Polk County Democratic Executive Committee Meets at Court House
The Polk county Democratic executive committee convened at the courthouse to set the schedule for the county term. A meeting on Tuesday of the second week will nominate a representative to the lower branch and elect delegates to a September Rockmart convention to decide senatorial entitlements and then nominate a candidate.
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Court House
Polk County
Court Honre
Viet
Mien
Rockmart
J. A. Pe, Ch'm
Wim
Cedartown
SW Alkina
Mortengers
E County
Smith, Son & Bro
Atkitia
P Smith
Fon & Bro
W.G. Taylor
Shevill Sale
Polk Omnis
IBMM
Ty Briste Smith
Bartow County
Erwin, Stokely & Co
Sims
W. G
Our Next State Senator Convention at Rochinart September 6
A town convention at Rochinart on September 6 will decide which of three counties deserves the state senator seat and nominate a candidate. Belief favors either Haralson or the other counties with Haralson seen as fairly entitled. The piece notes support for Hon. I. HH Hill and Rev. W. H. Felton while mentioning local praise for two Congress members. It also reports military moves and Sioux conflict context, plus a joke about mosquitoes at court.
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Rochinart
Maralson
Paulding
Marenison
Polk
Harvalson
Haralson
Hill
W. H. Felton
Conwrerm
Washington
Congress
Accond
Melton
Lena
Chicago
Missouri
Fort Banton
Rover
United States
Blox
Tyrie
Grom i Viledolphia
Deli
Beery
Enol
Eutie Critier
United Sites
Portland
Maine
Letters of Acceptance of the Democratic ticket detailed
The letters of Governor Tilden and Governor Hendricks accepting the Democratic nomination are printed in full. They outline firm, clear positions on issues before the nation, contrasting with the Hayes Wheeler duo. Tilden vows practical constitutional reform, protection of southern rights under his leadership, and honest dealing in public finances. The essay emphasizes candor, patriotism, and the administration’s abuses, urging readers to study these definitive letters on the first page.
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Tilden
Hendricks
Hayes
Wheeler
Patriotin
Reform promises loom in Republican papers as Tilden vows restraint
The discourse forecasts far reaching reform once officeholders are replaced. It argues Tilden will install fit appointees while avoiding wholesale removals, contrasting Grantism with Hoyt’s potential presidency. Anecdotes and local figures illustrate political climate and labor demographics, noting Waterman’s retirement.
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Crimneng
Pilden
United States
Grant
Gov. Hoyos
Travels Over the Mountains to Gilmer County
J M Mack McKenzie notes a trip with J H Black to Gilmer County during July and August. He describes rough mountain roads, crossing Etowah River, visiting Talking Rock and Macedonia, abundant fruit on the Cartecay, and rail progress at Ellijay. The piece blends travel observations with local notices and a shave shop plug.
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H. Black
Gilmer County
T Les
Mr. Black
Stilesboro
Raccoon Church
Mother Earth
Gilmour
Talking Rock
Town Crok Valley
Dever
Garteeny
Ulak
Daniel Black
Macedonia Church
Bridge Contract Bid Opens for Timber Trestle Work
A county invites sealed proposals on September 1 for constructing a bridge with heart pine lumber and oak trestle work. The winner, chosen as the low bidder on August 9, 187th, must provide full security and complete the project per specifications and laws, with the county held harmless until full completion.
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Fangay
Nedes
Pmy- Dankment
Exeauty
Jobl
Savannah Ga The Political Campaign of 187h Opens
Savannah readers are urged to follow the National and state elections as a vigorous campaign unfolds. The paper promotes reform, mentions Georgia politics, and announces subscription rates and delivery details for the upcoming ISTH campaign year with rapid dispatches.
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Cienrgia
Cin Seuh
Dian
Georgia
Vloride Eishire
Avente
Tore
Uice Apl
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National Democratic
Vou Rian
Samuel J. Tilden
New York
Fon Vick Thomas A. Hendricks
Tydiana
AH. Colquitt
Tadge Wright
Tar Root
The
Hawlinsville Dispatch
Joe Quattlebaum
Troup County
Waterman
LaGrange
Philadelphia
Mack McKengie
Lurber
Piaspot and Dodde
Rome
Broad Streay
Ted
Fecme
Mt League & CO
U. S. Patent Office
I A
Lemmann
Washington, D. DC
Bony
Jteme
van Wert
J. C Waddell
Onlir
Cumpris
Jongor Vi
Willy Lumber & Tiy
Tperior
Joel Brewer
Ordy
SM. H. Byrd
T L.gityman
Jons
JA. Peer
Smddlen
Montgomery & Co
Cedartown, CA
AG West
Cherokee Iron Company
Aja Liddell
W G Bigland
KR Thompson
J A Wynn
Win P Turner
Kay
A Huntington
BH Richardon
Scurry
Brom HL
the Morning News
Sahil
Savannah, CA
Worl
Hroagishe Press
Spectral
Weretorey Walewiithy Ioedeat
Caimpaign
Vaily
Alges Thwenits
Pune
Savannah
Cash Store
Stubbs & Coo
Cedartown, Ga
FLA Set
Hall
GAN
P Nea
Mobile Life Insurance CO
Mobile
Alabama
Is the Leading Life Company
Life Company
M. McCarty
Hi. M. Friend
R. C. Randall
Gadsdis, Alabama
Tsuome
Detth
U.S
Ier
Sumer
Wrens
Kennesaw State
PRGS
Jeorgia
Cial
Sewing Machine CO
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