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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
8
Philadelphia Record notes a whimsical scene as two wrizgled farmers wait for a train when an amateur sportsman passes with two dogs and a rabbit. A tale follows of a farmer shooting at pigeons along a barn fence, ending with them boarding the Doylestown train.
Pinehurst sees post office change to Nellieville eight miles away with twice weekly service. Barfield resigns, Williams to replace him. guano wagons mark big cotton crop as town prepares for weddings and new life. Irene Spencer visits from Hawkinsville. Miss Lizzie King praised for THuslo class and genius. Candidate noted.
An advertisement extols Witc a Witch Hazel Salve as soothing for burns and scalds, chapped hands and lips, healing for wounds and sores, and instant relief for piles, attributed to Rtovall & Forbes.
In payment of subscription the Progress will accept all kinds of produce at market prices or payment of subscriptions.
A sensational potion advertised from Vienna claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in days with instant disappearance of pain. The advertisement touts dramatic early benefits and a large dose for 75 cents, sold by Sto Mal a Forbee Drugger.
A brief Houston High School entry from Arabi details a local school item. Readable fragments record a school event or notice related to The Houston High School in Arabi. No additional context or dates are provided in the text.
The notice lists monthly partition prices and term rates for Ga An Excellent High School. In advance payments include 1.25 for some items and 2.00 for unions, with 3.00 for art. Dormitory board is about 5.00 per month, private family board 8.00, and the Spring term starts January 4. Apply for the catalogue to BR Powell.
A note from Thigpen Practical Jewelry in Vienna Georgia requests prompt attention. The writer says they recently moved back to Vienna and can be found at the Racket Store asking for repairs or other services. They sign as W
J M Whitehead Ntist announces will move his office in the Masonic building from the 16th of each month to the first. Office phones 01 residents 11. Ladies must not read his notice.
A patent Pulding Wardrobe advertised as a compact, light protecting storage solution. It folds to two inches, holds six full suits plus shoes, and is marketed as a refined home essential. Territory selling leads to nearing discontinuation with remaining units priced at 2650 each at J P Heard and Son store.
A promoter advertises farm mortgage arrangements with New York brokers to place fist mortgages at 8 percent interest. He notes small brokerage and title abstract charges borne by borrowers and invites borrowers to contact him in Vienna Missouri on Monday Wednesday and Thursday or at his residence on other days.
Mras L G Owany guardian for W J Owen applies for letters of dismission. Judge Hargrove will rule on February 1 after this January 4 1897 filing in Dholly County Georgia.
Executors sale in Dooly County Georgia to settle the Mrs Susan Morgan estate. Lot 42 in the 5th district comprising about 2021-2 acres to be sold February 1897 at the courthouse for cash to satisfy heirs. Admin Morgan executor. January 4 1897.
Guardian Q W Reynolds wills sale of undivided half of lot 87 in district Jet Dooly County for minor wards maintenance January 4 1807 at court house door between legal hours of sale cash terms. Also testimonial on Dr King s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy price 26 and 60 cents by Stovall Forbes.
In Dooly County Georgia HB A Smith administrator for the estate of William R Smith deceased petitions the court showing full administration and requesting dismissal. His hearing is set for the first Monday in February 1897. November 2 1890 D Hargrove D D C
W J Barlow administrator of H B Felder estate seeks discharge from trust in Georgia Only County court to review on the first Monday in February 1807. James Connor executor of Elizabeth Bradshaw estate applies for letters of dismission, review set for the first Monday in March 1807. December 1 1896.
B A and J O Wood administrators of Mrs R H Wood deceased ask to be relieved after fully administering the trust in Georgia Da dy County. The petition cites hearing set for the last Monday in February 1897. J D Hargrove O D C signs the notice dated November 2 1896.
Multiple legal notices in Dooly County Georgia including petitions for letters of dismission, administrator and guardian actions, and a libel for divorce. Citations set for early 1800s dates with postings in Vienna newspaper. service by publication required for Lester Martin case.
Southern Dro Cone pm promotes a circuit brand guano for cotton noting it contains all elements of the cotton stalk and bolls from an analysis. It claims to be the best and cheapest fertilizer, extra strong in phosphoric acid and potash with ammonia to strengthen fruit and stalk growth.
A fragment notes cotton pricing at 300 pounds for $18 to $19, with payment due October 1, 1807, and suggests prices may rise. It advertises fertilizers Olympic, Tiptop, Ocmulgee, Manatee, High Grade Acid Phosphate, with and without potash, plus a Tankage product claimed superior to cottonseed meal for garden, truck, or corn, including analysis figures and claims of better ammonia and bone phosphate content.
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