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Newspaper

Vienna Progress

Location

Vienna, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1904

Page

2

Announcements for Various Offices in Senate and County

FOR THE SENATE listing DAR Crum eight names and districts OR ORDINARY J O Dunnaway LL Woodward J A Littlejohn D Hargrove FOR REPRESENTATIVE JT Hill Willis Johnson W EYV Harvard DrL W Mobley FOR SHERIFF L Nobles J A Walden H W Powell FOR COLLECTOR OR Morgan J B Scot JO Bonn FOR RECEIVER H C Brown FOR TREASURER DA Taylor B M Wood SURVEYOR W E Barker J S Smith DO Corey FOR CORONER J M D Peavy G B Shell FOR THE SENATE Subject to Primary D A KR ORUM

J O Dunnaway LL Woodward J A Littlejohn D Hargrove JT Hill Willis Johnson Éyv Harvard W Mobley AL Calhoun J Frank Powell Sherife L Nobles J A Walden H W Powell OR Morgan J B Scot JO Bonn H C Brown

Fields Declares Senate Candidacy in Local Primary

A candidate announces intent to run for the Senate pending Democratic primary. He pledges to serve conscientiously if nominated by voters of the county and elected by the district, signing as R. Fields with respectful closing.

Senate Thisd R. Fields

Woodward Seeks Ordinary Seat in Dooly County Primary

Lucius L. Woodward announces candidacy for the office of Ordinary in Dooly County subject to the upcoming primary and asks for support. The notice urges voters to consider his bid as he seeks the position in local government.

Dooly County Will Lucius L. Woodward

Littlejohn seeks Ordinary seat in Dooly County

JA Littlejohn announces candidacy for Ordinary of Dooly County subject to the primary. He pledges an impartial administration with equal rights to all parts of the county and expresses appreciation for favorable consideration.

Dooly JA Littlejohn

Jno C Dunaway Seeks Ordinary of Dooly County

To the voters of Dooly County he announces his candidacy for the office of Ordinary in the democratic primary. He pledges to serve from nomination through the next January to gain practical knowledge of duties and provide satisfactory public service.

Dooly County Jno C Dunaway

Georgia Dooly County voter notice for county ordinary election

A historical notice from J DHARGROYR D D appealing to voters of Georgia Dooly County. He thanks supporters and offers services for the position of Ordinary in the coming primary election, pledging to continue to perform his duty as in the past.

Georgia Dooly J Dhargroyr D. D

Tam a candidate for the Legislature subject to Democratic nomination

Tam a candidate for the Legislature subject to Democratic nomination, J T Hill.

Candidate announces primary bid for representative seat

A candidate declares intent to run in the democratic primary for a representative position and pledges to fulfill duties to constituents. The person respectfully asks for voters' suffrages.

Harvard Announces Candidacy for Georgia Legislature

W V Harvard announces candidacy for the Georgia House of Representatives from Dooly County subject to the democratic primary. He solicits votes from qualified county voters pledging to represent their interests to the best of his ability.

Dooly County Georgia W. V. Harvard

LeWis W. Mobley Seeks Democratic Primary Support

To the voters of Dooly County Tam a candidate for the Legislature submits thanks and asks for confidence and support. Respectfully LEWIS W MOBLEY Byromville February 26 1904.

Dooly County Tam Lewis W. Mobley Byromville

Calhoun seeks Democratic nomination for Dooly County Clerk

AL Calhoun files to run for Clerk of the Superior Court in Dooly County subject to the Democratic primary. The announcement states intent to serve as clerk if elected.

Superior Court Dooly County AL Calhoun

Powell Seeks Re election for Clerk Superior Court

J Frank Powell announces candidacy for re election as Clerk Superior Court subject to primary. He thanks county veterans for past support and earnestly seeks continued support and fame in the future.

J. Frank Powell

J B Scott Nominated for Tax Collector by Friends

The friends of J B Scott announce his candidacy for tax collector subject to primary action. They urge voters of Dooly county to support Mr Scott in the election.

Vienna Friends J B Scott Dooly County Mr. Scott

Brown seeks reelection as Dooly tax receiver

HC Brown announces candidacy for re-election to the office of tax receiver in Dooly County subject to the upcoming primary. He expresses gratitude to voters for the honor bestowed two years ago and signs his statement Yours truly HC Brown.

