Court dismisses Cordele mayoral contest in a sine die ruling
Judge Hargrove heard the May oralty contest between Bill Scandrett and C. Cutts’s aldermen. After motions and lengthy argument, Judge Margrove dismissed the case entirely, prompting speculation about future elections and mayoral outcomes in Cordele.
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Cordele
Hargrove
Bill Scandrett
C. ©. Cutts
Cutts
Cols. Hall
Macon
Lill
Cols
Graham
McRea
Sheppard
Americus
Hawkins
Strozier
Aldermen
Margrove
Local Kindness Note Celebrates Mrs Adams Preserves
A brief appreciation notes the generosity of Mrs H L Adams sending two jars of preserves to friends. It lauds her fruits and expresses hope to live worthy of such esteem while warning against wrecking a life. The message mentions Girls Hood to Womanhood courses and Simmons Squaw Wine Tablets.
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H L Adams
Simmons Squaw
Hickory handle and coco nut dipper sent from P L Christman
The writer thanks P. L. Christman of this city for a hickory handle and coco nut dipper received last Saturday, calling the gift a fine example from a distinguished dipper manufacturer.
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P. L. Christman
Wild Cat Hunt Captivates Town on River Bank
Will Barker trapped one of the largest wild cats on the river and brought it to town alive. Col G W Bushee released it after a crowd gathered at its cage. A second chase followed another cat caught by the same man as farmers grumble that farming won't pay.
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Will Barker
W. A. Baker
Col
G. W. Bushee
America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Enduring War Costs and Calls for Peace Voice
K B Wanker argues war imposes colossal costs from the Civil War to the Spanish American conflict. He cites deaths, debts, and taxes, urging a lasting peace as Christ taught, and laments United States military burdens in Cuba and the Philippines.
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Progress
United States
Cuba
Russia
Spain
Christ
Peter
K. B. Wanker
Dr Bull’s Couch Syrup Promises Quick Cough Cure
An ad style note touts Dr Bulls Couch Syrup as a swift cure for coughs and colds, claiming relief for throat troubles with small doses and druggist availability. The piece also promotes Vienna progress with Mr J P Heard planning a two story brick building on a corner lot, featuring a store, bank, and an opera hall, praising local citizens and asking who will build next.
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John W. Bulls
Bulls
J. P Heard
Vienna
Sili
Dennis
Vaccination as a Preventive Questioned by Public Letter
A reader argues that vaccination does not guarantee immunity to smallpox and cites medical statistics showing deaths after vaccination. The letter urges non contact isolation and strict quarantine, condemns overreliance on disinfectants, and calls for widespread cooperation with officials to stamp out the disease.
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Alabama
Mr Peavy's Shop Remedies and Pearsall Mending Goods
Notice urges payment of due amount and directs to Mr Peavy's shop where Mr Pearsall will repair or sew and peg as needed. It presents a practical instruction for handling the debt and service arrangement.
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Mr. Peavy
Mr. Pearsall
Regular Meeting in Vienna 1899 Key City Officials Elected
Vienna Georgia council adjourned sine die after referring clerk and treasurer reports and approving numerous license ordinances. Officers set include mayor Lashley, clerk Kellam, marshal Johns, deputy Adkins, with committees named for finance streets sanitation and more. Regular meetings to be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
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Vienna
Lashley
Hamilton
Lasseter
McDonald
New Council
O T Stovall
Paice
Vienna Progress
D B Thompson
J. F. Pearsall
J. O. Hamilton
T R Smith
Business Council
J. J. Lashley
R. Kellam
C W Johns
T A Adkins
Dar Crum
Council For
Lasseter and
Woodward
McDonald and
Woodward and
Bazemore
Baze
W.C. Hastrox
Fertilizer Brand Names and Local Representatives Noted in Dooly County
Farmers are advised that Vienna representative Jas R Kelly and Unadilla representative W D Wilson cover Dooly County for the American Fertilizer Co. They offer Plowboy Brand Guano and Black Rock Desolved Bone as the oldest brands in the county along with Rodgers Potash Formula Pure German Kanit and cotton seed meal. The company is based in Macon, Georgia, with Jordan and Brother. A new firm claims to sell fancy and family groceries.
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Vienna
Jas. R. Kelly
Unadilla
W. D. Wilson
Dooly County
Dooly
Rodgers
American Fertilizer Co
Macon
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Scott
Inc
Scott & Bowne, Chemis
J, M, Kelley
Simmons
Jas. A. Williams
Vienna Town Council
R. Kennan
Kellam, Clerk & Treas
Advalorem
Jordan
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