Pocal and Personal News of 1897 Town
Tomorrow is 1897. Christmas is past. Col A J Collier spent Sunday in Arabi. Maud Busbee visits Macon. Eddie Kibbee in Milledgeville. Irma Swearingen visits Cordele. Turkeys killed on December 26 in Vienna. J F Cobb of Cordele on business in the city. New year resolutions urged plus subscription to the Proclass. A horse swap with 50 cent difference. Mary Gurr visits Fort Valley. Minnie and Hattie Shipp in Elko and Macon. Dr W H Whipple in Macon greets friends. Dooly county urged to advance in 1897. Devil reports a Christmas outing. Lost small gold ring, reward at L J Collier Vienna. Vienna Public School opens January 11. Mr and Mrs D M Woodward visit relatives, return to Unadilla. Procross editor has four Christmas dinners and two more. R Kellam prepares to hand over to J Frank Powell Jan 1. A baby left at Ben Dowdy’s home. no clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Busbee
Macon
Eddie Kibbee
Mil Jedgeville
Irma Swearingen
Cordele
Vienna
J. F. Cobb
Money For Stockholders Proceeds From Vienna Alliance Sale
The Vienna Alliance property has been sold and profits will be distributed to stockholders on a pro rata basis. T. R. Varnanow indicates readiness to pay each holder their share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Alliance
Fire at the Jail Fires Alarm Sparks Quick Response
An alarm of fire sounded at the jail Monday night when a defective heater pipe set woodwork ablaze. Fire was extinguished before damage occurred and Deputy Sheppard credits prompt citizen assistance.
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Sheppard
Strayed Essex Sow Pig From Vienna Ga
Notice reports a black unmarked Essex sow pig stray from a lot in Vienna Georgia on the 11th. Contact B D Bryan Jr at Vienna with any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
B. D. Bryan, Jr
Vienna
A Dooly Farmer’s Hog Kill Result and Prosperity
Mr. O. B. Party near Vienna reports killing fourteen hogs last week. Ten weighed fourteen months, four weighed nine months, yielding 2,960 pounds of pork. He plans to kill six more. Perry grows corn fodder potatoes cotton and more, hailed as a model farmer.
Lost or Stolen Rent Note From Wenona GA
One rent note for 100 dollars signed by D J Graham in favor of Mrs E A Ramsey payable Oct 1 186. All persons are forewarned not to trade for it and if found please return to me at Wenona Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Graham
E. A. Ramsey
Wenona
Four Aces but All Are Spades Arrests Made
Edmund Forbes Anderson Lewis John Powell and Sam Cross were arrested Tuesday on warrants charging them with gaming. They appeared before Judge Henderson yesterday. Edmund and Anderson have prior court history on similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Forbes
Anderson Lewis John Powell
Sam Cross
Henderson
Edmund
Anderson
Notice to Teachers Meeting Dates in County
White teachers slated to teach in the county next year will meet in the office on Saturday January 2, 1897 at 9 o'clock in the morning to arrange the schools. Colored teachers will meet at the same place on Saturday January 9, 1897. E. G. Grenu, CC 8 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Grrenu
For Sale Second Hand Top Buggy and Harness
Listing offers a good second hand top buggy and harness for sale by J. M. Whitehead. Also a gentle family horse and cash or papers considered. Includes a humorous exchange about anatomy and a tease from Stovill & Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
J. M. Whitehead
Parcel deed notes in favor of J A Smith warned against trading
A fragment notes a parcel of land deeds and promissory notes in favor of J A Smith with a warning to parties not to trade the papers The item is dated December 6 1896 and mentions agent J A Sara Agt A second fragment touts One Minute Cough Cure as absolutely pure harmless reliable for cough croup and lung troubles claimed to be pleasant for children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Smith
J. A. Sara
Agt
Dixie Folding Wardrobe Sets Final Sale at 2560
Ladies must not read this item. The Dixie Folding Wardrobe, patented years ago, offers light dust protection and space for outfits. Folds to within two inches and is portable for a child to carry. The remaining stock is priced at 2560 dollars each and on display at J P Heard & Son in Vienna Gu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Heard & Son
Ose
Dixie Folding Wardrobe Co
Vienna
Road realignment order in Pinehurst district Georgia 1897
In Dooly County Georgia all parties are notified that unless a good cause is shown to the contrary a court order will be granted on January 16 1897 for changing the old Slash Hye road in Pinehurst district. The route runs east from near H D Wood to the land line with Ellen M Haslam then north to intersect the old road about six hundred yards east of H Pate residence. Dated December 15 1896 by O D GC J D Hargrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly
H. Pate
Prominent local ads mix tonic cures and life insurance
Ex postmaster Anthony of Promise City Iowa touts Myeric Cure and One Minute Cough Cure amid insurance pitches by Stovall Forbes and L H Taylor. Local solicitations include boarders wanted, linen collars at 10 cents, DeWittes Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin ailments, and a six room dwelling for sale in Vienna Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BF. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Swvall
Forbes Drugetet
Lashley Nominates for Vienna Mayor in January Election
The many friends of Mr. J. J. Lashley announce his candidacy for Mayor of Vienna Georgia. The election is set for the 2nd Monday in January for a two year term beginning that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lashley
Vienna
Cala Holton Weds Walter L Basom At Home Ceremony
On Sunday at the Holton home Cala Holton married Walter L Basom. Attendants were J H Hayes with Mattie Basdem and T B Ross with Minnie Hasem. Rev J R Fields officiated and guests then joined a generous reception at the groom’s parents’ house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holton
Cala
Walter L. Basom
J.H. Hayes
Mattie Basdém
T. B. Ross
Minnie Hasem
J. R. Fields
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Arabi
Wiley Thigpen
Mary Gurr
Fort Valley
H. D. Thompson
Minnie
Hattie Shipp
Elko
W. H. Whipple
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Dooly County
Drayton
Lost
L. J. Collier
D. M. Woodward
Unadilla
Procross
R. Kellam
Superior Court
J. Frank Powell
Ben Dowdy
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T. R. Varnanow
Stovill & Forbes
Dixie
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J. F. Calhoun & Co
J. F. Cahoun & Co
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L. H. Taylor
New York Life
C. R. Moran
H. W. Powell
Stovall & Forbeer
Washington
Watts
Humboldt, Neb
J. H. Watts
Miles
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