Dooly County Treasurer Candidate Seeks Nomination

A Democratic candidate for Dooly county treasurer pledges to faithfully discharge duties to the best of ability if nominated and elected. He thanks supporters for past help and asks for continued backing in the coming nomination.

Dooly County Tam D. A. 'Rylor

Wood announces candidacy for Dooly County treasurer

B M Wood declares candidacy for the office of treasurer of Dooly County subject to the primary. He solicits voter support respectfully and signs as B M Wood in a formal political notice style.

Dooly County B. M. Wood

Surveyor Candidate Seeks Support in Dooly County

By request of friends I offer as a candidate for surveyor of Dooly County with the backing of veteran Democrats including Prof. W. E. Barker of Findlay, Georgia. The notice appeals to local voters and party affiliates for endorsement.

Dooly Co Vetera W. E. Barker Findlay

Smith Announces Candidacy for Dooly County Surveyor

J Summer Smith declares candidacy for Surveyor of Dooly County in the Democratic primary and seeks voter support. The message specifies campaign intent and appeal to the electorate.

Deely County Sheriff Candidate Nominates L Nobles

Candidate L Nobles seeks the Republican primary vote for Deely County sheriff. The campaign stresses faithful service and dedication to public safety as the, subject to the party primary rules, Nobles promotes lawfulness and experience in law enforcement.

Deely L. Nobles

Walden Seeks Sheriff Seat in Dooly County Primary

A candidate letter from J A Walden announces his bid for the office of sheriff in Dooly County ahead of the primary election. He appeals earnestly for voter support and signs with respect.

Houston Mims Announces Candidacy for Dooly Sheriff

Homer Mims will be my deputy. H. W. Powell announces his candidacy for sheriff of Dooly County subject to the primary. He pledges diligent faithful performance, solicits veteran support, and thanks them for past favors.

Dooly County Homer Mims H. W. Powell

Corry Announces Candidacy for Dooly Surveyor

Corry announces self as candidate for Surveyor of Dooly to comply with neighbors and supporters before the primary.

Dooly Corry

Coroner Race Withdrawn in Favor of J M D Peavey

D ARNETT declares retirement from the coroner race and endorses J M D Peavey, praising Peavey as a one legged Confederate veteran and stating he will not run against him.

J M D Peavey D Arnett

Coroner Candidate Files Objection in Democratic Primary

Tam A. Shell, a candidate for coroner of Dooly County, files a protest against the Democratic primary claiming irregularities. The filing names Shell and cites objections to ballot handling and nomination procedures.

Tam Dooly County Shell

John C Fenn Announces Candidacy for Tax Collector

Tax collector candidate John C Fenn declares his run subject to the primary and asks for public support in a concise notice. He signs with earnest thanks to voters.

Walden Names Deputies If Nominated For Sheriff

JA Walden states that if he is elected in the primary he will appoint O. J. Bennett and W. L. Sheppard as deputies, noting the county needs two deputies to fulfill sheriff duties.

Dooly County O.J Bennett W L Sheppard JA Walden

City Barber Shop Ad Promises Haircuts and Service

When in the city please call at the city Barber shop for a haircut shave shampoo and face massage with clean towels sharp razors and polite attention a specialty.

Morgan seeks Democratic primary support for Dooly tax collector

A candidate named KR Morgan appeals to qualified voters in Dooly County to back their bid for tax collector in the Democratic primary. The message closes with respectful regards and signature initials.

Dooly County KR. Morgan

Wanted industrious travelers with cash salary offered

WANTED SEVERAL INDUSTRI OUS Persons in each state to travel for hence established eleven years and with a large capital, to call upon merchants and ate for successful and profitable line, permanent on, ment, easly cash salary of $24 and all traveling expenses and hotel bills advanced in cash each week Experience not essential. Mention refer ence and enclose self-addressed' envelope, THE NATIONAL, 332 Dearborn St. Cancage.

