Accident halts buggy ride of two local candidates
Frank J. Lewis and G. F. Swearingen, candidates for Tax Collector, met a minor accident while touring in the county. They drove into a gate at Eli Woodruff’s property, Lewis was pitched from the buggy but unharmed, and Woodruff’s cotton suffered slight damage. They stayed overnight with Woodruff. repairs the next morning allowed them to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Lewis
G. F. Swearingen
Dirk
Eli Woodruff
Mr. Lewis
Swearingen
Mercer University Commencement Plans Announced
Mercer University schedules a June 4 commencement week with Dr B H Carroll delivering the sermon and Gov WS Jennings giving the literary address. Other Mercer graduates including Gov Allen D Candler and Gov W D Jelks will attend, with Ex Governors W J Northern and H D McDaniel also present. The summer school runs June 7 to September 16, with O H Elkins and W Jones named as teachers to help students tackle deficiencies before the regular year opens.
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B. H. Carroll
Waco
Tex
Mercer University
WS. Jennings
Florida
Allen D. Candler
W. D. Jelks
Alabama
Mercer
H. D. McDaniel
Messrs
O. H. Elkins
W. Jones
W. Febrary
Notice to Candidates on Assessed Amounts
An official notice from L Nobles of Vienna Georgia dated May 8 1902 demands candidates send or turn over the amount assessed by the Executive committee by May the goth and warns compliance.
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Nobles
Vienna
Shudders At His Past Sufferings Cured by Bitters
Mail carrier Burnett Mann of Leveria Ohio recalls years of kidney trouble with back pain and fatigue before six bottles of Electric Bitters fully cured him. He praises their effect on stomach liver kidneys and bowels with a guarantee of satisfaction from Viewxa DadCo.
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Burnett Mann
Leveria
Viewxa Dada Co
Pipe fittings and parts by Heap & Sons in Noxales
Noxales supplier Heap & Sons offers pipe pipe fixtures including couplings hoses and related hardware under the J and P brands. The catalog lists varied plumbing items for tradesmen and households seeking replacements or installations.
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J, P, Heap & Sons
H H School Commencement At Arabi Next Week
Tuz News notes the Houston High School Arabi commencement on Thursday and Friday with twelve graduates eight women four men. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W E Cutts Montezuma at noon Thursday and diplomas awarded by Rev J D Winchester Cordele Friday night followed by a grand concert.
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Tuz News
Houston
Arabi
W. E. Cutts
Montezuma
J. D. Winchester
Cordele
Death of Marie Kelly 10 at Church Street Home
Marie Kelly ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Kelly died at home on Church street near the depot Wednesday afternoon around 6 after several days of inflammatory rheumatism. The body was taken to the city cemetery Thursday afternoon awaiting the resurrection. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Marie
R. E. Kelly
Church Street
Contempt Case Ends With Fine Paid in Americus
The article recalls Ernest Morgan colored who stole about 40 bales of cotton from Mr. A. G. Morgan and paid over $1,500 after an administrator demanded repayment. Judge Littlejohn fined the man $100 for contempt of court, which was paid, before he returned home and offered a final settlement proposal.
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Ernest Morgan
A. G. Morgan
Morgani
Littlejohn
Americus
Unadilla News notes May events and local travel
Unadilla Georgia weekly notes May weather and community life. Farmers enjoy fine weather after rain. Sunday schools from Unadilla Pinehurst Snow and Emmerich picnicked at Beech Haven with ample dinner and lemonade. Local visits include Mrs. Nichols returning from Americus and C B Campbell a Mutual Life agent in town.
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Pinehurst
Snow
Emmerich
Beech Haven
W. B. Nichols
Americus
Mr. Campbell
Cordele
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Will Cure Consumption Says A A Herren Finch Ark
A A Herren of Finch Arkansas praises Fol ey s Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cured consumption in the first ages and stating it is sold by all druggists.
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A.A Herren
Finch
Ark
Foley
All Ris
Terrell Victory Seen Ahead in Georgia Campaign Clash
As the primary nears, Terrell supporters gain strong advantage while Guerry is accused of inconsistent stances. The letter portrays Guerry as pro railroads yet anti prohibition, urging voters to question his motives and leadership. Mentions General Evans and opponents Dupont, with critical views of Guerry’s alliances and record.
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Terrell
Guerry
Mr. Guerry
Clement A. Evans
Evans
Mr. Dupont
Gen. Evans
Georgie
Bibb County
Georgia
Sam Jones
Fiton
Seah Wright
Cotton Oil Mill Trade Enriches Vienna Cotton Market
The Cotton Oil Mill stockholders closed a deal with D B Thompson for his roundlap ginnery, cotton seed house, and all buildings on three acres east of the G S and Fe railroad. Dr. G C T Stovall donates an acre for site, total price 6500 dollars. The oil mill and ginnery will operate at the start of the cotton season, boosting Vienna’s economy.
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D B Thompson
GC. T. Stovall
Vienna
Guerry to Speak After June 6 Defeat
A short note suggests Mr Guerry will emerge from defeat on June 6 and ask, Where am I at, in a bid to rally his erstwhile followers and direct Georgia’s affairs away from calamity.
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Georgia
Guerry
Negro Shot In Neighborhood Feud Over Farm Animals
Ben Byrom a colored man fired a shotgun and struck Henry Reed colored in the side and elbow during an altercation about hogs and a goat sold by Reed's wife in the vicinity of Eli Woodruff. Reed is reported to be improving.
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Ben Byrom
Bird
Henry Reed
Eli Woodruff
Reed
Byrom
Telephone exchange to close Sundays after petition
The telephone exchange at this place will close from o'clock until 6 o'clock on Sunday in the future. The operator thanks those who signed the petition agreeing to the Sunday closure.
Final statement and receipt from Georgia Comptroller for 1902
The Comptroller General's Office acknowledges receipt and correctness of the final 1902 statement and vouchers from F. J. Lewis Vienna GA. A receipt for Receiver's commission paid closes the state's account for the year. Appreciation is expressed for faithful, efficient service and prompt remittances with best wishes.
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Atlanta
F. J. Lewis
Vienna
W. A. Walcut
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Leg Sore in Days
A LaGrange Georgia man, P A Dannorth, suffered a six month running sore on his leg. He reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The ad promotes it as the best salve for ulcers wounds and piles and claims quick, complete relief.
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P A Dannorth
Lagrange
Bucklen
Vrenxa Dauc Co
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Unadilla News
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F. E. Leggitt
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