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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
2
The Grand Jubilee Ball held Wednesday evening December Vet proved a grand success with many visitors from Cordelo and Montezuma. Barratta's band of Macon provided the music, and attendees called it one of the best balls ever held in the city.
Public notice from K G Greens C S C calls all white teachers to meet at his Vienna office on Saturday January 7, 1899 at 10 A M to arrange next year’s schools. Colored teachers are to meet Saturday January 14 for the same purpose.
Distressing kidney and bladder misery relieved in six hours by New Great South Antteroan Cony. The remedy quickly eases bladder and back pain, with rapid relief from water retention. Boldly promoted by Dr. J. Stovall, a Vienna Georgia druggist.
The Wickid OF Company in Cleveland Ohio seeks a reliable salesman offering no guaranteed riches but promising a place with a useful product. Meanwhile Deputy Sheriff GW Sheppard thanks the city’s many kind ladies for the generous Christmas gifts sent to county jail prisoners of all colors, noting the feast was thoroughly enjoyed.
Stray notice from John Collier of Vienna Georgia describes a bald ox, 8 or 9 years old, dun and white spotted with horns, missing between November 1 and 6 in Dooly County. Raised by Mr. Forel of the 2nd District. Reward offered for information leading to recovery.
The partnership known as P G McDonald Co is dissolved by mutual consent J B McDonald retires P G McDonald assumes all liabilities and will collect all debts of the firm. P G McDonald J B McDonald
The advertisement claims early kidney trouble signs such as hollow cheeks sunken eyes sallow complexion and back pain indicate kidney issues. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a world renowned remedy said to prevent gravel bladder inflammation and Bright's disease with mail free samples and literature from Kilmer Co.
In Dooly County Georgia Mrs. Alice Edmondson applies for letters of administratrix on the estate of W. M. Edmondson late of the county deceased. The court will pass upon the application on the first Monday in January 1898. Dec 1898 J. D. Hargrove Ordinary O B C
All persons having demands against the estate of R F Woodruff deceased are notified to render them to the undersigned per law and all indebted to the estate must make immediate payment. Dated Oct 12 1898. W L Williams Adm'r Estate of R F Woodruff deceased.
An administrator sale notices the probate court order of December 1896. On the first Tuesday in January 1899 the court will conduct a public outcry at the courthouse in Dooly County. One hundred acres comprise the north half of lot 150 in the 2nd district, part of the Nancy Kimsey estate, to be sold in cash for distribution among heirs. Mrs. A L Darsey, administrator, signs the notice dated December 4 1898.
In Dooly County Georgia the land lot number 17 in the 9th district, wild and unreturned, owner unknown, taxed for 1895. Sold at court house door on the first Tuesday in January 1809 for cash to satisfy a tax Fi. Pa. of 94 05 plus 7 percent interest from December 20 1805, with levy and advertisement costs. J W Roberts, Sheriff.
J G Jones in Cordele Georgia advertises loans secured on life insurance policies from New York Life Equitable Life or Mutual Life with quotes upon policy numbers. He also offers long term loans at low rates on improved farming lands, with money available in 15 to 20 days after application. Office No 10 Pate Building.
In Dooly County Georgia John H Woodward administrator of Mrs N B Woodward petitions the court stating he has fully administered the estate He is cited to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1899 D J Hargrove Ordinary signs the notice dated November 7 1898
In January 1899 the best bidder for cash may bid on Lot 122 in the 9th Land District. The land is described as wild and near other parcels. It was levied on to satisfy a tax lien for 1895, with a principal of $4.05 plus 7 percent interest from December 20, 1895, and costs. Authorized by J. B. Bcort, Tax Collector, executed by Sheriff J. W. Ropents on September 1, 1898.
J A Lookerman as administrator of JP Gurr reports full administration and seeks letters of dismission. He cites the court date the first Monday in February 1909 for show cause. The notice, dated November 9 1968, requests heirs and creditors to appear if any objections exist.
The sheriff will sell at the court house door in Dooley County on the first Tuesday in January 1909 within legal hours the described property for cash to the highest bidder. It includes a twelve horse power locomotive engine and boiler two mill feeders and condensers one Antheon press with shifting and pulleys. Levied under a mortgage from the Superior Court of Ward County in favor of J. D. Lester against Eliwood Ruff and Z. T. Woodruff.
City of Cordele tax sale set for the first Tuesday in January 1899 at the council chamber. Multiple parcels across blocks 8 11 141 198 262 4719 etc with owners including E B Barco Bibb Buycke M T Burwell Mrs G P Graves JG Portis and others, all levied upon by tax assessment for 1898. Sale conducted by City Marshal W H Bussey.
A public sale is announced for a valuable house and lot in Unadilla Georgia. The notice lists auction details and the authority conducting the sale with location and eligibility information for bidders.
Gray Bros will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1899 the town lots 121 and 122 in block 17 of Unadilla to satisfy a secured debt of 614.82 with 8 percent interest. The total due is 629.77 including fees. Sale proceeds to first cover the debt and costs, remainder to S P Dasher or his legal representative. Dated December 2 1898. Louis L. Brown attorney for Gray Bros.
All male readers afflicted with weaknesses caused by a mysterious disease should write for the book A Warning Voice. It promises free samples and a cure prospect from a noted medical firm, with various claims of cures for nervous and sexual ailments. Also promotes other medical products and nostrums.
An 1890 court notice from Georgia cites Samuel Carnes as administrator of Edward H. Stephens estate seeking discharge at the January term. The document also contains a fraudulent medical ad promising home cures for women, offering free diagnosis and private correspondence, dated in 1898.
A notice states continued legal practice in all courts of the South western, Oconee and Albany Circuits and other courts by special written contract. Office located near Court House on Union Street, Vienna, Georgia.
Geo W Wooten, lawyer, announces a new office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. He will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah starting March 13, 1894.
D A R Crum, a Vienna Georgia lawyer, lists regular practice in Macon, Southwestern, Oconee, Southern and Brunswick circuits, the Georgia State Supreme Court, U S Courts of appeals and districts, and United States Bankruptcy courts.
Dr Bivins offers specialized obstetric and women’s disease care in Vienna Georgia. Evening and night calls answered. Office location over J J Coopers store. Office phone 18. Residence phone 25.
An election will be held on January 9, 1899 in Vienna Georgia to elect a Mayor and two Aldermen to serve two years each. The notice specifies the town’s official proceedings and required dates for candidate filings and polling.
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