Vienna Progress extracts on epidemics politics and accidents
The Vienna Progress reports yellow fever declines and legislative activity in Georgia. It notes insurance figures with substantial state fire and life coverage and premiums. A Georgia letter criticizes legislative representation by population. A horse accident at a pond ends with Miss Claud Baldwin aided back to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
J. B. Bozeman
Miss Claud Baldwin
Bass’ Church
Jim
Claud
Ade
Sam Jones Sermon Sparks Color Line Quip
In Greenville Kentucky the preacher Sam Jones delivers a powerful sermon to the colored congregation. After services an elderly black woman tells him, You read every word you say, you preach like a nigger, you have a white skin but a black heart. The remark, though likely meant as praise, implies a color coded critique of his approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenvill
Sam Jones
Brother Jones
Sam
A Serious Problem in Southern Education for Whites
Bill Arp argues that education for white children in the south suffers where a large black population exists. He contends whites migrate to towns, leaving rural areas with impoverished whites and a threatened social order. He calls the race-ethnic tension urgent, likening it to a national question beyond economics.
Fat woman foils arrest in Orven warrant case
The Times Recorder reports Cobb failed to bring a suspect to town after a woman described as weighing 365 pounds resisted transfer from her home. Cobb compared moving the courthouse to moving the patient, and the woman reportedly stayed at her fort while Tobe hid in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb
John Sullivan
Tobe
Times Recorder
Life at Camp Oct 26 1893 Flint trip hunting and supper
The narrative recounts a hunting and camping trip on the Flint River on October 26 1893. Participants include Cal W V Harvard C R Morgan Judge H J Morgan and J E Joiner Jr with Mrs K J Morgan cooking a finale feast. Squirrels fish and wild turkey are noted with a large supper and plans to return home after several days of sport.
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Flint
Cal. W. V. Harvard
C. R. Morgan
Drayton
H. J. Morgan
John Ray
J. E. Joiner, Jr
The
Judge Morgan
K. J
J. K. Joiner, Jr
J. E. Howell
Jnc
Mrs Bessie Harris Ansley Dies at Home Near Warwick
Mrs Bessie Harris Ansley, daughter of C. W. Ansley, died at her home near Warwick on Thursday of last week and was laid to rest in Drayton cemetery. Known as Miss Bessie, she recently married and led a happy, devout life beloved by husband, parents, and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Harris Nee Ansley
C. W. Ansley
Drayton
Warwick
Mrs Narris
Miss Bessie
Notice to Rent Land Belonging to Bryant Children
Notice is given that land lot number sixty three in the ninth district of the county will be rented on the first Tuesday in December 1893 before the courthouse door. The property belongs to the children of the late Mrs S A Bryant. Rent may be paid in money or lint cotton. Oct 30 1893. J T Cottier Guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sheriff Sale in Dooley County Georgia November 1893
The sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Dooley County on the first Tuesday in December 1893 for cash the lands of Narcissa C. Clark. It includes Lot 235 minus 40 acres in the NE and 110 acres in the NW of Lot 215, all in the 7th land district. The sale is to satisfy a mortgage lien in favor of William Loomis. Guardian ad Litem: J. Sumerford. Attorneys: Busbee & Crum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
DooLy County
Said
Narcissa C. Clark
Said County
William Loomis
William Sumerford Guardien
G. W. Sheppard
D. C
J. W. Haygood
J. H. Hall
Busbee & Crum
Notice to Debtors and Creditors for Wm. A. Woodruff Estate
Notice to all parties having claims against the estate of Wm. A. Woodruff deceased to render accounts according to law. All debtors to the estate are required to make immediate payment. Eli Woodruff, Admi. W. B. Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Woodruff
Eli Woodruff
Admi’s
W. B. Woodruff
Rooley County Directory and Local Officials Listing
Directory lists county officers and board members with titles for Superior Court Court, Sheriff, Tax Receiver and Collector, Treasurer, Coroner, County Surveyor, and County Board of Education. City officers include Mayor, Aldermen, Clerk-Treasurer, Marshals, and Printer. Regular meetings dates noted for education board and court sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooly
Sasee
W.H
Col. Co
M. C. Jordan
Board OF Education
Jno
J. P. Heard
B. F. Forbes
C. 8
Baze
J. O. Hamilton
J. J. Lashey
J. J. Stovall
C. W. Johns
A. I Davies
Trinter
Vieya Progress
Mobley Physician Surgeon Remains in Byronville Practice
H. A. Mobley, physician and surgeon at Byronville Georgia, will continue practicing at the same location. All calls to the former residence will be promptly attended. There is a note about W. S. Howett, physician and surgeon, with a June 13 reference.
Vienna GA Surgeon Specializes in Obstetrics and Pediatrics
Vienna Georgia physician offers surgery obstetrics and diseases of women and children. Office over W C Willis Co store with 24 hour on call. Night consultations available at the residence of F E Varnedoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Willis & Co
Vienna
F. E. Varnedoe
Cleveland’s rise and silver policy faced by foes
The Atlanta Constitution lauds Grover Cleveland’s steadfast leadership and predicts shifts if his policies on tariff reform, silver, and the Sherman law repeal are pursued. It warns of party realignments and calls for balanced currency, urging restoration of circulation and avoidance of hoarding.
