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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
8
A Smyrna School memorial notes the death of Altman Smith on February 7 and praises his pleasant manners and helpful nature. The resolutions express sorrow, faith in divine wisdom, and sympathy to the bereaved, requesting publication in The Vienna Progress and Cordele Sentinel, adopted by Smyrna School on March 7 1898, Geo T Jenkins, Principal.
An advertisement urges readers to try Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney and bladder problems. It claims the tonic supports kidney function, restores vitality, and serves as a general tonic. Prospective buyers can receive a sample bottle and pamphlet by mailing three two cent stamps to Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
Fire destroys my dwelling but I am insured with North British and Mercantile and other reliable firms represented by Judge D L Henderson & Co. I recommend their services and ask for your business.
A historic ad copy touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a liver cleaner that cures constipation and stomach troubles, authored or endorsed by CP Stovall and pitched as a tonic for torpid liver and health restoration.
A funeral notice of Aunt Mary for March 1 1898 marks her death after two weeks of illness. The Primitive Baptists referenced, with prayers for her husband and children, and lines on parting, heaven, and reunion. Mentions of healing salve and Dr Stovall appear as unrelated ad text mixed in.
Receiver A W Whipple announces sale of Cordele Bank real estate on the first Wednesday in May 1898. Bidder’s bids paid in thirds with notes or bonds on title. lots include numerous blocks and individual lots in Cordele with 8 percent interest on deferred payments.
Geo W Wooten announces new law practice located near the New Court House on Catton Street. He will appear in all state courts and federal courts in Macon and Savannah starting March 13 1894.
D A R Crum regularly practiced in the Macon Southwestern Oconee Southern and Brunswick circuits state Supreme Court United States Circuit and District Courts and the Court of Appeals bringing a broad judicial record across state and federal levels.
W S Howell physician and surgeon advertises contact options for orders and visits. Office located over Calhoun and Co's store with prompt attention to all calls and messages for residence and office care.
Local ad offers special obstetric services with prompt calls day or night. Office over J J Coogers store, telephone 18, residence 25. Emphasizes women’s health and specialty care in Vienna, Georgia.
In Dooly County Georgia listings include multiple property foreclosures by order of the 1898 Virginia Superior Court decree in Nellie Horne et al v Lindsay et al. The notices detail sales at Vienna court house doors on the first Tuesday in May 1898 for various parcels, including lots 128 and 102 with bounds, 123 south half, and 259 acres known as the Lindsay place, plus plots in Cordele and Onadilla church property, and several other lots and interests, with terms of cash, liens, and court authority cited.
The document dated April 6 1898 lists Jon F Powell and Sons as plaintiffs with attorneys J W Roberts and Sheriff DO noted. The short notice outlines a legal action under terms of the law and identifies the involved parties and official representatives.
Notice to debtors and creditors all persons with claims against the estate of E. H. Stephens deceased must present their demands to the administrator Samuel Carnes by law dated February 16 1898. Creditors must remit amounts owed to estate promptly and in accordance with legal procedures.
Relief in six hours by New Great South American Cur. Claims quick relief for bladder and kidney pain and urinary retention in both sexes. Sold by Dr. C. T. Stovall, Druggist, Vienna, Ga.
In Dooly County Georgia by order of court a public outcry sale on the first Tuesday in May will occur at the courthouse door. Sixteen acres in the southeast corner of lot 165 in the 18th district are sold as the estate of Sarah J. Dowdy, deceased, cash required. M L Dowdy administrator. Also a patent medicine claim for One Minute Cough Cure by Dr. C Stovall mentions grippe cures.
In Dooly County Georgia the appraisers for the estate of O T Durham report support for his widow Leonora Durham and two minor children Garnett and Lilly Durham. Judge J D Hargrove will pass upon the report on the first Tuesday in May 1898.
Mrs Delila W Folds applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Geo M Folds deceased in Dowly County. The undersigned will pass on the application on the first Monday in May. April 4 1898. J D Hargrove O D C.
W J Oliver applies to be guardian of the person and property of 8 Manuel, a lunatic confined in the State lunatic Asylum. The Court of Ordinary of the county will hear the application at its next session on the first Monday in May 1898. Witness JD Hargrove, O DG, April 4, 1898.
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