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Newspaper
Cedartown Express
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1878
Page
2
A controversial set of letters and editorials recount past praise for George N. Lester while accusing him of embezzlement and corruption. The discourse contrasts 1870s endorsements with claims of Loe misdeeds and calls for accountability, highlighting party, church figures, and regional tensions.
In 1872 W M Reese chairman of the Igave Commautes wrote to Hon B Hi Hill that the lease should be investigated in the courts. The majority report reflected this committee view though not fully stated in the official text.
The text warns that the Western reformer Kearney agitates laborers to reject taxes and seize government, predicting uprising and bloodshed. It portrays him as opposing both major parties and fears unrest spreading from the North to the South, with strong calls to defend southern cities from his influence.
In the Rome Tribune dated June 18 1868 the paper reveals its preference for Judge Lester in the convention battle for Congress. The letter argues the convention will endorse the chosen candidate and lists multiple figures favored over Dr Felton. The exchange includes satire and asks readers to identify the six or seven preferred candidates beyond Felton.
For sale one white sewing machine one Singer machine one Hemisngton (corrected) sewing machine one Centennial sewing machine one Wilson machine one Wheeler and Wilson No 1 sewing machine and one American sewing machine all in use eight cases of Graffs Potash for sale cheap part cash payment will be exacted and on the remainder time given machines come with the company warranty information call this office.
The text fragment expresses a desire for a lodge in a wild area and small amenities like a car ride and a cheap paper. It suggests people would still yearn for simple pleasures such as fine cuts and an evening paper amid wilderness longing.
The Aug 16 1878 Washington letter reports Roberta asserting Democratic aims to restore Louisiana government even at presidential cost. It discusses Hayes promises to Lamar, Nichols potential governor, and McVeagh Commission’s role to ease Packard’s fall. It notes Republican critique by Butler and Haley references to Senate debates and public sentiment across regions.
A dubious case involves a counterfeit five dollar note of the First National Bank of Tamaqut Ps. Investigators note a distinctive dot and faint serial numbers. Authorities say several notes appear with higher denominations than 2800 and that some genuine notes show different markings.
Public sale to take place at the Courthouse door in Buchinin near Haralson County Ga on the first Tuesday in September between legal hours. Property includes Lot No 830 in the first district and 41st section of the original Cherokee in Haralson County as G W Gentry’s property. Also taxed lands Nos 460 and 465 in the lat district fourth section of Taridaniy for years 1874 75 76 levied by the Comptroller General and sold by Deputy Sheriffs.
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