Polk county officials list tax collector and clerk candidates
We publish a roundup of announced candidates for Polk County offices in the upcoming January election. Names listed include W. Hichardson for Tax Collector and W. McCommack for Tax Receiver, with other locals like Jno and Lumsden M. Camp noted for tax roles and sheriff posts.
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Jacker
Ehh
Wood
Polk Gousty
W. MP
Polk County
Goroner
JNO
Molk County
W. Hichardson
Mt, Wheeler
Deal
Arnington
McCommack
Welton
C. Tarhibon
Britton
Te Peter
Enenloy
Asm
Local Tobacco Firm and Prof Snow Concert Planned
J J Oulen’s Soul Louis and Alex promote wholesale cigar stock in Georgia with low prices for sale call. Prof Snow and clisa stage a pleasant concert at Huntington Wightat Hall next Monday night with home talent and an extended program. The paper notes a holiday break and a delayed publication, promising next week’s issue will be on time.
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Pate
Sam
Vy Siow
Midat
Mra. Munk
Harris
James
Luniris
Wiwn
J. K. Jones
J. J Oulen
Louis
Alex
Gale
Georgia
Notice to Candidates on Orders and Hiring for Printing
The notice asks candidates to bring orders for tick and money with ider and warns they may be subject to announcements. Mr A H Avery of Southern Collecting and Advertising Traveler tour is linked to Dr J C Ayer & Co as a patent medicine house. Burbank & Jones act as agents for the company.
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A. HT. Avery
Methodist Tree and Supper to Benefit Parsonage
Town readers urged to support the Methodist Tree and Supper on the 24th to fund furnishings for the recently built parsonage. Admission fifty cents promises a table of substantial and delicate foods, while bells summon worshippers to services. A separate incident reports Mount Curry, a cattle thief, escaping jail but recaptured after a chase near Mrs. Hand’s residence. The Express is offered with several newspapers at promotional prices for cash in advance.
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Mantington
Will Allen
B. J. Uand
Mount Curry
Mount
Christmas Tree Supper at Huntington Hall by Methodist Church
The India of the Methodist Church hosts a Christmas Tree supper on December 24 at Huntington and Wright's Hall. All are invited, the tree will be open for presents to relation or friends, proceeds go to furnishing the Methodist Parsonage. Admission 50 cents, children 25 cents.
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Huntington & Wright's Hall
Presbyterian Parsonage
Ulla
India
Methodist Church
Huntington & Wright’s
Jill
Childrun
Concert at Huntington and Wrights Hill Monday Night
Prof Sion and Clags will give a concert at Huntington and Wrights Hill Monday night December 2 1878 Admission 50 cents gentlemen and ladies 75 cents children 25 cents Public patronage respectfully solicited.
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Sion
Clags
Huntington & Wright
Death and memories bind old letters from Aunt Byrd
A long letter from A. E. Byrd in Rome Georgia, dated December 17 1878, recounts travel to Decatur Madison and Floyd during a winter visit. She writes of friends, church life, and gratitude to relatives, noting plans to visit Greenville and to stay healthy with faith in the Lord.
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Mr. Holifor
Thas
Rome
Fineick
Decatur
Jesus
Madison
Hue
Aken
Samuel
Teane
Wynn
Laturtediol
Church of Christ
Church Triumphant
Ievet
Greenville
Adivu
Chiriat
A.E
Byrp. P. S
Haralson County Sheriff Race Announcement 1878
In Haralson County Buchanan Georgia on December 9 1878 a notice names A J Hunt as non candidate for Sheriff in the January 1879 election and JOAN K HOLCOMBE with AROM KILLGORE as non candidates for Sheriff.
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Haralson County
A. J. Hunt
Joan K. Holcombe
Arom Killgore
Look Out Boys and Girls of Tallapoosa Church
Notice urges Tallapoosa Church youth to gather on Christmas day at 124 o'clock in the afternoon for a tree lighting and celebration. The Haralson county community is thanked as the president plans the event and toasts the children.
