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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
8
Chief Game Warden Reutinger recalls a tale of a scholar with years of training who, while visiting relatives for three days, ordered three buckets of water and a large supply of hay oats and corn for a horse. The horse consumed all the food quickly, defying the scholar's expectation that the animal would regulate its own eating.
English scientist Mr. Bergen Davis notes a toy where a closed cylinder aligns with a sound wave and moves along its axis. Four cylinders mounted on a rotating mill rotate rapidly as the organ pipe emits sound, producing a high-velocity spin.
South Dakota Senator Kittredge, famed for jovial spirit, rode a streetcar when a newspaper boy offered newspapers. He requested a Congressional Record, then the boy teased that he could read them at the Capitol for free, highlighting the humorous clash in a brief Washington Post note.
An Argonaut item notes that the current session lacks a Black member in Congress, a rarity except for a brief 1887–1889 period. It recalls J Willis Menard as the first colored member elected in 1868 and Herman Rh Revells as the first Black senator in 1870, with Blanche K Bruce also serving in the Senate. The Forty Fourth Congress (1875–77) is linked as a high point with eight Black members in both houses.
The Boston Herald speculates that if air transmission of electricity rivals metal conductors a flying machine could draw energy from the air as a car draws power from trolley or third rail Marconi has opened a vast field of human activity with limitless potential and imagination.
Dooary County Georgia administrator A D Bridges reports full administration of S I Bridges estate. He asks the court to discharge him and issue letters of dismission on the first Monday in May. Also D L Henderson applies for permanent letters of administration with will annexed on B S Wood estate, creditors and next of kin to appear March term 1902 why letters should not be granted.
A glass globe on a metal stand holds luminous marine microbes in liquid. Two tubes feed air to the interior to revive the culture when light fades. The lamp can glow for weeks without renewing the medium, according to the report.
Ingram estate appraisers have filed their report for twelve months support and furniture for Mary T. Ingram widow and her seven minor children. Judge J. D. Hargrove will pass on the report on lat unday in March. Georgia-Dovy County. February 3, 1902.
Whereas EK F Mingledorff administrator of the estate of Julia E Mingledorff has in due form applied to the undersigned for leave to sell all the lands of said estate. His application will pass upon the first Monday in March next. This February 8 1902 J D Hargrove D D
W L Wood applies for administration on the estate of B A Wood in Doony County Georgia. Citizens with heirs or creditors must appear at the March 1902 term and show cause why letters of administration should not be granted. Official signature J D Hargrove February 3 1902.
Public auction announced by Mallory Bros. Co. as mortgagees to recover 688.76 principal plus accrued interest and costs. The sale, conducted by attorney E P Mattany, covers 60 acres in southeast lot 61 in Dooly County and will occur at the county courthouse on March 4, 1902, with deed to the buyer.
Court order sale of J R Fields estate lands on March first per February 1902 order. Two parcels totaling about 200 acres in Doory County 125 acres in lot 98 with deductions and 76 acres in west half of lot 95. Cash terms. Also public sale of G R Sims estate real estate lots 2 and 10 in Cordele city. Public outcry March first and March second 1902.
Registration books for the city of Vienna are now open and will close February 23 for the upcoming public schools election. Legal notices B M Wood Clerk and T.
Under city charter authority an election to decide establishing a system of public schools in Vienna is ordered for January 26, 1902. The vote will be held in the city council chamber and the order must be published in The Vienna Progress for four weeks before the election. Signed January 17, 1902 by Mayor J. M. Wurururap and Clerk Treasurer B. M. Woon.
Southern and Florida Railway announces the Dixie Flyer has through coach and Pullman sleeper between Macon and Jacksonville via Valdosta, with a through coach and local sleeper Macon to Palatka. Local sleeper opens in Macon Union Depot at 0000 hours and stays until 7:30 a.m. Quick Step is a solid train between Macon and Palatka. Officials: William Checkley Shaw Vice President B. Rhodes General Passenger Agent Macon Georgia. Dave G Hall TPA 14 Kimball House Atlanta. Harry Burns FPA 201 W Bay St Jacksonville.
City ordinance forbids horses cattle sheep and other stock to roam free within Vienna limits. Marshals must impound such animals, notify owners, advertise if unidentified, and sell unclaimed stock to cover impounding and advertising costs. Fees set for impounding and feeding, operative February 25 1902. Approved January 17 1902 by mayor and council.
Redeemable parcels from sheriff sales are offered for sale with quit claim deeds possible. includes 25 acres in southwest lot 49, various halves and quarters across several lots, and 33 Cordele city lots listed by block and lot numbers. Written by H. D. Smith & Co, contact J. A. Walden in Vienna, Georgia.
D L Henderson a lawyer will practice in all courts except the county court his office is in Stovall's new building Virwya Georgia.
GEO W WOOTEN announces a new law office on Cotton street near the courthouse. The firm will practice in all state courts and in federal courts at Macon and Savannah, Viewna Ga.
DR CRUM of Vienna and DR STOVALL of Vienna announce dental services to be in their office from the 15th to the end of each month. Office in rear of drug store, Viewna Georgia. Day and night calls promptly attended. Prescription free in our office work.
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