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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1895
Page
2
Typo text indicates an item entered for 2nd class mailing at the Vienna Georgia post office.
The Macon mayor appoints a Lexon to investigate irregularities in the cemetery department. Georgia news notes include political shifts and local incidents. The piece also cites fires in Macon and a harsh economic climate across Bibb and Dooly counties.
A historic call extols honesty amid rising lawlessness and greed. It argues true character outshines material gain, asserting integrity endures beyond cash incentives and urges young men to pursue wealth honestly without compromise.
A detainee remains incarcerated today under a twenty year term for embezzlement. The note reflects on rectitude and honesty as rewards beyond policy.
The jury found Dr. A B Hinkle not guilty of being an accomplice in the shooting of Dr J J Worsham. The trial followed the earlier conviction of Dr Hinkle Sr who hanged himself after the Supreme Court denied a new trial. The verdict ends a highly watched case with local interest.
The governor reports 21 carloads of Georgia shipped supplies aiding Nebraska's hungry. Vienna contributes portions including flour, meat, cash, and drayage. Contributors include Forbes, Heard & Son, Stovall, Kellam, Leonard, Burns, Lashley, Howell, Nobles, Calhoun & Kelly, Thompson, Carlisle, Whipple, Taylor, Whitehead, Harvard, Cobb, Rountree, Hargrove, Roberts, Johns, Howell, and others. Mr. Heard coordinated pickup and shipment. Vienna is noted for her full share in aid efforts.
The Board of Education records its appreciation for the long service of Hon. O P Swearingen Sr the county school commissioner who is retiring. The resolutions praise his faithfulness ability and courtesy and wish him many years of continued prosperity while noting the undervalued nature of teachers pensions and urging legal support for public servants in old age. A copy of these resolutions is to be spread in the minutes and published in county papers.
A Snow Tennessee style column recaps threats from locals, a vow of silence, and indignant letters about press coverage. It notes Snow as a literary hub with six teachers and forty eight pupils as school opens under harsh weather.
Notice to contractors to submit proposals for complete erection of fireproof rail and tool proof steel cells in Vienna Georgia by noon March 18 1895. Plans and specifications are in the office of the Ordinary of Dooly county. Bids must include steel samples and cage construction details. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. January 17 1895. J D Hargrove Ordinary D B Leonard and Samuel Carnes Committee.
The paper extols the Georgia Business College of Macon, Ga as providing practical business education at very low cost. It claims the college helps all graduates find good positions at no charge and states the program is accessible to the poorest, outrunning competitors in scope and methods.
In thousands of homes experience shows Dr King’s Royal Germetuer is the greatest family medicine. It is best for child woman man and old age. Harmless and gentle yet powerful in effect. It cures by destroying disease germs. Take Germetuer and get well. $1. Six for $5. Sold by Stovall Forbes.
Advertises livery services with new carriages wagons buggies and teams for hire. Offers pleasant driving stylish rigs and prompt patronage. Also promotes sound horses and mules bought from a drover and available at low prices.
On the first Monday in February the court house door in Dooly County will host sheriff sales. E A Perry is charged in a Comer Burney suit with land lot 11 block 14 in Cordele. Also to be sold is land lot 6? 20 in block 247 in Cordele as security for a Mutual Building and Loan Association claim against T A Culpepper. Sheriff G W Sheppard notes dates January 7 1895.
Commissioners of the Superior Court of Dooly County announce a sale at the Vienna courthouse on the first Tuesday in February 1895. The land is part of lot 20 in the 8th district, including several subdivided lots and the south half of lot 19, totaling about 202 acres. Proceeds go to beneficiaries in Margrate Duncan et al v Carter et al. Cash terms. plot available at Henderson & Harvard, Vienna Go.
This notice describes an administrator sale of an undivided half interest in city lot 14 block 11 in Cordele Georgia. The sale is ordered by the Court of Ordinary and will occur the first Tuesday in February at the courthouse for cash to the estate of James A. Perry deceased.
City of Cordele will sell at the courthouse in Dooly County on the first Tuesday in February 1895 to satisfy 1894 city taxes. Property includes numerous lots across blocks 9 22 24 32 40 41 42 46 76 85 90 98 100 110 111 112 116 125 127 128 141 147 136 162 163 171 177 182 183 184 198 199 201 212 219 267 268 803 and 331 in Cordele. W H Bussey, Marshal.
Equity case IN RE W B Lindsay et al v S E E Baily Agt orders a public cash sale on the first Tuesday in February 1895 at the courthouse in Findlay Ga. Property includes locomotives saw mills engines boilers lumber cars and all other assets owned by defendant E E Bailey Agt plus lumber on yards. Sale conducted by Receiver C H Everett with Henderson Harvard Busbee Crum Busbee attorneys.
Court to review report of appraisers who set apart a year’s support of furniture from the Howard Hill estate for widow Cassie E. Hill and two minor children Bettie T. and George W. Hill. Hearing set for the first Monday in February 1894. Dec 31, 1894. J D Hargrove, oO, D C.
Directory lists officials across judiciary, education, city, and county offices. It names Superior Court judges, solicitors, county officers, board of education members, city mayor, aldermen, clerk treasurer, and marshals with meeting schedules and offices in Vienna Progress.
The notice asks recipients listed to inquire for advertised letters. Names include Mrs Hattie Cheeks Mrs Lizzie Felder Miss Lorena Fulgham F L Goby Wm Hill Miss Adie Hammons Miss Johnnie Lucas George Murray Lucy Charley Hargrove Pitts Miss Carrie Rowland Miss Leila Story R L Jr Thomas Rev T H Whitton C M Williams Will Williams Lott and others. W J Harvard P M handles inquiries.
Mrs. J. W. Roberts takes charge of the Vienna Hotel promising clean rooms good meals and attentive service to travelers seeking comfortable accommodations and hospitality.
Dowly County Georgia probate notice states T W and D L Truluck, executors of John Truluck deceased, have fully administered the estate and petition for discharge. Citations are issued for all persons to show cause why dismissal should not be granted on the first Monday in April 1895. Dated December 24 1895. J D Hargrove D D C.
Appraisers report on years support and furniture for Zlias Godwin widow Holmes and Norman Godwin listed. W C Culpepper seeks discharge from David Culpepper estate with citations set for first Monday in March 1895. Multiple administrators seek letters of dismission with court dates in March and April 1895.
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