Yankee name travels far as Northerners in many lands
A New Orleans correspondent notes that the term Yankee extends beyond New England, covering northern types from Mason and Dixon’s line upward. He recalls being called a Yankee in London and by a Swiss hotel keeper, who grouped him with an Argentine resident, showing the broad, somewhat humorous spread of the label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gener
St. Lorian
New Orleans
Mason and Dixon
London
Donderi
Hern
Switzerland
Yookuur
Buenos Ayres
Tinioe-Democrat
Sound travels through earth in native telephonics study
Indian Signal Service reports on how Amazon tribes use buried wooden drums to transmit sound across hundreds of dwellings. A drum struck inside one dwelling is heard in neighboring houses, suggesting ground conduction as the transmission medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Boch
Huoh
Louie Rat
Dean of Ailweraity and the strange case of Gertrude
A fragment from Youth's Companion recounts a mysterious figure named Gertrude in a dim setting. Red eyes and a swollen nose mark distress as she answers questions with odd nasal phrases. A sympathetic guardian character offers comfort amid confusion and punctured dialogue.
Tod Sloane Survives Arm Break in Fast St. Louis Finish
A Gene Jockey Tod Sloane sustained a broken arm during a race at the old Fast St. Louis track after being crowded against the fence on a turn. He switched to his good arm and rode on, delivering a determined finish to win by the narrowest margin. Gove witnessed the win, calling it an exhibition of gameness described by the Chicago Record as historic in American turf history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Sloane
Gove
Walter
St. Louis
Tod
Tta
Chicago
Twist of logic in 1848 rebellion and NSW Parliament message
A London Chronicle note recalls a bishop’s 1848 report to a parish priest claiming the country’s peace while faction fights rise. It then mentions a congratulatory telegram to Mr. Willis on his NSW parliament election, with garbled content about heavy fighting and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trig
Willis
New South Wales
Hie
Carniola
Gelf
London Chronicle
Worthy of Worship From the Indianapolis Journal
A fragment recounts a conversation praising a boy with a great soul who designs the new cellars, contrasting appearance with inner merit as reported by the Indianapolis Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Public Ship Command Hoax Sparks Naval Laughter
A Greek boiler maker named Charlie Maro aboard a Navy cruiser was teased by his crew after believing a bosun’s mate that Greece would seize the ship. He sought command of the vessel and was confronted by the captain, then escorted to the sick bay after a mock audition. The gag ended with laughter and Maro’s bewildered reaction, illustrating the sailors’ playful mockery during a tense era.
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Mditerranean
Washington
Navy
Gibraltar
United States
Naples
Charlie Maro
Maro
Greece
Turkey
Pacific
Diasano
Bo'sun
Charlie
Navy Department
Greeny
Thia
Attok
Hellas
Marc
Remarkable Relief in Hours from Kidney Bladder Disease
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great Soviet American Curr. This remarkable remedy acts quickly in relieving pain in bladder kidneys and back for both sexes. It relieves water retention almost immediately and promises fast cure. Sold by Dr. C. G. T. Stovall, Druggist, Vienna Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. T. Stovall
Vienna Ga
Georgia Town Tax Sale of Norris Property in Vienna
The Norris residence and lot at the corner of Church and Fifth streets in Vienna Georgia will be sold at public auction on the first Tuesday in February 1899 to satisfy town ad valorem taxes for 1893. The county and town marshal proceeds will transfer ownership to the highest bidder for cash in the town of Vienna.
