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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1895
Page
2
Statewide notes report a booming Southwest Georgia melon crop and a thriving press scene amid new editors and declared party divisions. Articles touch on Florida’s freeze reshaping crops, a looming Exposition influx to Georgia, and ongoing anti lottery laws.
A preacher accuses editors of withholding truth while the editor counters that a minister who fully exposes church members would be shunned. The exchange links pulpit, press, and grave stone as saint-makers, ending with the editor noting a bride’s beauty despite her homely appearance.
A Pike County farmer proclaims he will plant more cotton despite advisories to reduce. He derides newspapers and editors, noting butter from his wife feeds the town doctor and his own savings fund medical costs, while vowing to continue farming as usual.
A memory of the December 1860 secession gathering in Vienna notes Dooly County politics. It covers Democratic and Know Nothing splits, nominations for the Georgia legislature, Capt. W. F. Brown's independent bid, and a fiery pro withdrawal resolutions push. The piece frames local loyalties and early Civil War era tensions through personal recollection.
A reader reflects on a reliable old medicine that helps when out of sorts. The note highlights a common belief in a simple remedy believed to remove troubles and restore well being.
Advertise Brown's Iron Bitters as a long standing cure for dyspepsia biliousness malaria impure blood neuralgia headache liver and kidney troubles. Promotes strength and rosy health in women and children. Claims pleasant taste no teeth staining or constipation and offers a free book via 4c stamp from Brown Csnear Co Baltimore Md.
J. W. Haygood of Montezuma Ga announces funds available for farming land loans in Dooly county on easy terms. Agent Col. W. G. Harrson will be in Vienna from the 8th to 13th each month to handle inquiries. Letters to Montezuma or Vienna receive prompt replies.
An advertisement touts a seven year proven cure for hog and chicken cholera claiming thousands of cures and a money back guarantee if it fails. It details cost and preparation, offering ready mixes and a one year antibody against cholera, urging early Christmas orders and referencing a local editor and merchants.
Letters from H W Harper written in Dallas in 1893 praise Rachel V Thomas Dear Madam’s cholera remedy. Harper reports selling state rights, canvassing territory, and earning substantial sums while seeking broader rights. The material includes testimonials, requests for terms, and mentions other names and locales.
The town of Vienna in Dooly County Georgia will hold an election at the courthouse on April 10 1895 to decide if a public school system shall be established and maintained under a 1894 act. Voters will mark Por Public Schools or Against Public Schools according to their stance. The election follows town-officer rules and is ordered by Mayor B. F. Forses and officials J. F. Powe.
The Dooly County sale covers Lee Bryant property in Vienna and T A Culpepper lots in Cordele plus J W Felds interests, all under mortgage and court actions. Notices dated March 4 1895 detail parcels, titles, and required cash payment to highest bidders. Brown's Iron Bitters advertised with claims of rebuilding energy and aiding digestion and malaria reduction.
Solicits proposals by noon March 18 1895 for complete erection of a fireproof jail and steel cells with plans on file in Dooly County Ordinary office Vienna Georgia. Bids must include steel samples and construction details. bids may be rejected. January 17 1895. J D Hargrove Ordinary D B Leonard and Samuel Carnes committee. Also notice of an order to establish a new road commencing at White Avenue mouth to Cordele and crossing parcels as described. February 18 1895. J D Hargrove D D C.
LT PROVIDES Employment and Education, urging business training as essential in hard times. The Georgia Business College of Macon, Ga offers highly practical courses at very low cost and claims all graduates receive placement help at no charge. The paper extols its magnitude and methods as superior to competitors.
John Evans applies for letters of administration on the estate of Catherine Evans, deceased. The court will pass upon the application on the first Monday in April next. Dated March 4 1895. J D Hargrove.
T W and D L Truluck executors of John Truluck deceased petition the Dooly County Court for letters of dismission after full administration. Citizens are cited to show cause on the 1st Monday in April 1895 why the trust should not be discharged. December 24 1895 J D Birenovee
A collection of 1894 1895 notices from Dooly County Georgia including administrator W T Truluck seeking letters of dismission from Mrs L S Truluck estate, divorce case for Anna Hiers, service by publication for J Q Hiers case, administration notices for Mrs Annie R Ellis estate, and dissolution of Pate & Pound with B B Pound continuing business.
John F. Butler and Mrs Patrick as executor and executrix of Middleton Patrick estate in Dooly County Georgia seek dismission after full administration. The court is cited to hear heirs or creditors on the first Monday in June, with letters of dismission requested. J D Hargrove.
Having taken charge of the Vienna Hotel I shall endeavor to give the traveling public the very best accommodations possible. With clean comfortable rooms good table fare and plenty of servants I hope to gain your patronage and please you. Mrs J W Rehberts, Proprietor.
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