The Century Debate On When The Nineteenth Ends
In a discussion on century boundaries the piece argues the nineteenth ends Dec 31 1899 at midnight and the twentieth begins Jan 1 1900, noting leap year rules and the need for public amenities. It praises the town’s church schools, citizenship, 1200 population, railroad depot on the G B & K, a ginnery, grist mill and shingle mill cutting about 21 000 daily, water mains, fire company, and urges funding to protect property and reduce insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onda
Perth
Aod
Aloaut
Calhoun & Co
The Right Thing At Christmas Gifts And Appreciation
The Christmas gatherings highlighted gifts and fond recollections for the poor servants and ministers. The Baptist church honored pastor Nora Powell and organist Mary Woodward with tokens of appreciation. The call urged continued support, sympathy, prayers, and cheerful acts to lift those serving in difficult times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aervante
Baptist Church
Nora’ Powell
Mary Woodward
Request For True Author Of Punctuality Piece
A town plea seeks the real writer of last week’s article headlined Punctuality signed Observer. The note asks the editor to reveal the author’s true name on behalf of local women and the community, awaiting reply.
A New Year Prayer and Resolutions for 1899
The old year dies as life continues and 1899 is welcomed with hope. Resolutions urge debt payment, better conduct, and duty to others and God, hoping for blessing and brighter days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajtrust Fund
Cold Snap Drive Attracts Coat Sales In Vienna
The notice urges buyers to purchase overcoats rubber shoes gloves and winter capes at sale prices at R Boninke's in Vienna Georgia promising comfort during the cold snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Boninke’s
Vienna
Vienna election for two aldermen on January 8 1900
Charter notice declares election in Council Chamber Vienna between 10 A M and 8 P M for two aldermen to serve two years. All qualified citizens eligible to vote for Georgia General Assembly members may cast ballots. Mayor Kellam and Clerk Treasurer Lasseter sign the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Aaid Town
General Assembly of Georgia
Lasseter
Kellam
Clerk & Treas
Bucklow’s Arica Sulve advertised as cure all for skin eruptions
An old Civil War veteran from Newark Michigan suffered 20 years of horrible Uloera after a gun injury. The ad claims Bucklow's Arica Sulve cures all ailments, including skin eruptions, with a 25 cent box and guaranteed results, sold by Dr. T. Stovall, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklow
Earch
T. Stovall
T Stovall
Vienna
Lost Cow Notice From Madison Ga February 1898
Lost or stolen large red and white speckled cow likely with a calf. Two heifers described, one light red with marks, the other dark red with crop and underbit in right ear and crop and split in left. Calf may be with a heifer. Liberal reward offered by Dr. CP Stovall. Madison Georgia, February 1898. Also testimonial for Tichenor's Antiseptic by Wise and Bacon Proptr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niae
Eumene
CP Stovall
Bennett Agt Blacksmith and Repair Shop Ad
A holiday greeting from Bennett, agent of a blacksmith and repair shop. The message thanks customers for past patronage and expresses gratitude for future business. Mentions guaranteed material and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Vienna
In Memoriam Carly Dorough 1867 North to South era
In Memoriam recalls Carly Dorough born 1867 during postwar struggles in Dooly County. He grew from a studious, kind schoolboy to a noble citizen and devoted husband. A member of Pinia Baptist church for seven years, he left a wife and four children, mourned by friends as a cherished Christian jewel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Qoarsey Dorough
Dooly County
Dooly
Caray
Carly
Pinia Baptial Church
Heaven
Ticket System for County Schools Announced
All guardians wishing to enroll children in county long term schools must first obtain a ticket from the local board of trustees. Any irregularities should be appealed directly to the Board of Education. This action is by the order of the Board of Education of Dooly County. Ed. Grette, C S O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Board of Education
Dooly County
Grette
Gent's Furnishings by JT Westbrook in Cordele
Cordele merchant JT Westbrook advertises Gent's Furnishing Goods offering quality stock at low prices. The note promises no shoddy items and invites customers to Cordele for all needs in menswear and related goods.
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JT Westbrook
Cordele
August Flower Cure Promoted For Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement extolls Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for indigestion biliousness and alerting the system. It claims the medicine aids liver function digestive fermentation and nervous strain with a sample bottle offered at Dr C T Stovall's Drug Store.
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Che
Joi Melley
Galtorana
Abhociate
Erec Melsenean Bid
Educat'n
Ela Organ Co
County Court Oficial
Ori Organ
Ant
Matt Mauer
Owitermay
Stovall
Dooly C County
Telephone Voss
Vionna
Eeda
Yours
Jno
F. Powell
T T Martin
JM Kelley
Lanho
Bebe Gatsaesapest
Micelree
Gardai
Giatta- Sebbine Chattanooga
Tenn
Macon
Jathor
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Madison
Georgia
J. M. Kelley
C T Stovall
Irs
INE
South Georgia
Cordele Sash, Door and Lumber Company
Mc Winery
Devia
Aarraal
E. G. Walton
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