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Georgia
Dooly County
F. Dasher
BH. A. Mathews
L. L. Brown
Dooly Superior Court
H. A. Mathews
Lb. Brown
H A. Mathews
Court House
Vienna
Towit
Sates
T. Christmas
L. L Brown
Church and
Fifth Streets
State
Fifth Street
Church Street
Cartier
Rh. Kellam
J. D Norris
Norris
H. J. Morgan
Douoly
West
Campbell
Sentinel Publishing Company
Sid County
8. P Richards Company
AG. W. Sheppard
Said
Jas. B. Musselwhite
Fife
Superior Court
Said County
W.T. Churchill
Jas B
Musselwhite
Wheres Mra. Allice Eimionson applies to sell estate realty
In Deuinty County Georgia Mrs Allice Eimionson administratrix of W M Edmondson deceased asks for leave to sell all real estate of the estate. The application will be passed upon on the first Monday in February. January 2 1899 J D Hargrave Ordinary Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allice Eimionson
W. M. Edmondson
J. D. Hargrave
Dissolution Notice of P G McDonald & Co
The partnership formerly known as P G McDonald and Co has been dissolved by mutual consent. J B McDonald retires while P G McDonald assumes all liabilities and will collect all debts of the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. McDonald & Co
J. B. McDonald
P. G. McDonald
P G. McDonald
J.B. McDonald
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Cure Digestive Ailments
Sugar coated pills by Dr. C T Stovall claim to relieve constipation and help the body rid waste. They promise to cure sick headache biliousness inactive liver and improve complexion. Small and easy to take with no griping or nausea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
C T Stovall
Money to Loan on Dooly County Farm Lands
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Dooly County at a low interest rate. Funds available in ten to fifteen days. Apply to W. Wy Harvard Vienna Ga or J. W. Haygood Montezuma Ga. 127 07 6m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County
W. VY
Harvard Vienna Ga
J. W. Haygood
Montezuma Ga
Georgia court case on administrator discharge in 1898
In Dooly county J B Scott administrator of Jas A Perry’s estate petitions the court stating he has fully administered the estate and asks to be discharged from administration and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1899 citing heirs and creditors to show cause why discharge should not be granted in November 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Hargrow
J. A. Lookxetan
Adi
J P Gurr
Fiaud
JP Gurr
JD Hargrove
D DC
John H. Woodward
Mra. N. B
Dismissal Petition Of Estate Administrator In 1893 Georgia Record
Elihu Watton, ad director on the estate of John Watton, petitions the court for dismission after claiming full administration of the estate. He cites all conserved lots and creditors, with letters of dismission to be granted on the first Monday in February 1899, in Dougherty County Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Watton
John Watton
JD Hargrove
Discharge Citations for Executors in Georgia District
Two administrator discharge notices from Georgia district court. J A Lookxetan, administrator of JP Gurr, seeks discharge and letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1899. John H Woodward, administrator of Mrs N B Woodward, seeks dismissal on the first Monday in February 1899.
Appraisers Report on Edmonson Estate Pending Court Action
Appraisers report on the estate of W. M. Edmonson for widow Mrs. Alice Edmonson and her two sons Joseph O. and Lewis G. Edmonson filed in the office. Court will set action on the first Monday in February next. January 2, 1899. J. D. Hargrove, O DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
W. M. Edmonson
Alice Edmonson
Joseph O
Lewis G. Edmonson
Eby
J.D. Hargrove
Pattishall Estate Report Set for February Meeting
In Dooly County Georgia appraisers report on a twelve month support for Mia Lilly Pattishall and five minor children, widow and heirs of L G Pattishall, deceased, filed in the office. The judge will pass upon the matter on the first Monday in February 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Lilly Pattishall
L. G. Pattishall
Jid Hargrove
Application for Letters of Administration in Georgia
Dooly County notice states 8.D. Thompson has applied for permanent letters of administration for the estate of Annie Clark, deceased. The undersigned will pass on the application on the first Monday in February. January 1800 J.D. Hargrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Thompson
Annie Clark
Sui County
J.D. Hargrove
Stovall Druggist Case Notes Incomplete History
Fragmentary OCR item cites a Dr CG Stovall Drugget Vienne Gn and a line about a human mover and bare dogs with a ten minute cue by Woulfued’s Spikics Lotion. Readable facts are sparse and names are uncertain. no clear event or outcome is evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woulfued
Dr. CG. 'T
Stovall Druggist
Vienne
Sale of James A. Perry Estate Assets in February Auction
Under an order by Judge J D Hargrove, the county will sell at public auction before the courthouse during sheriff's hours on the first Tuesday in February 1800. The sale includes insolvent accounts notes mortgages and other papers belonging to the estate of James A Perry deceased. January 2 1809 J B Scott Administrator of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Scott
James Aa. Perry
Mobley Seeks Permanent Administrator Post in Georgia Estate
H A Mobley applies to be appointed permanent administrator of the estate of Mrs Alman Mobley in Dealy County. The court of ordinary will hear the petition at the regular term on the first Monday in February 1809. Witnessed by J D Hargrove, D D C, on December 8, 1398.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Mobley
Alman. Mobley
Court of Ordinary
J. D. Hargrove
A Bonafide Offer From Medical Firm for Lost Manhood Help
Readers suffering from weakness and nerve trouble are urged to request a free booklet titled A Warning Voice. The ad promises $500 for any cured or uncured case, claims a New Method treatment that can be done at home, and warns there are no free cures or samples. It directs sending payment for postage to DR WH BAU in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. Bau
DOOLYS SHERIFF SALES 1899 IN DOOLY COUNTY GEO
Public sale in February 1899 at Cordele to satisfy Fi Fa and Distress warrants. Properties include printing presses and type for Sentinel Publishing, farm crops and livestock from multiple levy owners, city lots in Cordele, and a rural lot under various executions. Sheriff J W Roberts notes tenant notices and possession terms.