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Tallapoosa Church
Haralson
Local Advertiser Highlights Christmas Goods and Remedies
Multiple shops advertise Christmas wares including candies, toys, cranberries, and meats. Jud Crabb and Burbank & Jones promote livens pills, salves, and a broad array of groceries and novelty items. Medical notices cite Dr. Rich ANDERSON Jr and Bradford & Allen touting liver pills and other tonics.
School Session Start Aims To Separate Boys And Girls
Notice notes the spring session begins on the second Monday in January with policy to keep boys and girls apart during hours for study and recreation. It invites approval and patronage from supporters, signed by Jas. CO. Hannis.
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Jas
Hannis
Novi4
Lightning Medicines for Humans and Animals
Coussens' Lightning Sins ments claim unequaled relief for rheumation sore throat lame back and many other ailments in humans as well as spavin ring bone galls scratches on animals. Described as quick acting and electrical in effect. Price 60 cents, Horby Bradford Allen Cedartown.
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Horby
Bradford & Allen
Cedartown
Cedartown High School Announces Spring Term
Notice dated January 6 1879 states Cedartown High School will begin its spring term with orderly instruction and mild discipline. Tuition ranges from 150 to 400 per month, vocal music free, and drawing and painting offered. Principal W J Noyes urged patronage. assistants include Mrs M Cranu and Mrs H M Noyes.
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Cedartown High School
W. J. Noyes
M, Cranu
H. M." Noyes
Portaline Vegetable Liver Powder Advertised for Health
The notice markets Tabler's Portaline Vegetable Liver Powder as a remedy for liver torpor indigestion and stomach disorders in warm climates. It claims to stimulate the liver, prevent suffering, and save money, priced at 50 cents and sold by Bradford & Allen.
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Mexico
United States
Bradford & Allen
Scowly
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Piva Bernoanee
Tumlin
Sherif
Ash
Jer
Rockmart
Qaunty
Hebl
Jack Tt
A' Etary
Mcbide & Co
Giavanwuyer Econ
Mebride Atlas
Hall Lampe
Chandaliers
Library
Lampe
Mee
Jt Hannvbas
Melinde
Vine Te
Forks
Castors &c
Mcim
Alans
Nice
Whitehead
Syd Orabb
Uivy
Bradford & Misy
Toye
Holliday Foods
Lusilsede
Vl Cidartown
Bie Uy Huot- Wright
Goo Bob Hutchingon’s
Will Fairleigh
Brandanburg
R. Harrison & Co
Whiteed
P. J. King
Hearn School
Gill
Hitler JM. Ammons
Elder Golightly
Mr. Ammons Goen
Griffin
G. L. Powell
Hia
Rune i
C. G. Janis
Atlanti
Thilegialatie
Chaley
Kentucky
Ian Nickle
Jud Crabb-hee
Chriatmisa Presents
Be Aire
Ses Jud Ouans
Nics
China Goode
Atvice
Express
Detroit Frey
Annie Byrd
Buchanan, Ga
Jub Onann
Burnink & Jones
Jim Baly
Burbank & Jones
Tle
Chow Juckaun
Navy Vobucou
Jud Crabb
Tim Goude
JUD Crabb's
Dee Sst
Ji Chan
W. B. Powsers
San
Simm Chin
Christimis
P. Shepard
Gouda
Rich Andson, Jr
Wm. Peek
MR Eatly
Porren Geetruys
York
Hank-notoe
Godey’s Lady's Bookublishing Co
Linnied
Wheatvet Street
Philadelphia
Pat
T. B. Williams
Millin Init
Broad St
Rone, Ga
Paes
Plewer
Iba
Otis Guodla
Aldo
Pan 'Id
Ored
Standard
Mattoes
W. ‘A. McWilliame & Co
Billy
Newdioplyn
Merrill
Simon
M. Hate Sherson
S. P. Shepard
Barber & Wood
NEW Millilinery
Lachey
Ke. &E
Browd
Ganoy
A. J. Young
Noyes’ Warehouse
Stone Mountain
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