Tom Watson and Georgia politics stir editorials and court race
The New York Sun laments Tom Watson's populist stance while praising his past work in history and law. George I Gober announces candidacy for Georgia Supreme Court, challenging Judge Fish. state media voices skepticism about Cober and support for Fish in the Southern decline of populism and in Albany Herald reporting.
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Tom Watson
Thom- Hon
Georgia
Ulse
Marion Bade
Elso
Vietim
Follen
George I. Gober
Mari- No Bes
Supreme Court
Marietta
Ehatia Fletol
Fish
Jutee Bich
Mie Sb
Pol Eyting
Cober
Albany Herald
Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic Cures Fever In One Day
The text notes Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic claims to cure fever in one day. It also mentions extensive improvements by the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad at Beech Haven including lakes for swimming, a pond for alligators, fountains, tables, and benches to attract Sunday schools and picnickers.
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Johnson
Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad
Beech Haven
Macdonald
Davon
General Presentments on county offices and roads
The committee reviews justice of the peace and notary books, approves fee practices, and urges strict adherence to the code for sheriff and turnkey fees. It notes road conditions, faults on the Tippettville and Cedar Creek bridges, and proposes appointments for district officials and board of education. Indigent support for McAfee and Moreland is recommended.
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Cordele
Ebenezer Church
Board of Education
DL Ivey
AB Tippett
J D Pate
D D Hargrove Ordinary
WB Finney
J R Freeman
Dakota
W H Bussey
Frank McAfee
Missouri Moreland
Lel Sigttin
County grand jury presentments from 1898 requested reforms and charity
The document records grand jury recommendations including charity payments for Sarah Kimesey and Joan and Nancy Graham, improvements to court acoustics, installation of double day lighting in courthouses, a four mille tax rate for 1898, county officer book audits, law library modernization under the clerk of the superior court, compensation for committee members and clerks, publication of sentiments in five newspapers, purchase of surveying equipment, and thanks to Judge Littlejohn and Solicitor General Hooper. It ends with an advertising note for DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver remedy and a sign-off.
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Sarah Kimesey
Joan
Nancy Graham
Court House
Dooly
TJ Brooks
DL Ivey
Superior Court
Law Library
T F Collier
J P Powell
WE Edward
Alew
Grand Jury
Hip
Afow
Littlejohn
Hooper
WC Cato
J W Farnell
J A Broxton
BD Bryan, Sr
Joseph & Bivins
G L Dekle
J Q Adams
Jas H Dorough
Jake N Harvard
A M Williamson
Isaiah Williams
A TB Tippett
AJ Morris
A P Gaines
GM McMillian
F J Perry
Jack Scarborough
L Nobles
J J Lashley
J. T. Cotrinn
Foreman
T. J. Brooks
Lirrirsonn
Jscswc. F. A
Hoover
Sol
Mother's Private Remedy Promises Relief in Childbirth Ordeal
An advertisement notes a remedy marketed as "Mother's Private Remedy" by the Georgia Southern Railroad region, claiming relief in alimentary complaints and childbirth, with a product named "Mother's Brignil" and a related book "2 Born" offered free on appeal. Nearby notes discuss improvements planned for a Suwanee River picnic site and a railway line near White Spring, Georgia, for public use and gatherings.
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George
Dayton
Pratt
Assie
Espimwad O Ollar
Veluablc
Epp Wag Bradfille Regulator CO
Allie Om
Fraudulent Patent Remedy Ad Promises Kidney Cure
An OCR damaged ad promotes a payola style patent medicine claiming to cure kidney disease and general weakness. It lists a Dr C Stovall as supplier and touts a bottle price of 1.00, urging readers to buy for dramatic health benefits despite dubious scientific support.
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de. C . Stovall
Dooly County Candidates Seek Democratic Nominations
A flood of notices from Dooly County announce candidacies for local offices including Representative Treasurer Tax Collector and Tax Receiver. Candidates pledge to serve county interests, honor Democratic nomination, and seek voter support.
