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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
4
The paper rejects unsigned submissions and urges writers to provide their name. It notes continual refusals of articles that arrive without authorship, and emphasizes that no piece will be published without a signed byline.
A long local item recounts a severe hail storm last Saturday evening damaging crops and woods in Spring Hill. It notes a robust Sunday School of about 60, with Rev Geo T Taylor as leader and Miss Sallie Crosd as secretary. Memorial Day activities at Mt Olive church and cemetery cleaning are described. The piece mentions a county candidate “Uncle Jim” and social gossip about a young man buying slippers, plus forthcoming chatanqua attendance in Hawkinsville and fishing season.
The schoo lists report a week of vacation with teachers attending a Ghatauqua at Hawkinevilla while pupils plan fishing and frolics. Farmers bought guano aiming for a large cotton crop but face disappointment as fields show limited stands. A. L. Wooster of Ogseo hich is said to be cured of long standing piles by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, with Stogull & Forbes promoting it.
An obituary note from Byromoville Georgia dated April 28 1896 mourns the loss of a newborn child born January 28 1894. The message expresses deep sorrow and faith in reunion in heaven signed by Mr and Mrs J H Mathews.
Cordele Georgia Dooly County issues notice of a May 16 1896 election on issuing bonds to equip a fire department and improve water works. 30 bonds of 100 each at 6 percent for up to 80 years, with semiannual interest. Proponents vote For Bonds opponents vote Against Bonds. Also a period ad for DeWitt's Cholera cure from Stovall and Forbes.
An upcoming personally conducted Tampa excursion on Monday May 26 by the Georgia Southern & Florida Railway promises a lighter trip with cheap fishing and river boat options. Fare from LaGrange 7.00, Macon 7.00, Cordele 5.00, Tifton 4.00, Valdosta 3.00 and other points at reduced rates. agents available for details.
Dunaway announces voter registration rounds in Dooley County with set dates for Pinehurst Unadilla Byromville Drayton Vienna Coney James Arabi Cordele Tippettville Fuqua and Vienna later in May and June. Books close June 30 with prompts for punctual returns and improved expected levies, signed J B Scott Tax Collector Cordele Ga March 10 1896.
Two Democratic candidates in Dooly County announce for the 14th Senatorial district seat subject to nomination. 8 W Coney urges voters to back him with support for Chas F Crisp for U S Senator while promising County and district advancement. Wm S Thomson similarly seeks the nomination and pledges to uphold duties and back Crisp if elected.
Two historic campaign notices from Dooly County announce R A Redgood and U V Whipple as Democratic candidates for State Representative. Both pledge faithful representation, energetic support for Charles F Crisp for U.S. Senator, and duties to be performed to the best of their abilities with dates noted as March 11 1896 and March 17 1806 respectively.
Fragmented notices show M H Hickson of Cordele announcing candidacy for Ordinary of Dooly County under Democratic nom ent. J D Hargrove seeks re election as Ordinary candidate. J B ACo yg in for Clerk of Superior Court under Democratic banner. notices reflect late 19th century campaign language and local offices.
Voters of Dooly County hear candidate declarations for Tax Collector Tax Receiver Sheriff Treasurer County Surveyor Coroner and other posts. Each pledges faithful, impartial service, seeks Democratic nomination, expresses gratitude for past support, and asks for continued votes in upcoming primary. Names include J A Williams J W Roberts J B Scott Frank J Lewis R D Brown M C Dunaway and J W Graham.
Georgia Dooly County audience is warned that Sarah Thompson wife of Willis Thompson made a contract for 1896 and has breached it without cause. All persons are notified not to hire harbor or shelter her in any manner under penalty of the law. Date April 15 1896.
Professional card for D L Henderson attorney based in Vienna Georgia. Lists specialties in contracts ejectments matters before court of Ordinary and collection. Ads emphasize legal services and local practice.
Jno F Powell Jno W Powell and Jno F Powell and Son announce a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. They will practice in all state courts and the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. Published 8 18 94.
Dr Bivins offers special attention to obstetrics and diseases peculiar to women with prompt 24 hour call service. Office over W A Baker & Co Store. Office telephone 18, residence 25.
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