Lewis for Congress Announces Candidacy in Third District
Hon E B Lewis of Montezuma announces his bid for Congress to succeed Chas F Crisp. He pledges loyalty to the Democratic party supporting free silver and gold coinage, repeal of the 10 percent tax on state banks, and united, vigorous representation for his district. He expresses readiness to defend measures benefiting commerce and agriculture and to uphold constituent interests. Last season Ike L Hall reports Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold widely with satisfaction.
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Montezuma
Chas. F. Crisp
Lewis
Third
Chicago National Democratic Convention
Congress
B. Lewis
Ike L. Hall
West Lebanon
Indiana
Chamberlain
Stovall & Forbes
Justice Court Notices For State Warrants And Foreclosures
Distress warrants and mortgage foreclosures listed in the Progress office notices. Distress actions and state warrants appear alongside fi fa bonds and summonses.
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Justice Court
Court News: Grand Jury Convenes Under Judge Fish
Judge Fish orders prompt session as grand jury elects J T Collier foreman and F J Bivins clerk. Charge stresses impartial duty amid local issues. first week lists civil cases on docket with aging files prioritized. New attorneys appear in Cordelo and Unadilla. old jail may be considered for candidates amid crop season.
Scales from the eyes on Senator Bacon speech
A Georgia reader lauds Senator Bacon’s address as enlightening and statesmanship. The letter urges a return to the gold standard, criticizes current Congress, and pleads for bold leadership to restore national pride and economic policy.
Farmers Supply Co Leaders in High Grade Fertilizers
Macon Georgia based Farmers Supply Co leads in high grade first class fertilizers of various kinds offering a full range of agricultural nutrients and soil amendments for local farmers.
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Farmers Supply Co
Macon
Schools in 1896 Financial Report and Costs
Consolidated county school report for 1895 96 with per pupil cost 1 20 State payments white 85c colored 60c salaries of teachers averages by grade white and colored across first and second grades third grade figures included Finance Balances from 1894 1416 16 receipts from State 11672 50 and other sources 222 14
Spring farm notes and social gossip from EUQUA area
Farmers report a promising spring harvest. Miss Lilla Cowart of Spalding teaches well and aims for a strong school year. Local youth enjoy a candy pulling at Frank Adams’s home. T. D. West and Royal Butler are improving after illness. Miss Cowart visits her mother. Cupid may soon visit. Unc le Jim and several widows and old maids figure in neighboring tales.
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Lilla Cowart
Spalding
Frank Adam
T. D. West
Royal
W.S. Butler
M. T. Cowart
Vienna council debates wine sales under 1895 Georgia law
The Vienna Town Council meets March 1896 with full board. Alderman Hamilton cites Georgia Law 1895 authorizing cities to regulate and tax domestic wine sales. restrictions include minimum purchase and on premise drinking rules. Cemetery map error noted. new map to be created and deeds adjusted. Bills approved for Vienna Progress, McDonald & Co, Mayer Watts & Co, Hutchinson Lumber, Standard Oil, Calhoun & Co. Minutes read and approved. meeting adjourned.
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Vienna Town Counci
Hamilton
Georgia
General Assembly of Georgia
Superior Court
Vienna
McDonald & Co
Mayer, Watts & Co
Hutchinson Lumber & Supply Co
Standard Oil Co
Calhoun & Co
MO. E. Howell
B. F. Forbes
Clk & Treas
Colored Teachers Institute in Dooly County Elects Pro Tem President
The colored teachers of Dooly county met at the court house on Saturday. With the President absent, E. B. Barco and T. J. Hill were elected president pro tem. Plans for next meeting include Language with W. L. McWright and R. W. Everett, Geography with Mrs. Seward and Mrs. M. E. B. Hill. All teachers urged to attend. adjournment set for the first Saturday in April at 10 o'clock.
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Dooly County
Court House
E. B. Barco
T. J. Hill
W. L. McWright
R. W. Everett
Seward
M. EB. Hill
J.J. Buckholts
Bible Institute at Cordele Baptist Church Begins Sunday
Rev B D Kagsdale will conduct a Bible Institute at Cordele Baptist Church starting Sunday the 15th for one week. The aim is to study the Bible systematically and all are invited. Entertainment is free for visitors. Attendees should write Rev J O Sessions, Pastor, at once.
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B. D. Kagsdale
Cordele Baptist
J. O. Sessions
No Authority From Asses Or Geese To Run A Republic
The writer argues that history shows a shift from rural to urban populations in America and contends that power cannot be drawn from folk legends of Samson or Rome to manage modern governance. He cautions against relying on simple myths to address complex urban societal challenges.
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Samson
Rome
Sam— Son
Republic
A Call to Youth to Prepare for Future Government Burdens
The speaker warns young men that population will double by 1920, leaving future government to their generation. He contrasts farmers and urban workers, stresses hard work and prudent policy, and warns against empty rhetoric while urging action to avoid hardship for the common man.
Don Quixote and the Wind Imitator in a Nation’s Struggle
A reflective jeremiad condemns small elites who seize wealth at the expense of the poor. The speaker urges future controllers to pair intellect with honor to resist greed, contrasting lofty aims with selfish power. The passage frames economic injustice and calls for principled leadership.
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Don Guifote
None of the future rulers will be fit without study and preparation
The speaker likens rulers to creatures born of unlikely unions and warns against leadership from organized excess. He argues energy and strength come from study and proper training, not youth defiance or indulgence, insisting great statesmen require disciplined preparation.
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Gandr
Balaam
Train to lead cities with capable, noble men
The text urges young men to train and prepare for municipal leadership. It warns that slow accretion and expert governance are needed to modernize cities, avoid dependence on political hangers on, and defend the Republic through strong, honorable citizens who will sustain liberty and push America ahead of Europe.
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Americas
Europe
Local Notes From Coney and Nearby Areas
Coney residents report Messers Snipe and Cox of Azle were in Coney last week closing affairs of the late Dr. T A Singleton. Road commissioners will hold court next Friday. Mr J C Lamb repairs the depot this week and Mr A Bowens visiting. One old bachelor has quit combing his head. Cox lost a horse found dead in the stable. Mrs ae of Americus visits Mrs J M Campbell. Farmers near planting corn and preparing cotton land. Mr das Ray had over 7000 rails burned last week. Doctor busy over a large territory and may buy another horse to serve patients. Mess Joe C and H R Fenny spent Sunday with sister Mrs Harris near Warwick.
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Americus
J. M. Campbell
Das. Ray
Joe C
H.R. Fenny
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Cordelo
Unadilla
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Webster
Calhoun
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eGeivadl Fa Ein
Euqua
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Colored Teachers Institute
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