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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
6
Cordele daily items include visits by Miss Howel Melton and Miss May Butler, a buggy sales push by J P Heard & Sons, and a push to organize a K of P lodge. Messages mention cotton weather delays, a union depot nearing completion, and plans for painting Richwood Baptist Church. Also notes on Dr A B Wallace illness, court jury vole, and Confederate Veterans meeting.
Paris introduces a coffee cigarette made from coffee leaf rather than the bean. It is said to provide a fragrant, harmless smoke and to wean the palate from tobacco, offering a potential benefit to the race. Cigarettes come in varying strengths.
The Dooly superior court opened Tuesday morning with Judge Evans presiding. J A Spradley faced trial for the killing of Dr W W Joiner tied to O L Downing, who is serving life in the Chattahatchee brick yard. The jury felled short of a five year sentence, compromising at liberty. The Lee B Jones case followed and is ongoing.
A party in honor of Mr Carls Morgan at the home of Mr and Mrs H J Morgan drew about 44 children last Friday night. Games followed by refreshments delighted the guests. Attendees included Gordon Burns L L Woodward Little Billie Proctor BE F Bagga C T and W W Lashley Carl Stovall John Hargrove Price Heard Bart Joiner Carl and Boston Murray Roy Fenn Hamp Adkins Nathan and Eddie Fenny Powell Vivian Waters J C Powell Charlie Morgan Hollis Morgan Buford Hamilton Carl Morgan Meta Meeks Bessie Collier Ruby Waters Bettie Rushin Merrill Everett Ollie Smith Lucia Qivens Simmie Boniske Ethel McDonald May D Roberts Janie Owens Ora Morgan Margie Bell Adkins Lucile Mobley Jessie Myers Aline Joiner Kate Morgan Mary Penny May Forehand Ruby Burns and others
An article praises EH weed Steel Wire Fence for farms across the state. It highlights strength galvanizing and everlasting durability. It notes easy erection over uneven terrain and resistance to hogs horses and cattle. Fences come in six heights from 18.5 to 58 inches for pastures crops lawns and chicken yards.
A black heifer yearling about two years old with swallow fork and underbit markings will be sold before the Council Chamber in Vienna on Wednesday April 2 1902. The sale, between 1 and 2 pm, covers marshal costs and feeding for impounding, owner unknown.
A candidate from Dooty county announces his intention to run for the General Assembly. He thanks voters for their kindness and requests continued support, pledging faithfulness to justice and the people.
J W Roderts announces he seeks the Democratic nomination for county treasurer. He says he consulted a few friends across sections, thanks supporters for past favors, and asks for votes in the coming primary.
D Av Taylor declares re election bid for YOR County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary. He thanks supporters of the past and seeks continued backing.
To the citizens of Dooly County I announce myself as a candidate for Tax Collector subject to the Democratic primary I solicit support from all and pledge to serve to the best of my ability Respectfully J A Williams
A letter from Louts GlewEs announces a bid for sheriff of Dooly county in the Democratic primary. The candidate pledges to perform duties honorably if elected and asks for support.
A candidate letter from S. R. Fields asks Dooly County voters for support in the upcoming Democratic primary and pledges to work hard for public approval if elected to the General Assembly.
H C Drown announces candidature for Tax Receiver in the Democratic primary. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability and asks for support.
The tax collector candidate thanks supporters and asks for continued backing in the Democratic primary. If nominated and elected he pledges to correct past errors to save taxpayers money. signed FRANK J. LEWIS.
J. Fran Powell submits a re election notice for the position of Clerk of the Superior Court in Dooly County. The letter expresses gratitude for past support and requests continued public backing from the Democratic party and 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 If 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 yours G W Sheppard
M H Hickson declares candidacy for Treasurer of Dooly County subject to the Democratic primary. He is a veteran without pension and emphasizes competence in handling county funds, soliciting public support to serve for the pay.
Henry C Brown declares his run for Tax Receiver in a county card. He cites his duties teaching at Shiloh School and inability to canvass house to house. He asks for support while staying at the school and hopes voters judge him by his service and character.
An impassioned lover proclaims death for love but the prosaic girl counters with practical sense. She argues that true affection should not demand self sacrifice, urging realism over theatrical sacrifice as reported by the Chicago Post.
A dialogue quoted from the Washington Star debates originality and fair use in literature. The author admits lack of originality while the publisher questions why plagiarism with taste occurs given the abundance of literature to choose from.
A teacher asks Bobby what is on his left hand as punishment for inattention. Bobby responds with confusion that it is tar and it won’t come off, while the teacher notes the need to catch his lack of attention.
A Baltimore American snippet quotes a speaker praising old time songs while noting they are rarely sung by 80 pres. The brief exchange highlights nostalgia for traditional tunes and a dismissive remark about their current popularity.
In Brooklyn Life a claim is made that Skynnflynt was not paid to be honest. The quote argues honesty failed and implies pretense or policy at issue.
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