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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
4
The Progress reports official notices from Rev. J.M. Kelly Hostor and Prop’r TA AGKibs Indi Harvard, associate batters. Official organ of Baucat'n Official Organ Co't of Ordinary, and the Crean County Court. Vienna town records referenced.
A critical outcry denounces U S censorship in the Philippines, accusing the administration of hiding troop actions from the public. The piece accuses the press censor of suppressing news and taming dispatches to shield Republican policy and dampen dissent among readers.
The Birmingham Age Herald argues that a 64 cent cotton price reveals how the majority of the money flows to Northern workers and railroads, leaving only a small share in the South. It contends the cotton’s value can rise through southern manufacturing gains such as standard sheetings, potentially boosting the price tenfold.
Col Robert Ingersoll, renowned agnostic, died suddenly of apoplexy at his Dobbs Ferry, New York country home last week. A new Philippine commander could strengthen morale and quicken the subjugation of the Philippines, while the President appears indifferent to public sentiment on the issue.
A long critique warns debt drains spirituality and enkindles covetousness as masses overextend for luxuries. It cites the Warsaw style wholesale credit and the need to honor debts, then shifts to praise for William Henry Fleming’s war Philippines speech and questions U S policy toward Filipinos versus Cubans. It reports a Montgomery Alabama dairy illness tied to condensed milk and notes a Dooly county citizen eyeing a state legislature seat next year.
The quote predicts a sweeping victory for the opposing presidential candidate if McKinley continues to allow what is described as the slaughter of liberty seeking Philippines. It asserts that party harmony among the elements will secure a large win in the next national election and mentions a provocative line about placing Free Silver on a rear seat.
The Progress believes the Executive committee of the State University made a wise choice in electing Walter B. Hill of Macon as Chancellor. He is described as the right man for the place.
A dense list of local professionals including A L Law and J M Whitehead with addresses in Vienna Ga, noting offices on Union or Cotton streets and nearby buildings. Doctors TF Bmins and DRS L W and H A Mobley offer day or night calls, with office details and phone numbers. The page includes various law firm partnerships Powell Powell John F Powell & Sons, and practice scope across Southwestern, Oconee, Brunswick and federal courts.
Legal notices warn all creditors of the Cornelius Patrick estate to present claims and debtors to pay. Also another notice cites Martha Walden estate discharge proceedings and a divorce libel in Dooly Superior Court with service by publication in Vienna, Georgia.
J M Kelley of Vienna Georgia advertises real estate services including sale buy rent or exchange in town or county with promptness and reliability. Also notes guardianship application for minor Suggs children to be acted upon next Monday in August and appraisers report on Matilda Dunaway twelve months support to be passed upon on the first Monday in August. July 10 1899 J D Hargrove O D C Georgia Dooley County
On and after the first day of July, the Griffin Lumber Company of Pinehurst Ga will dissolve by mutual consent. W L Griffin remains principal owner, Z W Self retires, with all liabilities to be settled by Griffin. Mrs Sallie Harrison Ridgeway Ga notes a Liver Medicine relief and recommends the product to her children.
We have printed a nice lot of stationery for our regular correspondents and it is ready for delivery at any time. If you come to town or see a chance to forward it, please let us know. Respectfully, 622 vf def.
W Reaister advertises a jewelry maker able to complete orders on short notice. The shop offers C.O.D. shipments and directs customers to send goods to any address from its Cordele Georgia headquarters. Contact details include a Missouri style number 72799.
J R Horne administrator of Sarah A Napier reports full administration and asks the court to discharge him and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in August 1899. Claimants and creditors are cited to show cause why discharge should not be granted. May 1, 1899. J D Hargrove, O D C
Notice to interested parties that an order may grant on the first Monday in August establishing a new road roll along Hawkinsville and Vienna road and through lands of Ivey Bros. and others near Pinehurst North of the G S and FB railroad. Also sale notice for 202.5 acres Lot 177 2nd District Dooly County as the home of W M Edmundson, deceased, cash terms, August next.
Multiple properties in Dooly County including land lots No 96 and 54 with 202 and 101 acres, the McCartney mill lot in Unadilla, and a Dakota tract. Real estate seized to satisfy various 1890s justice court fi fa and tax claims against A V Raines Allen Gordon Charles Berry HJ Morgan and Mrs S Wood. Tenants in possession notified. Sale July 8 1899 announced.
Sick Headache, Wind on the Stomach, Billiousness, Nausea are quickly cured by a few doses of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. WANTED A man to represent the old line life insurance company as district agent. A No. 1 contract to a good business producer. An experienced life insurance agent or Confederate veteran preferred. Address BE. A., Fox & Co., Lowndes Bldg., Atlanta, Ga.
Adults with cold chest bronchitis throat or lung issues may visit Dr T G Stovall for a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup one per person. The ad claims worldwide endorsement by physicians and notes a 75 cent bottle can prove its value, sold by dealers in civilized countries.
Advertisement seeking agents for a 500 page 8x10 inch biography of Admiral Dewey by Murat Halstead. Large demand with about 100 halftone illustrations and price of $1.50. Outfit free and big commissions offered by The Dominion Company Chicago.
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