Prohibitionist Push Fails in Georgia County Election Result
In Dooly County the populist strategy to influence the governor race collapsed as Atkinson wins big. Registration issues and voter confusion reduced turnout with 3064 registered voters but under 2000 casting ballots. Precinct tallies show Atkinson leading Wright and Bedgood ahead of Mathews. The constitution amendment and school commissioner measures pass with notable margins.
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Georgia
Atkinson
Dooly
Wright
Bedgood
Mathews
Moran Werr
Thomson
Pope
Whipple
Bedgond
Lamb
Hargrove
Hamilton
Powell
Wilson
Roberts
Norris
Dunaway
Dooling
Boott
Adkins
Kelly
Joiner
Clements
Royal
Taylor
Arnott
Supreme Court
Death of Mrs Mashburn a respected longtime resident
Mrs Elizabeth Mashburn sister of Mrs J M Gammage and mother of L M and J J Mashburn and others died Saturday after a long life filled with good deeds. She lived to see her children grow to responsible lives and was remembered with tender regard by a large circle of friends.
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Elizabeth Mashburn
Siater
J. M. Gammage
L. M
J. J. Mashburn
Dno
C. Fullington
Marriaid Hugh L. Heard and May Tinley Wed in Walden
Hugh L. Heard of Macon Georgia and May Tinley of Walden wed Wednesday evening October 7 at the bride’s parents home in Walden. The newlyweds then visited relatives in the area Thursday. The Progress joins friends in offering congratulations.
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Hugh L. Heard
Macon
May Tinley
Walden
Nourish Him With Scott's Emulsion Treatment Claim
An old advertisement extols nourishment as the key to curing diseases, praising Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a blood-accelerating remedy. It promises quick strength, flesh restoration, and benefits for bronchial and lung troubles, offering a free book and noting genuine tins with salmon-colored wrappers.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Rambling Thoughts on Religion Mothers Teachers and Voters
A broad midwestern exhortation section urges ministers to connect faith with daily life and social needs. It addresses mothers to study children, teachers to study pedagogy and homes, and office holders to study Washington and civic ethics ahead of voting. It stresses practical religion, education, integrity, and informed civic participation.
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Tle
Sons of God
Washington
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Anne
Prominent Dooly County Citizen Wm Sumerford Dies At 79
The Progress records the death of William Sumerford, a longtime Dooly County figure, at his home six miles northwest of Vienna on Sunday. Praised as kind and generous, he lived to age 79 and left a widow and a large family. Friends unite in sympathy over his passing after a long life of usefulness.
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Dooly
Wm. Sumerford
Vienna
Mr. Sumerford
Hind
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