Sketches from Kern and Local Notes
Weather brings heavy rain injurious to farmers. Ned Chombley returns after a few days away. Mrs Edwards back from Chatouy. A young man awakes from a dream after losing sleep. A man claims buying a girl a watch and asks her opinion. Sickness reported low. Mr A B Brown plans to gin more bales daily. George Arrington involved in a near miss and fireman duties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned ‘Chombley
Edwards
Anil
A.B. Brown
George Arrington
Hirtia
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Praised by Danville Woman
Miss Maggie Mannah of 621 Chestnut Street Danville Illinois testifies in June 1600 that after two years of severe head pain nervousness and sleep loss she was told she would die. She credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with saving her life after a consult with physicians and urges readers to try the remedy with a guarantee or refund and a free Hook on Heart and Nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Mannah
Chestnut St
Danville
Dr. Milea
Milea
Sale of Augusta county land estate of Fila Kelley deceased
In Dooly county Georgia an order of the court of Ordinary directs sale at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in September next within legal hours. The 206 acres in the thirteenth district of Dooly county are offered as the estate of Fila Kelley deceased for heirs and creditors. Administrator G P Kelley. July 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Ordinary
Dooly County
Said
Fila Kelley
Fever Medicines Claim Quick Cure in One Day
Fragmentary receipt mentions quinine and other fever medicines claimed to cure fever, relieve chills, and restore health in one day. The garbled text references a dealer or offer by an entity possibly named Beane Pad or similar, but details are illegible.
Not Strange Belief in So Called Cures Widespread
The text notes growing public loss of confidence in medicines marketed as universal cures and observes that many people readily believe claims about可靠 remedies without skepticism.
Sale of church property in Vienna Georgia requires cash bid
Will be sold on the first Tuesday in September at the court house door in Vienna Dooly county Georgia to the highest bidder for cash. The property is one acre of land with the African Methodist Episcopal church of Vienna on it, south of Union street, bounded by Jane Sims land to the north and lands of D B Leonard to the east and south and west. The sale is to satisfy an execution issued from the Justice Court of the 685th district M Dooly county in favor of John Collier against Simon Hall Tal, trustee of the African Methodist Episcopal church of Vienna. Date August 10, 1897. J W Roberts Sheriff D C Georgia W Wooten, Phils Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1Georgia
Dooly County
Court House
Vienna
Dooly
Safillov
African Methodist Episcopal Church of
Union Street
Jane Sims
Houth
D. B Leonard
Houge
Simon Hall
John Collier
Tristuen
Gale
Cordele
Georgia
T. L. Blackwell
Agt
Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic Ad
An advertisement touts Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic as a cure for fever in one day. It claims blood quality depends on digestion and assimilation, and promotes Dr J H McLeans Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier to nourish vitality, priced 60 cents and $1.00 per bottle, available via Dr O T Stovall, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
J. H. McLenn
OC. T. Stovall
Notice of administration for estate in Dooly County
In Dooly County Georgia W L Williams applies for permanent administration on the estate of R F Woodruff deceased. The hearing is set for the first Monday in September 1897. D Hargrove and Bushee Cruin & Bushee attorneys on behalf of applicants. Also a testimonial note about Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Dr R K Robey of Olney Missouri. Sold by Dr C I Stovall Vienna Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Woodruff
Aurore
Hargrove
Chamberlain
R. K. Robey
Olney
Thas
C. ‘I. Stovall
Vienna
Discharge of Alexander Vale administrator sought in 1807 Georgia case
J T Wilson administrator of Alexander Wright's estate seeks discharge after fully administering. Court citation directs heirs and creditors to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted at the next November term. Also includes an 1807 health remedy advertisement from Dr McLenn and Dr. Sto vall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Court sale and administration notices in Cordele Georgia 1897
Public notices announce a tax sale of city land blocks eleven twelve and thirteen in Cordele Dooly County Georgia to occur on the first Tuesday in September 1897 within legal hours at the courthouse door. Another notice states Mrs Lucy Go Sheffield seeks permanent administration on the estate of Mrs Lucinda Thompson, with hearing set for the first Monday in September 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly
Lucy GO
Sheffield
Lucinda Thompson
J.D, Hargrove
Hamilton seeks dismission of W. O. Hamilton estate
In Dooly County Georgia, administrator Mra N E Hamilton petitions to be discharged from W O Hamilton estate. The court cites all heirs and creditors to show cause by the first Monday in October 1897 why letters of dismission should not be issued. Dated July 5 1807 by J D Hargrove Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
Mra
N. E. Hamilton
W. O. Hamilton
J. D. Hargrove
O. D
Free mail offer for male restoration tablets ad
A lurid classified style promotion promises a permanent cure for lost manhood and sexual weakness. It claims a free trial by mail of Dr Horf Man's Vital Restorative Tablets, with a money back guarantee and no fraud, urging men to write to Western Medicine Co. in Kalamazoo Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Horfman
Western Medicine CO
Kalamazoo
Mion
Local Officials Set Sept 5 Hearings on Estates
In Dooly County Georgia on August 2 1887 J D Hargrove O D C notes two applicants for permanent letters of administration. W T Napier seeks admin on the estate of Sarah A Napier and H N Smith seeks admin on the estate of H N Smith both to be considered on the first Monday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
W. TI. Napier
Sarah A. Napier
J.D. Hargrove
O. D.C
Mutual LPT Insurance Company of Sewoyorr Hrd
The Mutual LPT Insurance Company of Sewoyorr appoints A McCurdy as president. The notice lists McCurdy as the new head and credits him with leadership guidance for the firm. The brief item reflects corporate leadership change and company branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mutual Lpt Insurance Company OF
Sewoyorr
Asset figure noted for R F Shedden general agent
An asset amount of 234 744 148 42 is recorded for R F Shedden General Agent based in Atlanta Georgia. The record lists the large sum as an asset associated with the agent.
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R. F. Shedden
Atlanta, Ga
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Urine sediment after 24 hours supposedly signals kidney disease and Swamp Root is advertised as a universal remedy for back pain kidney and bladder issues. It claims to cure urge incontinence scalding urination and nocturnal urination and offers free samples by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
J M Whiethead Will Be Dentist
J M Whiethead announced plans to practice dentistry in the Masonic building from the 15th to the first of each month. Office phone 91. Residence 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Whiethead
Masonic
Appraisers Report on Mary T Newton Estate Due August 28 1897
In Georgia Doory County the appraisers appointed to value the support and furniture for Mary T Newton and her two minor children Perry D Newton and Mary M Newton, widow and orphans of B J Newton, deceased, filed their report and I will pass upon it on August 28, 1897. Judge J D Hargrove, Ordinary Clerk of Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T. Newton
Perry D
Mary M. Newton
B. J. Newton
J. D. Hargrove
Palace Barber Shop on Union Street Offers Clean Service
The Palace Barber Shop, next to the Post Office on Union Street, offers easy shaves, clean mugs and towels, and polite service. J W Resorts, proprietor, advertises home visits for ladies hairdressing and calls for orders. Hot and cold baths available. Ty 8 23 97 W, Moone, Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Palace
Union Street
Post Office
Advertisement by E H Sravens in Dooly county
A dated notice announces E H Sravens will be at Mr. R Boniske after September first to meet friends and offer special bargains and bar gains in Dooly county. He urges the public to visit to be convinced this is no false statement.
McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm Ad
Pimples blotches yellow skin and ugly spots result from a defective liver and digestion. Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm is a remedy for liver and kidney troubles. Restoring function brings bright eyes smooth skin and clear complexion. Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Dr C T Stovall Drugist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
Aii
C. T. Stovall
Drugeist
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