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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1894
Page
2
Newspaper notices outline that any person regularly taking papers from the post office, whether named or not, bears payment responsibility. If a reader orders discontinuation, all arrears must be paid. publishers may continue sending the paper and seek full payment regardless of collection location.
The Progress page announces a fixed fee of $5.00 for candidate announcements. Payment must be received before insertion. Promises to pay later will not be honored and no exceptions will be made.
A set of notices from Dooly County residents announces candidacy for the Georgia General Assembly. Jno C Owen, D A Crum, E F Strotter, J H Dorov eh seek Democratic nomination and pledge to protect county interests and work diligently if elected.
Russel Kellara announces candidacy for re election as Clerk Superior Court of Dooly County. He pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability and seeks continued voter support subject to Democratic nomination.
Several candidates announce for the office of Tax Collector in Dooly County. C B Everett J B Scott and E G Greene seek Democratic nomination and pledge faithful service and moderation if elected. They urge voters to back them in the primary or mass meeting as applicable.
Public notices from Dooly County candidates call for Democratic nomination. D B Leonard pledges faithful discharge of duties if re-elected as Treasurer. James R Keily asks voters to support him in the Democratic primary for Treasurer. James Dunaway seeks support for Tax Receiver with respect and service.
Citizens are asked to vote for W Graham for sheriff of Dooly County subject to Democratic selection and for coroner seeking re election pledging continued faithfulness. A candidate for surveyor declares readiness after completing a practical land surveying course and awaiting Democratic nomination.
The Progress urges strict democratic primaries in Talbot, Dodge, and Dooly counties, resisting populist attempts to let non Democrats vote in Democratic contests. It argues cross party participation harms democracy, warns of hybrid candidates, and calls for unwavering pure democracy to preserve American institutions.
The Fort Valley Leader denounces anarchists as outlaws and threats to society. It advocates swift punishment, including execution by gallows, for those spreading anarchist doctrines and committing violent acts, condemning anarchy as incompatible with civilization.
The piece argues that anarchy, camouflaged by liberty and free speech, endangers nations including the United States and France. It claims anarchists exploit immigration laws, fuel labor unrest, and undermine republican institutions, urging decisive action to curb the threat.
Dooly County Democrats vote to hold a county officers and representatives primary on August 16 inviting all white Democrats to participate. W. F. Webb and others are named as district managers and polls may stay open until 6 pm. Also notes the Seventh Georgia regiment reunion at Powder Springs and a local rebuke about paper lending.
The Georgia Southern and Florida RR promotes a special excursion train from Macon to St Augustine leaving July 25 at 11 00 A M with a $3 round trip fare valid five days The trip will stop at Suwanee Springs for supper and a bath and visit historic sights in St Augustine including Fort Marion the Sea Wall and various hotels The service is supervised by G A McDonald with assistants Burne and Lucas The feature is rest and recreation with ample time to tour the city and beaches
Money to loan on farming lands in Dooly county on easy terms. Agent Col. W. G. Harrson based in Vienna from the 8th to the 13th each month will handle all business. Letters addressed to Montezuma or Vienna will receive prompt attention. J. W. Haygood Montezuma Ga.
Multiple probate notices from Dooly County Georgia list creditors and heirs for estates of John Truluck Mary F Rushin Nancy J Pitts Mary H Moye Sarah J Yeomans J E Culpepper and guardianship for Jno Pleas Lilly and Calla Lilly. Dates cite July 1894 with court hearings and administration actions by J D Hargrove and others.
Due to time changes in the Cooly superior court conflicting with county court sessions the Third Tuesday of each month is set for monthly sessions starting July 1894 with papers returnable to the first Wednesday in July to be taken up on the third Tuesday in July Quarterly sessions will occur on the third Tuesdays in January April July and October beginning with the third Tuesday in October 18%. The next quarterly court will be on the first Wednesday in August. All parties and witnesses must take due care and govern themselves accordingly. Dated June 23 1894 U V Whipple
Multiple property foreclosures in Dooly County Georgia posted by Sheriff G W Sheppard. Listings include land parcels in the first and ninth districts along the Flint River and Cordele city lots in blocks 22, 9, 16 and 22. Auctions occur August 1894 at the courthouse door for cash to satisfy Bibb and Dooly Superior Court fi fas.
Railway notice indicates closing connections at Montgomery for all points in the Wist and Northwest routes and at New Orleans for all petits in Texas and the Southwest. Solid trains scheduled between Savannah and Montgomery. Cecil Gabrett, C. W. Chears, Gien's Manager. Americus, Georgia.
All persons having claims against the estate of G. B. Peavy, deceased, are notified to render their claims as required by law. All debtors to the estate must settle promptly. Executors named are G. M. D. Peavy and G. W. Hayden.
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