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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1894
Page
2
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The Progress states candidate announcements cost 5.09 and must be paid before insertion. Promises to pay later or upon sight will not be accepted. This policy will be upheld without deviation.
A set of candidate notices from Dooly County residents announcing runs for Georgia State Legislature. Cy Owen D A R Crum E F P Strozier J K H Dorotah request Democratic nomination and pledge to serve county interests if elected.
Russel Kellam announces candidacy for re-election as Clerk of Superior Court of Dooly County. He pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability and thanks voters for past confidence while seeking Democratic nomination.
J J Scott announces for Tax Collector of Dooly County subject to Democratic primary or mass meeting and pledges faithful duties tempered with justice and moderation. E G Green announces for Tax Collector subject to Democratic nomination, asks voters support and pledges to fulfill duties to best ability.
Citizens of Dooly County hear two candidate notices. Tama seeks re election for Treasurer subject to Democratic nomination and pledges faithful discharge of duties. James R Kelly announces candidacy for Treasurer, requests support and pledges best efforts if elected.
The message invites voters in Dooly County to nominate and elect a Sheriff candidate in the Democratic primary. It requests support from every citizen and expresses appreciation for efforts made on the candidate’s behalf. The note is informal and appears as a personal solicitation.
J W Ropers declares candidacy for the office of sheriff in Dooly County, subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges to faithfully discharge all duties if elected.
A coroner seeks re-election to the county office under democratic nomination and pledges continued faithful service. The letter requests support and expresses intent to remain in office, signing with W. Granam.
Items reveal Atlanta Constitution criticism from Democrats over third party leanings while county delegates back Atkinson by 400 with no dissent. Some third party supporters say they will back Hines if Atkinson is the Democratic nominee, and Evans supporters vow likewise, stirring controversy over religion’s role in politics and press influence. Isa shaime McRee Enterprise.
Hon. W A Atkinson defends his eight year record in the Georgia General Assembly amid charges from Atlanta lawyers. He contends votes on Confederate veterans, a permanent school fund, fertilizer inspection, and repudiated bonds were misrepresented. He cites official journals, attorney general opinions, and party papers to counter claims as the campaign intensifies in Forayth.
The piece argues the 1894 Georgia contest will be hotter with the populists better organized and optimistic about negro voting strength. It credits Atkinson as a crucial 1892 campaign leader and questions who could replicate his unselfish, detailed management if he steps aside. Hvans doubts his political knowledge.
The Georgia Democrats should pick a strong stump speaker for the campaign. Rie has failed as a public speaker and cannot meet the populist nominee. Mr. Atkinson is a proven fighting Democrat and one of the best stump speakers in the country. He is presented as the man to lead the party this year and to manage the campaign effectively.
About 18 months ago Mrs. W.was severely ailing with what doctors called the worst form of dyspepsia and bowel trouble. After 10 months with no relief her husband bought Dr. King's Royal Germetuer and fed it in hot water with meals. Within a week she could eat again and improved steadily, using 4 or 6 bottles in total.
Rome Georgia resident T McAlister credits Germe Ture with saving his baby Paul from dysentery and malnutrition after a severe illness. Katherine Lillyer of Jonesboro reports Royal Germe Ture saved her baby from cholera infantum months earlier. Item offered by Stovall Forbes at five dollars for six bottles.
An advertisement offers Botanic Blood Bath with a postal card request for a free book of cures from the Blood Balm Co in Atlanta Ga It markets the medicine as a builder and purifier with a large bottle priced at 1 00 and notes Stovall Forbes as a seller See ad elsewhere.
An early 20th century pitch touts 80 complete novels in a large illustrated monthly magazine for 30 cents. It features titles by Stevenson, Etta W Pierce, M T Calhorst, Hugh Conway, Jane Austen, Marion Herland, and Amatiia M Danglags, claiming high grade romantic and sensational stories. Include order for 20 cents to Hersegerp Folks Pre. Co. P. O. Box 1153 New York City.
The sale will be held at the courthouse door in Vienna on the first Tuesday in June 1894 between legal hours for cash. Describes City lots numbers 11 to 10 in Block 200 in Cordele Ga located in Cordele. Property of National Guaranty Co to satisfy a tax fi fa for 1893 taxes. Also: East half of lot 55, 101 ¼ acres, plus 8 ½ acres northeast corner of lot 56 and 25 acres south of a branch in lot 74 all in the 3rd district of Dooly County. Sold as the property of J C Clements to satisfy a fi da from Dooly Superior Court. Levy by J W Roberts deputy sheriff. May 7, 1894. G W Sheppard Sheriff Dooly Co Ga.
Notice of sale under a deed of indenture dated 1893 items the sale of a saw mill, Erie engine and boiler, located 232 miles east of Cordele, to settle debts with proceeds to pay costs and any remainder to FE M Willingham. Sale set for the first Tuesday in June 1894 at the courthouse door in Dooly County.
By decree of the Superior Court in the case Tierman v Chambers Admr of N A Hornady deed the south half of lot 143 in the 10th district of Kesly County Georgia will be sold at the court house door in Vienna on the first Tuesday in June next to the highest bidder for cash Z A Littlejohn Commissioner May May 1894
Notice to debtors and creditors of Mrs. Sarah J Yeormans late of Dootx County Georgia to present demands to the administrator J B Austin and to settle any debts immediately Marth 94. administrator.
All persons are notified they will not pay certain notes to J W Haygood attorney for Jennie D Claud E Cora B Ernest C Alice W and E Tracy Lauteman heirs at law of HW Lauteman for totals 209 00 350 00 due Oct 1 1898 50 00 due Oct 1894 50 00 due Oct 1885 and 56 00 due Oct 1 1996 dated May 9 1593 the consideration for which said notes were given having failed This May 2 1594 Francis E Truluck Vienna Ga
Tax sale notice for Kibbee Hart lands in Dooly County to satisfy 1893 taxes. Auction on the first Tuesday in July at public hours. Described properties include multiple land lots in the 3rd and 6th districts totaling 810 acres. Sheriff Dooly County issues the levy under M E Ruskin.
Tax sale issued against C E Smith Executor of S D Smith estate covers Lots 125 136 and 137 in the Sixth district totaling 607 acres. Lands to be sold July first between legal hours for cash to satisfy 1893 taxes. Sheriff D C Heorgia District County.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a medicinal ad or notice for Brown's Iron Rist offering relief from indigestion. Mentions Messris and Livert as possible names or endorsements, with a period-era newspaper ad style urging readers to try the product.
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