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Cordele
Gure Vey
Varnadow
County Court of Said
J. O. Hamilton
T. R. Pee
J W Roberts
D C
Simmons Liver Medicine Promises Digestive Health
Advertisement touts Dr. M A Simmons Liver Medicine as regulating the stomach, liver, and kidneys to secure the blessings of good digestion for women seeking beauty and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M A. Simmons
Discharge Sought for Estate of John Fena Inte
H D Wood as administrator of John Fena Inte's estate petitions for discharge. Citizens must show cause at the county Ordinary court on the first Monday in April 1809, per J D Hargrove, O DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly
H. D. Wood
John Fena Inte
J D Hargrove
County Officials and Local Notes From Vienna Cordele and Americus
CountyDirector and county offices listed with names in Cordele Vienna and Americus. Officials include judge solicitor general county court and ordinary with monthly terms January April July October. City officials include mayor aldermen clerk city attorney and city printer. School board members and president listed. Baptist and Methodist church schedules with service times and activities.
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Cordele
F A Hooper
Americus
DL Henderson
Fudge County Court
Vienna
CJ Shipp
Sol
J D Hargrove
Frank Powell
J W Roberts
G W Sheppard
J B Scott
J C Dunaway
J R Kelly
Joseph Taylor
Arabi County
EB G Greene
Board of Education
Harvard
T N Baker Cordele
L Ivey Unadilla
Tippett Tippettville
J D Pate
Arabi
J J Lashley
Hamilton
ES Lasseter
TP Busbee
W T McDonald
R Kellam
A R Crum
the Progress
City Board of Education
AR Crum
J O Hamilton
Joseph Burns
J B Whitehead
O P Bazemore
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted for Croup Safety
A warning and sales pitch urge households to keep a fail safe remedy for croup on hand, endorsing One Minute Cough Cure and urging guardians to protect children with this medicine attributed to Dr. C T Stovall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C T Stovall
Money to Loan on Farm Lands in Georgia
Advertises cheap money for well improved farm lands in Dooly County. Parties seeking loans should write or call JIL Woodward & Son in Vienna Georgia for easy terms and farm mortgage options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis
Dooly County
JIL Woodward & Son
Viena, Ga
Reading the Hearts of Women and Cure Claim
A late 19th century advertisement targets nervous and weak women with claimed cures for various symptoms. It promises home treatment via a “New Method” by doctors, free consultation, private letters, and mailed symptom blank requests. It asserts hundreds cured and urges readers to write with stamped reply envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toail
W.H. Saunders & CO
Chih, TL
Wine of Cardus for Weak Women Ends Suffering
An advertisement proclaims McElree's Wine of Cardus as a cure for female troubles and irregular monthly periods. It claims the product makes women beautiful by restoring health, keeps them young, and is sold at drug stores for one dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
McElree
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Fast Relief
A brief note touts a cough remedy from Dr. C T Stovall that claims quick relief for lingering colds and hacking coughs. It emphasizes safety and pleasant taste, urging readers not to suffer and to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reseh
C _T Stovall
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Dewith
Gruiser
Uncle Sun
Dadly County
Dily County
Gehorgia
Danly C
Miley
Dooly Gounty
Dealy County
Sheriff Sales
George Clark
L. Ivey
N. P
J. P
Justice's Court
G. M
G. B Smith
Geo Clark Levy
Lewis Clewis
S. O
Breverty
A. J. Lockerman, Jr
J. ©. Forehand
Justices Court
A J Lockerman, Sr
Levy
R. L. Burgess
L. C
F. J. Bivins
Fr. Fa
New England Jewelery and Silverware Co
R.'l. Smith
J. CO. Smith
Ryeedd
Smith
Seid County
Pratt, Simmons & Co
Tommey
Joseph B. Bivins
FE. Smith
City Directory
Church Directory
R L Wiggins
Epworth League
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