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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
8
A discussion of why many birds never sing, contrasting the singing of robins and others in spring with silent periods. It notes that most water birds, hawks, owls, and many gallinaceous birds produce sounds for other purposes, not song, and that some species never vocalize except for brief calls.
Edward Bok in The Ladies Home Journal argues that courtesy surpasses politeness for a young man. He defines courtesy as a cultivated refinement that touches others’ feelings, commands respect, and remains vital in social interactions, more enduring than mere manners or speech.
Philadelphia Times reports on folk magic among Southern Black communities. Describes harmless spells and common practices like root chewing, track lifting, love philters with frogs legs, bat ashes, and the belief in magic to influence fate. Mentions tails buried under doorsteps and drawing wives’ pictures hidden in shingies to enforce obedience.
A Detroit Journal excerpt humorously notes a bachelor who delays marriage until he weds a much younger woman, sparking quips about a second marriage and the age gap with phrases about a daughter’s age. The fragment highlights social commentary on age and marriage.
Notice of a public outcry sale in Dooly County Georgia under a deed dated in 1898 to secure two notes. Property includes Lots 19 and 20 in the Sixth District with 100 acres removed from Lot 19, sale February 1, 1809, at Vienna court house. Proceeds to satisfy the debt plus costs. remainder to Dasher or his representative. Title to be by fee simple.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Cons. Surprising relief in kidneys bladder and ureter for both sexes. Relieves retention of water almost immediately. Quick relief and cure promised. Sold by Dr. GC.T. Stovall Vienna Ga.
In Dooly County Georgia the town tax lien on J D Norris for 1898 is to be sold at the Vienna courthouse on the first Tuesday in February 1809. The described residence and lot at the corner of Church and Fifth streets will be sold to satisfy the Town Tax Fi Fa and costs levied by R Kellam Clerk and Treasurer.
Mrs Allice Edmonson executrix of the estate of W M Edmonson applies for leave to sell all real estate of the deceased in Dovly County. The application will be heard on the first Monday in February next. January Ind 1899. J D Hargrove O D C
H D Wood administrator upon the estate of John F Thombley deceased has filed a petition for discharge. This is to cite all persons concerned to show cause against granting the discharge at the regular term of the court of Ordinary for the county to be held on the first Monday in April 1899. J If Hargrove O DC.
In Dooly County petitions show fully administered estates and request letters of dismission. J B Scott administrator of Jas A Perry’s estate cites heirs and creditors to show cause by the lat Monday in February 1819. Elihu Walton administrator of John Walton’s estate seeks dismission with a February 1890 date. J A Lockesman administrator of P Garr’s estate is cited to show cause for discharge by February 1890. John H Woodward administrator of Mrs N B Woodward’s estate cites heirs and creditors to show cause for dismission by February 1899.
The appraisers appointed to set apart and assign a year’s support and furniture from the estate of W. M. Edmonson for his widow Mrs. Alice Edmonson and two minor children Joseph O. and Lewis G. Edmonson have filed their report. I will act upon it on the first Monday in January next. This January 2, 1809. J. D. Hargrove, OC, D.C.
On January 2 1899 J D Hargrove DDC will pass on twelve months support for Mrs Lilly Pattishall and five minor children, widow and heirs of L G Pattishall, deceased, and on permanent administration for Annie Clark estate. Also notice of a veterinary claim and a patent medicine advertisement appear.
By order of Judge J D Hargrove an auction will be held at the court house door in Dooly County Georgia on the lat Tuesday in February 1899. The sale covers insolvent accounts notes mortgages and other papers of James A Perry deceased. January 2 1899. J B Scott Administrator.
H A Mobley has petitioned to be appointed permanent administrator of Alma O Mobley’s estate in Dooly County. The ordinary court will hear the application at the February 1899 term, on the first Monday. Witnessed by J D Hargrove official sign. December 8 1898.
Readers urged to request a free book titled A Warning Vote describing male weakness and other troubles. The ad promises $1000 for proven cures, claims home treatment, strict confidentiality, and urges sending a stamp to receive the book and a symptom sheet.
The Dixie Flyer runs daily with Pullman Bullet Sleepers between Nashville and Jacksonville via Macon and Tifton and local Sleepers between Macon and Palatka. Trains on the Sewawen River Route serve Georgia and Florida routes. For rates and time cards, contact the Vienna agent or write.
Readable excerpts list county and city officials in Cordele Vienna Arabi with dates for court sessions and precinct duties. Includes judges Hooper Henderson and Shipp, tax collectors and receivers, school board members, mayors and aldermen, clerks and city attorney, plus church schedules for Baptist and Methodist establishments and their meeting times.
I suffered severe sick headaches for years and now report relief and a final cure after using Peruvian Liver Syrup. Mrs. Jackiet Wooproven of Byromville Ga credits the medicine as marvelous. Peruvian medicines are sold by V H West Pinehurst Ga.
Short loan offer for farmers seeking money on well improved farm lands in Dooly county. J H Woodward and Son of Vienna Georgia invite interested parties to write or call for cheap money with easy terms.
The partnership known as P G McDonald and Co is dissolved by mutual consent. J B McDonald retires and P G McDonald assumes all liabilities and will collect all debts of the firm. P G McDonald J B McDonald.
Public health advert targets nervous and weak women with a long list of symptoms. It promises free consultation and a home treatment method by Dr W. I Saunders & Co of Chicago, claiming many cures without surgery and guaranteed privacy.
An old ad claims the One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures hacking coughs and lingering colds without harm. It asserts the remedy is pleasant to taste and endorsed by Dr. C Stovall, urging readers not to suffer.
Constipation prevents the body from ridding itself of waste matter. De Witt's Little Early Risers will remove the trouble and cure sick headache, biliousness, inactive liver, and clear the complexion. Small, sugar coated, do not gripe or cause nausea. Dr. C T Stovall.
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Dooly County at low interest rates. Borrowers receive funds in ten to fifteen days. Applications to W. V. in Vienna or J. W. Haygood in Montezuma. Also advertisements claim McElree's Wine of Cardui cures female troubles, improves appearance, and is sold for $1.00 per bottle, with local doctor offering milch cows and a work ox for sale in Vienna Georgia.
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