This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1899
Page
5
The column urges a nationwide push to honor George Washington on December 14 by urging state legislatures to declare a public holiday or related observance. It calls for citizen-led committees, cross party action, and broad participation, including workers, professionals, and especially women, to ensure a meaningful, lasting tribute.
Multiple parcels described in Dooly County Emanuel 1809 sheriff sale notices include Lots 55 55 73 and 78 containing 202 acres, North half of Lot 57 101 acres, 25 acres in Lot 74, 531 acres total. Also Lot 169 in the 18th district 202 acres, city Lot 2 Block 72 Arabi, and Lot 235 in the 10th district 2024 acres. Actions accompany two fi fas and three fi fas against J C Clemons and others, with other recoveries against C A Pitts and W B Mathews. Pending legal actions issued 1895 1898 1899. Court orders levy by J N Downing and notices dated February 7 8 1899.
The passage honors George Washington as an inspiration binding generations of Daughters Dames Sons and Founders to American principles. It urges nationwide commemorations from schools to Washington Circles, public meetings, and industry pauses to reembed Washington in hearts pressed by modern life.
In Dooly County Georgia the appraisers have filed their report to set apart twelve months support and furniture from the estate of R T Williams for his widow Elizabeth Williams and minor Ella Williams. The court will pass upon the report on the first Monday in March. Dated February 6, 1899.
By virtue of a decree in Elizabeth Mitchell et al v R Morgan the Dooly Superior Court orders sale of an undivided one half interest in Lots 287 253 264 in the 7th district and 80 acres in the southeast corner of Lot 68 in the 9th district Dooly county Georgia. The sale to highest bidder for cash Tuesday March 1899 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Vienna courthouse, title to be issued subject to court confirmation. Commissioned by D L Henderson.
Jordan and Brother announce a restaurant run during court week offering best meals for the least money at 25 cents each. The note frames value meals as a key draw for patrons seeking affordability.
Notice in the Southern District of Georgia announces the first meeting of creditors for William B. Watts of Drayton Georgia, adjudicated bankrupt February 11 1899. Meeting set March 3 1899 at 4 p.m. in Americus at the bankruptcy court before Referee Shelby Myrick to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Public notice to be published in Vienna Progress between dates.
H A Mobley administrator for Alma O Mobley seeks leave to sell estate lands. Hearing set for the last Monday in March 1899. Attorneys: W V Harvard and Geo W Wooten. Also a Note endorses One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for lung and throat ailments.
Georgia Dooly County notice states guardian Jerry T. Clements applies for leave to sell five to six undivided interests of Amanda M Maggie M Laura P Earnest D and Jno Carl Clements in three shares of stock in the Club Warehouse at Unadilla. Hearing set for the first Monday in March. January 26, 1899. J D Hargrove, OD C.
To whom it may concern all interested are notified that if no good cause be shown to the contrary an order will be granted on the 25th day of March 1899 establishing a new road marked out by the road commissioners. It begins at the Irwinville road before Logans, runs to Dakota through Central Gap Land and Lumber Co George Mays Greer Bros and from Dakota by Long school house intersecting the Warwick Ashburn public road in front of Joe Diliis residence. February 22nd 1899 J D Hargrove ODC.
The ad emphasizes the value of One Minute Cough Cure for severe lung and throat troubles. It claims the remedy immediately stops coughing and never fails, attributed to De C T Stovall.
A photographer, J. J. Cortero, announces he will stay a month at the court house square offering first class photo work and samples in his tent. A separate note promotes One Minute Cough Cure by Dr CT Stovall as a reliable remedy for coughs and chest ailments.
Vintage advertisement urging male readers with weaknesses to request the book A Warning Voice. Promises free book and postage paid, hints at cures for numerous sexual health issues, claims expertise of a doctor group, and asks readers to send details in a plain envelope to DI W A Saunders & Co, Chicago.
Dooly County Georgia administrator D Wood on the estate of John and Thombley deceased seeks discharge. Persons concerned are cited to show cause against granting discharge at the regular term of the Ordinary Court on the first Monday in April 1899 JD Hargrove ODC.
An advertisement claims “FEMALE WEAKNESS” causes many invalids and offers a mail consultation. It promises a new mild method that can cure at home without surgery, urging readers to send symptoms and receive a private, confidential reply from Chicago based “DK, WOH SATINDIGAS & CO.”
An advertisement claims McFree’s Wine of Cardot cures “female troubles” and irregular monthly periods. It asserts women are at fault for weakness, promises relief and youth, and states the product costs 81.00 per bottle at druggists.
An old advertisement asserts the enduring curative properties of Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine. It emphasizes uniform strength and effect and promotes the product as unmatched by any other remedy. The copy credits Cofield for the photo, framing the medicine as a universal solution.
A terse plea urges strengthening confinement measures and boosting maternal milk supply for a child using certain tonics. It suggests turning to the drug store for remedies, noting drugs can either harm or heal.
The claim asserts that Simmons Squaw Wine and Tablets uniquely blind the system to miscarriage and fortify against it, presenting a decisive remedy for reproductive health concerns.
Mrs M E Raines wife of RM Raines deceased applies for exemption of personally and setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass upon at my office in Vienna Ga at ten o clock on Thursday March the 9th next. This February 16th 1899 I D Hargrove O DC.
A public service style notice warns of a three stage kidney and bladder disease and endorses Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims benefits for kidney trouble Bright's Disease and related symptoms and offers a free sample bottle and information by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.