Georgia State News Roundup and Local Happenings
Georgia press debates abolition of solicit or general fee system and Bleckly resignation while praising farmers economy and Governor elect Atkinson. Savannah’s electric lines offer cut rates. Dixie Interstate fair opens in Macon for 15 days. The Manufacturer’s Record lauds a prospering South with debt reduction and robust farming margins. Local obituaries note B W Collier death.
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Bleckly
Savannah
Georgia
Macon
Dixie Inter- State
Money to Loan at 5 Percent on Farm or City Property
Alien and Company advertises ready money for immediate loans at five percent with property in any section of the country having fixed market value. Security and title must be good. No commission. Blanks furnished on request. Address Alien & Co. 40 and 42 Broadway, New York.
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Alien & Co
Broadway
New York
Mr. Crisp Draws Dooly County Crowd For Speech
The court house in Dooly County filled with residents Saturday as Hon. Chas F. Crisp spoke on current issues. He praised Democrats for fiscal prudence, urged loyal voting in January county elections, and contrasted Democratic achievements with Republican and Populist platforms. He defended free coinage of gold and silver and urged voters to rally for Nov. 6.
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Dooly County
Chas. F. Crisp
W. Coney
A. V. Whipple
House of Representatives
Crisp
Georgia
Republican Party
Congress
False Africa Emigration Schemes Target African Americans
An outspoken warning condemns a clever swindler who promises rich lands, free transport, and ample riches in Africa to lure Black families. The piece critiques deceptive imagery and false profits while urging vigilance against exploitation of the more ignorant, noting white backlash risks if action is taken.
The Swindle of a Glowing Land Promise
A vivid critique of a land promotional scheme portraying a paradise with endless riches and freedom. The text warns that the allure targets the gullible, especially the negro, who is swayed by bright pictures and promises of easy wealth, education, and plenty, while ignoring impracticalities and consequences. It notes a young man’s fevered wish to join this promised region.
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M. D
The Cotton Question Discusses Cost of Production
The writer praises an editorial on The Perplexing Question and analyzes cotton costs in Georgia. He presents a calculation using 183 pounds lint per acre, a 40 acre farm, two laborers at 10 dollars monthly, guano costs, and yields 1830 pounds from 10 acres to deduce an average production cost of 13.74 cents per pound, inviting challenge by statistics.
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Epirox
Lee
South
Georgia
Farmers urge crop cut to lift price and aid planters
A fiery call argues for reducing the cotton crop to restore value, citing 8.79 cents per pound loss on an 9,000,000 bale crop and a total deficit of $395,550,000. It exhorts planters to unite, limit plantings to 40 percent, and attack economic ruin driven by currency contraction and overproduction.
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Tate
South
Vienna
Vienna Charter Change Proposed by Georgia General Assembly
A notice dated October 22 1894 announces an act to amend alter and repeal Vienna Georgia’s 1881 charter. The proposal would increase aldermen from four to six redefine mayoral terms to two years and adjust alderman terms. It also authorizes mayoral warrants for street work nonpayment and enables arrest across the state to return offenders to Vienna for charter proceedings.
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General Assembly of Georgia
Vienna
Dooly
Georgia
Notice of administration and land sale applications
In Dowly County Georgia on October 1 1894 petitioners Crum Busbee and J D Hargrove announce that permanent letters of administration in the estate of Henry Shrouder will be passed on the first Monday in November. Also M E Rushin administrator of Mrs M F Rushin applies for leave to sell lands and the ordinary will pass on November first.
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Georgia
Dooly County
T. J. Shrouder
Barbry Shrouder
J. D. Hargrove
D.C
Henry Shrouder
J.D. Hargrove
O. D.C
Dowly County
M. E. Rushin
M. F. Rushin
D. C
Denly
W. G. Harrson
Vienna
Moantezuma
J. W. Havened
Montextnee
Vienna Georgia school bonds bill proposed in 1894 act
Notice announces a Georgia General Assembly bill for Vienna in Dooly County to amend the town charter to establish a public school system, provide revenue for maintenance, and authorize issuing town bonds to build and equip school buildings. Dated September 24, 1894.
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Georgia
Dooly County
General Assembly of
Vienna
Dooly
Notice to Debtors and Creditors Georgia Dooly Co
Notice to debtors and creditors of Mrs. M F Rushin deceased in Dooly County Georgia. Administrator M E Rushin invites claims and demands for settlement and compliance with the law. Also notices on David Altman estate including twelve months support for minor children and request to hear report November 1894. John A Cross applies for letters of administration with will annexed. Creditors and next of kin cited to appear and show cause at the November term 1894 Court of Ordinary.
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Georgia
Dooly County
Pinehurst
Fullington Avenue
Said Avenue
Oak Street
Said Street
Fullington Bros
W. T. Folds
N. Ivey
Effie Moore
Della Moore
Kate Causey
Ennis
Mount Olive Church
Georgia Dooly Co
M. F. Rushin
M.e.rushi
Feorgia
David Altman
David E
Sarah
Mary E
Zanne Altman
DooLy
John. A. Cross
Court of Ordinary
John A. Cross
Dooley County Sheriff Sale Notice in Georgia
Dooley County will sell on the first Tuesday in November at the courthouse door between legal hours the property of J. J. Lashley Lot 142 containing 202.5 acres in the 9th district levied to satisfy four Justice Court judgments against Lashley to The Brumby Chair Co W B Ellis Frank Adler and Morris Neuburger and Son. Levy by G B Shell and advertisement by W Sheppard Sheriff.
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Georgia
DooLy County
Court of Ordinary
Said
Said County
David Culpepper
Guardian
Jeorgia
Court House
Vienna
Jeremiah Slade
Adm’r
J. J. Lashley
Justice Court
G. M
Brumby Chair Co
S. Taylor & Lashley
W. B. Ellis & Co
Frank & Adler
Taylor & Lashley
Morris Neuburger
Dress goods and shoes offer for sale at reduced prices
Advertises a broad women's dress goods line with calicoes and patterns at low prices, 25 percent off last season prices, free thread with each dress for 30 days, fast color patterns, and a strong shoe selection claimed to be unmatched in the area. Includes various fabrics like sheeting and check Homespun, with mention of prices per yard and per dozen spools.
Gent's Nobby Suits and Bargain Fashions at 60c Dollar
Bargain notice forGent's shop promotes high quality dress suits from top tailors with a niece tie gift. Highlights menswear including regular 40c hose, underwear sale, odd pants and overcoats bought in a job lot at 60c on the dollar. Announces replacement prices like a $12.50 overcoat for £7.50 and $7 pants for $4.50.
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