OUS National Dearborn St. Cancage

Vienna News Roundup of Local Happenings and Notes

Vienna residents hear court wrap ups while candidates retreat to hedges and highways. Cordele stock law vote passes with a fence line majority. WW Shell reports February corn up at Coney. Forbes Coxe Drug Co adds a summer fridge. Lightswood knot factories eyed for Vienna. Marr ied Merrit Vaughn and Laidler Mims in Cordele. Cordele pine plant rebuilding after fire. convict pay rising to 12.85 monthly. Rainy Sundays persist, with one pleasant day last week. Rev C H Hyde dies in Cordele at 54. McKenzie recalls theatre ambitions. Shee Arthur Davies seen on crutches after Unadilla pole incident. Shoofly train stops, a Cordelian comments. Crum speaks on dispensaries, opposing dry counties but favoring in wet counties. Pickles on sale from Mannland, pickle farm touted. AJ Hall’s sap incident injures him. B M Wood announces treasurer bid. Bruns praised for honesty and service. Hoe, a Dooly County native, well known and active in Vienna.

House moves in Cordele for brick building by Dr Willistas

The Holland house in Cordele is being moved to another street to clear space for a brick building financed by Dr. J. Willistas. A parlor organ is for sale seeable in this office, with trade options for a farm auto or bicycle or $20 cash.

Holland House Cordele i8

Court closes after spring term at Dooly Superior

The spring term of Dooly Superior Court ended Friday with a string of civil cases and four criminal actions. Will Clark received a life sentence for killing his wife on Homer McCorvey's farm near Snow. Aden Bivins got four years for shooting at another. Ellis Green faces execution on April 5 for murdering his wife in Cordele, case lacking lawyer but court appointed one. he lost. Seymour Williams was resentenced to hang on April 5 as his prior conviction and appeal reached the Supreme Court. Williams, alleged to have joined bad company, is linked to the Dock Momonson killing at Coney last summer. a petition for life before the prison board is pending.

Dooly Suprior Will Clark Homer McCorvey Snow Aden Bivins Ellis Green Cordele Seymour Williams Ellis Greene Seymour Supreme Court Darkey Dock Momonson Coney Prison Board

Bar Endorses Chief Justice Simmons for Reelection

The Dooly County Bar adopted resolutions endorsing Hon. T. J. Simmons for reelection as Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. Simmons has served about 25 years and is praised as among the state’s best judges. The notice lists dozens of local bar members supporting his candidacy.

Dooly County Superior Court T. J. Simmons Supreme Court Supreme Bench T.J. Simmons Supreme Court of Georgia Derry County W.F. George E. F.strozier J. M. Busbee Pearson Ellis Watts Powell D. A.B. Crum M. 0. Fow F. A. Hooper D.L. Henderson A. V. Whipple W.' Fb, Hall G. W. Busbos J. T. Hill M. P Hall J.gordon Jones W. H. Dorris J. R. Jeter W. V. Harvard R. Fields Za, Littlejohn John N, Riker J. H’ ‘Woodward Geo. W. Wooten L,l, Woodward M. M. Eakes

Marble Co. Largest Mill South Prices Seek or Call

The McNeel Marble Co. of Marietta and Cordele claims the largest mill south and invites readers to write or call for prices. The terse notice urges potential buyers to initiate contact to obtain current pricing details and availability.

McNeel)marble Co Marietta Cordele

Gordon's Own Book Memorial Edition Agents Wanted

Advertisement notice seeking agents in every city and county for distributing Gordon's Own Book Memorial Edition. 100000 copies to be sold as gold. agents should apply quickly for territory. The Martin and Hoyt Co., Atlanta, Ga.

Martin & Hoyt Co Atlanta

Photographs and notices from Pinehurst area business card

Photographs made and delivered promptly. Noshoddy work. Baby pictures especially. Tent near the courthouse. F P Peper. A brown jersey cow three years old from my place near Pinehurst disappeared about a year ago. She has wide horns and a crop and split linear mark. Finder please notify me at Dooling.

F. P. Peper Pinehurst Dooling

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Dar Crum R Fields DA Taylor Wood Surveyor W E Barker J S Smith DO Corey J M D Peavy G B Shell D. A, KR Orum Kor J. Summer Smith J. A, Walden John C Fenn O. B. Perry WW Shell Forbes & Coxe Drug Merrit Vaughn Laidler Mims C. H. Hyde Cordale Scar McKenzie Codele Arthur Davies Unadilla Crum Dooly’ County Mannland AJ Hall Bruns City of Vienna Drug Company Simmons Gay John B Gordon
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