Campaign chatter and social notes from Pinehurst and Porron
Correspondence from April 1900 recounts local politicking in Dooly and surrounding towns. Mentions Prof H O Brown as a likely Tax Receiver candidate, hints at single shot ticket talk, and notes support patterns across communities. Also covers visits by J A Nelson and Prof Rowland delivering a lecture in Vienna, church activities, school events, and several farm and social updates.
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PreAgant Valley
Dooly
H O Brown
Neaf
Judge Fert
Lewie
Roberto
Montesuma
J A Nelson
Friendship Church
H C
Married Monday Morning in Vienna Court House
A couple married in Vienna with Judge Henderson officiating. The ceremony featured a humorous, public display as the groom kissed the bride, drawing laughter from onlookers. The judge charged no fee, making matrimony free in effect.
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Vienna
Hargrove
Judge Henderson
JF Calhoun & Co Heads Shoes Trade
JF Calhoun and Co is identified as the headquarters for a shoes business, signaling its central role in the local footwear market. The note highlights the firm’s prominence and offers a snapshot of its trade position.
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JF Calhoun& Co
Lewis announces candidacy for Fifty seventh Congress in Georgia
E B Lewis declares for the Democratic nomination in the Third Congressional District of Georgia with a May 15 primary. He cites past service, party harmony, and vigorous opposition to Republican policies, pledging vigilance and relentless effort for constituents and district interests. He notes no known opposition but seeks public support.
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Congress
Georgia
E. B. Lewis
Pearson Ellis Seeks Democratic Nomination for Dooly County House Seat
To the voters of Dooly county at the primary on the 15th of iY I shall ask to be nominated as a Democratic candidate for election as representative from Dooly county in the next legislature If nominated and elected I will do all in my power for my county and state Respectfully PEARSON ELLIS.
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Dooly County
Pearson Ellis
VARNADOE Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Dooly County
A candidate for sheriff in Dooly County announces under the Democratic primary on May 16. He pledges to faithfully perform duties without discrimination and asks for a liberal share of votes. Varnadoe signs the appeal with thanks for support.
JETER Announces Candidacy for General Assembly Seat
Thereby announce my candidacy for election to the lower house of the General Assembly subject to the action of the Democratic primary of May 15th. If elected I promise to faithfully and honestly discharge every duty pertaining to the office I shall endeavor to legislate in favor of the masses and not the classes I earnestly solicit your support Very Repentfully T JETER.
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Dooly County
General Assembly
Jeter
Local firm adds new burial robes and corsets line
A local business announces the addition of Corsets and Burial Robes to their stock. They advertise reasonable prices and name JP Heard & Son as the sellers. The notice emphasizes expanded inventory and accessibility for customers seeking these items.
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Im. Menge
JP Heard & Sone
Real Estate Sale Highlights Vienna Block Split And Lot
P G McDonald sold two small parcels from his corner property to Dr OT Stovall and Mrs J W Roberts for 3000 and 763.10 dollars. He retains 4 stores and a vacant lot on the block. The Vienna market is praised for confidence amid bids, with McDonald a key trader and noted for vast holdings, including near 100 buildings and several hundred lots valued in the tens of thousands, plus a 7000 acre planting influence. There is talk of a cotton factory boosting Vienna's boom and school funding.
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P.G. McDonald
OT Stovall
McDonald
J. W. Roberts
Vienna
Old
Wedding of Julius P Heard and Nixie Lashley at Vienna Baptist
A church wedding is announced for Julius P Heard and Miss Nixie Lashley at the Baptist church in Vienna at 8 PM on Wednesday April 25. The ceremony will be a spring gathering with elaborate decorations as the couple vow in marriage. Heard serves as cashier at Heard Banking Co and is from J P Heard & Sons. Lashley is the daughter of J J Lashley and the couple will live near the Heard home after their wedding. They will board at the Southern until their new residence is completed and plan a summer outing.
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Julius P. Heard
Nixie Lashley
Baptist Church
Vienna
Heard
J. P. Heard & Sons
Bank of Heard Banking Company
Miss Lashley
J. J. Lashley
Young Heard
B Y P U Sunday Program Led by Judge Henderson
The Sunday program of the B Y P U features Leader J P Lilly overseeing Scripture readings a song service and prayer Judge D Henderson delivers the talk with an emphasis on spiritual reflection for congregants gathering on the date.
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J. P. Lilly
Judge D
Henderson
Fair Store Closes For Passover Holiday
The Fair store will close Friday at 5 PM and reopen Saturday evening due to the Hebrew Passover. Shoppers should visit before Friday evening to view the new spring suit line, dress goods, and gentlemen's furnishings now arriving from R. Bontskx.
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R. Bontskx
Judge C B Wooten Dies After Illness
Col G W Wooten received a telegram from Albany announcing the death of his brother Judge C B Wooten. The message from Solicitor General W E Wooten, son of the deceased, notes several months of general health failure and heart trouble. Death occurred Monday, removing a valued member from the legal profession.
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G. W. Wooten
Albany
C. B. Wooten
W. E. Wooten
Judge Wooten
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