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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1894
Page
2
Postal notices in Vi tuna Georgia outline rules for paper delivery. It states that anyone taking papers regularly from the office is responsible for payment whether directed to them or others. Discontinuations require payment of all arrears or the publisher will continue sending until settled.
The column announces that candidate announcements cost five dollars each and must be paid prior to insertion. It rejects promises to pay later or to draw on the sender for the amount. The rule will be strictly enforced with no exceptions.
A set of notices from local residents announcing their candidacy for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly. Names include Joe C. Owen D A R Crim E P Strozier and J H Dogoven, all subject to Democratic nomination, pledging to work for county interests if elected.
Russell Kellam announces his bid for Clerk of Superior Court in Pooly County subject to Democratic nomination. He pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability and thanks voters for past support while seeking continued support from all voters.
A set of candidates announces their bids for Dooly County Tax Collector and Treasurer offices. J J Scott seeks the Tax Collector post, pledging fair duties. others pledge re election or candidacy, asking Democratic primary support and voter help.
H W Powell announces candidacy for sheriff of Dooly County subject to a party primary. He respectfully solicits each citizen vote and promises to conduct county business with justice and efficiency if elected.
A dated fragment shows several individuals announcing candidacies for Dooly County offices. Wu. T. SasGsTEeR seeks the Sheriff post under the Democratic banner with pledges of faithful duty. J. Ropers announces Sheriff candidacy while Jxo. C. Disaway asks for support for Tax Receiver. Joz W. Graham seeks re election as Coroner with continuing faithfulness.
Sumter county gave Evans only 131 majority Friday Pulaski backed Atkinson by nearly 300 Saturday marking the strongest win for Mr Atkinson The Cordele Atkinson club carried a banner claiming Dooly pays no county tax and 23970 in treasury Gen Evans spoke in Americus drawing attendees from Vienna A Montezuma figure Col E B Lewis nominated as senator from the Fourteenth district reared in the county and well known locally with many supporters ready to elect him
The Dooly County white Democrats are urged to vote on July 5 to choose a gubernatorial candidate in a fair, all white primary. Critics argue the rule excludes many who supported past nominees, while supporters defend the party’s stance and urge unity. The OBSERVER laments street factionalism and appeals for decorum and true party spirit.
An editor laments bitter campaigning between Evans and Atkinson supporters. He urges Democrats to seek truth, refrain from insults, and pursue unity. He praises Atkinson, contemplates Evans as a Christian gentleman, and calls for reconciliation and forgiveness to heal partisan rifts.
Prominent Americus physician Dr. Jas B. Hinkle committed death by own action last Thursday night by taking poison after his new trial was denied. Hinkle had been convicted for the murder of Americus dentist D. Worsham and reportedly acted as soon as news of the denial reached him.
The outlook grows brighter for Mr. Atkinson as votes tally shows Atkinson leading with L110 to Evans 68. McIntosh holds 2 votes undecided and Polk 2 votes in doubt. Half the counties have acted and half the votes counted. Gen. Evans hopes to bridge the gap despite the majority.
The piece argues Democrats should support the party nominee in the August convention and not vote in primaries if they refuse to back the chosen candidate. It urges all Democrats of Dooly to unite behind the nominee and avoid factional voting, stressing duty to the party.
A letter from Hanning Warra of Winona Mississippi describes his wife suffering severe dyspepsia and chronic diarrhea for 9 to 10 months. After trying various doctors, he bought Dr King’s remedy and gave it with meals and a mild purge at night. Within a week she improved greatly and recovered, using 4 to 6 bottles. He claims the product Gernetuer has no equal.
The New York Sun praises Tom Watson for leading Georgia populists and denouncing monopoly while predicting his run for congress. It depicts him as a reformer who fights corruption and champions agriculture and labor, finishing with a vivid, humorous flourish.
A Connecticut resident now in Honolulu credits Ayer's Hair Vigor with stopping hair loss and stimulating new growth. The testimonial notes widespread changes in hair color and density among peers, claiming the product restored a luxuriant, glossy head of hair.
Ayer's Hair Vigor announces easy terms for farming lands in Dooly county with agent Col. W. G. Harrison based in Vienna from the 5th to the 15th each month for prompt attention. Letters to Montezuma or Vienna receive prompt replies from Jd. W. Haygood, Montezuma, Ga.
An obituary for Mrs Annie R Ellis of Atlanta Georgia aged with three sons. She had been ill three months after moving from Coney in Dooly County to Atlanta on New Year’s day seeking recovery. The notice notes her poor health, loving care by family and medical staff, and a reflection on mortality with lines about death and God’s will.
A tearful tribute recalls Stannie May as beloved figure in a home circle. The speaker laments her fragile passing to a "summer clime" and recalls shared hours, promising to remember her memory as a priceless treasure. Flowers, birds, and winds are invoked in a poetic farewell.
Notice to all whom it may concern in Georgia Dooly County that all claims against the estate of J. E. Culpepper deceased must be presented in law terms. Creditors should render demands and debtors must settle promptly to L A Culpepper Administratrix.
Dated notices warn of forthcoming sheriff sales in Dooly County Georgia including land Lot 142 in the Ninth district comprising about 262 acres to satisfy four fees from Justice Court, involving creditors W Ellis Co Brumby Chair Co and Morris Nevarger Son. Also announces road change orders and public road alterations in Pinehurst and Cordele Williford areas with dates June 1894 and July next.
The county will sell at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in July 1894 the described wild lands from land districts three and six totaling 810 acres in two hundred acre lots. The sale enforces a tax execution issued by M E Ruskin against Kibbee and Hart for 1893 taxes. April 2 1894. G W Sheppard Sheriff. Dooly Co.
The county will sell at public auction on the Tuesday in July 1894 between legal hours the wild lands consisting of Lots 125 136 and 137 in the Sixth Land District. Each lot contains 202 1/2 acres totaling 607 1/2 acres. Lands levied to satisfy a tax execution with cash payment to highest bidder.
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