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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
8
Readable text notes location at Third and Poplar Streets in Macon, Georgia. Contains sparse fragmentary details likely from a local notice. No clear action, date, or involved organizations evident.
The Dixie Flyer trains between Atlanta and Palm Beach and Nassau offer streamlined service with daylight trips, electric headlights, and Pullman cars. The Georgia Southern and Florida line promotes the Suwanee River route to Meridi and Palm Beach, urging traveler use and liberal patronage for finest service.
Sheriff J W Roberts announces two separate sale notices for property tied to Clark Lumber Company and J O Clemons. The April 1897 sale will auction lands in the 11th and 210th districts and the March 1897 sale describes undivided interests in multiple lots within the third land district. Proceeds to satisfy FiFa judgments.
Guardian Miss R C Rodgers wills sale on the first Tuesday in April 1807 at Vienna court house. The property includes the dwelling on 6th street where Dr W S Howell resides and a vacant lot between R O Morgan’s residence and the Methodist church. Proceeds support Arthur Davies and Ora Holloman. Cash terms. March 8, 1807.
A. H. Pitts guardian for O. A. Pitts applies for letters of dismission. Judge J D Hargrove will pass upon the application on the first Monday in April. Dated March 1, 1807 in Dooly County Georgia.
From Gripple Creek after a big fire I suffered a severe cold that settled in. After trying many remedies the cold worsened until I used three bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The cough and cold both left me, a meritorious remedy for high altitude. For sale by Stovall and Forbes.
Tax sales on the first Tuesday in April 1897 at the courthouse door for properties of G P Smith J Montgomery Levi Glenn in district six. Levied to satisfy 1896 state and county tax Fi Fa issued by J B Scott, with levies by J M Howard and J Howard. Notices dated March 2 1897. Sheriff J W Ronny.
An advertisement promises a permanent cure for lost manhood and sexual weakness via Ari Powarru Dr Hoff Mann's Vital Restorative Tablets mailed free with a money back guarantee. It touts cheap loans for Georgia farm lands and lists Western Medicine Co Kalamazoo Michigan and Vienna Georgia as contact points amid suspicious medical and financial solicitations.
J M Whitehead dentist will be in the Masonic building office from the 15th to the first of each month. Office phone 91 residence 11. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as fast acting. Stovall and Forbes publish the notice.
A claimed day long remedy titled Mystic Cure promises rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia. It allegedly targets the system to remove the cause and disease with one dose offering immediate benefits. Sold for 74 cents by Sto vall and Forbes Druggi at Vienna.
W Thigpen of Vienna Georgia offers practical jewelry repair and prompt attention. The note suggests someone wronged or seeking service at the Racket Store after moving back to town.
J J Ivey administrator of Martha A Tolan estate files petition for letters of dismission in Dooly County Georgia. Court to issue the letters on the first Monday in April 1897 and asks all heirs and creditors to show cause if any why the petition should not be granted. Written January 4 1897 by D D C J D Hargrove.
James L. Brown seeks letters of dismission as administrator of Jas. Brown deceased with cause to show on the first Monday in April 1897. E T Tippett administrator of R Bullington's estate seeks discharge with cause on the first Monday in May 1897. Appraisers report years support and furniture for John A Sumerford estate filed. court will review on March 28, 1897.
In Dooly County Georgia the furniture report for the estate of Lou Allen Cason for his five minor children Elmyra J Fla E Calledonia Mattie Q and Warren W Cason has been filed and will be passed upon March 28 1897. Dated February 28 1897 by J D Hargrove D D C. Also in Dooly County Georgia a year’s support and furniture from the estate of J Bowen for his widow Ruth Bowen and one minor child has been reported and will be acted on March 23 1897. Dated February 22 1897 by J D Hargrove O D C.
Notice to Perfect Service issued in Dooly Superior Court 1896. Melissa Martin sues Lester Martin for divorce. Defendant reportedly not residing in the county or state, requiring publication of notice in Vienna Progress four times prior to the next term. Publication to run monthly in Vienna Ga official county organ. Attorneys J L James, Geo W Wooten.
Southern Phosphate Company promotes a special guano for cotton crafted from a cotton stalk analysis. It claims high phosphate, potash, and ammonia to boost fiber and stalk strength. Payment terms offer 300 pounds cotton or $19 due October 1, 1897, with price estimates suggesting cotton will rise.
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