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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
4
The ProG t ug s Vienna Ga dated June 22 1899 outlines subscription terms for three months at a mail rate and lists official organs including County Court and Town of Vienna. Advertising rules and contributor guidelines are provided with contact at 0 TD Stovall Drugstore near the courthouse.
A Progress report notes no committees appointed to manage carcasses for the July 4 Veterans Reunion. Traditionally a veteran from each neighborhood handles carcass transport to the reunion grounds. The Camp Assistant Adjutant reportedly assigned youths to the task, drawing indignation from veterans. The paper urges the Commander to resolve the issue for peace and success of the event.
Assistant Secretary Brigham notes a hopeful shift among farmers with better farming methods and finances. The Progress endorses Vice-President Walker of Bank of Monroe, urging more cotton mills to employ workers and support southern commerce, arguing mills strengthen southern industry against northern competition.
A Western editor offers a satirical prayer urging delinquent subscribers to pay for their papers. The spoof asks for divine help in exposing unpaid dues and securing print paper and ink for all.
Public notices from Dooly County appear with auctions and land sales. Legal proclamations include sales of property by decree, appointments, and commissioners notices. The mix references railways, lawyers, physicians, and local businesses in Vienna Unadilla and surrounding areas.
Notice to debtors and creditors of Cornelius Patrick estate to render demands and for debtors to pay. Also reflects administration matters for James M Carmack Martha Walden and other probate actions with court dates in July September 1899 and publication in Vienna Progress.
An old newspaper ad offers free Bosehee's German Syrup samples to any adult with cold chest throat or lung trouble who visits Dr C T Stovall. It touts the remedy as world leading and notes a 75 cent bottle proven to cure. Also promotes Green's August Flower with free samples via Dr Stovall and Jordan Bros 30 tickets for $1 including milk shakes and sodas.
In Georgia Daly County appraisers report to fold part of dower and years support from the estate of Cornelius Patrick for widow Belle Patrick and minor Lilly Patrick. The report will be passed upon on the first Monday in July. Also in Dowty County permanent letters of administration on estate of Theodora T. Bivins are sought. the court will act on the application on the first Monday in July. Dated June 6, 1899. J D Hargrove D D C
In Dodly County Georgia J R Horne administrator of Sarah A Napier requests discharge after fully administering the estate He cites the court to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in August 1899 Dd Hargrove O D GC May 1 1899
Multiple property levies in Dooly County including lots 24 and 22 in various districts, 27 acres and 18 acres parcels, and a 2024 acre total with several tracts described for tax and court actions. Estates of Spencer Burnt and WJ Powell appear, with notices to tenants and advertisements of sales at the courthouse in Vienna.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Also includes notices seeking a district life insurance agent and a request for first class legal forms. It notes London banks hold two thirds of public money without interest and Britain's annual aid to the poor at 290 million.
Advertising copy seeks agents for Murat Halstead biography of Admiral Dewey. It touts a 500 plus page, 8 by 10 inch volume with about 100 halftone illustrations. Price listed as 1.50 with large commissions and free outfit. Dominion Company based in Chicago invites quick responses.
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