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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
2
Monday court dates mentioned for 1ormarr and a judge from Arabi. Reports cover weather delays, political moves, sales, a spelling bee fundraiser, and multiple court cases including a murder charge, lynching scare, and a two year sentence for gun misdeed. Describes local officials, residents, and upcoming events.
Longman and Martinez of New York offer free gallons of L. M. Paint to residents who send house dimensions and paint area. They pledge generous terms to gain agency footholds and present their 80 year history, product advantages, and a sales push to merchants in the town.
A Mrs Irene Johns expresses heartfelt thanks to noble friends and the kind physician who nursed her husband during his last illness. She prays that God may reward them and pass the kindness to their own households.
F P Pepper states he will leave Vienna next Wednesday and will make pictures for patrons who deposit a dollar or more with editor HI D Smith to secure their money. He thanks Vienna citizens for liberal patronage and signs the note respectfully.
NOTICE TO TEACHERS. Teachers may hold an institute in the county from the th to 13th of June, getting pay further time. Certificates will be accepted from any reputable institute attended at teacher's expense during vacation. By order of the board, K. G, GREENE, C, 8, C,
A crowd of young folks gathered at Mr. Penny's residence for a surprise party with several games enjoyed by all. Attendees included Eva Penny, Mary Penny, Jewel Powell, Cora Powell, Olie Smith, May Roberts, Virgie Calhoun, Ora Morgan, Myrtis Everett, Vera McDonald, Ethel McDonald, Bertha Bullington, Bessie Rushin, Ruby Burns, Janie Tharpe, Jessie Myers, Aline Joiner, Margie Atkins, Frankie Davies, Gordon Burns, Clancy Lashley Colley Williams, Hamp Atkins, Ernest Baggs, Johnnie Hargrove, Joe Smith, Billie Proctor, and Earl Joiner.
The article warns readers about choosing garden flowers from seed catalogs. It advises resisting novelty and selecting varieties that fit available space and care capacity, ensuring flowers are grown well rather than pursued for novelty.
In Frankfurt Germany Herr Duchatschek betrothed his daughter with a dowry equal to her weight in silver. At the wedding the bride was weighed in front of guests and the scales showed sixty two kilograms. A sack of silver crowns matching that weight was presented containing thirteen thousand five hundred crowns worth about two thousand seven hundred fifteen dollars.
After solicitations from Dooly County residents Db W Harvard states his consent to run again for a seat in the General Assembly. He thanks voters for past support and pledges faithfulness to the trust if reelected.
A formal note states intent to offer as a candidate for Representative after careful consideration and encouragement from supporters. The author promises faithful service and will enter the Democratic primary.
J. W. Roberts announces his bid for county treasurer after consulting friends across the county. He thanks supporters and solicit s their backing in the upcoming Democratic primary.
Tam Taylor announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary. He thanks supporters of the past and asks for continued backing.
Private pawnbrokers run Austria outside Vienna where the emperor acts as pawnbroker general. Vienna’s imperial owning office has been transformed from a cramped convent and church site into a grand complex with auction rooms. Loans will carry no more than 10 percent interest henceforth.
JAS A Williams declares for the office of Tax Collector in Dooly County seeking the Democratic primary nomination. He asks for support from all voters and promises to serve to the best of his ability if elected.
A description of novel table linens featuring a double effect with a colored center bordered by a white edge. Edges fray naturally with intermixing colors and white, often embroidered to secure it to the under piece. Another design pairs silk embroidery with drawn work in a unified linen motif.
A candidate declares for the sheriff position in Dooly County's Democratic primary. He pledges to perform duties honorably if elected and asks for support, signing off as Louis Clewis.
Voter notice announces 8 R Fields seeking the Georgia General Assembly representative seat from Dooly County in the upcoming Democratic primary. He pledges to win support and use best efforts to earn public approbation.
The article traces bronze use from antiquity in Greek and Roman work. It notes bronze employed for temple ornaments, doors, weapons, armour, ship prows, and monumental sculptures. It also mentions Greeks mastering hardening and tempering bronze to create sharp implements like axes, taws, and spoons.
The candidate pledges to perform the duties of Tax Receiver to the best of abilities if elected. Your support urged in the Democratic primary.
Frank J. Wkwts thanks supporters and seeks continued backing in the Democratic primary for Tax Collector. He pledges to correct errors and oversights to save taxpayers money if nominated and elected.
Frank Powell announces candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court in Dooly County as a Democrat. He thanks supporters and seeks continued backing in the upcoming primary.
To the voters of Dooly county I offer myself as candidate for re election to the office of Sheriff of Dooly county subject to the democratic primary If re elected I shall in the future as in the past fill the office to the best of my ability Thanking you for past favors I remain yours G W Sheppard
Sam Hickson declares his candidacy for the Dooly County treasurer job. He says he is a seasoned veteran, not drawing a pension, and seeks the office for its pay while asking for public support. He signs off as M H Hickson, offering to serve the people.
In a brief declaration, H W Rowell announces he will seek the role of Representative subject to a Democratic primary. He cites limited ability to canvass every voter but pledges to serve the county and its people if elected, expressing gratitude for liberal support.
A letter from William D Cross to Dooly County voters requests support in the upcoming primary for the tax collector post. He presents himself as a local, pledging diligent and acceptable service if elected and affirming neighborly trust.
A National Stockman housekeeper extols paper use in the kitchen to replace dish towels and ease cleanup. She folds newspaper for wiping greasy pans, cleans milk pails with wet paper, and lines areas to avoid waste. She even lines tables with paper when preparing poultry to reduce washing and dispose of scraps by burning.
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