Early History of Polk County and Cedar Valley Folklore
In a period piece from Polk County history, a lifelong resident recounts a mixed narrative of Indigenous relations, a potent but flawed leader, and local politics. The account notes a murder in 1898 near the big spring, clan dynamics, and a punitive sentence. It also covers the Pony Club’s influence in 1844 and a gubernatorial political clash. Other items include Derodent violence, a county courthouse feud, and social tensions culminating in a 19th century Democratic victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia Wat
Jackson
Ula
Indiana
John
Prior
Carroll County
Killian
Hatherfords
Ilan
Hilal
Ife Honor
Hoopar
Haw
Paul Hug
Mion
Cedar Valley
van Wert
Closntown
Avery Sticklat
Woodbine Tymoth
Wilson Lumplie
Letter from Texas to the Biblic press about Texas prospects
A Texas immigrant writes from Fort Sullivay Minas Co in June 1876 detailing experiences since 1862, urging poor men to move to Texas for opportunities. He recounts failed beginnings, stresses the value of work over pretensions, praises Texas land near Brazos river for corn cotton and sugar cane, notes rail expansion, forests and minerals, and contrasts Texas favorably with Georgia while urging honest effort and acceptances of all who work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sullivay
Minas Co
Gone Star
Biblic Press
Ptylo
Gumimay
Dallas
Texas
Mouton
Holston &Lexus
John
Troon
Hopper
Walter
Georgia
Thave
Tsay
Brazos
Sinry
Nestal Clan
Tuapeotinlly
Joux 1
Loatines
Polk Sheriff's Sales Prompt Public Notice Cedartown Ga
Legal ad listing sheriff sales in Polk County Georgia with multiple properties including brick store-house Lot in Cedartown near Wiley Hand's occupied by H A Stoffregan and land lots in the 2d district 4th section of Polk. It notes multiple liens from Cobb and Polk counties, James Noyes and Latham parties, and taxes due. items include land lots 1281 1146 1140 2201 1087 1145 1159 11410 1217 1218 1252 12a and more. postponement and levy details with names J A Blanche J P Dever JD Waddell Martha A Chisolm and others. The sale is set at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in July with various parcels and security liens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Sheriff's
Cedartown
Polk County
Gelartown
Wiley Hand's
H. A. Stoffregan
Blanes
J F Dever
Justice's Court
Polk Superior Court
James Noyes
J.B Noyer
Antisty Eng
James
Noyes
Howell Lawson
Earl Lineon
J 4
Noyce
A. Wlajies
Hampton
Gordon
Plaos
Carriton and
Wade
Goreleen
Alpo
Lola
Cedar Creek
Polis
Gany
Martha A
Uhiaaim
Martha A. Chisotn
Superior Court
Jarses
Martha A. Chisolin
Dl Sue
Molregor
Stokely
Williaine
F Constable
Heriff
Life Assurance Secures Family After Death
The passage notes that most families have little capital to leave for dependents upon premature death. It advises devoting a portion of income to life assurance to ensure that, whenever death occurs, the widow and children receive a designated sum of money.
Endowment Policy Promise Inheritance And Gain
A discussion extols endowment policies offering repayment of invested sums plus interest to beneficiaries upon death, and a payout to the policyholder at maturity. It argues that such plans can secure a surviving family's welfare and provide for old age, noting skepticism about feasibility but urging inquiry and verification. General Dearborn is quoted asserting that on death, merchants and traders rarely gain true independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily
Inquin
Dearborn
Snel
Tife
Life Endowment Feature in Mabile Life Policy
The Life Endowment allows securing a cash endowment during life at life rates of Poa. This spncial feature of the Mabile Life policy highlights early financial protection and long term value for policyholders.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cadartown, Gay
Pulee Berri
State Agricultural Convention
Dalton
Mthote
Henry M. Fallilove
Osonce Couty
Pallilove
Su Picion
Augusta
Rome
Eyelane
Mermail
Olay
Athens
John W. Mayne
Seorgia
Saral Alead
Mastin Alead
G Hougia
Polk Conty
W. C. Knight
Jamies Whitehead
Aitet
Tottera
Aignae Tuire
Lardy Jon Trorg
G Rungta
Henry D. Wray
Heonnsell
Oritsary
Joell Drew
New Photograph Gallery
Join Co Alles
Thompson
Liniment
de Ror Thompson
R. R. Thompson
Reese's Drug Store
Cherokee Iron Company
Gard Company
A. G. West
Innanssurf
Mobile Life Insurance CO
OF Mobile, Asa
Mobile Life
Tasurantee
Schoharie
N.Y
Tin
the Life Endowment
Ossian Huggins
Cedartown, Ga
The
Singer Manufacturing Company
G. W. Leonard
General Agent
Car
Broad and
Alabama
Atlanta, Ga
Linton G.ray
Alew
Eeeledetiorkales
Dodds
DRY Gools & Croceries
Hardward, Crockery
D. Wiele & CO
Cartersville
Joseph E. Veal
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