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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1896
Page
4
A speaker from Unadilla Advocates for Hon. Elijah B. Lewis to represent the Third congressional district in the national congress. They claim Lewis will serve the people credibly and challenge opponents with records, noting attacks as unfounded and praising his oratory and campaign vigor.
Fort Valley Leader reports strong support for Hon H B Lewis in the race for Congress from the Third District. It projects Lewis carrying seven counties with eighteen votes plus two more votes in two counties, totaling eighty four votes, enough for nomination on the first ballot.
Miss Lilla Cowart, accompanied by Watts Turner of Spalding, was visited by Mrs. Cowart and Joe Smith on a Sunday. The group discussed what attracts him to the community and his interest in the school.
Busy people seek a rapid remedy and prefer reliable relief. One Minute Cough Cure promises quick action and lasting results, offered by Stovall and Forbes.
A Mt Vernon notice mentions a singing on the fifth Sunday afternoon of May inviting all. Readers are asked about Mr John Forehand and the school girls letters read Saturday. Schools at Mt Vernon Drayton and Dixon plan a picnic at Morgan Mill on the third Saturday in May with baskets welcome. Who will be the next president is questioned.
The Georgia Southern & Florida Railway plans a Monday May 28 excursion to Tampa for local travelers with cheap fares from LaGrange 7.00 Macon 7.00 Cordele 6.00 Tifton 4.00 Valdosta 3.00 and lower from intermediate points. The trip includes visits to Ybor City West Tampa Tampa Bay Hotel and fishing grounds with more details to come.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for bowel complaints. It claims quick action and pleasant taste when diluted, selling at 25 and 60 cents per bottle through Stovall & Forbes.
Tax Receiver announces polling and appointment schedule for multiple precincts in Dooly County. Lists dates from May to June with times for each precinct, urging prompt attendance and noting expected liberal returns. Signatures of MO. C. Dunaway and J. B. Scott.
A compile of editorial notes from multiple papers across the third district shows varied local reactions to a congressional race. The harvest of editorials speaks to broader views, but no single outcome is declared.
Georgia county notice warns all parties that Sarah Thompson wife of Willis Thompson colored has breached a contract for the year 1896 and that no person may hire harbor or shelter her under penalty of law dated April 16 1896.
In Cordele Georgia an election will be held May 16 1896 to decide issuance of 80 bonds at 100 each to equip a fire department and extend water works. Bonds bear 6 percent interest, mature not over 80 years, with semiannual interest. Ballots read For Bonds or Against Bonds. Cordele April 15 1896.
Two candidates from Dooly county announce for the 14th Senatorial district nomination. S. W. Coney pledges to work for the election of Chas. F. Cusp to the U.S. Senate and urges Democratic support. William S. Thomson also seeks the nomination and pledges duty, support for Charles Crisp for U.S. Senator, and county advancement.
A series of candidate declarations from Dooly County residents seeks Democratic nomination for Representative, Ordinary, Clerk of Superior Court, and re-election to Clerk. Messages praise past service and solicit voter support while endorsing national figures Crisp. Also mentions a health ad and a cough remedy from local merchants.
Voters hear appeals from Tam and others as candidates for representative and sheriff announce intentions. J W Roberts and Jas R Kelly seek re election as county treasurer and candidate for re nomination pledge faithful service. Criss, Graham, and other names appear in endorsements and campaign notes from the Democratic slate.
Several residents announce candidacies for Tax Collector in Dooly County. Jas A Williams of Pinehurst vows support from voters ahead of a February 26 1896 date, while Lt announces candidacy with June 6 1896 Democratic primary. Others include J B Sco and Frank J Lewis pledging faithful duty and best efforts if elected.
Local notices announce candidates for tax receiver county surveyor and coroner in Dooly county Democratic primary terms. The messages express gratitude and request continued support, with J R Clements and J W Graham seeking reelection, while R D Brown notes his maimed veteran status. An ad cites F M Martin’s endorsement of Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Stovall & Forbes.
Georgia Attorney D. L. Henderson of Vienna specializes in contracts, ejectments, and other ordinary court matters. He offers focused legal services before the court of Ordinary and related collections, with a reputation for thorough preparation and clear advocacy.
A V Whipple lawyer Vienna Georgia will practice in all courts of Dooly except Dooly County court Jno F Powell Jno W Powell Jno F Powell and Son LAWY We practice regularly in all courts of the South western Octee and Albany Circuits and in other courts by special written contract Office near Court House on Union Street Vienna Ga
Geo W Wooten of Vienna announces a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. Practicing in state and federal courts at Macon and Savannah with dates noting August 19, 1894.
Dr Bivins is a physician and surgeon with specialties in obstetrics and diseases of women. Special attention to women’s health. All calls answered promptly day or night. Office over W A Baker Co Store. Office telephone 18, residence 25.
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