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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
2
A political ballot item centers on the Senate race subject to primary considerations. The Crum ticket appears as a named option alongside party identifiers and contest rules. Voters weigh endorsements from the DD and A factions with CRUM listed as a featured candidate.
Thereby announce my candidacy for the Senate subject to the Democratic primary soliciting support of all If nominated by the voters of this county and elected by the voters of the county composing the district I promise to serve the people conscientiously and with all the energy that is within me Most Respectfully 8 R Fields
J T Hill announces candidacy for a Democratic nomination for the legislature. He positions himself as a forward looking candidate aiming to represent constituents and support local priorities in the upcoming election.
A candidate announces to run in the Democratic primary for a representative post. Willis Johnson pledges to perform his full duty if elected and respectfully asks constituents for their suffrages.
W. V. Harvard announces as a candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives from Dooly County. He asks Democratic primary voters for support and pledges to represent the beat interests of his constituents to the best of his ability.
Campaign note from Lugi us Woodward announcing candidacy for Ordinary of Dooly County subject to the primary and requesting support from voters.
A candidate statement from J A Little John announces his bid for the office of Ordinary of Dooly County and a pledge to impartial administration with equal rights for all parts of the county. He seeks support in the forthcoming primary.
Jno C Dunaway announces his candidacy for the office of Ordinary of Dooly County. He pledges to serve from nomination until January following to gain practical knowledge of duties and provide satisfactory public service if elected.
L NOBLES announces candidacy for Sheriff of Dooly County subject to the primary. He solicits an honest vote and pledges faithful service to the office.
The letter announces J A Walden as a candidate for the office of sheriff in Dooly County subject to the primary. He earnestly solicits the voters support and closes with respectful regards.
C R Morgan announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Dooly County, subject to the Democratic primary, asking all qualified voters for support.
The Vienna Progress reports supporters announce J B Scott as a candidate for tax collector subject to primary action and asks Dooly county voters for their backing.
A letter from H O Brown expresses gratitude to voters of Dooly County for five years of service and signals intent to run again for the office of tax receiver, subject to the primary.
A voter notice from D A Taylor urging support for re election as Treasurer of Dooly County under the Democratic party. The candidate promises faithful service if nominated and elected and thanks voters for past support hoping for continued backing in the future.
AL Calhoun enters the Democratic primary race for Clerk of the Superior Court in Dooly County. The contest centers on local court administration and voter choice in the party's nomination.
J Frank Powell expresses gratitude to voters for past support and requests a continuance of their backing in the upcoming primary. He signs as clerk of the Superior Court.
F O R K SURVEYOR Candidate Barker of Fienndlay Ga seeks support from Democratic voters in Dooly County. The notice states a county surveyor bid and geographic region.
J. Summer Smith announces candidacy for Surveyor of Dooly County subject to the Democratic primary and earnestly solicits voter support.
Postum 250 seceded raisons 150 two boxes for 260 eight cans best tomatoes 950 canned worn best brands for 10 and 150 per box at Penny's. Dr H A Youmans is quite sick and people are uneasy about him. He has fever and has been down two weeks with neighbors sitting up with him at night.
Advertising eggs and chicks from Bass Dairy Farm in Paschal offered by Flora Morris. They promote Brown Leghorn eggs bred for high production and advise early orders for hatched chicks, with 15 eggs priced at 1.25 dollars.
A Remington shotgun with an 82 inch barrel and missing original sight is reported lost. A reward of 810 is offered. FM Yearwood of The McOneel Marble Co in Co Dele Georgia is referenced with prices and designs for monumental work.
Advertises a Pine Stump Extractor described as cheap and effective. Claims one mule can do the work. Contact J Fullington in Pinehurst Georgia for more information.
Winter ends as Violeta forecasts and a strong crop year looms. Judge Har grove and Col. W V Harvard enter the race with Emory and State University credentials. Penny’s in Columbus and Richwood advertises sugar, condiments, and farm items.
Walter Hudson killed Wesley Cox in the 14th district Sunday night after a dispute over a gun. Cox, a young farmer and son of John Cox, died shortly after. The coroner's jury deemed the shooting justifiable homicide.
A letter announces the new jewelry shop at 15 Eleventh Avenue in Cordele offering watch clock and jewelry repairs engraving and diamond setting. The proprietor F M Radebaugh promises first class work with prompt service and estimates by return mail. References from local banks noted.
George Washington's birthday marks five years since the Georgia Industrial Home for unfortun ate children opened Faith Cottage near Macon. It has cared for over two hundred children from forty counties and now supports 150, needing about $10,000 yearly. Rev W E Mumford appeals for a birthday offering of $1 for each year of the charity's existence, to be sent by post office order from Macon.
A plea from W. L. Mumford on February 22 1904 for support of the Georgia Industrial Home for orphans in Macon. The home, five years old, has aided over two hundred children and grown to a 150 strong family with farm and stock valued at more than 380 000 dollars. It relies on private gifts, asking readers to contribute at least five dollars to ease debt.
Penny’s markets include cigars and cheroots, a city barber shop advertises shaving shampoo and face massage with clean towels and sharp razors. Also promoted are fresh produce, gutters and roofing goods, and a saw mill listing with sale terms for a No 2 brick mill at $200 and discounted cash offers.
Rev W Lane filled his regular appointment on Saturday and Sunday. Thompson of Oak Grove attended services Sunday. Joe Clewis and Ed Moore of Snow were shipped here Sunday. Mrs E E Borehand has returned from a visit to her children in Berrien county. Lewis Clewis of Unadilla attended preaching Sunday. Della Harvey of Midway visited the fair Sunday. John Ingram of Mt Vernon smiled at the girls Sunday afternoon. J A Varnadow of Vienna spent Sunday hearing. New pupils enter the school every Monday. Women Missionary Society thriving. Mrs J B Smith recovering from chills. J A Lilly of Midway greeted friends Sunday. Question about why upper Dooly lacks a legislature candidate.
S E Pate and J F Spradley visited Duff last Monday for business. H B Brown of Amboy and B B Sanders with James Sanders of Pitts were in Duff on Wednesday or Thursday for business. R E Morris of Doublerun was in town for a day. Farmers haul guano as Levy Woodard and H N Ambrose make returns with guano deliveries. Miss Angel Forrester visited Worth friends. John Spradley traveled to Rochell. Ambrose visits in Asburn and Lizzie Durham and Julia Roberts linked with Ambrose family.
District notes report several residents visiting kin and attending services. Cordele resident A B McKay passed through Korns on Friday while Vienna figures Carl Reynolds and J P Sims visited kin. Annie Powell returns from Quitman and Rev B E Whittington plans a 7000 dollar brick church project.
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