Newspaper satire and notices from Vienna 1899 progress
The Progress in Vienna Georgia issues a mix of notices and anecdotes including free obituaries under 25 lines, advertising rates, editorials about cotton crop estimates by Neill of New Orleans, jokes about editors in Hades, a possible legislative candidate platform opposing the county court, and tributes to editor John King amid a fire loss. It blends poems, advice, and local commentary with references to merchants and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itaelf
C.T. Stovall
Ahte Court House
Vienna
Neill
New Orleans
John King
Rochelle New Era
Night School Quiz on Islands Sparks Odd Reply
A correspondent recalls a night school exchange about the largest island, the instructor and student quarreling over Asia Africa and Europe. The anecdote ends with the student claiming Suez made them into islands and that all is one land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williama
Asia
Africa
Tam
Islands
Williams
Continenta
Suez Canal
Europe
Free of charge throat and lung remedy sample offer
An advertisement promises free Boachees German Syrup samples to any adult with cold bronchial or lung issues who visits Dr C T Stovall. One bottle per person, parents’ orders required for minors. It claims world wide use and endorsement, with a 75 cent bottle promised to prove its value. Also references Mrs L F P Livingston Towns Ga praising Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina of
Holland
Tichenor
M. A. Simmons
Simmons
M.A
Simmons Liver Medicine
C. T. Stovall
Boachee
Boschee
The Racket Store Ad Featuring Fall and Winter Goods
The Pinehurst Georgia racket store advertises underwear and gent's furnishing goods, a full line of shoes in various sizes and colors, hats at low prices, groceries described as fresh and complete, and a complete line of furniture all offered for cash with a trade-friendly tone.
Notice of Discharge and Various Probate Adverts
In Dooly County Georgia F M and A B Walden administrators seek discharge for Martha Walden estate. Court term set first Monday in Sept 1899. Also libel for divorce George O Taylor vs Annie B Taylor set for Sept 1899 at Vienna. Publication of order required for service. Creditors of J M Carmack estate must render accounts by law. Letters of administration for Mary E Patrick estate to be granted first Monday in Sept. T M Gurr administrator of Martha K Gurr must show cause why discharge should not be granted. Guardian W W Sullivan seeks sale of 50 acres land for ward Zephery Eugene Sullivan. application to court for order to sell at Sept 16 in said county.
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Georgia
Dooly County
F. M
A. B. Walden
Martha Walden
Said
Per- Funk
Court of Ordinary
Annie B, Taylor
Dooly Superior Court
George O
Taylor
Chambers
Vienna
Jane Sth
Isi
G. W. Sheppard
A. Latpletonn
I. Powell & Sons
W. C. Petitioner
St Carmack
W. A. J. Carmack
Adai’r
J. M. Carmack
J. E. Patrick
Mary E. Patrick
J. D. Hargrove
T. M. Gurr
Martha K. Gurr
Georgia Dooly County
A. Littie
John
Superior Court
Court House
Insaid
Zephey Eugene Sullivan
Professional Cards From Vienna Georgia 1909 Directory
A compact listing of Vienna Georgia professionals including attorneys D L Henderson JF Powell and John F Powell & Sons, physician TF Bems, surgeons LW and H A Mobley, dentist JM Whitrabad, and lawyers Fleming, Har vard, and others with office locations and contact notes. The page also notes service areas across Southwestern and Oconee circuits and mentions court practice in Macon and Savannah.
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Oconee
Albany
Court House
Union Street
Darcrum
Maccon
Southwestern
Ated Brupswick
State Supreme Court
Uf Aireult
Abpenly
United States Bankruptcy Court
Vienna
Sheriff Sales in Dooly County and Tax Notice
Sheriff J W Roberts advertises sale of real estate in Vienna and Unadilla to satisfy court and tax judgments. Properties include a house and lot in Unadilla and 50 acres in the south east corner of lot 51, with tenants in possession notified. Also notices tax sales for unpaid 1898 taxes on lots 162 and 180 in the 11th District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH Gregory
Johnson & Bedingfield
C C Dinkins
J Hall
Dooly County
W H Bedingfield
Dooly
Manor Dunbar & Co
Johnson and Bedingfield
T H Johnson
J. W. Roberts
Georgia
Cordele Jewelry Manufacturer Advertises Quick Delivery
ET W Register promotes a jewelry making service offered on short notice with C.O.D. options and shipping to any address from Cordele Georgia. The ad lists a contact line 72799 1m and emphasizes rapid production for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.O.D
Cordele
Real Estate Agency Promises Prompt Service in Vienna
Real estate firm J M Kelley of Vienna Gq offers selling buying renting or exchanging properties in town or county with promptness and reliability guaranteed. For commissions or details contact at PROGRESS office 620ff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate
J. M. Kelley
Vienna
Progress Office
Women Suffer Kidney Trouble Myth From Womb Beliefs
Many women suffer untold agony as the disease is misattributed to womb trouble or female weakness. Signs include neuralgia, headaches, nervousness, back ache, urinary issues, and sediment in urine. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy with free samples by mail from Kilmer Co.
The Very Worst Book Wording Sparks a Witty Exchange
Douglas Jerrold felt deep disappointment in a friend's book. The friend questioned him and asked if Jerrold said it was the worst book he ever wrote. Jerrold replied that he did not say that, but that it was the worst book anyone ever wrote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Jerrold
Jerrold
Very Likely Pick Me Up Quotation Reflected in Silent Wife Tone
A terse aphorism notes the tyrannical public man and the quiet home presence of a wife. It suggests that behind authority, a restrained partner may erode airs and reveal humility, aligning with cultural peevish commentary.
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the Progress
JM Kelley
Harvard
WT. A. Adkins
County Court
The
Postoffice
Pooly County
Telephone
Hades
Cordele Hornet
Dr. Tichenor
Hartford
Edward Everett Hale
James Russell Lowell
Lowell
New Zealand
Mra. L. FP. Livingston
Towns, Ga
Zelin
Pinehurst, GA
Jid Hargrove
Ddc
J D Hargrove
D D C
W. W. Sullivan
Guardian
Attorney At Law
Vienna, Ja
MA Fleming
Smith & Baker's
Vienna, Ga
D L Henderson
Stovall
JM Whitrabad
Masonic Building
Tron
Wilie
JF Powell
JW Powel
Watts Powell
John F Powell
Cotton Street
Court Hrouse
Ut Nnl
Macon
Savannahs
JJ Cooper's
H A Mobley
Byromville
WS Howell
Hargrove Building
Sheriff’ S Sales
Smith and Baker
W A Baker
J K Smith
Smith
O.K
ET. W. Register
J. C. Hamilton
C. Hamilton
the Bank OF Vienna
Capital
Georgia Southern
Business College
H. R. Wilder
M. Altman
Altman
Blacksmite
R. Boniske, Vrov'r
the Fair Store
Liggin & Webb
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