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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1894
Page
2
A public notice outlines that anyone who takes papers from the post office is responsible for payment whether subscribed or not, and if discontinued the payer must settle all arrears. It also states a $5 fee for candidate announcements and includes E. G. Greene’s bid for Tax Collector under Democratic nomination with a pledge to fulfill duties if elected.
Statewide opinions show support shifting toward Atkinson as the best fit to lead Georgia. Campaign managers claim Evans remains strong, but many former Evans backers call for a dark horse to beat Atkinson. Citizens insist Atkinson offers ability, service, and progressive plans to develop the state's resources and prosperity.
The passage touts Botanic Blood Balm as a forty year perfected blood purifier by an eminent physician. It promises to cure skin and blood diseases including catarrh and rheumatism, claiming one bottle has more curative virtue than a dozen of others. It urges readers to try and see advertisement elsewhere.
From Drayton reports say corn planted a second time is emerging well though cool nights delay cotton. Sunday schools draw large crowds and court day looms with Nar tmuch business. Local life centers on river fish fries and a rare gobbler with three beards shot by Judge H J Morgan.
Town residents report visitors from Unndila and trips to Findlay and Elko. The piece notes the political climate warming with county politics, and mentions Evans and Betis as active figures in the Governor race.
An elderly Chesterfield man Larrie E Stockwell describes severe chest pains and collapse episodes lasting up to half a day. He credits Ayer’s Pills with dramatic relief after four years of trouble and decades of fewer attacks, while his doctor and mother supported use of the remedy.
Advertisement touts Dr King Royal Germetenr as a refreshing drink that restores nervous energy and builds the system. It claims to be safe for delicate women and children, marketed as a pleasant, non nauseating tonic sold for 1 to 3 dollars.
A list of names including Canady Pleas Davis Ike Davis Crockett Grihus Emma Hugins J D Henry Bill Johns W T Lee Emly Col Merritt E R McNeal Annie Mrs Kittie Moss Lizzie Moore Nettie Nash D Powell G W Pierce P W Robinson A R Roberts Lauractis Roe Zack Turner Wood Lizzie Wyatt Wilcox Agness and others in the county postoffice file.
On the first Tuesday in May next at the courthouse door the sheriff will sell the SW corner of land lot 146 in the 9th land district of Aggiel County to settle the balance due on the indenture dated January 24 1893 by John F Wallace and Robert Wallace. Proceeds cover the debt and costs. any surplus goes to John K Wallace. Dated March 25 1883 by E B Rape attorney. Notice of Homestead also recorded for Georgia Dooley County asking exemption of personal property and setting apart a homestead. hearing set for April 20 1894 at 9:00 am in Vierus Georgia.
Dooley County sheriff sale notices list multiple properties to be sold on the first Tuesday in May 1894 including a Cordele drugstore stock lot a city lot in Cordele and various Unadilla and Dooley County lands. Proceeds go to satisfy fi fas against W M Hassam J A Saunders and others with levies by J W Roberts and G W Sheppard.
Notice records the sale and transfer of five shares of capital stock in the Bank of Cordele within ten days. It cites compliance with a General Assembly statute and names J. W. Sheffield as party in interest. The remainder of the text includes garbled advertising and non sequiturs.
Fragmentary notice advertising spring wool products. Mentions a 40 inch wide all wool fabric by Bress Geobs with price 59 ets per yard and a cheaper wool finish Henrietta in cream rose and pink at 25 cents per yard.
Black cloths 9 CTs. Wool Henrietta 36 in wide at 29 cents per yard. Broadcloths 38 inches wide at 82 1-2 cents. Bengaline 40 inches wide at 62 cents. Silk Henrietta Creponettes Ser ges in Mourning and Medium Blacks at short money prices.
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