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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1894
Page
2
The piece notes Georgia’s political climate with populist defeats and democratic resilience. It highlights Atlanta figures, the Dixie Interstate and Dixie fair successes, a reform school bill, and wartime-like brawls in Richmond County during elections. It closes with Empress of China and regional exposé chatter.
Fire broke out on multiple Hight ships loaded with cotton at Savannah wharves early Tuesday. Incendiaries believed as phosphorus fed the blaze, quickly controlled but causing unspecified damage. London paper mocks American affairs amid unrest rumors and a U S mail protection bounty set by the Post Office.
A political column warns Democrats and Populists to heed Tuesday's landslide toward Republicans. It credits broken pledges, policy reversals, and intra party quarrels for the result, laments the loss of the solid South, and urges a return to true democracy.
A colorful sketch of Snow a border town West of Anadills on the G S and P Y line praising its water healthfulness, elderly residents, lively families and local gentry names like Mikey Ivey Wright Gains Simmons and Prof Wallace. It notes schools churches ten month term housing and lively cane and candy scenes with a light humorous tone.
The Tuesday election drew 1222 votes with Crisp 890 and White 352 while turnout remained low across districts. The 6th district shifted to Democratic support, the gubernatorial race swung back to Democrats in that county, and the Cordele district reported 188 votes amid overall sparse participation.
Permanent receivers are appointed by Judge Smith for the late Dr. G W Marvin estate. Col Hendersy and J B Reale named receivers. Mrs Bivins retains control of Marvin's personal estate and business interests. the bank and law firms represent her. A Nebraska claimant sought a receiver to pursue his asserted heir claim. administration was set aside.
A Ringwood Illinois woman testifies to Dr Miles Nervine's success after three months of use. She suffered chronic nervousness headaches and insomnia until trying Nervine, claiming it saved her life. The ad notes a satisfaction guarantee and offers bottles at $1 each with a multi bottle option.
Mrs J W Roberts takes charge of the Vienna Hotel offering clean rooms good table fare and ample servants. The notice lists city officials including Mayor B F Forbes Aldermen O S Brizemore A R Morgan A V Whipple and J R Ketly and notes regular Bourg education meetings and court dates.
Multiple probate items announce creditors to present claims against estates of S. S. Trunluck Martha A. Peavy David Altman and others. Administrators seek discharges and permissions to sell lands. Public sale of property in Cordele and appraisals for widow and minors referenced with dates in November and December 1894.
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