Georgia Senate Faces Big Tasks as Session Opens
The Vienna Progress reports the Georgia legislature meets tomorrow with much work ahead. It notes the reluctance to discuss the State Fair, mentions the Bank of Sumner and Americus reopening, and comments on crops and cane grinding. It also covers local politics with comments on gubernatorial hopefuls and a Macon county courthouse dispute where injunctions delay moves from Oglethorpe to Montezuma.
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Georgia
Augusta
Allen Fort
Americus
F. M. Herring
Pinehurst
Married in Dowliya area as Lee Morgan weds Carrie Page
On Wednesday Lee H Morgan married Carrie Page of Byremoyile. Morgan, a young farmer with a home six miles above town, is praised for his business success and good qualities. A reception at the groom’s home, hosted by his mother Mrs Wm Somerford, featured a rich spread. Friends extend best wishes for their future happiness and long life together.
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Lee H. Morgan
Carrie Page
Byremoyile
Morgan
Dooly
Wm. Somerford
Lee
Wanted to Rent
Mr J P Heard tells of a Black applicant seeking a farm rental. The exchange reveals the applicant has no stock corn meat or horse yet proposes two preachers sharing a small farm. The landlord declines and dismisses the would be renter.
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Bank of
J P. Heard
Brudder
Weard
Why Not Compromise in Senate Deadlock
A critique of Senate Democrats for inaction amid a two month stalemate and political calls to form a caucus and pass compromise measures. The piece questions who bears blame, argues for majority rule, and urges action or return home.
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Senate
United States
Democratic Party
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Woodruff Estate
Notice to all parties having demands against the estate of Win A Woodruff deceased to render accounts per law and to all indebted parties to make immediate payment. Eli Woodruff Admi s W B Woodruff
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Win
A. Woodruff
Eli Woodruff
Admi’s
W. B. Woodruff
W. O. Hamilton
Dooly County
Dee
N. E. Hamilton
Dee’d
Georgia
Dooty County
James A. Perry
J.B. Scott
Brunswick Receives Aid From Vienna For Yellow Fever Sufferers
Vienna contributes again to Brunswick with a 44.20 dollar relief gift prompted by local ladies efforts. Mayor Heard mails the donation to Mayor T. W. Lamb noting gratitude and hope the outbreak ends soon.
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Vienna
Brunswick
Heard
T. W. Lamb
J. P. Hearn
Burglary attempt at E. T. Tippett & Co. store ends with shooting
On a Wednesday night two burglars tried to enter the Tippett store at Tippettville. Mr. E. T. Tippett awoke, investigated from across the road, fired when a figure appeared, and another burglar fled after the attempt to breach the back of the store near the safe.
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E. T. Tippett & Co
Tippettvilland
T. Tippett
E. T. Tippett
A. B. Tippett
Bdooly County Directory and City Officers Listing
The directory lists key county and city officials including Judge of Superior Court Hon. Fish, Solicitor Col. Hudson, County Court Judge Hon. Whipple, Sheriff J W Sheppard, Tax Receiver J C Dunaway, Tax Collector M E Ruskin, County Treasurer D B Leonard, Coroner J W Graham, County Surveyor M C Jordan, and Board of Education members led by Jno T Brown and D T Doughtry with regular meeting dates. City officers show Mayor J P Heard, alders B F Forbes C S Bazemore J O Hamilton J J Lash Jew, Clerk Treasurer J J Stovall, Marshals C W Johns A I Davies. Vienna Progress.
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Superior Court
Fish
Col
C. B. Hudson
A. V. Whipple
Col. W. Thomson
J. D. Hargrove
R. Kellam
J. W. Sheppard
J.C. Dunaway
M. E. Ruskin
D. B. Leonard
J. W. Graham
M. C. Jordan
Board OF Education
Jno
Drayton Area Adopts Drayton Physician Notice
Drayton area residents are informed that H A Mobley physician surgeon will continue practice at Byronville GA. All calls will be attended promptly at his former residence and his Drayton offer to provide professional service is available day and night.
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H. A. Mobley
Byronville, GA
Obstetrics Specialty Clinic in Vienna Handles Women’s Diseases
Special attention given to obstetrics and diseases peculiar to women. All calls promptly answered day or night. Office located over W. C. Willis & Co’s in Vienna.
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W. C. Willis & Co
Dr W H Whipple Physician and Surgeon Ad in Vienna Ga
Dr W H Whipple physician and surgeon announces practice in Vienna Georgia with focus on surgery obstetrics women and children's diseases and climate related illnesses. Office over W C Willis Co store. All calls promptly attended day or night. Night calls on at F E Varnedoe residence.
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Vienna
W. C. Willis & Co
F. E. Varnedoe
Burglars Loot Law Office Safe During Dinner Hour
Thieves broke into the law office of Mess. Busbee and Crum during dinner last week. They opened the small lock drawers inside a large fire proof safe but left nothing of value missing. The burglars apparently sought money and escaped after likely entering via the transom above the door.
