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Newspaper
Cedartown Record
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1877
Page
2
The Cedar Town area sees gains from the Cherokee Iron Co with increased production and optimistic outlook. Reports praise the company’s impact on local prosperity and call for more ventures like it.
In a noted April 19 1877 meeting Mayor G W Featherston presided with all members present except J T McLain. The council ordered the marshal to notify R D Vann that selling fruit preserved in spirits without a whisky license violates town liquor sale rules and normally requires a permit to consume such fruit. A $1 fine per game was established for operating a bagatelle or billiard table without a license and collection of license fees and penalties was to be enforced. The marshal was also to compile a street hands list and collect street taxes or demand immediate payment. The council adjourned.
Obituary notes the death of William Mortimer Lampton at his Cedartown residence on April 1 1877 after a brief illness. Born November 21 1812 in Christian County Kentucky he moved to Georgia in 1851 and supported state interests. He married twice and left two sons. he was a Presbyterian elder and a respected citizen. The lodge votes mourning, records his death, and distributes copies to several papers.
A sick man’s family received aid when a tall youth delivered food and goods in a cart during a prayer meeting held at Deacon Brown’s house. The surprise delivery ended the service before a benediction could be given.
The piece reviews New York spring dress displays at McCreery's and Ridley's openings, highlighting gowns in white grosgrain silk and pink silk with duchess stuff. It notes Mandarin color, new millinery at Ridley’s, and the Windsor hotel drawing crowds of Southern and Western visitors for business and leisure.
Goodyear's Rubber Goods promotes vulcanized rubber items in various forms. Mailable items under four pounds advertised plus wind and water proof coats with cloth surfaces that function as two garments in one for stormy and dry weather. Coats offered in blue black and brown.
Advert reads affordable durable items offered at ten dollars each with post paid delivery. Orders requested with size and best vest rollable options. Prospect list available via Whole Journal and illustrated price sheet. Address Goodyear's Rubber Curler Co 697 Broadway New York City Box 5166 Feb 23 Om.
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