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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
8
James Marion Keldy of Vienna announces his candidacy for Representative of Dooly County in the next Legislature. He seeks the May primary pledging honesty in politics and service to the greatest good for the greatest number.
A collection of candidate notices for Dooly county offices in the upcoming Democratic primary. Names include W S Thomson for representative, J D Tearghove for Ordinary, Frame Powell for Clerk Superior Court, Rosset Kellam for Clerk Junior Court, and others thanking voters and soliciting support.
The candidate announces a bid for re election to the offices of Treasurer and Tax Collector of Dooly county subject to Democratic nomination. They thank supporters for past backing and seek continued support from voters in the upcoming election. Signed BJ Lewis.
To the voters of Dooly county the candidate expresses gratitude for past support and announces his bid for re election as Tax Receiver. He pledges to discharge duties honestly and satisfactorily and respectfully solicits support in the Democratic primary. March 18 1900 Cordele Georgia.
H. C. Brown announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver subject to the Democratic primary. He cites a lifelong disability and twelve years of teaching in Dooly County as qualifications and asks for support.
Georg e Wy Shuppard announces for sheriff in the coming Democratic primary. He thanks supporters for past help and pledges to serve the people well if nominated and elected.
Notice of guardian W H Harvard seeking leave to sell 580 undivided interest in lot 248 in the 2nd district and 1012 notes in lot 48 in the 7th district of Dooly County Georgia for the maintenance and support of Willie George Lucy Belle Lizzie and Grover Harvard. Application to be passed upon on the first Monday in April next. Dated March 5 1900. J Hargrove, ODOC.
Jas P Parker Administrator on Nancy A Bowen estate seeks discharge in Dooly County Court of Ordinary. Citizens may object by May 1900. Guardian applicants request leave to sell seventy four acres in Lot 72, 2nd district for wards maintenance and education. court to pass on April 1. JD Hargrove OD.C March 5 1900.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Dooly County Georgia the guardian J P Hmann will sell at public outcry before the courthouse doors on the first Tuesday in April the undivided 642 interest in 1014 acres of land lot 248 and 101% acres of land lot 48 in Dooly County belonging to wards Lucy Jacob Price Gladys and Bailey Heard. Proceeds for their maintenance education and support.
Notice from Dealy County Georgia states that unless good cause is shown, an order will be granted April 2 establishing a new road marked by the Road Commissioners. It begins at Arabi in the 18th district, follows lands of Bedgood and Champion, crosses several boundaries, and reaches the county line between Dooly and Worth counties. March 1, 1900. JD Hargrove OD.C.
Mrs Sallie Napier Goan and Skelton Napier petition for leave to sell a 2 9 undivided half interest in lot 65 in the 8th district of Dooly county Georgia. The hearing is set for the first Monday in April next. March 5 1900. J D Hargrove O D C. Also notice advertising fresh trout shad and new burial robes in stock at JP Hourd and Sons.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as the “busiest and mightiest little thing” for turning weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. The sugar coated pills are priced at 260 per box and sold by Dr. C T Stovall.
Sheriff announces sales of multiple properties to satisfy state and county tax executions for 1899 1900. Listings include city lots in Cordele blocks 882 16 18 140 18 26 and land lot 283 with buyers to be the highest bidder at the courthouse door in Vienna. Levy details name J Lewis F Poston Emma Johnson DT Doughtry and trustee officers.
City Marshal announces a sale at the door of Vienna Georgia on the first Tuesday in April 1900 to the highest cash bidder. Parcels include lots 1 2 8 and 6 in block 1 from Pinehurst survey. levied to satisfy a tax fi fa against unknown owner for unpaid ad valorum tax year 1898. Marshal O M Witts notes sale is conducted under mayor and council authority.
Trust deed foreclosure by Willigam L. Jessup Trustee to public sale at the courthouse door Dooly County Georgia on April 8 1900 for lots 8 9 10 and the east 25 feet of lot 7 in Block 88 Cordele with improvements due to default purchasers to pay for title March 6 1900 J Ry Savasy IR Trustee
Notice is given that Taulula L. Bridges and applicants will apply to the Superior Court in Cordele Georgia on March 6 1990 for an order to sell 50 acres in the southeast corner of lot 94 and 25 acres in the northeast corner of lot 95 in the 7th district. Proceeds to fund 100 acres in lot 220 10th district. Minors Earnest E Nannie M DeWitt T Taulula E Bridges' rights preserved.
Mrs LO Sheffield administratrix of Lucinda Thompson's estate in Dealy County reports full administration and asks to be discharged. Court is to hear cause on the first Monday in April. This January 16, 1900. JD Hargrove, Clerk.
Reporters describe a heavy rain across Flint River region Saturday night and Sunday. Arabi and Vieni Gum Creek show severe flooding with fields inundated and a half mile wide water flow. Swift Creek overflow forces residents to camp near cottages and cross water courses Sunday morning. Farmers note rivers and roads in terrible condition.
A community leader known for hospitality faces a conference question about hosting the next Sunday School convention at the Arab church on the April fifth Sunday. He ponders aloud and suggests entertaining both chickens and turkeys, noting his family’s needs while hinting at warm hospitality at his home.
Eggs from thoroughbred fowls are ready for sale at Penshatchee camp ground. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.00 per setting of 18 depending on breed. Breeds include Plymouth Rock, Light Brahma, Buff Cochin, Indian Game, Buff, White and Brown Leghorn, White Holland turkeys. Guaranteed pure stock as good as any farm in America. Farm near Penshatchee camp ground. 0 P Swearingen.
A sewer leak created a mud filled hole on the sidewalk in front of the Myrtle hotel in Arabi. Brik Petersen saved a fall by stepping back, but Frank slipped into the mud in Sunday clothes amid onlookers. No serious injury reported, but sympathy noted for the shock and embarrassment.
A full line includes Pipe Rubber Howe Pipe fittings Hoop fittings Hose Bibbs and all items in the line offered by J P Heard & Sons in the catalog.
The mayor and town council meet with present officials naming Bazemore Penyy McDonald Thigpen and Hear. Street committee reports streets are ruinous but in fair condition given damage. Cemetery committee says cemetery in good condition. Council authorizes hiring a hand not to exceed 10.00 per month to work streets. Clerk ordered to collect street tax for 1900 due by April 16. Exempts mayor and regular employees from street tax. Bills paid Hutchinson Lumber & Supply Co Progress Telegraph Co. Minutes read and adopted. Minutes show adjournment.
Citizens convened in the judge's chamber at Emporis to demand troop withdrawal amid a planned lynching. A mob hanged Cotton from a courthouse tree at 12 48 later firing bullets, while O Grady, a white man linked to Cotton, was lynched earlier in Groenaville for the killings of Saunders and Welton.
A London society woman, wife of a baronet, reportedly visited General Buller’s camp to nurse the wounded. She allegedly drank, wore the general’s pajamas and a short coat, and was observed by the commander who escorted her to the lines in an ambulance to Cape Town.
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