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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
4
Notice to correspondents states no article will be published unless the editor knows the writer. If you do not wish your work published unsigned, send your name in some way. The paper receives many pieces tossed in the waste basket because authors do not provide names.
Holl Hollis will make three addresses in Dooly County next week at Tippetville Wednesday Harmony Wednesday and Byromyills Thursday afternoon. The speaker Dooly’s gifted son will appeal to locals to hear him, asserting the county will honor its duty and not be swayed by misrepresentations.
The Proanress Laboring under mock endorsement claims Judge Fort shifted to demagogic tactics. It details a mass meeting, alleged money deals, and a county manager who allegedly formed coalitions, distributing blocks of 450 dollars, while denying protest from Fort.
The passage asserts continued opposition to the methods used by the current owner and manager. It states Phillip has not changed, notes the Judge's X-rays revealing the methods, and says the Proprrés has exposed them, causing chagrin and agitation.
An advertising snippet notes how blood quality suffers from constipation and promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers by Stovall & Forbes as a remedy to obstinate constipation, presenting a quick health fix in a period voice.
A critique of politicians claiming to mobilize "the wool hat boys" as a loyal base. The writer distrusts sanctified smiles and electioneering gestures, arguing the true sovereign from the electorate remains the people.
A local newspaper defends Senator Lewis against charges from an opposing organ. It asserts multiple misrepresentations, calls the organ’s claims false and baseless, and says the paper remains steadfast in exposing falsehoods. It concludes that voters will support Lewis.
A vivid pitch offers fruit preservation directions using a California cold process. One man claims to have helped 120 families, selling directions for a dollar and promising earnings of one to two hundred dollars in days. Francis Casry of St Louis, Mo, offers to mail fruit samples and full directions for eighteen two cent stamps.
An escaped convict from Alligon's County Chaingang in Pulaski county, about 22, 140 pounds, with a missing tooth, rode off with a medium mare described as having a small white forehead spot and white on both feet. A $15 reward is offered for a single return, $80 for returning both. Also notes summer mortality among children and recommends DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure for bowel troubles. Includes tax receiver appointments, voter registration plans by Dunaway and Scott, and a Minute Cough Cure promo from Broyall & Forbes.
Two Democrats from Dooly County announce bids for the 14th Senatorial district seat subject to party nomination. W S Coney pledges to back Uhay F Crisp for U S Senate and defend county interests, while Wm S Thomson seeks the nomination and support for Charles F Crisp as U S Senator.
The messages from A Bedgood and U V Whipple announce candidacies for Representative from Dooly County subject to Democratic nomination. Both pledge faithful representation and support for Charles F. Crisp for United States Senator. Dates cited are March 11 and March 17, 1806.
Multiple notices from Dooly County candidates in 1890s style pleas express intent to run or seek reelection for county offices. Names include John T. Graham Sheriff James Roberts County Treasurer Jas R Kell Tax Collector Jas A Williams and Frank J Lewis. They pledge faithful service under Democratic nomination and request voter support.
In a set of notices, local figures announce candidacies for county offices. B D Brown declares for Tax Receiver subject to Democratic nomination, while MO C Dunaway seeks re election as Tax Receiver if renomination occurs. J W Graham runs for Coroner and a County Surveyor seeks re election, all urging past supporters to vote.
Methodist church announces preaching on the first and 38th Sundays with Sunday school each morning Epworth League at 3 30 Sunday afternoon and prayer meeting Thursday night Rev Wesley Lane pastor Baptist church outlines preaching on the second and fourth Sundays with B Y P A at 3 30 Sunday afternoon and prayer meeting Tuesday night Rev J M Kelly pastor
DL Henderson of Vienna Georgia advertises legal services before the Ordinary court and in collecting actions. He handles contracts ejectments and related matters with a specialty in this practice.
A V Whipple, a lawyer based in Vienna Georgia, will practice in all courts of Dooly County except the Dooly County Court. The notice highlights his regional practice scope and the specific court exemption.
Jno F Powell and Jno W Powell advertise legal partnership Jno F Powell & Son with regular practice in all courts across the South western Oconee and Albany circuits and others by special contract. Office near Court House on Union Street Vienna Georgia.
Geo W Wooten a lawyer announces a new office on Catton Street in Macon with practice in all state courts and the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. The notice is dated August 18 1894 and is a lyric style legal advertisement.
Y. Bivins is listed as a physician and surgeon practicing in Vienna Georgia. The brief notice identifies his professional title and hometown, indicating a local medical practitioner.
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