Lester Seeks Congress Nomination Amid Democratic Debate
The letter from George N. Lester endorses his candidacy for congress under the Democratic banner. It praises his unwavering party support and wartime sacrifice, noting his lost arm in defense of the country. The writer condemns manipulation and urges a fair, open decision by the people.
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George N. Lester
Thia Prouderoan
Democratic Party
Gol
Lester
Min
Hu Hina
Jetter
Nobrivtian
Porn
Polk County Grangers Plan County Council Convention
A Polk County edition notes a motion by local Granges to form a County Council of Patrons of Husbandry. The Cedartown gathering at Colquitt Grange No. 20 is set for August 18 at 10 AM to organize the council. The piece also urges Presbyterian subscriptions and critiques political corruption and Dr Felton. The column endorses honest leadership and Christian values in Congress.
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Polk County
Capautown
Eilor
Colqniit
Cedartown
County Coupell
Patrona
Thie Reoonn
Pal- Hahod R. W
Colquitt Grange
No. 20
Conewren
Carloravida Bontinol
Wade
Felton
Congress
Gordon
Credible candidates praised for 7th district seat
Our Candida te For Congress, The Cortoravius Standard and Ex press present pen portraits of nominees for Congress at the Calhoun convention. They tout Col. Daniel E Printup, Col Waddutt, Lester, Col. L. N. Trammell, and others as fit, able, and patrioticRepresentatives with military and civil service credentials.
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Congress
Cortoravius
Council of the Nation
Ton
P.M. B. Young
Floyd
Daniel
Colby
Cobb
Waddutt
Lester
Whitfield
L. N. Trammell
Georgia Senate
Gonpress
Bee Culture and Major Byrd Apiary Visit
Mr Builor urges county funds to boost beekeeping and shares a visit to Major Byrd’s Apiary. The Thomas patent hive uses movable frames and a two chamber design enabling easy removal of frames without harming the colony. Other farmers like Whitehead and Wyn also use these hives, which are praised as simple and efficient.
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Major B
Bonn
It. Whitehead
J A
Neva
A Congressman Candidate Speaks On Conventions
Gre. N. Lesren declares he would seek Congress only if chosen by the people and fairly. He denounces manipulation, calls for honest conventions, and explains his opposition to disorganization and backroom deals in district politics.
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Bantow
Elf
Gongresain
Ovary
Gove
Gondnat
Delewittus
Sueh
Congress
Gre
Lesren
State News Sketches From Georgia and Nearby Counties
Ane J Anderson of Catooun dies as damaging news notes cotton destroyers in Baker Rov. W J Harden mourns aging citizens in Augusta Dalton Baptist church costs 10000 Alum ni address at State University Grif cremated money mutilated Monday Thorns county corn exceeds 40000 bushels in twelve months Yellow fever cases appear in Pensacola Harbor Three enslaved drowned in Blount River Cols county cultivates 1700 more acres corn and 40000 less cotton Marietta Female College to complete by early September Brownsville Female College president J Z Branham Atlanta Captain Michao elected for Atlanta Artillery New Baptist Stone Mountain dedication sermon by A T Spaulding Watermelon feeding at Atlanta funeral touching scene Cal Waddell discussed as Congressional candidate Atlantic News correspondent notes plant metaphor in Warren county governor’s speech.
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State News
Ane
Anderson
Catooun
Baker
Rov
W. J. Hardens
Augnata
New Baptist Church
Dalton
Gordon
State University
Grif
Thorns County
Pen Ancula
Blunt River
Brainbridge
Cols County
Marietta
Tennessee
Con. W. Michao
Atlanta Artillery
Remarkable seventy year old woman proves energy in charity trek
A Washington county widow travels to Tuscaloosa and Birmingham to place her mentally ill daughter in an insane asylum, aided by locals after county help failed. She crosses rivers, hires a hand cart, and returns home by rail, reporting the feat performed at seventy. The article also notes Stanton named General Superintendent and a Beghard resident bequeathing 35,000 to Royal Masonic Institution under conditions.
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Thera Lak
Washington County
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Prostiate
Naylins
Mobile
Piscaloosa
Hapaning
Uppon Gatas
Maohe
Perry
Poyao
Birmingham
Montgomery
Lubilo
Cliff
Beghard
Royal Masonic Institution
Dallas as Arraxta of the Southwest in 1874
A Dallas Texas letter describes the city’s rapid growth from village to bustling rail hub with brick and stone buildings and new infrastructure. The writer extols Dallas as cosmopolitan, safe, and welcoming to newcomers, noting population around 12,000, diverse society, strong schools, newspapers, and agricultural surroundings. He highlights rail access, climate, and opportunities while praising local enterprise and social life.
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Dallas
Texan
Fililor Record
Cedar Valley
Thopeto
Lone Star State
Widiwest
North Texas
Court House
Tome Cation
Win Works
Sitheri
Dallow
Anio
Prairia
Shreveport
Tolsro
Tax Sale Notices from Cedartown Georgia
New Advertisements list marshal sales to be held at the courthouse in Cedartown Polk County Georgia on the first Tuesday in September. Properties include Lot No 1 in Cedartown owned by Mark Wimpee for town tax year 1873 Lot No 27 owned by W J Moward for years 1871 1873 Town Lot 19 and 20 Cedartown owned by Thomas Jett for 1870 1873 Town Lot 11 in Geear Cedartown owned by Chambers for 1678 Tax Ft Ft Town Lot No 1 in Cedar town owned by McBride for 1475 1476.
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Court House
Qolartown
Polk County
A. Morton
A. Huntington
Levy
Sol Dist
Polk
MN Gravley
Justice Court
Seland
Loyoth
G. M
Simon Marks
Grazley
EW. Glements
Cedartown
Tutle
Mark Wimpee
Wimpoo
W. J. Moward
Noid
Howard
Thomas Jett
Geear
Noli
McBride
Sotiety
Cannell
William Maxie
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Ceorgia
Toten
Peyer Streit
Southvite Court House Square
Cedartown, Ga
General Merchandise
John Merryman & CO
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Standart
Virginia Salt and Plaster Company
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Real Estate Agt
Rockmart
TLE
Cash Store
J. S. Stubbs & Co
PEP
Police County
Lamprin & McConnell
Cherokee Iron Compy Store
Selves
Barber & Wood
Prdartown, GA
Adam
T. F. Burbank & CO
Lily White, Soaps
Colden Bell
Cologne
J. R Harber
Notary Public
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Blance & Richardson
King & Janes
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Dr. Reece
Ivy F. Thompson
Wofford & Milner
Jartersville
GES. W. T. Wofford
WIRE
Wofford & Wikle
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R. R. Thompson
Drs
C. H. Harris
FFICE
Pryor Street
Dr. L. 8. Ledbetter
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