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Newspaper
Cedartown Express
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1878
Page
2
The Exoracs newspaper claims the widest circulation among papers in the 38th Senatorial District, asserting a lead over all rivals. The notice emphasizes reach and readership strength within the district.
At congress Hon Go N Lester of Conn argued the convention should nominate a gent and pave mim as Ceonne Ny Lesven. He urged ground ny urna and retirement to private life, recalling 1874.
The writing asks why Dr Pelton’s evident love for the Dar people did not translate into a steady source of income or an opportunity to earn four hundred eighteen dollars a month for TF. It contrasts the selfless sacrifice of a man who builds a breastwork to shield others from bullets with the wealth extracted from people through annual payments for a few months of “pleasant” work.
A dated letter from October 5 1870 attacks Dr Felton as a tiresome trickster and defends Willingham who edits the Gurlopsville Free Press and endorses the minister despite criticism.
A fragmentary editorial critiques Dr. Felton and Dr. Mellon in a district race. It accuses Felton of vanity and political trickery, alleging he uses slander and misrepresentation against Judge Tester to regain Congress. The piece portrays Felton as attempting to slip through the district and rally support to win again.
A veteran critic denounces Dr. Felton as a leader who faltered twice in crisis. He accuses Felton of provoking war yet avoiding accountability by hiding behind his priestly status and then dodging a direct public debate with his opponent. The piece pleads for wiser public leadership.
G A Laxe reports on BELLE OF THE SOUTH and GOLDEN FLAKE discovering chewing tobacco varieties. The article notes novelty, flavor notes, and possible cultivation hints, naming the two varieties and their regional popularity among growers.
The crowd of about two thousand gathered Friday to hear Judge Lester denounce Dr. Belton and Dr. Felton, labeling Felton a demagogue and a secessionist. Lester challenged the opponents on lobbying charges and defended his emigration commission, praising his own record while blasting rivals as self serving and untrustworthy.
The Ninth District Democratic Convention in Gainesville met last Thursday and balloted without a nomination. H P Bell failed to secure the two thirds. On Friday Mesora Bell and Carlton withdrew, and Col. Joel A Billups of Morgan was unanimously nominated. Supporters praise his eloquence and conservative views, predicting strong backing and a hopeful outcome for Lester and Billups.
The Awanta Republican notes a strong independent push across districts with two or more candidates likely. It mentions Jno. Nichola could run again, pledged delegates, and a wedge strategy to split First. Republicans plan Albany conference on the 20th to bolster organization and readiness.
In Cedartown and Polk County voters face a stark choice between Dr. Felton and Col. Lester. Felton, from affluent origins and a Confederate-leaning stance, avoided army service while Lester supported the war effort and later defended the South. Felton accuses Lester of political opportunism. Lester presents a steady Democratic banner and appeals to public sentiment.
Hon Julian Hartridge writes to voters in the First Congressional District explaining his decision not to seek Congress. He argues Republicans seek to seize the Senate and House, disrupt Democratic unity in the South, and restore government to its original principles. He urges South voters to unite behind Democratic candidates to preserve party strength and protect rights.
An bold testimonial ad asserts Green's August Blower cures liver complaint and dyspepsia through common reasoning. It claims widespread Western reach, notes a 10 cent sample bottle and three doses for relief, and lists Bradford & Allen as sellers.
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