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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1894
Page
2
The notice outlines postal accountability for paper receipt and payment of arrears. It states publishers may continue sending papers until full dues are paid, regardless of delivery source. Announcements for candidates require a $5.6 fee paid before insertion, with no exceptions for IOUs or delayed payments.
A batch of 1894 candidate notices from Tama in Levly County and Dooly County Georgia. Figures show declarations for the Georgia Legislature, pledges to support county interests, and requests for Democratic nomination and voters’ backing. Names appear as Tam? Owen Crump Stiezisz Derovan with varying spellings.
In a voters notice from Dooly County Georgia Rassel Kellam announces his candidacy for re election as Clerk of Superior Court Subject to Democratic nomination He pledges to continue to diligently perform the duties of the office and thanks voters for past confidence and future support statewide asset of the message
A flood of notices from Dooly County announces candidates for Tax Collector and Treasurer. Each letter requests Democratic primary support and pledges faithful service and integrity if elected, urging voters to back their candidacies in the upcoming primary.
A garbled set of 1804 era notices shows residents declaring candidacies for county offices including coroner and surveyor. Promises pledge faithful discharge of duties and seek Democratic or Republican nomination, with mentions of elections, primaries, and county loyalty.
In Thursday's primary the electorate will decide many races. Incumbent Rusell Kellum is unopposed for clerk superior court. Sheriff contest includes J W Roberts and four rivals. Tax receiver Joe C Dana is sole applicant. Tax collector field narrows to E Green C H Everett and B Scott, two will exit. Land surveying contenders D R Clements and W W Shipp face off. Coroner Joe Graham runs unopposed. Four assembly aspirants Crum Strozen and Dorough seek seats. two face possible defeat. Vote Thursday.
A fragment argues that government relies on taxpayer support while citizens should handle functions individuals cannot, such as foreign protection, honest contracts, and peace. It asserts that the populace would become children under constant governance and that the populist movement has not yet run its course.
A historical notice presents the original roster of the Dooly Light Infantry later Company I, 18th Ga. Regiment, with officers and many privates listed. It discusses a Survivors Association outreach, a call for coverage in Acworth Cobb County Ga., and records the June 1861 departure from Harmony Church for war camp McKenzie, reflecting on casualties and service.
A reader testimonial from Henry Huson of Philadelphia praises Ayer’s Sarsaparilla for curing long standing leg sores after twenty years. He recalls being thin and on the road, noting his great weight and health since treatment. The ad claims the remedy cures diseases from impure blood and is prepared by J.C. Ayer & Co.
An advertisement touts cures for blood and skin diseases and promotes a free book of Wandorff cures. It markets a product labeled large botcie priced at $1.00 and a six bottle deal at $5.00.
Notices detail September and September first auctions in Cordele Doody County Georgia. Properties include city lots in multiple blocks. auctions list lead plaintiffs and debtors with dates and tax or court actions. Names such as Joseph Abbott Thissel, Abrs Fr A Holland, J S Betts Co and National Guaranty Co appear with associated court terms and tax claims.
Public notices announce a land sale under an order of the Dooly County Court with widow's dower terms and sale details. Executors seek leave to sell Green B. Peavy estate lands. divorce libel proceeding against James W Wilder proceeds with service by publication in the Dooly County papers.
Public notice records outline a proposed Georgia road route from a town site to Mount, through land owned by W T Felds and others, dated August 1894. It also records R P Sentell seeking permanent letters of administration for WW Sentell, with a September 1894 court date in Tealy County.
An old patent medicine ad touts Lom A Wik. OF Pag Lotion as a universal fever breaker. It claims rapid relief in less than a minute and exaggerates effectiveness against nervousness and prostination. The copy cites Rev. Zt Farlor and Rev. Mr Taylexs as endorsers and markets the product for $1.00 to $5.09 sold by Deagy King's Royal Germetuor Cos in Atlanta.
Georgia Dooly County notice to all parties having estate claims against John Truluck deceased. Executors W. W. Truluck and D. L. Truluck request timely filing of claims. Settlement of estate required under law with immediate settlement urged.
An advertisement urges buying Union Casualty and Surety Company general accident tickets to protect dependents. It promises $2,000 for death, $15 per week for 82 weeks if disability occurs, and $5,000 for accidental death via Public Conveyance ticket. Various durations and prices are listed with sale through a ticket office.
In Borgia Dooly County and Culpepper estates creditors are asked to present demands and for heirs and executors to settle promptly. Administratrix L A Culpepper seeks letters of dismission after full administration. Ordinary J D Hargenve sets dates for the 1st Monday in October.
Advert announces easy terms on money to loan in seven counties with Col. W Garreon as agent in Vienna from the 8th to the 13th each month. Inquiries addressed to Montezuma or Vienna receive prompt attention. J. W. Haygood, Montezuma, Cal.
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