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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
2
J J Lashley is ill with fever. Many local items note travels, farm sales, farm fires, promotions and court activity. The community sees changes in farming, auctions, jail cases and a broad mix of social updates across Cordele and nearby towns.
The Vienna post office will become a third class office on April 1 with a postmaster salary of 1100 dollars yearly. The office handles over 2200 dollars in business annually and is praised for good management under R M Middleton. Also noted are railroad route plans, depot grading near Cordele, and a local murder case involving Seab Philips, who is in jail awaiting trial next week.
The article reports that John Henry Pery faces execution by hanging tomorrow at noon after a 30 day sentence was extended for a case that yielded no verdict. Pery remains hopeful, reading his Bible and singing Psalms, while appeals for commutation to life have failed. The hanging will be private, with preparations noted by the sheriff.
The Vienna colored school lists 165 on the roll while 119 pupils attend classes, reflecting current enrollment figures for the institution.
After earnest solicitation from Dooly county residents D W Harvard announces consent to stand for re election to the General Assembly with gratitude for past support and a pledge to remain faithful to the county’s trust if chosen again.
J H Pate announces intent to run as a candidate in the Democratic primary for the Representative seat. He pledges faithful service and notes consent followed careful consideration of peers and supporters.
J. W. Roberts announces his candidacy for county treasurer after consulting friends across the county and asks for support in the upcoming Democratic primary.
D A Taylor announces candidacy for reelection to the office of County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary. He thanks supporters and asks for their continued backing in the upcoming election.
Jas A Williams announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Dooly County subject to Democratic primary nomination. He requests support from all voters and pledges to serve to the best of his ability if elected.
A letter from Lou's Clewis announces candidacy for sheriff of Dooly County in the Democratic primary and pledges to perform duties honorably if elected. The writer requests support and signs with respectful closing.
A candidate for representative from Dooly County announces in a public notice that he seeks the Democratic primary and pledges to earn the approbation of the people if elected. The message is signed Very resp, 8. R. FIELDS.
Announcement of candidacy for Tax Receiver in the Democratic primary by H C Brown. He pledges to perform the duties of the office to the best of his ability and asks for support.
A candidate thanks supporters and seeks continued backing in the Democratic primary. They pledge to work to correct past errors and oversights to reduce costs for taxpayers if nominated and elected.
J Frank Powell signs a courteous note as he appeals for continued backing in the upcoming Democratic primary in Dooly County. He thanks supporters for past help and expresses hope for continued encouragement from voters.
To the voters of Dooly county I hereby offer myself as a candidate for re election to the office of Sheriff of Dooly county subject to the democratic primary I re elected I shall in the future as in the past fill the office to the best of my ability Thanking you for past favors I remain yours G W SHEPPARD
The February court term adjourned to an extra session to try cases left unresolved. An additional grand jury was convened due to two murders since adjournment, listing jurors for March special term 1902 including Morgan Scandrett Wilson Odum Story James Thompson and many others.
Tam plans a short pamphlet on the life of the late Rev. J. R. Fields to be distributed free to his friends. Copies available by writing to Cordele Georgia. The sketch will be ready to mail around June 15. 8. R. Fields.
A pale red yearling heifer about two years old is to be sold at the Council Chamber in Vienna Georgia on Monday March 24 1902 between 1 and 2 pm. The sale is to satisfy Marshal's costs and feed for impounding. The owner is unknown. Dated March 15 1902.
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