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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1895
Page
2
The Vienna Progress notes subscription at 1 dollar per year in advance and advertising rates on application. Contracts offered at liberal rates. The paper is entered at the Vienna Georgia post office at second class mailing rates.
Ex postmaster T F Anthony of Promise City Iowa touts Mystic Cure claiming two doses eased his rheumatism, sold by Stovall and Forbes Druggists in Vienna. The Progress notes holiday week publication and shares local health testimonials as Christmas approaches, highlighting Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as relief for a Hartwick New York lumberman's wife and other rheumatic cases offered at 50 cents per bottle.
A Christmas message reflects on 1895 ending with gratitude for blessings and prosperity. It urges peace, good will, and help for the needy, reconciliations with neighbors, and cheerful conduct. The note recalls Dr J Y Schenck’s praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given for a child's croup with sale details.
Notice to teachers of Dooly county public schools. White teachers must meet January 4 1896 at 10 a m to arrange teaching terms. Colored teachers must attend January 11 1896. Major C T Picton announces hotel manager in Denison Texas. Also includes endorsements for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and remedies for rheumatism. Sold by Stovall Forbes Druggists.
Miss Berta Pickson eldest daughter of J M Pickson of Drayton died Tuesday of typhoid fever after a brief illness. She was a devoted Methodist church member and valued community worker whose loss saddens her family. Miss Ophelia Branan of Arabi died Wednesday afternoon from pneumonia. A charming helper to others she devoted herself to acts of service, leaving the town sorrowful.
Judge Jacob Roberts of the 2nd district died suddenly at his home on Saturday night after being in town Friday in seemingly good health. He died of heart disease and was regarded as an upright, noble citizen who always dealt justly with others. The community mourns the loss of a respected judge and friend. news from Montezuma notes multiple obituaries and local notices following the same brief dispatches.
In Dooly County Georgia the appraisers for Mrs. Willie Varna dow and her five minor children Cody Azmon Sarah Herry and Whipple Varnadow report the set apart year’s support and furniture from the estate of J C Varnadow deceased. The hearing will be passed upon January 23 1836 by J D Hargrove O D C this December 22 1895.
In Dooly County Georgia the property of J. S. Morgan including 150 bushels of corn 1500 pounds of fodder and 200 bushels of cotton seed will be sold before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in January 1896 at legal hours to the highest bidder for cash. The sale is to satisfy a Superior Court fi fa issued in favor of J. T. Taylor against J. S. Morgan and W. J. Bowen as security. Levy by deputy sheriff G. W. Sheppard. December 9 1895.
W G Gunn applies for permanent letters of administration on the Mary E Gunn estate. Hearing set for the first Monday in January 1896. Also notices for Reuben Bullington estate and Green B Peavy estate dismissals. Gardianship for Louis Lafayett Bullington sought. Debtors and creditors notices issued. All notices dated December 2 1895.
Fragmentary OCR style text asks about water fixes or service at a Vienna location. It mentions a racket star and good work plus prompt attention. Mentions W. Thigpen and Previjeal develop Viv utia dia.
A long legal notice notices the discharge of A J Fenn as administrator on estates of H H Ross and John Fenn and Susan Fenn, with all heirs and creditors cited to show cause by January. Also commissions will sell extensive tracts in Unadilla Pinehurst Cordele Arabi Dakota and more in Dooly county under Macon Construction Co case with terms cash or half cash now and balance on confirmation. Also contractor notice bids to build Justice Court houses in Dooly county.
Notices to debtors and creditors notify claims against the estates of Mrs. Elonor Short and others. Administrators seek letters of dismission and estate settlement. courts cite heirs or creditors to show cause why trustees should not be dismissed. Applications to sell lands from the Gunn estate will be decided on the first Monday in January 1896.
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The estate of S. B. Pate of Dooly county is notified to render demands to the undersigned and all indebted persons must pay promptly. W. J. Pate or S. B. Pate, Deceased. Also an ad for Mystic Cure Rheumatism promising cure in 1 to 3 days sold by Stovall & Forbes Drugists Vienna.
Albany Georgia advertises Georgia Balm claiming cures for piles tetter ringworm itch burns scalds cuts bruises sores ulcers cracked hands and feet with money back guarantee. Testimonial from Peter J Strozier says years of itching and bleeding piles ended after trying the remedy.
The document itemizes capital stock paid up with amounts for surplus fund undivided profits and surplus exchange premium totaling 2,877.47 287.98 257.60. It also shows due banks and bankers in this state and unpaid dividends subject to check of 31,821.47, time certificates 5,213.37, yielding a total of 36,534.84 with related figures 1,965 29 164.74 847.98.
From Vienna the exposition offers several ticket choices with sale through December 15, 1895 and return validity to January 7, 1896. Prices include $650 tickets, $480 tickets, and $2.60 tickets with varying sale deadlines and limits. Discounts apply for military companies and children in groups of twenty five or more on a single ticket. G A McDowary, PA.
Court to pass on the report of the Ey. tue of said deceased filed in the office as required. On the 23rd day of Junisary 1896 the report is to be considered. Dated December 23, 1856 by J D Harg ve, O-D.
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