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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1895
Page
2
Local postal notice records mail handling at Vi enna Georgia with designation 2nd class mailing Tate s unit and delivery timing details included in the entry.
A North Georgia farmer sold 150 bales of cotton for seven cents per pound. The piece notes ongoing plans in Hawkineville to install electro light and telephone systems and urges discussion with Vienna and Cordele about a telephone line from Arabs to Cordele. The Augusta Chronicle critiques the Gold syndicate influence on U S finances and mentions Chamberlain's Colic remedy as a summer safeguard available from Stovall & Forbes.
A gathering is called to organize a silver league as gold-bug forces mobilize. Communities should form bands, with Dooly County uniting to send delegates to the Griffin convention on July 18. This effort aims to harmonize regional sentiment and mobilize support.
Congress man Joseph Sibley of Pennsylvania outlines four axioms on money in a Memphis speech. He argues doubling money doubles prices, halving money halves prices, doubling money halves debt, and halving money doubles debt. Also advertised Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claim and Stovall and Forbes Drugstore sale.
The industrial and trade journals report improving business across the nation. Manufacturing and mercantile activity rise as iron prices advance and staple markets firm. Large southern plants rise and raise wages, trade improves in most sectors, and the wheels of progress appear to turn toward a new era of cheerful activity.
A discussion contrasts the 50 cent silver dollar with the gold standard. It argues the 50 cent coin is not dishonest by standard measures, while the gold dollar robs products of value. The piece frames the choice as gold versus bi metalism, urging focus on money as vital to wealth.
Public sale action listing multiple parcels in Cordele Dooly County Georgia including city blocks 52 and 57 and the Guano Factory assets. Proceedings note property levied to satisfy superior court and county court executions with notices given to tenants. Also includes horse stock for sale and land parcels in blocks 27 and prior deeds related to Amoretta F Hart.
Fragmentary OCR item reads as a brief incident note with unclear names and places. The readable parts mention injuries and a possible emergency response, but key details are garbled and cannot be confirmed. The fragment preserves no distinct individuals or organizations.
Mark Twain recalls his first great London banquet and the 800 to 900 guests who applauded notable names. Samuel Clemens, in England as Mark Twain, was the subject of applause and laughter that left him in a sheepish halt. Ben Jonson and Sylvester clash over a quick rhyming couplet, with Jonson retorting about truth over rhyme.
Jordan Holland, a respected Alabama farmer and stockman, claims to have solved hog and chicken cholera with a universal cure tested over seven years. His daughter Rachel V Thomas offers the remedy, recipe, and family rights for sale with guarantees and seeks agents and state and county rights.
Trustees sell under a 1892 deed to pay past due forty five bonds for 100 dollars each. The lot blocks 1 to 5 in block 15 with the three story Suwanee House in Cordele, Dooly County, will be exposed at the Vienna courthouse on July 2, 1895 for cash to highest bidder.
The Second Class Matter Stamp is not for sale and remains with post office officials. Postage on periodicals is prepaid by the pound, and receiving clerks cancel these stamps to cover the postage and forward the canceled stamps to the department as youchers.
Money to loan on farming lands in Dooly county on easy terms. Agent Col. W. G. Harrson can be found in Vienna from the 8th to the 13th of each month and will give prompt attention to all business in this line. Letters addressed to Montezumfa or Vienna will be promptly answered. J. W. Haygood Montezuma Ga.
W Thigpen Practical Jewelry of Vienna Georgia offers prompt attention for repairs. The note states the author recently moved back to Vienna and can be found at the Racket Store for service.
An annual outlay of 100 dollars to insure against bowel illness is proposed, but a 25 cent bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is offered as an affordable alternative. The ad warns that many die before treatment, and claims one or two doses will cure ordinary cases, urging readers to buy from Stovell & Forbes.
Mary Ann Gammage administratrix of Amos R. Gammage deceased seeks discharge after alleged full administration. Court cites creditors to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in September. Dated June 8, 1895. J D Hargrove D D C.
A self claim advertises Holland Cholera Cure and Preventive for hogs and chickens, boasting seven years of tested success with thousands cured. The seller offers guarantees and refunds if not effective, outlines costs to produce medicine, and promotes ready prepared medicines with special pre Christmas pricing and endorsements from local officials and businesses.
In Dallas, on April 13 1893 Mrs Rachel V Thomas Dear Madam confirms testing the cholera remedy and sends $10 while requesting immediate shipment. A May 19 1893 letter from H W Harper notes selling out and encloses $59.10 asking price for rights to counties and potentially the state, signaling strong sales interest.
The petitioners request incorporation of The Cordele Female College to educate white females and possibly white males under Baptist auspices. They seek a capital stock of 5000 dollars, options to grow to 20000, a 20 year charter with renewal, and authority to establish rules, collect donations, endowment, manage property, grant degrees, and sue or be sued. Littlejohn & Thomson, attorneys.
In the March Term 1895 of Superior Court Judge J H Shrouder, it is shown that defendant owes plaintiff $116.60 plus eight percent interest from Oct 1 1892, secured by a mortgage on land lot 58 in the 14th district. If unpaid by the next term, judgement of foreclosure will be entered. W H Fish dated March 18 1895.
An old advertisement touts Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium as a blood purifier for blood poison rheumatism scrofula and skin diseases. It claims strength to nerves and lists benefits for women with impure blood. Sold by Shomas Bros Lippman’s Block Savannah GA.
Jno. F. Powell Jno. W. Powell and Jno. F. Powell & Son lawyers advertise active practice in all courts of the South-western Ovo nee and Albany Circuits and in other courts by written contract. Office near Court House on Union Street Vienna Ga.
Geo W Wooten announces a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House in Vienna Georgia. He will practice in all state courts and in federal courts at Macon and Savannah. Also listed are partners and colleagues D L Henderson W W Harvard Hiszperson Harvard and others with regular practice in Macon Southwestern Oconee Southern and Brunswick circuits and the state supreme and federal courts.
Dr C T Stovall offers prompt medical calls day and night, providing 24 hour access to care.
Dr. Bivins, physician and surgeon, offers specialized obstetric care and women’s diseases. All calls answered promptly day or night. Office located over Willis store.
Doctor W H Whipple specializes in surgery obstetrics and diseases of women and children. Offices over Willis Co store. All calls answered promptly day or night. Available at night at Busbee Hotel.
Man Manuel in Unadilla seeks prices on coffins and furniture before making a purchase. Local listings reflect available options and estimated costs for both coffin and furniture items.
The Atlanta Business College advertises advanced courses in bookkeeping banking shorthand penmanship and typewriting. It claims leading commercial training in the South and invites applicants with free circulars mailed to entrants at Whitehall Street Atlanta Georgia.
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