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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
4
The paper states it will not publish unsigned pieces and urges contributors to provide their names. It notes it frequently discards submissions lacking an author byline and asks writers to send their signatures.
Richland Paper cites Rob Rochelle era editorials praising Hon. BB Lewis of Macon county as the district’s preferred candidate for Congress in June, asserting strong Wilcox county backing and a likely large Democratic majority. The Abbaville Exponent and American Times Recorder discuss party backing and past seats, noting General Cook’s original Macon county election and later Sumter home base.
Stovall and Forbes advertise a cough remedy claiming it acts promptly and provides permanent results for busy people who want fast relief from a cough without slow remedies.
Mr and Mrs J M Sheppard of Cordele were guests of Mr and Mrs W I McAfee near Raines last Sunday. W F McAfee improves slowly from paralysis. Dr B S Graves of Coney has a large practice and sickness is rising. Old bachelors and Uncle Jimmie of Coney are silent. Old maids and widows seem to have many suitors. An old man reports his dog barked at candidates until hoarse. Mr Bundrick is very sick and sinking. Plow Boy.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as quick and reliable for bowel complaints, sold at 26 and 60 cents. It also lists tax collection schedules, precincts, and ballot-related notices for Jno Open Way R Dooly Co Cordela Ga with dates in May and June.
A distracted man, described as devout yet absentminded, entered a church during a melodic organ piece. He became momentarily heavenly minded, removed his coats in view of worshippers, and returned to earthly concerns as the crowd tittered. The anecdote frames contentment as internal, not external.
Young aspirants urged to study at the Atlanta Business College in Atlanta, Ga. The college claims top billing among commercial schools with courses in bookkeeping banking shorthand penmanship typing and English. Circulars mailed free to prospective students.
Public legal notice warns all parties not to hire harbor or shelter Sarah Thompson wife of Willis Thompson for 1896 after breach of contract. The statement prohibits any action against the parties involved and invokes legal penalties for violations.
In Cordele Georgia on May 16 1896 voters will decide if bonds may be issued to equip a fire department and improve water works. Eighty bonds of 100 dollars each would bear 6 percent interest and run up to 30 years, with principal fully paid within 80 years. Ballots read For Bonds or Against Bonds. Cordele April 15 1896, Mayor R C Harris.
Two local Democrats in Dooly County announce their bids for the 14th Senatorial district seat subject to party nomination. S. W. Coney pledges support for Hon. Chas. F. Crisp for U S Senator and vows to serve the county with vigor if elected. William S. Thomson also seeks the nomination and asks voters' support, promising to discharge duties to best of his ability and back Crisp for U S Senate.
A collection of 1890s and 1897 campaign notices from Dooly County residents announcing candidacy for Representative Ordinary and Clerk of Superior Court. Names include A. W. Whipple H. Hickson J. D. Hargrove J. Frank Powell and Russell Kellam. Mentions support for Chas. F. Crisp and re election hopes. Ends with a local advert for One Minute Cough Cure by Stovall & Forbes.
A collection of candidate announcements for Dooly County offices including Sheriff Tax Collector Tax Receiver and County Surveyor all subject to Democratic nomination. Statements express intent to serve, seek supporters and re election, with dates in 1896 and notes from J W Roberts J A Williams and others. Also an endorsement style testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by Stovall Forbes.
Vienna Georgia announces a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. The firm will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. Dated August 18, 1894.
A dog remedy pamphlet notes cures mange and scratches quickly, claiming it cures all skin diseases and is for sale by Stovall and Forbes. The item presents as a local notice or advertisement with emphasis on efficacy and vendor.
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