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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
4
The fragment mentions Rev 5 Kells Heitor and Prop’r TAAGMine Credit tied to Harvard and an Associate Saltory role, indicating a historical note on academic or clerical positions and a financial credit reference within a scholarly context.
A critical examination claims unprecedented public budget waste under the current administration. It asserts the annual deficit at 88.775 million dollars, argues war revenue reduced potential overspending, and asserts future campaign sentiment will turn against the administration.
A Republican critique cites a letter by Hon. George S. Boutwell denouncing the party and the Civil War era policy. It condemns a costly war with Spain over the Philippines and warns of enlistment drives for tens of thousands of youths likely doomed to battle or disease, with pensions funded by those left at home.
The passage laments generations bearing taxation while the country accepts England as a model for governance, criticizing the abandonment of the republic and the humiliation this represents for the nation.
Georgians present Lt. Thomas Brumby with a ceremonial sword from Manila era services. The $1000 weapon features a solid gold hilt, American eagle head engraving, Georgia coat of arms on the guard, and etched blade pledging recognition by the citizens of Georgia for his役 Manila Bay service May 1 1898. Scabbard of solid silver oxydized black with fine etchings completes the piece.
The president orders an army of 85 000 to be recruited and sent to the Philippines to subdue the natives. Gen. Joe Wheeler departs to report as brigadier general. Rainy season halts military operations. war may extend to next fall. Chauncey Depew returns from Germany to resume public duties.
A new writing paper trust reports capital of 26 000 000 dollars. The public may revert to primitive methods of transcribing thoughts on birch bark if conditions alter.
A county paper defends its use of letters as figures allegedly truthful while acknowledging criticism of its weakly phrased style and limited reporting. The item notes readers' skepticism toward data and calls for clearer presentation.
A note announces freshly printed correspondence stationery for regular correspondents. It invites readers to visit town or arrange delivery, offering to forward the package. The message signs off respectfully from THIS PROG A200 IT.
A dense display of local professional listings dated 6 1 90 includes attorneys at law J M Whitehead dentist J Powell Sons lawyers Geo W Wooten, D R Crum physician and surgeon T F Bems physician, Mobley doctors, Howell attorney, and a call for first class legal blank forms and subpoenas.
W S Thompson applies for guardianship of the persons and property of minor Suggs children of Charles Suggs deceased in Dooly County. J D Hargrove will act on the application on the first Monday in August 1899. Pro bailiffs offer real estate services in town or county with promptness and reliability guaranteed. For commissions or details contact PROGRESS office.
Georgia Dooly County appraisers who were to set apart twelve months support for Matilda Dunaway and her minor child from the estate of James M Dunaway have fled their report in office as required by law. I will pass upon said report on the first Monday in August, next. Dated July 1809. J. L. Thirgrove, O. D. C.
Notice to all parties that on July 1 the firm Griffin Lumber Company at Pinehurst dissolves by mutual consent. WoL Griffin continues the business under the same name, taking all liabilities, with ZW Self retiring. Creditors must settle with Griffin.
Bank of Unadilla stockholders convene in Unadilla Georgia at the bank on July 24, 1899 at 10 A M. Wm S Witham president and John R Lockerman cashier will sell as cash the capital stock of the bank to the highest bidder in front of the bank.
An advertisement touts Plannerships Tea as a remedy for dyspepsia constipation and indigestion. It also claims to regulate the liver and lists a price of 25 cents.
Public legal notices announce claims against the estates of Cornelius Patrick and Martha Walden, with executors P. C. Patrick and Walden, and citations for discharge hearings. The Vienna Progress reports court orders, genealogical and divorce petition details, and publication dates in 1809 Dooly County Georgia.
J R Horne administrator of Sarah A Napier reports full administration and cites all persons kindred and creditors to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in August next. This May 1, 1800. J D Margrove, O D C.
Georgia Dowly County announces that unless good cause is shown, an order will be granted on the first Monday in August establishing a new road as marked by the Road Commissioners. It runs from the Woodward Ivey place on Hawkinsville and Vienna road eastward through Ivey Bros. lands to Unadilla Vienna road near the G S and F railroad north of Pinehurst. July 1899. JD Hargrove, O DG
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Dooly county two hundred two and one half acres in Lot 177, 2nd District, to be sold on the first Tuesday in August at the courthouse in the county. The property is the home of W. M. Edmundson, deceased, who resided there at his death. Cash terms. July 3, 1809. Alice Edmundson, administratrix.
Sherif s Sales Georgia Dooly County will be held before the courthouse in Vienna on the first Tuesday in August for cash bidding. Properties include M1 of land No 96 202 acres in the 10th district. town lot McCarthy mill in Unadilla part of land lot No 45. land lot No 99 202 acres in the 11th district. 101 acres of land lot No 54 in the 11th district. lot 118 in block 20 in Dakota on land No 248. all levied to satisfy justice court fi fas against AW Raines Allen Gordon Charles Berry and Mrs Swood with tenant in possession notified. July 34 1899 J W Roberts Sheriff DC
Sick Headache and digestive woes cured by Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine. Wanted: a district agent for an old life insurance company with a No 1 contract for a strong producer. Free of charge. Boschee German Syrup offered free samples to cold and lung sufferers. Dewey biography by Murat Halstead offers big commissions, outfit free, Chicago address.
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