Crisp for the Senate Promoted by Georgia Supporters
The Georgia congressman Charles F Crisp announces he will not seek re election to the House and instead pursues the United States Senate seat for the term starting March 4, 1897. He notes long public service and asks Democrats in the Third District for continued support. The message includes praise from supporters and a closing wish that he be voted for president in due course.
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Chas. F. Crisp
Congress
Georgia
United States
Crisp
America
House of Representatives
United States of America
Washington, D. C
Fifty-Fifth Congress
Senate
Northern
House
Charles F. Crisp
Unadilla Couple Weds at Home of Bride Parents
Miss Della May Nelson of Unadilla wed Mr. Dunlap W Scott of Cordele in a noon ceremony at the bride’s home. The couple left for Gordele as their future home, joining two prominent Dooly families with many friends offering best wishes.
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Unadilla
Della May
Nelson
Dunlap W Scott
Cordele
Gordele
Dooly
Birthday Dinner Honors Julius Heard On Manhood Milestone
A large gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs J P Heard celebrated Julius Heard reaching adulthood with speeches from Dr J H Heard and Judge A V Whipple. Gifts of 1000 and 100 in gold signaled his new responsibilities while tributes recalled family ties and faith. The event included a lavish feast for about 150 guests.
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J. P. Heard
Julius
J. H. Heard
A. V. Whipple
Wesley Lane
Hip Pocket Loaded Preacher Fined After Pistol Incident
Rev Moses Pearsal was found with a repeater in his hip pocket while preparing a country sermon. Sheriff custody followed. he pleaded guilty and paid a $20 fine on Monday. He claimed a threatening man urged him to arm himself to defend against violence.
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Moses Pearsal
Marshall Everett
Roberts
Mose
Moses
Tribute of Respect for Mrs Porcher by Richwood Sunday School
Richwood Sunday School records a tribute noting Mrs. J. H. Porcher’s death and the group’s deep sorrow. The resolutions express condolence to her family, state the irreparable loss to Richwood and vicinity, and request publication in local papers Vietna Progress and Cordele Sentinel. Committee members S Russell Fields KE Barratt and Miss Maggie Mitchell Miss Cynthia Hall.
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J. H. Porcher
Richwood Sunday School
Williams Candidate for Tax Collector Endorsed by J R Horne
J R Horne of Pinehurst Georgia endorses Jas A Williams as a worthy and competent candidate for Tax Collector despite a recent accident that left him with limited use of one arm. He asks Dooly County voters to support Williams. The note is dated March 3 1896. Sunday School Convention notices Pinehurst Baptist church events are announced. The Houston Sunday School Association plans a five Sunday end event with efforts Friday to Sunday inviting all.
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Dooly County
Jas. A. Williams
Houston Sunday School Association
Te Pinehurst Baptist Church
Oyster Supper at John Walton's Farm Draws Neighbors
A gathering of neighbors and friends at the bachelor home of Mr. John Walton enjoyed an oyster and egg supper. Walton is described as energetic and generous, a prosperous local farmer in Pooly.
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John Walton
Mr. Walton
Pooly
Dooly County Institute Session on Reading Methods
Saturday March 7 Cordele hosts the Dooly County Teachers Institute focusing on reading instruction. Topics cover mistakes in teaching reading, methods for beginners, use of charts and readers, silent and oral reading, punishments, and five hindrances to reading, with time, place, and an educator address announced.
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Dooly County
Teacher’s Institute
Cordele
Orak
Singing at Bridges School House and community notes
Measles deaths reported in the area. Bridges School House hosts singing on the second and fourth Sundays with a large turnout last week. J C Owen, a leading local figure, visited. heavy rain and hail soaked the ground last Friday night. Farmers are preparing to plant corn and aim for a good fruit year and ample home food.
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Bridges
J. C. Owen
Doog
Mr. Owen
Dooly
Harris twins brighten county tale of water stop
Mr. T S Harris and Mr. Stiles finish engine and pump work as trains halt for water. J M Campbell mourns a mule found with a broken leg. local wedding rumors float amid talk of pensions and telegraph study under J C Tatum. Charles notes Sunday fishing.
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T.S. Harris
Harris
Stiles
Charles
Vienna Ga Council Adopts License Expiration Rule
Regular Feb 24 1896 meeting of Vienna town council cites grievances on licenses for furniture dealers medicines undertakers and domestic wines. New ordinances set license expirations to Feb 1 1897 with prorated renewals and full yearly payments. Cordele Telephone Co tax relief denied. Clerk instructed to print licenses and pay bills.
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J. P. Heard
Joseph Byrne
D. B. Thompson
J. A. Smith
Hamilton
Vienna
Vierns
Cordele Telephone Company
Clerk & Treas
B. P. Howell
J. M. Horne & Son
J. P. Heard. & Son
W. D. Dickson
Hutchinson Lumber & Supply Ca
Inc
E Howell
Clk
Trea
B. F. Forbes
Local Notes on Weddings and School Hopes in Macon
In Macon Ga on Feb 25 1896 community news highlights weddings Rev G T Taylor to Alice Bush and Rev J Smith performing ceremonies for other couples. Local schools run well under Rev J H Smith and Prof Brown. Farmers plan a strong crop, fencing in prospects as measles loom and social chatter touches flirtations and a joked battery plan gone wrong.
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Mar’s Hill
J. H. Smith
Brown
G. T. Taylor
Alice Bush
Rev Smith
Payton Burges
Fannie Thurman
Rev. Smith
Echoes of Praise for Evening Lecture 1896 Admires Mother Tribute
A reader letter from March 2 1896 lauds the evening's poetry and sermons praising themes from Little Angel Brother's Grave to A Tribute to Mother. The writer admires the speaker's thought provoking style, calls for divine explanation of creation, and hopes for another lecture with a larger audience.
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Jesus
Hollow Branch community notes and local mill activity
Sallow Branch reports a new saw mill by W L Williams and M E Williams near Hollow Branch and Sam Shepperd operating a shingle mill. J B Watson visits Unadilla. Miss Dosier arrives to teach at Hollow Branch school. Home Academy thrives under Miss Estelle Harvard and measles affect pupils. Miss Hattie Haugabook visits from Montezuma. road commissioners worry about court.
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Mess
W. L
M. E. Williams
Hollow Branch
Sam Shepperd
J. B. Watson
Unadilla
J.C. Fullington
Hawkinsville
Dosier
Home Academy
Estelle Harvard
M. G. Fullington
McGruder
Hattie Haugabook
Montezuma
Ada Fullington
Justice Court Notices for Sale at Progress Office
State warrants distress warrants mortgage foreclosures fi fas bonds summons and other court notices offered for sale at the Progress office with details to follow in upcoming editions.
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Justice Court
Progress Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wimmie Burgess
Wimmie
Heavenly Father
Canaan
Happy Shore
Lori
Ray
Thomas Bridges
P S. Barber
Ovan Williams
A. Bowen
Obenezer Bridge
J.R. Horne
Pinehurst
Council Proceedings
St. Elmo
J. A
Macon
Mother
God
Sallow Branch
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