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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1893
Page
2
The John R Ellis Company, a leading Macon business, was forced to make an assignment last week. Assets total 54 909 dollars while liabilities are 33 009 dollars and the firm hopes to recover soon. The report appears in the Vienna Progress.
The Madisonian reports growing support for proposed law barring county officers from serving more than two terms. The suggestion aims to curb entrenched officeholders who misuse positions for personal gain, removing a class of long-time leaders in many counties.
Judge Marshall J. Clarke resigns after eight years on the Atlanta circuit bench with his resignation effective on the 15th inst. He is hailed as one of the state’s ablest judges and cites fatigue and a wish to return to practicing law. Before resigning he ruled Steve Ryan not in contempt and ordered his release from bond for lack of funds to turn over.
The piece denounces bimetallism supporters as fronts for a single gold standard and calls for immediate repeal of the Sherman law to end a perceived congressional misdirection. It blames Wall Street for national financial tightness, urges restricting national banks and cutting tariffs to revenue levels, and warns against deceptive political rhetoric.
The piece questions causes of tight money circulation citing full national banks, wealthy protected manufacturers, and stock speculators. It suggests income taxes, tariff adjustments, and a return to revenue tariffs to boost circulation, mentions Sherman silver purchase effects, and notes debates over silver coinage and confidence influencing bank withdrawals.
In Dootry County Georgia EE Lindsey the administratrix of James Lindsey deceased has applied for a levy to sell lands of the estate. The hearing will be held on the first Monday in October. September 4, 1895. Also reports on Mr Watson speaking at a gathering, a stage lover advert, and a plea for small attentions in marriage.
A brief notice questions whether the ice house is insured and urges immediate action. It emphasizes checking coverage and taking steps without delay to secure protection. The warning aims to prompt owners or managers to verify policy status and contact insurers promptly.
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