The note clarifies the public postponement only for that day while denying hostility toward opponents.
Correspondence from Canton Georgia dated July 18 1878 discusses a proposal for a joint canvass of the Seventh Congressional District. It argues for equal terms and alternating speakers to allow voters to compare candidates, reduce repeated gatherings, save expenses, and guard against false charges while urging an early favorable reply.
Correspondence from G. N. Lester and Dean Lin-In dated July 13 seeks a joint canvass for Georgia's 7th Congressional District. The reply declines the lengthy three month tour, citing inconvenience and heat, and proposes separate campaign appointments while keeping the matter open to future changes.
The Times lists district by district convention locations and dates. First District Savannah August 28, Second Camilla September, Third Macon September 4, Fourth Columbus August 2, Fifth Barnesville September 12, Sixth Milledgeville pending, Seventh already held, Eighth Thomson August 16, Ninth Gainesville August.
P. Shepard will keep constant ly ga hand Good and Pure Whisky and sell at low priced call at City Bar and test them aug lat.
A political letter from Gro N Lester thanks supporters across the district for congratulatory replies and advice. He explains time constraints limit replies but invites continued correspondence and suggestions for the upcoming canvass. Also includes an advertisement for organ sales promising heavy discounts and lifetime guarantees.
Morgan Craven Co offers lumber at their mill one half mile from Kish Creek ford on the Van Wert road. Prices are advertised as very cheap with short notice against any competition in the area. Come see them when you need lumber. Rockmart Polk County Ga July.
July and August offer to sharpen gins at yen cents per saw with boxes, Babbitt and brushes. Regular price is 26 cents. discount applied for cash, two months only, work done by hand with satisfaction guaranteed. References provided to W. M. Phillips & Co and Julius A. Pook. Linnox G. Ray, July 4.
W. H. Woods, boots and shoes, relocates to the Brick Store opposite Philpot and Dodd. He offers cash prices, accepts country produce as payment, guarantees satisfaction or no pay, and invites customers to call. Dated July 4.
Local ad fragment promotes Meikner's Hepatine for digestion and liver relief, claiming quick headache cure and disease prevention. Mentions Hutcherson's shop offerings including beer and lemonade, fancy paper, fruit jars, and various merchandise with sparse brand names and addresses.
A vast list of Polk County Georgia land parcels from the 1870s is scheduled for Sheriff’s sale for unpaid state and county taxes for the year 1874. Lots 263 272 278 270 277 204 302 808 810 418 814 816 617 1108 1160 1207 1210 1212 1280 1284 1290 and others across the 2nd and 4th districts and 17th district are included. Parcels are described by lot numbers district sections and countywide locations with tax delinquency verified by the Comptroller General of Georgia. sales held at the court house door on designated dates.
Notice announces an application for life insurance by D BNLOW of Cedartown Georgia dated December 18, 1877. The fragment indicates request for further insurance and refers to the insured party and location.
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