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Dooly County
J. W
Cordele
Bryant Opens New Grocery on Road From Vienna to Cordele
J J Bryant agent Richwood Georgia announces opening of a grocery store midway between Richwood and Fenn on the Vienna to Cordele road. He expects public patronage and will offer beverages legally permitted. May 17, 98.
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Vienna
Cordele
Richwood
Fenn
Beit
J. J. Bryant
Agt
Mai
Colored teachers meet in Vienna after spring reform
Dr Buil invites colored teachers to convene in Vienna on the first Friday in April. President J Z Hill and J A Buckworrs call for prompt attendance. The notice warns of much business to transact and signs by Stovall. The piece also promotes Dr McLean's Strengthening Sleog Purifier as a spring tonic for the body. It is sold by Dr Stovall in Denver for 1.00.
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Vienna
J. Z. Hill
A. Buckworrs
Il McLean
OT Stovall
Deny
Confederate Soldier and Call for Faithful Service Bid
A fragmented political notice cites devotion to good government and states rights. J. M. Davis signs promising faithful service if elected, referencing liberty, declining days, and the Civil War legacy as a backdrop for the campaign message.
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Rej Heth
J. M. Davis
Clerk Seeks Democratic Nomination for Re election
A message from J Frank Powells requests support for re election as Clerk of the Superior court of the county. He expresses gratitude for past support and solicits a continuance of that backing.
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Dooly County
Superior Court
Said County
Iam
Frank Powells
Candidacy notes for Dooly County offices Democratic primary
A set of candidate statements for Dooly County Tax Receiver Sheriff and related offices. Includes K I Mixon J M Cox J C Dunaway T R Smith W H Cribb H W Power and W J Musselwhite, each pledging faithful discharge of duties, adherence to the oath, and seeking voter support in the Democratic nomination process. Individual biographies emphasize county ties and integrity.
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Dooly County
Lise
Dooly
Lela Doall
Ivery
J, G, Tracy
People de Recloice
Pido
Joerat
J. J. Kelly
Doaly
Doaly Iy
J. A. Broxton
Mixon
Dool County
J. M. Cox
Jno
C. Dunaway
T. R. Smith
W. H Cribb
Arabi
H. W. Power
Coroner Seeks Democratic Support in Unadilla
W. W. Barlow, coroner of Dooly county, announces candidacy under the Democratic ticket and solicits the votes of all local residents who can conscientiously support him. Unadilla, Georgia, March 26, 1898.
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Dooly County
W. W. Barlow
Unadilla, Ga
Tried and Proven Africana Medicine Claims
Africana is presented as a proven remedy not new but of genuine merit. The text asserts it cures rheumatism and other blood disorders by purifying the blood, claiming daily newspaper mentions of its relief for suffering humanity. It directs readers to ask druggists or write to the Africana Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
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Africana Co
Atlanta
Stop and Donate to The Progress Now
A caller urges readers to consider whether they owe Progress support and to send contributions promptly, stressing any amount matters and inviting action without awaiting a call.
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W. £. Edwards
M. D
1. P. Powell
L. Noblew
J. W. Fornell
W. C. Cato
T. F. Collier
J.T. Books
Justice of the Peace and Notaries Publi
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J. P
Araud
OL Ivey
J. W. Farnell
Gerund
Notaries Public
Harvard
Solomon L Webb
W Johnson
G M
MV Williame
J B Lewis
J P
DeWitt
T Stovall
Carlisle Precinct
Pril
Lindsay
Findlay
Pinehurst
Unadilla
Byronville
Zoar
Tippettville
Fuqua
Sibley
Mpatherie T
Piycho Grotata
Georgia Southern
Hnrke
Suwanee
White Spring
Mla
Miueon, Ga
Moury Vo Lou
Fray Feyy
Grrat Oaks
W. E. Bergram
M. Busbre
Otro
Representative Run
Douly
Lerghy Dundanee
Aske
Lyphonte
Jas. A. Williams
T. Frank J. Lewis
Dm. B. Purvis
Tam
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Sheri
W.J. MusseLw
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