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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1894
Page
2
Public notice states that anyone taking newspapers regularly from the post office is responsible for payment whether addressed to them or another. If delivery is stopped, subscribers must pay in full, and the publisher will continue to send until payment is made.
The Progress declares the price for candidate announcements is five dollars and must be paid before insertion. Instructions to pay later or defer payment will not be accepted. The rule applies to all announcements with no exceptions.
A series of brief declarations from Dooly County residents seeking the Democratic nomination for the Georgia House of Representatives. Jno C. Owen, D A R Cram, E F Shsozier, J Donovan, and others pledge to serve the county’s interests, thank supporters, and seek votes in the upcoming general assembly race.
Ruszel Kellam declares candidacy for re election as Clerk of Superior Court in Dooly County Subject to Democratic nomination stresses pledge to perform duties faithfully and thanks voters for past support in a formal county notice.
Three candidates announce for the office of Tax Collector of Dooly County. H Everett J J Scott and E G Greene pledge faithful service, justice, and moderation, subject to Democratic nomination and primary support.
A collection of voter notices from Dooly County presents candidates for county treasurer and tax receiver. D. B. Leonard seeks re election pledging faithful duties. James R Kelly requests support in the Democratic primary. Jno C Dunaway asks for past kindness and continued support for tax receiver.
Multiple candidate notices express intent to seek the office of Sheriff of Dooly County under Democratic nomination. WX Sanastri J W Reprrts pledge duty, fairness, and support, while Jor W. Graham requests reelection as Coroner with continued faithfulness.
In Fayetteville, Colonel Atkinson denounces third party ideas as a danger to unity, arguing history shows division leads to war and hardship. He contrasts Jeffersonian and Hamiltonian principles, condemns government ownership of railroads, state banks, and calls out populists for opposing key measures. He urges support for stable governance and denounces the third party as divisive.
The third district Democratic Congressional Convention met in Hevlinsville on Thursday the 12th. Judge Alv. Whipple of Vienna was elected permanent chairman. Charles F. Crisp was renominated by acclamation. Resolutions praised Crisp and Cleveland, pledged support for their administration, and endorsed the national platform including both gold and silver and a home currency via state banks to aid farmers.
Letter and court notice form a composite item. A Mississippi man touts a health tonic claim for his ailing wife and years later a Georgia divorce docket notes service by publication in Dooly County. The fragmentary text names Germetuer Co and local firms, with a court order for publication in Viexxa Process and a July 3 1804 clerk’s certification.
Notices warn creditors to present claims against John Truluck and warn debtors to settle estates. Executors and administrating officials announce applications for permanent letters of administration for Mary F Rushin, S D Trueluck, Nancy J Pitts, and Mary H Moye with hearings set for early August 1894. County ordinances require settlements and hearings on estate matters in Jefferson and surrounding counties.
Public notices announce creditors to render claims against the estate of J E Culpepper and guardianship application for Jno Pleas Lilly and Calla Lilly with hearing set August. Sheriff sale details describe lots and river land in Dowly and Cordele for U M Gunn and T T Ligon, with dates July and August 1894 and court terms cited.
Antonio Aiat Tup of Bastrop Texas writes that a gentleman’s advice led to using Ayer's Hair Vigor, which not only halted further hair loss but produced a new growth that remains lush and glossy. He endorses the preparation as genuine and worthy of recommendation.
Ayer’s Hair Wicor advertises farming lands in Dealy county with easy terms. Col. W.G. Harrson will be in Vienna from the 8th to the 13th of each month to handle all business. Letters to Montaume or Vienna receive prompt replies. J.W. Haycond of Montezuma, Ga.
Owing to time changes for Cooly superior court the county court will hold monthly sessions on the third Tuesdays starting July 1894 and quarterly sessions on the third Tuesdays in January April July and October starting October 1894. No quarterly court on the first Wednesday in August. All parties and witnesses must take due notice. Date June 25 1492.
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