Community letters defend local candidates in Dooly county
The Progress Boss attacks local candidate Uncle George Sheppard and praises Geo W Sheppard and Joe Terrell. Citizens urge registration and voting for Terrell and Sheppard, with critique of long-serving officials and calls for change in the upcoming election. The letter writers claimCriminals will be tracked by Clewis and call for fair races.
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Clewis
Taffy
George Sheppard
Mr. News
George
Sheppard
Jhe Terrell
Dooly County
Glenn
Rev. Beck
O. B. Stephens
Joe Terrell
Geo
W. Sheppard
Q. B. Perry
Major Jackman Dead After Sudden Illness on Byromville Visit
Major Jackman who surveyed the Cordelo to Montezuma line for the A. B. railroad died suddenly Monday noon at the home of Mr. Jno. Byrom in Byronsville. He had resigned his A. B. post at Oglethorpe and was en route to Kentucky when stricken. His body was sent to Montezuma and then to his wife in Kentucky.
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Major Jackman
Cordelo
Monteguma
Vienna
Mr. Jackman
Doply
Macon
Montezuma
Kentucky
Letter to editor questions Sheriff race claims
An observer accuses a Progress editor of bias in favor of Lewis Clewis for sheriff. The letter asserts Clewis lacked deep criminal-detection skill and disputes a cited jail discovery about John Henry Peavy, alleging a prior tip and questions editor’s motives. The writer endorses incumbent G W Sheppard while critiquing Clewis and the editor.
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Lewis Clewis
Sherlock Holmes
John Henry Peavy
Unadilla
Clewis
Peavy
Sheppard
Smith
Tsay Burralit
G. W. Sheppard
Observer
P.S
Progress
Voter replies to Citizen in Georgian race letters
A reader's letter criticizes Citizen for defending Terrell and attacks Guerry supporters. The writer accuses Citizen of inconsistency and misrepresentation, claims Guerry seeks to tear down liquor interests and lobbyist influence, and declares support for Guerry as safer for Georgia’s governance.
Vienna Prepares for Cotton Oil Mill Venture
Vienna is set to secure a Cotton Oil Mill with 35000 capital and growth potential. Local leaders expect a charter soon as Howell & Lee join with Atlanta investors. city council approves five years of tax relief to entice the project.
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Vienna
Jno
B. McDonald
Howell & Lee
Geneva County
Alabama
Atlanta
Ed Howell
J. B. McDonald
Jordan
Howell
Messrs
McDonald
Jne
Thinking voter urges Dupont Gerry campaign caution
The speaker notes ongoing concern about Dupont Gerry as a candidate and reflects on visiting a family home and fishing, urging sober, thoughtful consideration while the campaign continues.
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Dupont Guerry
Vorza
Will Proctor Receives Flowers from Vienna Nobility
Will Proctor of Clover is praised in a Swainsboro Blade note for receiving a beautiful fragrant bouquet from a noble Viennese young lady. The Vienna News remarks on his likable character and the sentiment is echoed in light verse about good fortune and steadfast friendship.
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Will Proctor
Viennna
Vienna
William
Dooly
Swainsboro Blade
Mail Carrier Burns Decades of Ailment Reversed by Electric Bitters
A Leveria resident recalls horror from back pain and fatigue after three years of suffering. He found relief using Electric Bitters, saying the bottles completely cured him and restored energy, with benefits to stomach liver kidneys and bowels.
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Burnett‘Maan
Leveria
Vitxya
Dave Ce
Community backs Dooly for sheriff in Vienna Progress notice
Local readers express support for Has i Dooly as a better sheriff than Mae feed. Citizens say he is kind clever and efficient, among the best in the county. The Vienna Progress notes the Sheriff plans to change the legal ads in the area.
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Vienna
Pinehurst News notes local visits and a death
Refreshing showers end a two week drought as candidates drop in and Hon D W Harvard shakes hands. James Williams remains in the race and Deputy Sheriff Sheppard attended to business. Mrs G D Bearden dies after a long illness at 60, with burial at Manning cemetery near Elko Houston county.
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G. D. Bearden
Houston County
Manning Cemetery
Elko
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cure
A Lagrange Georgia man reports a six month running sore on his leg healed in five days by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims the salve cures ulcers wounds and piles and guarantees results for all users. Virginia Duc Co.
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P’a Danforth
Lagrange
Bucklen
Vrenna Dauc Co
J P Heard & Sons Debuts Anchor Buggies In Stock
Car dealer J P Heard and Sons announces a large shipment of Anchor buggies praised for quality. Prices are advertised as right for value, inviting buyers to inspect the new arrival and choose from the stocked models.
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J. P. Heard & Sons
Picnic at Drayton Brightens Wallace Mill Gathering
The people of Drayton and nearby areas held a picnic at the old Wallace mill on the creek last Saturday. Attendees from the city included Miss Eva Penny, Prof W H Lasseter, L I Woodward, and Scage Morgan. They say the event was delightful with plenty of fresh water fish and good foods.
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Drayton
Wallace Mill
MissiEva Penny
W. H. Lasseter
L. IL
Woodward
Scage'Morgan
Advertised Letters in Vienna May 19
Notice lists names including Bright J O Brown Mary Annie Cato Fletcher Chase James E Davis Nelson Hicks Mollie Nute W O Smith L Webster Lidey B 8 Mippreros P M as letters awaiting callers. Call for certification and delivery of letters.
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Vienna
Gai
Bright
J O Brown
Mary
Annie Cato
Fletcher Chase
James E Davis
Nelson Hicks
Mollie Nute
W. O. Smith
L. Webster
Lidey
Mippreros
P. M
Engaged Lady Answered On Sitting In Lap
A country correspondent asked if an engaged young lady should sit in a young man’s lap and the bachelor editor replied that it depends on ownership. If it’s our girl and our lap, yes. If it’s another man’s girl and our lap, yes. But if it’s our girl and another fellow’s lap, never.
On Flint River Fishing Party Nets Red Breasts and Bream
A party led by S. Summers and L. Hobbs fished Flint River last Thursday night and Friday morning, catching about 46 pounds of red breast perch and bream. They were joined by Col. Hall and family and other locals, enjoying a pleasant outing despite rain.
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S. F. Summers
L.R. Hobbs
P. A. Lennard
L. L. Woodward
W. F. George
Julius Heard
Flint River
Col. M. P. Hall
J. P. Heard Jr
Willie
Earl Lashly
Eva Penny
Calle Litly
Bertha Leonard
W. T. McDonald
W. H. Proctor
Tudson Lashly
Waa” Hau
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MR. C
Perry
Borrors News
Citizen
Terrell
Guerry
Tryon
Mr. Terrell
Georgia
Mr. Guerry
Querry
Clover
Pinehurst News
Rots
Hone
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