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Newspaper
Cedartown Express
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1878
Page
3
Local notes report farming prospects and prices with scarce bacon and rising peas and potatoes, warn of civic thrift and errands to Hural aun, mention Chigolm brothers, Will Wright’s absence, and Jim Morrin’s engagement. Public notices warn of currency exchange and voter residency rules, Rev Waddell’s sermon, and a push to expand local news space amid urban disorder and political chatter.
The piece notes political maneuvering in Richmond with Judge Lester’s bid questioned and Dr Felton and Holtsclaw entering the field. It reports Judge John Stowers of Haraleon County declaring as an independent candidate for Congress, with uncertain strength and mixed local sentiment about future viability.
On August 26 N J Tumlin his wife and three children with J O Wachtell and six colored helpers began a Lookout Mountain excursion for health and pleasure. They visited Summerville Trion Factory Lafay ette and Tren ton praised hospitality, the Guich chasm and Mr Howard's family and grape growing near Dillon. The writers praise Lookout Mountain as ideal for rest, cattle raising and fruit growing and pledge to share more later.
Rockwant Georgia reports cool weather and rain needed for cotton. Cotton picking continues as several fields near opening. Local gin operations are planned by Mesa Bobo and Col Devers group. Dennis Hunt and Andrew Scott also plan a gin. A new retail grocery may start. Cherokee railroad repairs restore train service. George N. Lester to address Rockmart on political issues Saturday the 21st. Two new bales of cotton in town. Whitehead Jones Co. and Moore Co. involved in sales. A youth meeting is urged to curb Sabbath talking and drinking. Republican candidate Holteclaw seeks Congress, urging Democratic unity behind G N Lester. W H Felton visited Rockmart. Haralson audience sparse. Whisky and beer incidents noted. Local observer notes cautious warnings about riot risk and politics. Mr K J Dupree visits after ten months, health improving under Dr Doyle care.
The article reports on Dr. Felton and Judge Lester amid campaign events in Buchanan and Tallapoosa, noting Felton’s criticisms of Lester and the Ringgold Convention, plus independent candidacy claims. It also mentions a thread telephone mock and local health ad copy about liver pills.
An ad extols Green's Augrat Flower as a superior remedy for liver and stomach disorders. It asserts the liver controls vitality and health, promises samples at 10 cents, and notes distribution by Bradford & Allen with a June 20 publication date.
The column highlights Jud Grubb of the Fancy Grocery in Cedartown and endorses Simptee and Williams through Milk Express. It promotes John T. Hawkins of Rome and James Dailey, with Mees, Allen & McOsker offering clocks and jewelry. A dated testimonial from Selom, Tex, praises Dr. Harter’s remedy via Dallis Kormai and Dr. Tiverer’s Lexa Bat.
Credible reports state Megars G W Beuthornton & Co will add ten thousand dollars in cash to their capital by November, to fund their business without building a brick house, instead keeping cash on hand for emergencies. Mr Featherston has resided eleven years, proven successful, and continues to run an extensive operation. Visit their shop to see a large Fall and Winter stock now being replenished.
The Cherokee Sorgum Mill resumes syrup production for Rael on standard terms. They offer Evaporating Pan Grates for 2. Sept 6, 41. Ben Huroverson provides cold beer or lemonade at Hutcherson's Billiard Hall. New 80 saw machine with self feeder enables gin at 26 bales per day in Cedartown, Ga. Bradford and Allen promote Liver Pill, claiming high sales and satisfaction without puffery. June 13, 1878.
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