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Newspaper
Cedartown Express
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1878
Page
3
Local notices report varied market terms for Middlings and Good Ordinary, along with weather, social events, and political chatter. The item mentions new arrivals, a welcome to Mr. W. T. Gibson, and upcoming events including a coroner candidate and legal cases, with informal anecdotes from South end of Hereom and North Georgia.
Obituary notes the death of Aunt Annie Byrd at seventy eight after a last tour to visit kin. Funeral at M K Church followed by burial in Cedar Town cemetery. Local items praise her Christian faith and mention Cedartown business prospects, local sermons, and a court case involving a Dr Medtrie. The column laments rents and praises Jud Crabb and local commerce.
Election of officers for Cedartown Knights of Honor held Monday night with names listed. Advertisements urge joining the Lodge of Protection Knights and Ladies of Honor, charity options, and costs. Reading Club meeting announced, and local business and cigar shop updates accompany society notes and a Methodist Church Christmas supper and tree with proceeds for the parsonage.
Public notice from Cedartown High School dated January 6 1879 invites patrons to enroll for a spring term. Instruction is described as thorough and systematic with mild discipline and emphasis on good manners and morals. Tuition ranges from 1 560 to 64 000 per month and vocal music is free.
An advertisement promotes Bottle Lightning for various ailments and praises James Boss patent stiffened gold watch cases, claiming durability and 20 year wear. It lists Bradford & Allen as sellers, notes Liver Pills, and markets groceries and Christmas goods from Jud Crabb and Jop Onans with local shop references and festive promotions. The tone mirrors a busy 19th century storefront catalog.
The Spring Session starts the second Monday in January 1879. It will be a regular effort to keep boys and girls apart during study and recreation hours. The notice extends felicitations to those approving the polity and mentions local merchants advertising items and goods.
Collardtown notes report Gua Tymlinson remaining in Greenwood and plans for his return to Kentucky. O. L. Whitehead’s child O. B. suffers severe injuries from a fall. Dr. Liddell aids recovery. Residents announce upcoming moves including Gammon to Cedartown and Tenley taking over Whatley farm. Christmas and New Year wishes to the editor.
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