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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
2
The article discusses Mrs. Margarett Hampton who claimed Hoke Smith ousted her from a Washington job. It alleges she later worked at Howell's headquarters, was promised a lifetime position by Yowell, and is now in New York on a pass from the Constitution, suggesting a political plot.
A public notice warns voters not to detach the pledge from a 1 ticket or their vote may be invalid. Watch for ringsters tricks and ensure the pledge remains on the ticket. Polls close at county site at 4 p m this time.
A Dooly county figure returns from Atlanta where he served as representative and asserts from his city visit that Hon. Hoke Smith appears destined to be the next governor, speaking for supporters across the state.
John N Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana writes that bilious attacks and habitual constipation were solved by Dr Kings New Life Pills. The pills are guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded and cost 25 cents at Vienna Drug Co’s drug store.
In Tipptetville Rev J A Nelson renews as pastor for another year after a conference. He preached at Pleasant View and helped ordain two deacons. Four members were received at baptism as the new church, constituted last December with eight members, reports a debt-free house. Rev W Cutts from Vienna preached dedication, with a good crowd. Services next third Saturday and Sunday and Friday night, all invited. Worker wanted 10,000 good wound and clean empty meal bags in Pinehurst Ga by F M Barfield.
A spirited meeting at the court house drew a large crowd as Hoke Smith addressed supporters. The newly formed club grew from 148 to several hundred members, with supporters urged to vote in the upcoming election claiming a strong chance of carrying Dooly County.
A Dooly County appeal announces Walter F. George as candidate for Solicitor General of the Cordele Judicial Circuit subject to the 82nd primary. Local bar members endorse him as a man of high character and legal ability, urging voters to support George.
U V Whipple announces candidacy for Judge of the Cordele Judicial Circuit comprising Dooly Crisp Wilcox Irwin and Ben Hill counties. Democratic voters will choose at the gubernatorial primary on August 22. Whipple solicits support and asks voters to recommend him to friends and neighbors.
A reader urges support for Hal Lawson of Abbeville in the Cordele Judicial Circuit race. The note states the election date is August 22 in the Democratic primary and asks for support, signed Max E. Land.
In a late session the Board of Trade weighed a proposed Americus to Eastman railway via Vienna noting it would boost the city’s progress. A committee was formed to solicit local stock to fund the embankment, urging Abounding Americas to decide its growth path and join in development.
A political appeal urges Democratic voters to back a House majority to enable investigations of government graft. The letter asks for $1 contributions to finance campaigning and promises campaign literature from the committee. Dated August 15, 1906, it directs remittances to J. M. Griggs, Chairman, Munsey Building, Washington, D. C.
Mr. W. B. Fitzgerald, a respected Unadilla merchant, died last Thursday after several weeks of illness. His funeral was held Friday with a large crowd in attendance. He left a wife, several children, and many friends. He was about 60.
Rev P G McDonald bought from J P Heard more than 300 acres in and near the city limits except seven acres around his residence and four acres for a fish pond. The purchase priced at about 10000 dollars. McDonald now owns the large southern tract and may subdivide for city lots and sale at auction, signaling major urban growth.
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