Thorn Apple Trip and Natural Cosmetics Notes
A fragmentary poem titled Thorn Apple Trip portrays woodland mischief and a cheer of youthful revelry. The text shifts to a Philadelphia Press feature on natural cosmetics, recommending almonds, basil, benzoin, cedar wood, citrons, cucumber, dill water, elder flower, lavender, spices, eucalyptus, musk, and their uses for skin, hair, teeth, and fragrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Krishna
Mrishow
Vishnu
Hindoo
Siam
Philadelphia Press
Lincoln and the Reporters Dinner with Medill and Hitt
Medill recalls Lincoln and the reporters who followed him in the Lincoln Douglas debates. Lincoln prepared a Cooper Union speech. editors proposed many changes but the delivered version matched the original word for word. The anecdote ends with doubt over any joke or belief in edits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Joseph Medill
Medill
Hitt
Douglas
Mr. Medill
Cooper Union
New York
Wuabington Poxt
London barber shops and a note on visitors
An American traveler complains that London lacks affordable barber shops for men without valets while noting some Englishmen rely on valets. Wealthy Americans visiting London may use hotel barber services due to hotel restrictions, highlighting contrasts between local and American grooming options.
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London
America
San Francisco
Inquest Reveals Chinese Medicine Dangers and Oddities
A Melbourne wanderer died after an inquest revealed he was treated by a Chinese physician using a pill mixture said to include 40 ingredients such as blood, grasshoppers and bone dust. The report notes Tyburn’s historic executions, cranberry freezing myths, a Cork steeple, brandy as medicinal, and London’s first flour mill in 144.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flowery Kingdom
Melbourne
Two Editor Descriptions Of Tragedy Compared In Florida Georgia Style
A Florida editor dramatizes a bedside murder with stealth and knife in a dark assault. A Georgia editor contrasts with a breezy window entry and theft from Uncle Billy, then escapes into the arms of the county sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Georgia
Uncle Billy
Billy
Atlanta Constitution
Expensive Cat Tips Prompt Controversy
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a dispute over a cat with a costly backstory. A speaker laments, while another notes past payments to hire boys to kill the cat, highlighting a feud over pet ownership and financial burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Maria
Chicago Tribune
Living Object Lesson for Dr Miles Heart Cure
Daniel Myers of Pennsylvania recounts a centuries old testimonial about Dr Miles Heart Cure. He describes severe heart symptoms improving after two years of treatment and praises Dr Miles Kennedys products and guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Myers
Pennsylvania
Miles
New Heart Cure
Mourning notice for Sallie Wilson 1898 in Sanford J Wilson record
Sanford J. Wilson records the death of Mrs Sallie Wilson wife of ALG Wilson on March 6 1898 aged 58 years 9 months. He describes her final illness and peaceful death on a Sabbath morning with prayers and Biblical verses, noting her family church friends and the grave where Annie and Emmie will mourn their mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Wilson
Alg, Wilson
Annie
Jess
Eden
Christ
Mary
Emmie
Emmie Darling
Professional Cards W V HARVAKL ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
W V HARVakL attorney at law Vienna GA Jno F Powell Jno W Powell Watts Pwell Jno F Powell and Sons lawyers practice in all courts of the Southwestern Georgia and Albany Circuits and other courts by special contract Office near Court House on Union Street Vienna Georgia
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Jno
F. Powell
W. Powell
Watts Pwell
F. Powell & Sons
Lawyers
South-western
Geonee
Albany
Qoffice
Court House
Union Street
Vienna
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Wooten Opened Law Office in Vienna on Cotten Street
Geo W Wooten lawyer of Vienna Georgia announces new law office on Cotten Street near New Court House. Will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. August 18 1894.
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Vienna
New Law
Cotten Street
New Court House
Macon
Savannah
D A R Crum Practice Record Across Circuits
D A R Crum maintains regular practice in the Macon, Southwestern, Oo oee, Southern and Brunswick circuits and in the State Supreme Court, United States Circuit and District Courts and the Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Southwestern
Oooee
Southern
Brunswick
State Supreme Court
United States Circuit
District Courte
Court of Appeals
Pate Seeks Dismissal Of James J. Clementa Estate
In Dooly County Georgia administrator Jnc 8 Pate reports full administration of James J. Clementa estate. He cites heirs and creditors to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the 1st Monday in April 1808. December 28 1897. JD Hargrove OD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
Jnc
Pate
James J. Clementa
Jas. J
Ashley I. Sangster
Henry P
Daniel D
Benjamin F
Virgie D. Sangster
Dd Hargrove
Notice to Debtors and Creditors for J. P. Timmons Estate
All persons with claims against the estate of J. P. Timmons deceased must present their demands to the undersigned per law, and all indebted individuals must immediately pay. January 19, 1808. FB Scarborough, admr estate of J. P. Timmons, deceased.
Notice to creditors for estate of E. H. Stephens
All persons having demands against the estate of K. H. Stephens deceased are notified to render in their demands. All indebted persons must pay immediately. This Feb. 16 1898 Samuel Carnes administrator of E. H. Stephens deceased.
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K. H. Stephens
Samuel Carnes
E. H. Stephens
Relief in Six Hours with New Great Sorrm American Cork
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great Sorrm American Cork. It relieves pain in bladder kidneys and buck in both sexes and stops retention of water promptly. Quick relief and cure claimed. Sold by Dr P Stovall Druggist, Vienna, Ga.
Henderson & Co Insurance Offer After House Blaze
A reader recounts a dwelling fire and endorses insured coverage with D. L. Henderson & Co. as agent. They cite North British and Mercantile, Liverpool London and Glob, Pennsylvania, Hartford and the Insurance Company of North America as trusted firms and ask for patronage.