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Mess
Busbee & Crum
Col. Crain
Seville Tax Fight Goes To Higher Courts
In Seville a blacksmith challenges city tax authority and a license charge. Col. Strozier defends the city, Col. Ellis represents the blacksmith. Mayor Harp fines the defendant fifty dollars. The case moves to the superior court next spring likely ending at the Supreme Court.
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Cols
E. F. Strozier
Pearson Ellis
Seville
Col. Ellis
Col. Strozier
Harp
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Invest in Oatmeal Milling Boost for Georgia
The writer urges turning oat crops into oatmeal to supply Georgia and potentially the United States. They propose local investment in a milling facility to create a nourishing, affordable staple, expanding oat production across counties and building a homegrown industry.
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Dooly
Georgia
United States
Receivers Sale of Fenn Lumber Co Property in Fenn Ga
A.E. Colwell receiver announces sale of all Fenn Lumber Co assets in Fenn Georgia. The bid includes land of 91 acres with multiple buildings a sawmill and fixtures plus extensive railroad iron machinery and stock. Terms: one third cash with balance in six and twelve months title retained until full payment. Sale set for the first Tuesday in November between 10 am and 4 pm.
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W. E. Springer & Co. Et Als
Fenn Lumber Co
Fenn
Gaa
Said Fenn, Lumber Co
Filer & Stowell
Fifield
Said Fenn Lumber Co
Sinquefield
A.E. Colwell
Dooly County Notices and Sheriff Sales 1893
Appraisers report on estate of Hardy Pitts widow and four children to be reviewed Friday in Cordele. Numerous notices of administrations, sales, and land auctions in Dooly County tied to estates of Hamilton, Culpepper, Lindsey, Perry and others with dates in October and November 1893. Listings include Cordele Electric Light Plant, land lots, and property dispositions.
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Yeorgia— Dooty County
Hardy Pitts
Mary E. Pitts
Towit
Thos. J
Charley A
Mary Ella
Anna Pitts
Georgia
Dooly County
J. E. Culpepper
Lydia A. Culpepper
Una L
Arletta Culpepper
J. D. Gargrove
Ordy
D. C
Dooty County
S. D. Peavy
Martha A. Peavy
J. D. Hargrove
Ordinary
Dooly Co
A. W. Raines
Needham Raines
J.D. HanGrove
Eli and
W. B. Woodruff
Wm. A. Woodruff
J.D. Harcrove
D.C
Georgia—Dooty County
J B. Scott
Jas. A. Perry
J. D. Harcrove
Ordiary
Doo Y Vorusty
S.s.truluck
T. W. Truluck
D.L. Truluck
John Truluck
J. D. Hair Grove
Dovy County
A.J. Pitts
H. H. Pitts
J.D. Hargrove
City Marshal's Sales in Cordele Georgia
Door in said county on the first Tuesday sale of city lots and blocks in Cordele. Property of N Y Peavy for 1892 ad valorem taxes. Also at the same time property of Jos E Bivins for 1892 taxes. Both sales by the Mayor and City Council of Cordele. October 2 1893.
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Cordele
Fannie A. Holland
Dooly County Court
H. J. George
Cordele Electric Light Plant
Dooly
Milner & Kittig Company
R.D. Wood & Co
City Council of
Eorgia
John K. Wallace
Said
E. S
Superior Court
Georgia
Dooty County
N.Y. Peavy
N. Y
Cordele Ga
Jos. E. Bigins
Jos. E. Bivins
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D. E. Howitt
Enrror
Macon County
Court House
Fom Oglethorpe
Montezuma
J. P. Heard
Aluermen
B. F. Forbes
C. S. Bazemore
J. O. Hamilton
J. J. Lash Jew
J. J. Stovall
C. W. Johns
A. I. Davies
Urinter
Vienna Progress
W. W. Harvard
Attorney AT Law
D. L. Henderson
J. A. Martin, A. V. Whipple
Hawkinsville, Ga
Vienna, Ga
Martin & Whipple, Lawyers
G. W. Busser
D. A. R. Crem
Dooly Co. Ga
Macon
Southwestern
Oconee
Southern
State Supreme Court
United States Circuit
District Courts
Court of Appeals
Medical
W.S. Howett
Drayton
Drayton Vicinity
T.F. Bivins
Ptly
W.H. Whipple
E. Beecham
Unadilla GA
J. W
D J. Williams, Dentisis
Cordele. GA
Bank of Cordele Building
W. Thigpen
Practical Jeweler
BRGWH
Physic Fell
Ud, Hargrove, Oo. D. C
Beriff's
Jack
Texas
Jas. P. Powell
Dooly Superior Court
Napier
Worsham & Co
S. Jas. P
Jeremiah Slade
Admr
Doory Corsty
Court of Ordinary
Jas. Lindsey
E. E. Limpsey
Aministratii
Doory Covstr
Wm. Johnson
T. D. Hargrove
Dora J. Holzendorf
Wm. Holzendorf
D. Hargrove
E. S. Rape
Psuallia
Neous
Noraton
Marshal
S. Manuel
Uxappiira
Willis & GO
Earth
OUR
Thompson
PY. d& W
Madame Warren
Strouse Bros. and CO
SCILLOS# BROS. and CO
W.C. Willis & Coo
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