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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1894
Page
2
A civic plea urges every citizen to vote for Chas F Crisp next Tuesday November 6 proposing Crisp as a faithful, corruption‑free representative who protects constitutional rights and serves the people. The notice calls neighbors to turnout and boost a large Crisp majority.
A July 1894 circular from J C Tracy of Arabi urges Rev Henry Mitchell to mobilize if Populists and Democrats confront Georgia and Alabama races. The note advocates voting for Kolb to enact white supremacist policies, urging suppression of Black voters and promoting “vote the negroes” as a tactic, ending with a call to burn the letter after reading.
A notice states the author will deliver books as fast as possible and asks the successor to be ready when they arrive, signed by W. A. J. Hart.
Hon. W. J. Atkinson of Coweta county was inaugurated as Georgia governor before hundreds at the State Capitol on Saturday. Chief Justice Bleckley administered the oath as Atkinson received the great seal, then passed it to Secretary of State Alien D. Candler. A Milledgeville Normal and Industrial School and Manchester Southern Baptist College delegation joined local crowds. The address urged unity and patriotism, praising the retiring Gov. Northen’s record.
The Stroller denies retirement and previews more columns after a lively Georgia fair. He recalls theater crowds, villages, candy, and cotton fields, then narrates a prank on a brave friend on a cane grind night. A Vienna attorney shares a squirrel tale ending in an honorary burial. Go to the fair and enjoy, but stay moderate.
The Dixie Fair at Macon surpasses previous shows with new buildings and connected halls under one roof. County and outside displays attract crowds, with strong attractions like Prof Phillon and Card's orchestra daily. Some immoral midway elements are criticized. overall the fair is praised as clean and high toned and worth a visit.
Editors Florence Williams and C. C. Brantley wed secretly during a Georgia press meeting trip to Atlanta. The couple will continue to co manage the Valdosta Telescope, with Brantley and his wife sharing duties as editors and proprietors.
Teething children suffer through a tough period and Dr King’s Royal Germetter is advertised as a magical, harmless remedy free of alcohol or opium. Thousands have tried it with noted success. price $1 for one and $5 for six, sold by Stovall & Forbes.
Advertisement from Brown Chemical Co Baltimore Maryland promises a set of four World’s Fair views and a book free upon receipt of two two cent stamps. Claims relief for dyspepsia kidney and liver neuralgia nervous ailments and women's complaints and warns against inferior substitutes.
Court of Ordinary orders sale of two fractional land lots totaling 192 acres in the 15th district of Dooly County to satisfy debts of David Culpepper estate. Auction on the first Tuesday in November, cash high bidder at court house door. Guardian sale of 3835 acres, one-third undivided in Lot 56, 2nd district, for Lou Ellaery's maintenance, cash.
In October 1894 J D Hargrove and Crum Busbee announce T J Shrouder's application for permanent letters of administration on Barbry Shrouder estate to be decided on the first Monday in November. Also Jeremiah Slade administrator offers at public sale within legal hours the plantation near Vienna of about 150 acres with three laborer cabins, to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in November.
A public notice announces that in October 1894 the Georgia General Assembly will consider a bill to amend Vienna town charter in Dooly County to establish public schools, provide funding, and authorize town bonds for building and equipping school facilities.
The General Assembly of Georgia will consider at its fourth Wednesday session in October 1894 an act to amend change and repeal the Vienna town charter of 1881. It covers aldermen count from four to six mayoral term from one to two years and election terms three of one year and three of two years at first election. It also authorizes arrest for street work nonpayment of commutation tax and return to Vienna for handling under the charter.
Notice to debtors and creditors in the estate of Mrs. M. F. Rushin deceased in Dooly County Georgia. All indebted parties must settle promptly and all claimants must present claims per law. Dated September 17, 1594. M. E. Rusx1 administrator.
Appraisers have filed the required report for the twelve months support from the estate of David Altman for the four minor children David E. Altman Sarah Altman Mary E. Altman and Zanne Altman. The court will pass on the report on the first Monday in November 1894. Also John A. Cross applies for letters of administration with will annexed on the same estate and creditors kin are cited to appear at the November term 1894 to show cause why letters should not be granted.
Mrs J W Roberts announces new management of the Vienna Hotel. The property will offer clean, comfortable rooms, good table fare, and ample service to travelers, promising to improve accommodations and seek patronage.
Public notice states J D Hargrove will pass on the application for permanent letters of administration de bonis non on the estate of Henry Shrouder, deceased, on the first Monday in November in the county.
M. E. Rushin, administrator of the estate of Mrs. M. F. Rushin deceased, has applied for leave to sell lands belonging to the estate. The court will pass upon the application on the first Monday in November next. Dated October 1, 1894.
Dooly County Georgia will hold a sale on the first Tuesday in November at courthouse hours. Lot 142 containing about 202.3 acres in the ninth district is levied to satisfy four Justice Court judgments against J. J. Lashley in favor of Brumby Chair Co W B Ellis Frank & Adler Morris Neuburger. Levy by G B Shell. Sheriff G W Sheppard.
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