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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1895
Page
2
A collage of notes from the Rome Hustler and Georgia papers covers Gresham's death sorrow, editorials on currency and political stances, local marriages in Girard, and Crisp's pledge on free silver. Reports note peach shipments, crime trends, and the growing burglary issue in Georgia while lampooning various editorial voices from Ashburn, LaGrange, and Rome.
The piece argues annual bowel illness insurance would cost 160 dollars yet a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy offers protection for 25 cents. It notes deaths from bowel illness in many neighborhoods and urges readers to obtain the medicine promptly.
A civic editorial urges readers to be the friend they seek, praising selfless, reliable behavior and warning against selfishness. It notes that true friendship comes from being dependable and generous, not from demanding aid. The piece promoting Chamberlain’s Colic remedy ends with a local sale by Stovall & Forbes.
Dooly County Georgia sales on the first Tuesday in July at the courthouse include real estate described as the east half of lot 35 and west half of lot 36 in the seventh district, 1013 acres total, plus numerous Cordele city blocks and the Cordele Guano Company assets. Also listed are individual livestock, and property of Amoretta Hart. Courts in favor of Ingleside Mining, Alfred Malcomson, W L and M E Williams, and Peoples Building Loan. Notice to tenants served June 3 1895.
An Albany lawyer arguing over a chicken theft case was outwitted by a confident black witness. The witness insisted she could identify her grey chicken by mark and claimed she raised it herself, prompting courtroom laughter and the lawyer’s retreat from a tricky cross examination.
An advertisement announces easy terms on farming lands in Dooly County. Agent Col. W. G. Harrson will be in Vienna from the 8th to the 13th monthly to handle inquiries addressed to Montezuma or Vienna. J. W. Haygood, Montezuma, Ga.
The Progress reports a Western colony of 40,000 has closed a deal for 100,000 acres in Wilcox and Irwin counties and many plan to move this fall. It invites landowners to supply acreage, soil type, improvements, price, and sale terms to form an information bureau for prospective settlers. Communicate promptly to aid Dooly County in attracting immigrants.
Citizens greet a wave of higher values across stocks bonds manufactures apparel provisions and luxury goods. The cotton crop climbs steadily as money returns to investment and business revives, signaling improving confidence and a potential era of economic stability nationwide.
Trustees will sell the Suwanee House property in Cordele at public sale at the Vienna courthouse on July 2 1895 to pay past due 150 bonds of 100 par value each secured by a deed of trust dated March 1 1892. The three story brick building occupies city lots 1 2 3 4 5 in block 15. Creditors pursue satisfaction of indebtedness. Trustees: Geo M McMillan Terrell J Brooks Wa. Thomson.
The article surveys ancient Babylonian life focusing on women property rights and legal rights. It notes absence of a harem system contrasted with Assyria, explains inheritance rules, and recounts a woman winning a court case with preserved documents. It also describes marriage as civil contract officiated by a thread covenant, linking to biblical motifs.
Advertises a seven year tested remedy for hog and chicken cholera with a guaranteed refund if it fails. Claims 4000 receipts sold in eight months and promises one year protection for six pounds of medicine costing $1 to $1.25. Offers ready made medicines at $1 per bottle with a Christmas time discount and references to local officials and the Cowarts Enterprise.
Petitioners seek incorporation of The Cordele Female College in Georgia to establish a Baptist female college for educating white females and possibly white males, with initial capital stock of $5,000, board of trustees, twenty year charter, power to receive donations, endowment, endowment fund, and authority to contract, sue, be sued, and wield a common seal under state law.
The firm of J. D. Cobb & Co. dissolves by mutual consent. J. D. Cobb sells his interest to J. F. Powell & Co. The company succeeding to the business will pay all outstanding indebtedness of the firm. J. D. Cobb. J. F. Powell.
Public notice invites readers to obtain Crop Reports and Monthly Bulletins by sending name and address to Hon. R. T. Nisbet Commissioner of Agriculture Atlanta Ga. The offer targets farmers and directs written requests to the Atlanta office. Office of S Crerry 21 Drayton Street Savannah Ga. Sisters and merchants advertise patent medicines with testimonials for P P P claiming health and hair benefits in Monticello and surrounding areas.
A collection of letters from Dallas and Millen praising a cholera remedy and offering to buy rights and recipes. Correspondents ask for pricing and state rights, with references to agents for Texas and Screven county. Mixed claims include selling success and inquiries about balances of state rights.
Mary Ann Gammage Administratrix asks discharge after full administration of Amos R. Gammage estate. Court cites heirs and creditors to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in September. Dated June 3, 1895.
Flood reports and indigestion concerns surface amid local dealers sale event. Officials warn of unsafe conditions and urge adherence to health and safety guidelines. The story notes chaotic markets and competing sellers in the town.
Horse owners urged to use Dr Cady's Condition Powders to improve health balance appetite digestion and kidney function. Claims include curing loss of appetite relieving constipation correcting disorders and destroying worms in horses past work or aged. Sold in 25 dose packs by druggists.
Advertising an attorney office with regular practice in the Southwestern Oconee Albany circuits and other courts by written contract. Office near Court House on Union Street Vienna Georgia.
Geo W Wooten lawyer Vienna announces new office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. Will practice in all state courts and federal courts in Macon and Savannah. Signatures D L Henderson W V Harvard Herperson Haryward ATTORNEYS offer contracts ejectment and other legal services. GA 3, Matters, y and col.
A medical practice specializing in surgery obstetrics diseases of women and children advertises offices over W C Willis Co store. Prompt day or night calls are attended to and night visits are possible at the Busbee Hotel.
An old advertorial promotes Atlanta Business College on Whitehall Street. It touts bookkeeping shorthand penmanship typing and other commercial and English branches taught by skilled teachers. Free circulars and information are offered to prospective entrants in Atlanta Georgia.
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