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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
8
A sales pitch for the Mound City Dish Washer claiming high earnings at home. It asserts demand for the dish washer, ease of use, and rapid washing for a family of ten in two minutes. It promises potential sellers $10 to a high daily amount and offers starting help from St. Louis, Missouri.
The general examination for teaching licenses is moved from the first Saturday in Pune to the last Saturday in July with no winter tests after July 25, 1896. Licenses expiring before July must attend July exams in 1896, and all teachers pay a $6 fee. City readers are urged to send local news for the Progress.
An old advertisement touts high earnings from selling "Gentrifigal" Tao Cream Freezers and frozen cream. It claims flyers promise $5 to $8 daily selling cream and $7 to $10 selling prewar products, with one freezer allegedly producing up to 100 gallons of cream per day. The notice includes contact at 1148 St. Charles St and promotes easy cash with guaranteed freezing in one minute.
Notice is hereby given that Fraiser and Franklin of Richwood Gay is dissolved by mutual consent. Fraiser withdraws from the business and T. Franklin will collect debts and settle liabilities of the old firm. This July 14 1896. Fraiser and Franklin.
Persons who have a coughing spasm every night due to a tickling throat are urged to overcome it at once with a dose of One Minute Cough Cure from Stovall & Forbes.
A notice states that unless objections are shown an order will be granted establishing a new road marked by Road Commissioners. The route runs from Vienna and Abbot Ville road in the 6th district near G I Lasseter through specified land lots, then southeast through additional land parcels toward the Binckaher road near Pilkinton. Dated June 4, 1896. D Hargrove, D.C.verified.
Notice from W. M. Clemons warning all parties about multiple notes issued by Payne & Co for 85 00 dated June 1806 and by G U G Bush for 49 60 dated June 23 1890 and another note to Wm Brown for 4250 dated June 28 1801 all due five months after their dates as the consideration failed. demand for acknowledgment and prohibition of resistance.
In Dooly County Mrs M B Hamilton and 0 Hamilton administrators of the estate of Jas M Hamilton deceased petition for dismissal after alleging full administration. They cite heirs creditors to show cause why letters should not be granted, set for the first Monday in October 1800, dated July 6 1806. Attorneys Bushee Crum Bushee represent the administrators.
Warren W MokKengie applies for permanent letters of administration on the Lewis A Thompson estate in Ghorgia Doely County. The matter is set to be passed upon on the next fat Monday. Dated July 6 1890 by J Ds Hargrove O D 0.
P M Herring seeks permanent administration on the estate of Joseph L Herring in Dooly County. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the clerk’s office within law to show cause why administration should not be granted to I M Herring. Date shown is 180p. D Hargrove D D C.
Notice warns all persons regarding Agdinat trading on notes to 8 RK. Payne & Co. for 72560 dated June 2 1896 and to G L Bush dated January 22 1800 for 36.96 and to Wm Brown dated June 22 1808 for 80865 all signed by wife as security. Notes due five months after dates. consideration alleged as failed. case will be refused. May 8 806. J LU SPRADLEY
Promotes eye and skin relief with Champerlain's Eye and Ointment for eczema sores burns and itching. Dr Cady's Condition Powders claim to improve horse health by toning digestion and curing appetite loss and worm issues, sold by druggists for 25 cents and 4 cents per package.
Pulaski Poultry Yard advertises Black Langshaws Buff and Partridge Cochins White and Brown Leghorns Indian Games Black Minorcas White Wyandottes Light Brahmas and Barred Plymouth Rocks with eggs priced 1.00 to 2.00 per setting A few young birds for sale claim of best plant and birds in the state Also offering an exterminator to rid fowls of lice and mites by painting roosts and claiming it removes lice fleas from animals
W Thigpen offers prompt attention and service after moving back to Vienna Ga. He can be found at the Racket Store. The note closes with courtesy and a pledge to serve.
Petition to incorporate the Unadillio Club Warehouse Company in Dooly County Georgia for 20 years with authorization to build a cotton warehouse in Abadilla and operate a warehouse business. Capital stock set at 2000 dollars, with option to increase to 4000 dollars. board of directors, annual and called meetings, limited personal liability, powers to sue, buy property, make by laws, and regulate operations.
I offer first mortgage loans on improved farm lands for six years with installments at a stated interest rate. Arrangements made with New York brokers. small brokerage and abstract fees borne by borrowers if you seek cheap money. Contact me at Vienna for details.
An advertisement for Houston High School lists low rates and tuition per month with advance payment of 1265 dollars. It outlines music and art fees and dormitory or private family board options, noting fall term begins August 31 and spring term January 4. Catalogues may be obtained from J E Powell.
Operates Pullman Buffet Sleepers year round between Nashville Tennessee and Jacksonville Florida via Macon and Tifton. Runs Pullman Sleepers between Atlanta and Brunswick via Macon and Rice making direct connection with boats to Cumberland and St. Mona. Serves Macon to Palatka via G. F. direct line to Fitzgerald Soldier Colony via Tifton. Shoo-Fly Train runs daily except Sunday and makes every local stop.
The notice outlines multiple express and night train services linking Savannah to Boston Philadelphia and Florida, with Pullman palace sleeping cars. It lists connections with steamship lines, Southern Railway, F C P, A N, and other lines, noting agents in Americus Georgia and at Montgomery and other hubs. It names Gecil Gabbartht as vice president and general manager and the general passenger agent in Americus.
Advert says a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia works in 1 to 8 days, removes cause and disease, first dose benefits. Promotes Stovall & Forbes druggists in Vienna Pa and Lumber City. Claims a pile cure via DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and notes rapid skin disease relief.
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