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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
8
A dramatic account recalls Captain Winter riding near a creek at St. Cloud when a large reptile struck his boot. He battled a constrictor and a rattler that coiled around his neck, then faced two more snakes in a three way fight. The captain freed himself, then fled toward town after the ordeal.
A nobleman in financial trouble once hid Bank of England notes within his family Bible. An eager student bought an old Bible and found £1,000 in its pages, while another Bible contained £700 notes owned by a prodigal son. Meanwhile a theatre exchange quotes a dramatic remark about a woman’s reputation.
A brief Chicago item reports an oddly phrased exchange where J asks Miss Zoezelbaum if she favors annexation and she thinks Wee proposing to her. The fragment hints at local political maneuvering amid curious dialogue.
A New York Sun piece on women traveling sales workers, their on the road tasks and limits. It notes women rarely match men in heavy packing, long hauls, and bartering with customers and cites examples of a Chicago traveler who thrived then collapsed mentally after illness on a Denver trip. The firm concludes women can talk and be clever but cannot perform all core duties or share drinking camaraderie needed to secure profits.
A fragment from a Chicago News page shows Miss Cuddlethwaite and Addemup in a playful exchange about desires before suggesting they turn to reading the papers. The dialogue hints at a humorous social scene rather than a full report.
Mrs Greene criticizes Briggs children for quarrelling during a table dispute over the last piece of cake last evening. Mrs Browne notes her own children avoid fighting until a piece is gone.
A boarding house landlady testifies against a debtor as a witty exchange unfolds. The attorney presses for a number and price while the calm witness refuses to be bullied, replying she would not charge the judge and would demand payment in advance. The court and audience break into laughter as the attorney loses footing. Washington Star reports.
In old times spectacles defined style beyond necessity. Spaniards wore large glasses to signal rank, with nobles owning frames as big as a hand. A monk celebrating a legal victory was told by the prior to wear spectacles, highlighting social gravity and imposing presence. The Marquis of Astorga, Naples’ viceroy, even urged a sculptor to remember his remarkable spectacles.
A humorous exchange shows a small boy visiting his rich uncle and negotiating candy prices. The confectioner quotes fifty cents a pound and estimates the full case value at 30 or 40 dollars, while the boy laments receiving only ten dollars.
A brief quote from the Indianapolis Journal records a clash where one party calls another a liar while the second counters that the other is equally untruthful, framing the dispute as a question of veracity between two individuals.
A Portland reporter recalls Bridgewater Ont as a vanished town born from a farmer's gold find. A 20 pound nugget sparked growth to about 6,000 people and marble quarries produced white stone used for local buildings, though no profitable mining occurred.
Jno 8 Pute administrator of James J. Clements seeks discharge after reporting full administration. Court cites all heirs and creditors to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the last Monday in April 1898. December 28 1897. JD Hargrave, O DC.
All persons having claims against the estate of J P Timmons deceased are required to present them to the undersigned as provided by law. All indebted to the estate must make immediate payment. January 10, 1900s J F Scarborough administrator estate of J P Timmons deceased
Notice to all persons having demands against the estate of E I Stephens late of the county deceased render in their demands to the undersigned per law and all indebted to the estate are required to make immediate payment This February ithi ss Samuel Carnes administrator of E H Stephens deceased
Distressing kidney and ladder disease relieved in six hours by New Gear Set in America Core. Claims rapid bladder and kidney pain relief, back relief, and immediate water retention relief. Marketed as quick cure for both men and women. Sold by Dr. T. P. Stovall Druggist, Vienna, Georgia.
D L Henderson and Company promotes insurance coverage after a dwelling fire. The firm lists North British and Mercantile, Liverpool London and Globe, Pennsylvania, Hartford, and the Insurance Company of North America as reliable options and invites business.
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The Bradfield Reglator offers relief from a range of feminine complaints including back pain blues and weakness. Marketed as a standard remedy prepared from approved vegetable materials, it claims physician endorsement and over twenty five years of use. Sold by druggists for one dollar a bottle with free Perfect Health for Women mailing, from the Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Ga.
Property to be sold includes 36 acres off land No 65 in the Sixth district in the southwest corner of the land, levied on as the property of Mrs M P Woodward nee Mrs Mike Powell to satisfy a Justice court Fi Fa from district M, in favor of J P Calhoun. Also at the same time and place lot No 2 in block 100 and lots 11 and 15 in block 19348 in Cordele city, levied on as property of B B Barker and Emanuel Jefferson to satisfy executions from the Justice court district G M. Levy made by R F Yeomans. Written notice given tenants in possession. This March Oct 1898. W Roberts, sheriff
Annie L Dorsey has in due form applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Nancy E Kinsey, deceased in Deoly County Georgia. The undersigned will pass upon the application on the first Monday in April next. March 7 1898 J D Hargrave O D C
Citacion, Georgia Denny County N F Smith has a due form applied to the undersigned for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Sarah J. Smith deceased. I will pass upon said imprimience on the 1st Monday in April next. This March 7th, 1808. D Hargrove OD.
Ashley H Sangster petitions Georgia Chioly County court to be dismissed as guardian of Henry P Daniel D Benjamin F and Virgie D Sangster. The court is to hear cause on the first Monday in April next with letters of dimission to follow. March 7 1898. JD Hargrove OD GC.
Multiple 1898 probate notices from Dooly County Georgia. Guardians seek guardianship of minors Ananda M Maggie Laura P Eunice D and John Clements. Hearings set for first Monday in April. Also executor seeks leave to sell lands of W B Cone estate with sale hearing in April. Local officials sign and date notices.
All persons having demands against the estate of Sarah A Napier deceased are notified to render their demands to the undersigned for payment This January 19 1898 J R Horne administrator on the estate of Sarah A Napier deceased
The estate of J. P. Gurr is notifying creditors to render their claims to the undersigned in accordance with law. All persons indebted to A. Lockerman administrator on the J. P. Gurr estate are urged to settle promptly.
Valuable to women Brownes Iron Bitters claims to banish backache and headaches, restore strength, and brighten pallid cheeks. It is pitched as essential for sickly children and overworked individuals, with wide dealer availability and insistence that no home should be without this famous remedy.
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