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D. L. Henderson & Co
North British and Mercantile
Liverpool
London
Glob
Pennsylvania
Hartford
The
Insurance Company of North America
W. S. Howell Physician and Surgeon Ad
Vienna Ga physician and surgeon W S Howell offers prompt day and night calls. Telephone access available at residence and office. Office located over JP Calhoun Coe's store. border left with them will receive prompt attention.
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Stowall
Vienna
JP Calhoun & Coe
Bivins Physician and Surgeon Offering 24 Hour Service
Dr Bivins physician and surgeon specializes in obstetrics and diseases of women with prompt calls day or night. Office over W A Baker Co Stone, office phone 18. Residence phone 25.
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Vienna
W. A. Baker & Co Stone
Are You Weak Joans Claim Iron Bitters Cure
An old medical advertisement extols Brown Tron and Iron Bitters as miracle cures for weakness. It promises to restore blood, ease nerves, and invigorate the patient, urging readers to seek the product from local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oll Doyle
Probate of William J. Bibb Will in Georgia Solemn Form
McDuffie Cain Jr as executor seeks probate of a foreign will from Alabama in Dooly county Georgia. The court orders publication to cite Louisa L. Bibb of Alabama as next of kin, four weekly notices in Vienna Progress before April term 1898.
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McDuffie Cain, Jr
William J. Bibb
Alabama
Montgomery
Dooly
Montgomery County
Georgia
United States
Louisa L. Bibb
Vienna
Progress
Court of Ordinary
Dooly County Ga
J D Hargrove
D GC
Pearson Ellis
Atty
Sheriff’s Sale in Cordele Georgia on Lands of Several Owners
The sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in April at the courthouse door in Cordele, Georgia, about Thirigaix acres in lot 65, district six, sinking county, and lots 2 and 14 16 in blocks 100 and 1939, to satisfy decrees and executions in favor of J F Calhoun and Cutts Kennedy against M P Woodwyn, E B Barko, and Emanuel Jefferson. Levy by R F Yeomans. Written notices given to tenants. This March 1808.
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Court House
Said
Wits Thirigaix
Sank
M. P. P, Woodwyn
Mike Powell
Justice Court
Said County
M. BP
J. F. Calhoun
E. B. Barko
Emanuel Jefferson
City of
Cordele
E. B. Barke
Emanuel Jeferson
G. M
Daver
Cutts & Kennedy
J. B. Barke
Rawunel Jefferson
Levy
R. F P. Yeomans
L. G
Mie
WW Roberts
Applications for Macon County Admin in 1898
Annie L. Dorsey applies for permanent letters of administration on Nancy B. Kimsey’s estate. J. D. Hargrove to pass on the petition on the first Monday in April. Also N. F. Smith applies for permanent letters on Ah J. Smith’s estate with a similar April deadline. Ashley I. Sangster seeks discharge from guardianship of Henry P. Sangster with a notice to show cause by the last Monday in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Dorsey
Nancy B. Kimsey
J.D. Hargrove
O. D.C
Guardianship notices and probate actions in Dooly County Georgia
In Dooly County Georgia guardianship and executor actions are noted. Jerry T. Clements seeks guardianship of minor children Amanda M Maggie Laura P Eunice D and John son of John C. Clements deceased. hearing set first Monday in April. Joseph O McKinney seeks discharge from guardianship of John R William R and Henry T McKinney. hearing and letters of discharge set first Monday in April. J T Mashburn executor of W B Cone seeks leave to sell estate lands. application to be passed on first Monday in April. Dates given March 1898.
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Jerry T. Clements
Duefome
Amanda M
Maggie
Laura P
Eunice D
John
Carl Clements
John C. Clements
Oftsaid County
J. D. Hargrove
D.C. Jno
F. Powell & Sons
Attys
Joseph O. McKinney
John R
William R
Henry T. McKinney
J.D. Hargrove
O. D.C
Georgia
Dooly County
J.T. Mashburn
W. Bi. Cone
J D Hargrove
O D
Notice to Debtors and Creditors for Napier Estate
All persons having demands against the estate of Sarah A Napier deceased must send their claims to J R Horne administrator in charge. Debtors must pay all amounts owed to the estate. This January 19 1898.
Estate of J P Gary Deceased Admits Claims and Debts
The estate of J. P. Gary deceased is notifying creditors to render their demands as required by law and that all persons indebted to the estate must make immediate payment. This January 19, 1898, J. A. Lockerman administrator on the estate of J. P. Gary.
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J. P. Gary
J. A. Lockerman
J. P. Gurr
Browns Iron Bitters Promoted as Health Restorer
A vintage advertisement touts Browns Iron Bitters as especially valuable to women and helps backache headaches and fatigue. It claims improved strength and a healthy glow, suitable for sickly children and overworked men, and says every home should have this remedy sold by all dealers.
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Cape
Barrett
Mar Myrtle Conte
Nicholaw
Tyburn
Henry IV
Cromwell
Ireton
Bradshaw
Manitoba
Cork
Ireland
DR. Miles Medical CO
Rikhart
Sanford J. Wilson
W. V. Harvakl
Vienna, GA
D. A. R. Crum
Lawyer
Medigal
J. P. Timmons
FB Scarborough
W. S. Howell
T.¥. Bivins
J. M. Whitehead
Maronic
Henderson Daxx
Carmi
Chambers Heb
Donly County
Gerorgia—Dooly Counny
Sarah A. Napier
J. R. Horne
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