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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
4
Advertisements and notices mix with family updates. Moves and illnesses are noted for Mrs Kelly and Rev Atkinson while several merchants promote buggies, lace, and textiles. A new fire company forms in Vienna and a church revival continues with hopeful conversions.
The obituary honors Elmer Causey son of John M. and C. E. Causey who died May 3 1902 at age eleven after eleven weeks with chronic bronchitis. It notes a devout family, his sweetness and school obedience, and the family’s faith that he rests in a brighter world. The piece laments the loss and cites scripture while expressing perpetual grief.
The notice promotes a new serial titled The King of Honey Island to appear in the News on Saturday May 17. It announces an eight page issue for that day and a four page issue on the following Wednesday, inviting subscriptions from Dooly county readers at $1.00 per year and asking for liberal support to sustain the paper.
In memoriam for Rosa Coppedge who died March 26 1902. She was J J Coppedge’s only child and a faithful teacher loved by pupils and family. The tribute speaks of her Christian life, gentle kindness, and the family’s grief, ending with prayers and a last farewell from a cousin.
Application for a new road in Dooly County Georgia seeks establishment of a six mile route from J D Clements to Pateville road with notices dated May 12 1902 and May 6 1902. Also permanent letters of administration sought for the estate of Mrs N J Seago with a June 1902 hearing date.
A miscellaneous directory fragment lists A L McArthur Desristr Retains a and 4 Peoples Bank Building Cordele Georgia W Harvard Attorney at Law Vienna DR C T Stovall Physician Surgeon Georgia and Bivins Mobley J T Bivins M Mobley Physicians Surgeons Calls promptly answered Vienna Georgia.
Georgia Dooly County orders cite all concerned to show cause against W C Culpepper administrator's discharge from the estate of David Culpepper deceased at the first Monday in June next. Also A S Morgan and W G Redding apply for permanent letters of administration on A G Morgan estate. hearing set for first Monday in June next.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Dooly county the East half of lot 6 and the west half of lot 7 in brick 37 Cordele are to be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder in June 1902. The property is listed as the estate of Mrs Teas Mintweet deceased. E78 Swe nespire a Sarr
A notice requests information about 13 pigs lost from J A Adkins RF D No ay Vienna. The animals include two or three black, three or four spotted, and the rest solid white pigs. no markings noted. Any information gratefully received.
An old advertisement extols jewels and health, urging women to guard health while pursuing luxury. It promotes Dr Borchee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds and bronchial troubles claiming it arrests consumption early and heals lungs and bronchial tissues. The notice lists Vienna Drug in Vienna Ga and J W Sanders in Unablin ga as sources and mentions Green's Species Almanac.
A Civil War veteran from Winchester Indiana reports his wife was ailing but recovered after using Mr. King’s New Life Pills. He claims the remedy “worked wonders” and notes the pills cost 26 cents at VieNxA Rue Co.
H A Youmans of Jewels and Optician proclaims the Anchor buggy the best value in the market claiming it outperforms several high grade models and endures hard use. He endorses the Anchor as a strong class vehicle for all purposes based on years of ownership and reliable performance.
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