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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1894
Page
2
W. Atkinson declares candidacy for Georgia governor and calls for face to face voter discussions. He pledges to fight the campaign on vital state issues and to adhere to the 1892 platform with clear interpretation, urging honesty and no evasion. He notes concern over economic distress and the party’s responsibility after recent victory.
A Georgia law refunds to bona fide buyers the purchase price minus taxes and costs from lands sold under wild land tax executions that were illegally transferred. The measure authorizes the Governor to issue warrants to reimburse eligible purchasers upon proof of bona fides and non profit on timber sales, with state certificates required.
The legislature finished a session with a bill by President Clay to ban public executions drawing broad favorable comment. A joint resolution to codify laws passed after bitter debate, seen as a Herculean task likely unfinished before the next assembly. The governor has thirty days to appoint commissioners, each paid 3000 dollars, with many applicants already.
The article surveys bills from Representative Kimsey on convict releases tied to updated maximum sentences plus debates on constitutional amendments to move legislative sessions to Lane and expand the supreme bench to five justices. It also highlights school funding reforms, direct tax payments, quarterly teacher pay, reduced school boards, and ending monthly teachers institutes.
A speaker at a Masonic lodge outlines the ancient custom of installing officers for the year and reflects on masonry s enduring principles. He notes the order s secrecy and benevolent aims, stressing truth charity and brotherly love across generations.
A historical address extols Freemasonry as the world’s oldest institution. It traces its resilience through dark eras, underscores its alignment with religion, and praises Masonry as a universal brotherhood guided by charity. It stresses Masonry as a humane, nonsectarian guide molding citizens and reinforcing virtue.
A speech on Freemasonry’s charitable work and unity in Georgia lauds its aid to orphans and suffering, urging brethren to uphold the fraternity’s tenets. It emphasizes universal brotherhood, charity, and the moral plumb line guiding members across social divides. The Grand Lodge contemplates an orphans home as part of its enduring mission.
Dooly County Georgia will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in February between legal hours the Bay Mare Bee aged about years, seized by J W Roberts Deputy Sheriff under a mortgage fi fa from the February term 1893 in favor of Rodgers Worsham Co against W T Sangster and Mrs Martha Dixon. Sale conducted by Sheriff W Sheppard.
Multiple city tax sales listed by Cordele Georgia marshal for properties in Cordele Vienna and surrounding blocks. Parcels include city lots in blocks 135 23s 183 93 47 93 86 10 34 and others with owners such as Cordele Hotel Co J M Davis Sallie G Peavy Isreal Saunders C J Shipp M E Morris Henry Johnson Anna Johnson J P Hawkins and M Holzendorf. Dates shown January 1st 1894 and auction on first Tuesday in February 1394 with cash in hand.
Notice to debtors and creditors of the estate of Hardy Pitts deceased. All claims must be presented and all debts paid promptly per law. Dated this 1st day of 1894. A. J. and A. H. Pitts, Administrators.
In Dooly County Georgia an order of the Ordinary directs the sale on the first Tuesday in February 1594 at the courthouse door during legal hours. The property is part of lot 210 in the 2nd district containing 101 acres more or less, as the estate of Sarah E Swearingen deceased. Terms are cash. Busbee Crum J N Swearingen and Mrs Attys administer.
Court ordered sale in Doory county to liquidate Hardy Pittay estate. Properties include cotton warehouse with lots 119 120 block 16 storehouses 118 117 block 17 vacant lots 82 81 block 12 13 blacksmith shop jet 87 block 12 a three quarter acre residence and five small houses plus lot stimulating 202 acres in 13th land district. Cash Terris balance due Oct 1 1594.
Public notices include an auction order for David Culpepper Estate detailing fractional lot Nos. 32 and 35 in the Fifteenth Land District totaling about 272 acres, sale at court house on February first. cash terms. Also petitions for Letters of Dismissal for W. A Daniel and W. O Hamilton estates, yearly support orders for Mrs. N. E. Hamilton, and divorce service by publication for J. Singletary case. dates set in 1893.
Notice announces the appointment of Puss Kellam as Clerk of the County Court of Dooly County. All parties concerned are advised of the action dated December 20 1803 and signed by A V Whipple.
An ad promoting the Georgia Alabama Business College in Macon and Montgomery asserts year round operation with four departments Commercial Stenograph Telegraph and Pen Art. It promises completion of any course at another institution and job placement help with graduates earning $50 to $75 monthly after six to twelve weeks of study costing $20 to $30. Wyatt and Martin invite inquiries from Macon Ga and Montgomery Ala.
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