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Cesar
Cleveland
Congress
Senate
Atlanta Constitution
Democratic Party
Constitution
New York
England
Atlanta Herald
Receivers Sale of Fenn Lumber Co. Property in Fenn Ga
Under a Superior Court decree dated Sept 13 1893 the receiver A E Colwell will sell on the first Tuesday in November the 7th at Fenn Georgia between 10 am and 4 pm. Property includes land beside the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad about 90 acres with houses stables a sawmill shop and fixtures plus one Erie City engines boilers three pumps and other mill gear. Also one mile of railroad iron four mules twenty six oxen seven log carts and four other farm items. Sale terms one third cash balance six and twelve months title retained until paid in full.
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Superior Court
Said County
W. E. Springer &Co. Et
Als
Fenn Lumber Co
Fenn
Said Fenn, Lumber Co
Georgia Southern
Florida
R. R. Et Fenn
Erie City
Filer & Stowell
Said
Fenn, Lumber Co
Said Fenn Lumber Co
Sinquefield
A.E. Colwell
Appraisers File Report On Widow and Orphans Support
In Dooiy County the appraisers report on setting apart a year’s support and furniture from the Hardy Pitts estate for widow Mary E. Pitts and four minor children Thos J Charley A Mary Ella and Anna Pitts. Judge Harcrove will pass upon the report on Friday November 24. October 23 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Hardy Pitts
Mary E. Pitts
Thos. J
Charley A
Mary Ella
Anna Pitts
Notice to creditors for estate of W. O. Hamilton
All persons having demands against the estate of W. O. Hamilton late of Dooly County deceased are notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law and all indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. This Oct 7th 1893. Mrs. N. E. Hamilton Adm'r of W. O. Hamilton Dec'd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Hamilton
Dooly County
Dee
N. E. Hamilton
Georgia
Dooty County
James A. Perry
J. B. Scott
Admir
Cordele Tax and Utility Plant Foreclosures and Sales
Multiple October 2 1893 notices announce sales in Cordele Dooly County Georgia. Properties include city lots 6 and 7 in block 126, Cordele Electric Light Plant assets, and various court ordered foreclosures. Sheriff G W Sheppard will conduct sales at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in November for cash to satisfy court judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordele
Fannie A. Holland
Dooly County Court
H. J. George
Cordele Electric Light Plant
Dooly Superior Court
Bodifield Belting Company
Doo
R.D. Wood & Co
Auction sale to settle estate lands in Dooly County Georgia
Public notice states several parcels in Dooly and nearby counties will be sold at auction on the first Tuesday in November 1893 during legal hours. Properties include parts of Jerimiah Slade estate and other estates with specific lot numbers, acreage, and sale terms cash. Dates and administrators named include J D Hargrove Ordinary and E E Linpsty administratrix, with multiple respondents and heirs listed.
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Court of Ordinary
Court House
Jas. Lindsey
E. E. Linpsty
Aministratrix
Georgia
DooLy County
S. D. Peavy
Martha A. Peavy
J. D. Hargrove
Ordinary
Dooty Co
Eli
W. B. Woodruff
Wm. A. Wood‘ruff
J.D. Harcrove
D. C
DooLy Cousty
A.J. Pitts
H. H. Pitts
Hardy Pitts
Eorgia
DooLy
John K. Wallace
E. S
Superior Court
Said
E.S
City Marshal's Sales in Cordele Georgia 1893
City Marshal holds a sale in Cordele for N Y Peavy taxes for 1892 and Jos E Bivins taxes for 1892. Items include City lot 11 in stock 126 and Blocks 205 and 2. sale at cash to highest bidder. Date noted October 2, 1893.
Appraisers File Report on Culpepper Estate
The appraisers appointed to settle the estate of J. E. Culpepper have filed their report for consideration. Lydia A. Culpepper, widow, and two minor children Una L. and Arietta Culpepper are involved. The judge will pass upon the report on Friday November 17 following a October 16 1893 filing by J D Hargrove Ordinary D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johnson
J. D. Hargrove
D. C
Georgia
Dooly County
J. E. Culpepper
Lydia A. Cal
Towit
Una L
Arietta Culpepper
Ordy
D, C
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J. E. Howsat
Eprror
Legisature
Grand Army
Indianapolis
Hoke Smith
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Washigton Dessau
Macon
Cotain
Sheriff Sale
W. W. Harvard
Attorney AT Law
D. L. Henderson
J. H. Martin
A. V. Whipple
Hawkinsville, Ga
Vienna, Ga
Martin & Whipple
Lawyers
G. W. Bussee
D. A. R. Crem
Medical
H. A. Mobley
Byronville, GA
W. S. Howett
Drayton, GA
Drayton and Vicinity
T.F. Bivins
Vienga
W.H. Whipple
E. Beecham
Unadilla GA
J. W
D J. Williams
Dentists
Banks of Cordele Building
W. Thigpen
Practical Jeweler
Grover Cleveland
BRGWH
Oo. D. Cc
Dooly Sheriff's Sales
Jack
Jas. P. Powell
Napier, Worsham & Co
Jeremiah Slade
Admr
Doory County
A. W. Raines
Needham Raines
Ordinary Dooly Co
J.B. Scott
Jas. A. Perry
D.C
DoooLy County
Trulack
T. W. Truluck
Dr. L. Trulueck
John Truluck
J. D. Hairgrove
Dors J. Holzendorf
Wm. Holzendorf
D. Hargrove
D.C. Busbee & Crum
S.nkoug
Tock
N.Y
Cordeky Ga
Jos. E. Bigins
Gia
Jos
S. Manuel
Aik
Earth
G&g
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Thompson
Madame Warren
Strouse Bros
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