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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
4
A jumble of scenes notes a family gathering at eight, lovers rearrange chairs, and a dramatic exit at ten. Local illnesses draw attention to Millinery bargains and Oxford shoes. Ads urge readers to advertise with Heard & Sons and report progress on the Cordele to Vienna A and B line project.
Rev E B Atkinson spoke at Oak Grove school closing with Prof J G Oliver Sammay teaching. He praised education and the crowd enjoyed the address. A large dinner followed and the gathering ended pleasantly. D B Leonard reports honey harvest rounds, aiming for about 2400 pounds this year at 12 cents a pound.
Uncalled for letters listed include Braé Vidla Basking Jane Clemmons Dave Duncan Addie Faulks M Ht Garrett Bob Harris Julian Harrison James Henderson Ross Howard Mary F Jordan 8 R Rob Katie Leary Mattie Tawi RJ Morris Mrs SA Redding Lucy Renoul AL Jr Smith CL Tharpe Geo Thornton R L Walden M E Megible Please call for advertised letters KB Minotstox P M
A Wiregrass Blade item laments a boastful speaker who claimed a race victory and riches. The verse notes the speaker’s fall from bravado to meekness and financial trouble, ending with the line He is sorry That He Spoke.
Report by N E Palmer from Kirkman Indiana describes a terrible explosion from a gasoline stove that burned a woman severely and left a running sore. Doctors failed to heal it, but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured her. Includes an advertisement for Forbes & Coxe Drug Co. sale of Arnica and other remedies.
Abram Peavy administrator of the Sam Peavy estate applies to the Ordinary for leave to sell land to pay debts and for distribution. The hearing is at the regular July 1902 term on the first Monday. June 2, 1902, J. D. Hanorove, O. D.
By order of Judge J. D. Hargrove the guardianship of Homer Bush will sell a one third undivided interest in the Graham house at Vienna Georgia on the first Tuesday in July 1902 at the county courthouse. The sale funds are for the maintenance and education of Homer Bush. D L Hexptason guardian. June 3, 1902.
Public notice from Dooly County Georgia states that unless objections are shown, an order will be granted on the 13th of June to establish a new road marked by road commissioners. The route begins at J D Clement land in the 94th district and runs northeast to intersect Bateville road, about six miles long, passing through several landowners. May 1902. J D ArGrove D D C
A Boston man who recently married a ailing rich woman now claims recovery after using Dr King s New Life Pills. The pills are advertised as gentle yet effective for jaundice malaria fever ague liver and stomach troubles. Forses & Coxe Drug Co. markets them.
Sheriff sale in Cordele Georgia listing city lot 14 block 115 to satisfy a 1896 Justice Court fi fa. Property in Cordele to be sold at courthouse door in Vienna on first Tuesday in July 1902. Levy by R F Youmans and presented by Sheriff GW Sheppard. Local notice indicates sale to highest cash bidder.
Advert says ladies to notice line of ready trimmed stylish hats at 50c with free ice water and air. It mentions Heard & Sons, P.S. and A Roos & Co. as the sellers. The tone is promotional and directs attention to a sale or display.
Friends of Mrs Peasey of Lawrence Kansas noted seven years bedridden by kidney liver trouble, nervous exhaustion, and debility. After three bottles of Electric Bitters she walked in three months, easing headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and spells. For Forbes Coxe Drug Co.
Petitioners across Fulton Dooly and Geneva counties seek incorporation as Vienna Cotton Oil Company to manufacture refine and sell cotton seed oil meal fertilizers and related products. Principal office in Vienna GA with $40 000 paid capital and authority to expand up to 250 000, twenty year term, power to amend by laws elect directors and wind up, Haz Grance attorneys.
In Dooly County Georgia on May 27 1902 Clerk Frank Powlett signs a true copy of the original petition for charter to Virexwa Cotton Ort Company as filed in the Office of the Superior Court.
RA Gray of Oakville Indiana recalls ten years of confinement to bed due to kidney disease. After exhausting prior medical care Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and described as a Godsend. The ad notes sales by all dealers and promotes household goods at A Roosm & Co including embroidery silks satins ribbons and more.
A critique argues against diet myths promising separate foods for brain or muscles. It promotes Greek's August Flowers as aiding digestion, liver function, and blood purification, claiming it makes one feel vigorous. Available through Vienna Drug Co in Vienna Georgia and JW Sanders in Unadilla, Georgia.
A dated listing shows multiple Vienna Georgia professionals including Ww V Harvard attorney at law C T Stovall physician and surgeon Bivins Mobley Mobley physicians and surgeons Hall George attorneys Crum lawyer J M Whitehead dentist John F Powell and Son lawyers. Calls promptly answered and office visits scheduled monthly.
A Salem Missouri resident, R R Watts, writes that after five years of illness with pancreatic disease and wasting, he tried doctors and remedies until Foley's Kidney Cure cured him in under two bottles. He reports renewed health and recommends the remedy, noting it is for sale by dealers.
A. Roobist & Co markets pretty goods seasonable goods good goods and stylish items of all kinds in a concise catalog style pitch aimed at attracting customers with varied tastes and affordable options.
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