Local political contest heats up as officers seek reelection
The county braces for a crowded race with many current officers running again. Judge Scott announces no gaps in the field while several candidates, including for Tax Collector and Clerk of the Superior Court, emerge. Ongoing court coverage by Moss Ballinger and Brooks Tison noted. a lost brown overcoat is reported. many incumbents praised for past service and hopes for continued support.
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Scott
O. S. Bazemore
O.S. Bazemore
M. E. Rushin
Superior Court
Mr. Rushin
Local notices and calls for public support in Vienna and Hawkinsville
The column highlights a push for R A Redgood as Representative and notes unreleased rival for senator as sound money factions seek a matching candidate. It also records a missing liver and white setter named Jack, an appeal by Rev G T Armstead for church repairs, and community appeals urging help from white friends.
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C. M. E. Church of Vienna
G.T. Armstead
Proares
Dwelling of J. R. Parnell Burned in South Town
A late Sunday night fire destroyed the home and contents of J. R. Parnell in the town's south end. The family awoke in time to save themselves and a few bed clothes. The house belonged to A. L. Calhoun of Unadilla and was insured. Parnell suffered total loss and lacks means to replace his belongings. The fire’s cause remains unknown.
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J. R. Parnell
A. L. Calhoun
Unadilla
Spring and Summer Dress Goods and Accessories
New stock of Gismonda Silks La Belle Crepon Vivette Batestie Gypsy Bunting and other dress fabrics. Belt buckles pins silk belting handkerchiefs side combs hair ornaments undervests shirts men belts suspenders and hats at low prices. Call and compare prices before buying.
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Gismonda
Lovra's Ballad of Farewell to Beloved Cousin
An obituary notice expresses comfort in faith as the family lays to rest a child and speaks of heavenly mercy. The message asks divine consolation for the parents, sister, and four brothers, and notes the cousin Lovra signing the farewell.
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Earth
Lovra
Money to Loan on Farm Lands at 8 Percent
An ad notes arrangements with New York brokers to place first mortgage loans on improved farm lands for five years with installment payments. Interest is 8 percent annually. brokers fees, abstracts, and inspection costs are borne by the borrower. Call on J. H. Woodward in Vienna.
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New York
Vienna
Local Ads Promote Products and Services Across Town
A collage of notices from The Progress lists products and services from J F Calhoun & Co and J Lashley in Vienna and Unadilla, featuring shoes, seeds, pain remedies, fertilizers, rugs, and carpentry. Stray sow reward, business college scholarships, and a gardening supply pitch appear alongside medical cures and a promise of low prices.
Obituary Notices From Cordele And Snow
Mrs. F E Varnedee of Cordele died Saturday morning after illness with measles. She leaves a husband four children and both sets of parents among many friends. Her funeral was held in Cordele with Rev H T Etheredge officiating. Also noted is the March 2 death of Stewart Harvard youngest son of Mr and Mrs J Y Edwards after a brief illness.
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Cordele
J. B. Scott
H. T. Etheredge
Stewart Harvard
J.Y. Edwards
Earth
God
Kingdom of Heaven
Cem
Lebanon Man Cures Rheumatism With Pain Balm
All last winter Geo A Mills of Lebanon Connecticut suffered severe rheumatism. After trying remedies he bought Chamberlains Pain Balm and within three days his pain vanished and did not return. Sold by Sto vall Forbes Druggist.
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T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Stovall & Forbes
Geo. A- Mills
Lebanon
Conn
Voter Registration Rounds Reported by Sheriff and Officials
In Vienna Ga on March 10 1896 J B Scott Tax Collector announces rounds for registering voters of the county with cooperation from C D Way T R Dooly Co and Mr Dunaway. The note mentions W Thigpen Jeweler and a move to Vienna and a Racket Store.
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Dunaway
Scott
Vienna
W. Thigpen
Vienna Ga
Mr. Dunaway
Fragmentary Local Notice on Address and Fare
Incomplete OCR text shows an address snippet and brief notes about a six cent fare. The readable elements include names and a partial city context, but essential details are missing to specify action, date, or authority.
Busbee and Sons Take Over Pow ell Co Stand
G W Busbee and Sons announce continuation of Pow ell Co business at the same stand. They offer a large line of dry goods notions shoes hats gents furnishings hardware tinware groceries and more for retail. To close out they sell winter goods at cost and target the supply trade for 1896 contracts with fertilizer prices emphasized.
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J. F. Powell & Co
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J P. Heard
Whipple
Bedgood
Jas. R. Kelly
Kelly
Graham
Dooly
Russel Kellam
J. W. Roberts
Roberts
Mess ZT. Penny
J. Frank Powell
Clerk Superior Court
Mess. Kellam
Rushin
Elihu Johnson
Ist
Jean Jerry Waters
John Joiner
Fitzgerald
Hawkinsville
R. A. Red
Judge Crisp
Jack
Howell
J. F. Calhoun
Koo
Dooly and Wilcox
J. H. Woodward
J. EF. Calhoun & Co
Miles
T. M. Jelks
Abbotis
J. F. Calhoun & Co
J.J. Lashley
J.f.calhoun & Co
Feltons
Jeff D. Cobb
J. J. Lashley
Southern Phosphate Works
Georgia
W. W. Jordan
Findlay. Ga
Macon
Berkshire
Poland
China
A. V. Whipple
Atlanta Business University of Atlanta
Georgia- Alabama Business College of
F. E. Varnedee
MO. C
Wuussays
Pinia
Adkins
Lindsay
Pinehurst
Aeronelle Drayton
Coney
James
Arabi
Tippettville
P. M. Findlay
Fuqua
P. G. McDonald
J. B. McDonald
P.G. McDonald & Co
Vienna, and
Findlay, Ga
P. G. Busbee
G. W. Busbee & Sons
Vienna, Ga
A.C. Felton, Jr
Mg’r. Macon
Wm. Short
A. C. Felton
Montezuma, Ga
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