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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
4
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District races center on Hon E B Lewis as the leading candidate for Congress in the Third District. Judge Fort Col Warren and other rivals push efforts to derail Lewis, accusing political scheming. The Houston Home Journal notes state ambitions include C C Smith for railroad commissioner and Tom Eason for judge, while public sentiment favors Lewis.
The promotion advertises a free crayon portrait from Progress with no purchase needed. Readers are invited to submit a photo and details to participate, with a limited time frame and delivery expected after processing.
Mayor Forbes presided with aldermen Bazemore Hamilton and Lashley present and Whitehead absent. Clerk and treasurer reported a total income of 881132 dollars and disbursements of 82475 with a balance of 55637. Exemption from street tax granted to city officials. Bills approved include Forbes Horne Milner Co Dean Bros Tomlin Harris Calhoun Meadows Hamilton Heard Progress. Minutes read and adjourned.
Our school notes planting cotton for the fall market and a debating society proving beneficial. Miss Lou Jean Mitchell of Abbeville visited Miss Fokes then returned home. A boy on a bike fell near the school while passing. unknown if intentional. April Fool party hosted by Mr and Mrs Patrick. Baseball club not yet organized but receiving two challenges. Our school ran away on the 1st with outsiders joining. the next day less enjoyable. GUESS WHO?
Promotes Chamberlains Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the world’s best for bowel complaints. Claims quick action and pleasant taste when diluted with water. Available at 26 and 50 cents per bottle from Stovall and Forbes.
Mt Vernon church honors Sister Sallie Clark born May 1 1821 Edgefield District S C joined Graniteville Baptist in 1858 moved to Georgia connected with Mt Vernon Dooly County in 1867 remained a member until her death February 11 1896 burial February 12 1896 The church expresses sympathy and notes all things work together for good to them that love God and directs copies be sent to the bereaved and Vienna Progress.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shell in Fenn Georgia the four month old Oscar Eugene Shall died. The cousin GC M Hall writes a comforting tribute urging parents to grieve not as the Savior has a use for him in angel company.
Classified notice seeks a reliable man or woman to distribute Vegetable Toilet Soap samples and Pure Flavoring Extracts. Earn from 40 to 76 dollars per month with easy canvassing. Apply Crofts and Reed in Chicago Illinois.
A Vienna, Georgia notice dated April 14 1896 states the signer will not run for sheriff. He cites personal farm commitments and inability to canvass the county this season while thanking supporters for their assurances of support.
Legal notice issued in Dooly County states Sarah Thompson wife of Willis Thompson colored made a contract for 1896 and has broken the same without cause. All persons are warned not to hire harbor or shelter her under penalty of law dated April 15 1896 by N FY Saran.
Georgia Dooly County issues a bond election in Cordele to fund a fire department and water works improvements. Eighty bonds of 100 each at 6 percent interest for up to 30 years will be offered, with principal paid within 80 years. Ballots read For Bonds or Against Bonds. Cordele Georgia.
Announcements from Dooly County Democrats present two candidates for the 14th Senatorial District nominating process. Wm Thomson seeks support to back Hon. Chas F Crisp for U S Senate, while 8 W Coney asks for Democratic nomination and pledges service to county and district.
A collection of records shows multiple Dooly County residents announcing candidacy for local offices. Notables include J. D. Hargrove for Ordinary and J. Frank Powell seeking Clerk of Superior Court with claims of past faithful service.
Fragmentary message requests support for a Democratic nomination and office duties. Mentions Hon. Chas. 8 States Senate and F. Crisp, with signatory John T. Grah.
A set of political notices from Dooly County announcing re election bids and candidacies for Treasurer and Tax Collector. Individuals named include Jas R Kelly Jas A Williams J B Scott and Frank J Lewis with pledges to faithfully discharge duties if elected and requests for Democratic nomination and voter support.
Local notices announce re election bids for Tax Receiver M D Dunaway County Surveyor J R Clements and Coroner J W Graham all seeking Democratic nomination. Each candidate thanks voters for past favors and asks for continued support.
In Vienna Georgia the court of Ordinary and collections handles contracts ejectments and related matters as filed before the local jurisdiction, outlining civil process and property disputes before judgment or disposition.
Legal notice style summary stating practice across the Southwestern Albany Circuits with contracts in writing. Office located near Court House on Union Street in Vienna Georgia.
Geo W Wooten announces a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. He will practice in all state courts and in the Federal Courts at Macon and Savannah. Dated 8 18 94.
Special attention given to obstetrics and diseases peculiar to women. All calls promptly answered day or night. Office over W. A. Baker & Co. Store. Office telephone 18 residence 25.
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