Florida visitor returns to old county after seventeen years
Local notes recount Jo Paul of Florida planning a visit to the county he left 17 years ago. The Progress force attended Amp meeting with modest attendance. Several residents travel for the worlds fair and local guests are noted. A scattered mix of community news, personal moves, and local ads fills the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Paul
Florida
Hare
Old County
D A Taylor
The
Fair
Preston Harvey
Gillie Wrye
Ida Nunsell
Sibley
W. J. Bryant
Washington
Montezuma
Mary Lune Soloman
Cliff
Annie Whitehead
City Court Docket Lists Local Civil and Criminal Cases
The city court docket outlines civil and criminal cases for the term and lists jurors and local officials. Names include JV Kokes, HA Watson, Jerry Slade, RP Sentell, and others among jurors and court staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scaxion
Warrior Court
JV Kokes
HA Watson
Jerry Slade
RP Sentell
W H ‘Bryan
Louis Gramm
D I Kang
J M Lane
AY Bowen
W W Wells
J E Gilmore
W H Wright
J A
Ao J A Story
ET Ransom
L. M. Mashburn
W T Mc Donald
J. H. Henderson
Land Auction Notice In Dooly County Georgia
Legal advertisement announces sale on the first Tuesday in Angust next at the court house in Dooly County to satisfy an execution from Macon Superior Court in favor of J H Graves against Della F Brown. Property includes 26 acres at the southwest corner of Lot 101 and 14 acres in Lot 116, 9th district. Sheriff G W Sheppard to execute sale. Tenant in possession notified by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gheorgia
Dooly
Suin
Della J. Brown
G. W. Sheppard
Dr Carlisle Liver Pills a Superior Patent Remedy
Dr Carlisle of Macon GA promotes Liver Pills claiming intelligent administration of an efficient remedy. The formula is printed on each package and recommended for torpid liver dyspepsia indigestion sick headache constipation colds chills fever and bilious conditions. Suggested dosing includes two pills at bedtime for most issues and up to three for a purge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Directus
R. M. Carlisle
Macon
Undertaker Advertises Coffins and Robes for Sale
An obituary style notice from Progress office by Lamar Gray urges patrons to deposit any amount they wish to invest in an outfit and assures sale of coffins and robes, with shipments on the next train and prices ranging from 88 to a chosen high amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Office
Lamar Gray
Macon
Pleasant Valley Visitors and Local Notables
Pleasant Valley reports Miss Hffe Simmons of Marshallville visiting J H Kurehaane Sturday and Surday. Joan Swearingen of Columbus home during camp meeting. John Hardin and wife of Marshallville visited relatives last week. Dr W J Beacham of Pinehurst was here last Thursday. J B Churchwell and family of Pulaski county visited his brother P Churchwell Saturday and Sunday. H D Wood and family of Pinehurst were here Sunday. Mrs O J Fitzgerald of Vienna is visiting here this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hffe Simmons
Marshallville
J. H. Kurehaane Sturday
Surday
Joan Swearingen
Columbus
John Hardin
W. J. Beacham
Pinehurst
J. B. Churchwell
Pulaski County
P. Churchwell
H. D. Wood
O. J. Fitzgerald
Vienna
Richwood Items and Local Happenings
Weather remains fine after showers. attendees report a pleasant camp meeting. Bettie Teel of Morgen N O visits her brother H R Teel. Mrs G T Franklin sick but improving. Metz Joiner rumored to preach soon. welcome extended. P.4 McDonald plans church enclosure, possibly converting to stock pasture. legality questioned. Ed eel of Pitts moves family here. welcome them. Editors popular, widowers noted. Pleasant Hill sends regards. City barber shop open for haircuts, shaves, massages. courteous service. WANTED FAITHFUL PERSON to call on retail trade. $20 weekly plus expenses. no experience needed. Enclose self-addressed envelope to Superintendent Travelers, 605 Monon Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Franklin
Metz Joiner
P.4
McDonald
Ed ‘Eel of Pitts
White renters seek Georgia farms for next year
In Middle and North Georgia a commissioner calls for landowners with farms to rent to communicate details on land size, location, improvements, and terms. Farmers seeking white farm hands should write with number of workers, wages, and accommodations. W L Glessner commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle
North Georgia
W.L. Glessner
G. 8
F. Ry
Macon
Saturday Xcursions by Atlantic and Birmingham Railway
The Atlantic and Birmingham Railway offers Saturday round trip tickets from Cordele to St Simons and Cumberland Island for 5 dollars. Tickets are valid returning through the following Tuesday, providing three days at the Seashore. Boats depart Brunswick for St Simons and Cumberland. The regular train leaves Cordele at 7 06 p m arriving Brunswick 1 40 p m. Coaches have electric fans for summer travel comfort.
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Atlantic & Birmingham Railway
Cordeley
St. Simons
Cumberland Island
Brunswick
Simons
Dr White Electric Combs Offer Patent Invention
A historic advert promotes Dr White Electric Comb Co of Decatur Illinois selling electric combs claimed to relieve headaches and straighten hair. The notice touts popularity across cities, urges samples and agents to join as sales grow. Prices listed as men’s size six cents and ladies at half price during introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. White
White
Dr. White Electric Comb Co
Decatur, Tl
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DR Swearingen
Atkinson
Camila
King
Baptist Church
Elton Gray
Heamnsti
Charles Jones
Silley
Bannay
Asbury Woodraft
Pheasant Valley
Mondey
Montezuma Shitchedi
J.B. Rolds
Dooling
Ala
Ea8
College Iis Forale
R. M. Carlighe & O
St. Macon
Dr. Carlisle
Undertaker
Boihen
J. A. Mar
Palics
Niti
Lilien
Ik Boars
Keattigers
Anita
Ploastion
Eli Geodidrug
Manoragturem
Ave Or Amar, Taylor & Bilfy Prue Canpany
Pleasant Valley
Miss Bettie Teel
Morgen N. O
Mr. H. R. Teel
Pleasant Hill
CITY
Feldler & Rainbow
New York
Vienna, Ga
Moseley Mercan Tile CO
Atlantic & Birmingham
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