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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1894
Page
2
Col D A R Cram discusses the May Convention action and urges an uninstructed delegation to Chicago. He advocates free coinage of silver, income tax, tariff reform, railroad and bank regulation, and aggressive anti monopoly laws, plus reduced state taxes and strengthened public schools.
A May 23 1892 letter from Consele Ga candidate D A R Crum argues for tariff reform financial relief and free coinage of silver He urges railroads telegraph regulation state tax cuts and funding shifts toward common schools The piece mirrors the Democratic platform and anticipates actions as a state representative candidate in Georgia.
The candidate pledges to pass beneficial laws for the region and dedicates his time to county service. He plans to meet voters personally and explains his proposed actions if elected. He resides in a town lacking a representative for sixteen years and is viewed as a strong potential legislator.
Citizens of Dooly County are urged to consider J W Row and J W Graham for sheriff and coroner respectively in the Democratic primary. Row pledges faithful discharge of duties and fairness if elected. Graham seeks re election and pledges continued faithfulness to duties and solicitous support.
Entered in Vienna Georgia into the post office at second class mailing rates.
The Progress explains candidate announcements cost five dollars and must be paid before insertion. Promises such as I will pay you next time I see you or draw on me will not be honored. The rule will not be deviated for anyone.
Several residents announce campaigns for the Dooly County Representative nomination. A. R. Crum pledges to protect citizens if elected. E. F. Szkozizr and J. A. Durovugh also seek the seat, expressing gratitude and commitment to county interests.
Two notices from Georgia voters announce candidacies for Dooly County Clerk Superior Court. M. E. Rosary pledges full duties if elected. Russel Kellan seeks re election, thanking past support and asking for continued votes.
Two candidates announce for the office of Tax Collector in Dooly County. J I Scott in the Democratic primary pledges faithful duties with justice, and E G Greene seeks the Democratic nomination and voter aid to fulfill incumbent duties if elected.
Candidate D B Leonard seeks the Democratic nomination for county treasurer promising faithful service if re elected. He requests voter support and thanks past favors as he pledges best efforts if chosen to the office.
A.C. Dudley announces drastic reductions in carriage services due to the country’s finances. Godi Carriage Painting drops from 36.00 to 7.50 and all other work is discounted accordingly. Period.
Wanted. Cotton seed corn fodder peas meal potatoes wood syrup fur keys chickens eggs and all country produce will be taken on subscriptions at market prices. If you want to renew or begin a new subscription and lack money bring anything that man or beast can eat and we will allow the market price.
State notes report Fulton county executive committee ordering a primary. Coxey is ordered to leave Washington, while cotton prices drift to about five cents from New York seven. Georgia Press crew enjoy Mexico, and local editor cites legal trouble. Evans supporters claim tides turn. many towns back Evans in headlines.
Endorsed by multiple figures from across the country, Royal Germetuer claims to calm nerves and strengthen vitality without bromides or harmful drugs. The ad cites physicians and officials praising its safety for all ages, with pricing of 1 dollar or six for five dollars, sold by druggists and produced by King's Royal Germetuer Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
The populists meet tomorrow to nominate a candidate for governor, with Judge J. K. Hines likely the nominee. The Marietta Journal urges education, promoting good schools, books, and reading to nurture an educated mind and right principles in children.
S. Manuel of Unadilla Georgia advertises coffin and furniture prices before purchase seeking guidance and quotes for funeral goods. The brief notice implies local commerce and consumer bargaining in the small town.
A proposal urges creating honorary state and county positions to honor respected citizens who cannot or will not accept salaries. The idea envisions awarding degrees to willing candidates who would otherwise be ineligible, improving public service and local enterprise. The matter is referred to the next General Assembly meeting.
The Progress denounces the use of a state penitentiary hireling to influence the Telfair county vote and calls on General Evans to disavow the tactics. It condemns boodle money and political interference as a stain on Georgia and warns against such electioneering in Dooley.
Dooly sheriff sale set for the first Tuesday in June 1894 at the courthouse door in Vienna. Property described as city lots 1 through 10 in block 200 in Cordele, assessed to National Guaranty Co. to satisfy tax fees from 1893. Sheriff G W Sheppard notes the sale date May 7 1894.
In Dooly County Georgia the East half of lot 55 and portions of lots 56 and 74 in the Grd district are to be sold at public auction on the first Tuesday in June 1894 between legal hours to satisfy a fi fa from the Superior Court in favor of R L Barfield versus J C Clements and J N Downing. Levy by J W Roberts. Sheriff's advertisement dated May 1994.
By virtue of an indenture dated November 18 1593 and recorded December 13 1893 Lam created as agent for E M Willingham there will be a sale at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in June 1894. The property is a saw mill with Erie engine and boiler located 2 12 miles east of Cordele on the A M rail line. sale proceeds pay the indenture balance and costs with any surplus to Willingham. May 5 1894 E Brow Strouzier.
Notice to all persons having demands against the estate of Mrs T J Yeomans, late of DooigY County Georgia, to present demands according to law. All parties indebted to the estate must settle immediately. Dated March 9, 1894. Administrator SB Austl.
Citizens and heirs of WG Lauteman are notified I will not pay notes issued to J W Haygood attorney for Jennie H Claud E Core B Ernest G and Alice W and E Tracy Lauteman dated May 9 1893 totaling 200 50 due Oct 1894 540 due Oct 1894 90 due Oct 1895 and 50 due Oct 1896 with payments set May 9 1893 filed May 2 1894 by Francis E Truluck Vienna Ga
The 1894 tax sale lists Kibbee and Hart lands in Dooly County to be sold at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in July for 1893 taxes. Properties include Land Lots 30 20 129 209 in the 3rd district and Lot 184 in the 6th district totaling about 810 acres. Levy by Sheriff G W Sheppard.
Tax sale notice for lands in the Sixth land district Dooly County Georgia Lots 125 136 137 totaling 607 acres levied to satisfy 1893 taxes due from C E Smith Executor of S D Smith deceased. Sale on the first Tuesday in July 1894 between legal hours, at highest cash bidder. Sheriff Gr W Sheppard. Also probate notice for permanent administration on the estate of George W Marvin in Dooly County Georgia to be decided the first Monday in June 1894 by Ordinary D C Hargrove. Brown's Iron Bitters advertisement included.
Re centered note from W Thigpen offering prompt watch or clock repair services at the Racket Store in Vienna. Claims to fix overwork related weariness and household arcs with Brown's Iron Bitters claimed to rebuild the system and aid digestion and malaria.
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