Odd Oyster Tale and Mule Rescue From Coastal Vignettes
A traveling salesman recounts a Harpers Ferry oyster episode with a stuttering cook and a sleeping cat fry scene. The tale shifts to Senator Morgan recalling Kanaka rescuing a mule adrift at sea, riding it to a steamer in a Washington Post reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Oytters
New York
Harper's Ferry
West Virginia
Virginia
John Brown
Wise
Happy Land
Conan
Chambers
Heaven
Detroit
Honolulu
Senator Morgan
Washington Post
Tea taster job candidate boasts tasting instincts
A would be tea taster convinces a great importer he can judge tea by taste after claiming extensive restaurant exposure. The applicant insists he would distinguish genuine tea immediately, noting his boarding and dining experience. The exchange appears in the Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
That Pestiferous Postage Stamp
A reader laments the U S Post Office refuses to redeem or exchange stamps for cash or other stamps. The piece jokes about bankers cornering stamps, stamps remaining worth their face value, and suggests allowing banks to issue and manage stamps while outlining imagined schemes to lower prices or move stamps abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Publica
Uncle Sam
Re Amart
Old Town
Europe
Elder Tennison Praises Miles Heart Cure For Longstanding Disease
Elder William Tennison of Bufkin Indiana testifies to relief from 35 years of heart disease after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. He describes lifelong distress, hereditary fears, palpitations, and sleep trouble, noting relief after the third bottle and believing the cure permanent. Dr Miles remedies sold with guarantee by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Tennison
Bufkin
Ind
Miles
St. Miles
Guardian seeks discharge in McKinney wardship
Joseph O. McKinney guardian of John R. William R. and Henry T. McKinney asks the court to discharge him and receive letters of dismission. The notice sets a hearing for the first Monday in April 1598 and directs all concerned to show cause why discharge should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
Joseph O. McKinney
John R
William R
Henry T. McKinney
J.D. Hargrove
Vienna Visit Yields Refreshed Town Spirit and Court News
On Tuesday, 16 mat., in Vienna, I met Judge Littlejohn during a superior court session. News includes courtesy from Prof. Greene, John Jordan, and Sheriff Roberts, with notes on Rev W Lane’s move from Dooly and family, and reflections on how Vienna changed since 1885. R. L. Wiggins and F. L. Stokes absent from visits. Snow J.S.L. Ga. 8-18-98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Sumerford
Vienna
Terrell County
Jeffersonville
Twiggs
Superior Court
Littlejohn
Jesse R
South Georgia Conference
Reva
R. L. Wiggins
F. L. Stokes
W. Lane
Dooly
Greene
John Jordan
Sheriff Roberts
J.S.L. Snow
Professional Cards W W Harvarl Attorney at Law Vienna Ga
Jno F Powell Jno W Powell Watta Pwell Jno F Powell Sons Lawyers practice in all courts of the Southwestern Okene and Albany Circuits and in other courts by contract. Office near Court House on Union Street Vienna Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
F. Powell
Jno. W. Powell
Watta Pwell
F. Powell & Sons
Lawyers
South-western
Oconee
Albany
Court House
Union Street
Vienna
New Law Office of Geo W Wooten in Vienna Gu
Vienna Gu residents learn of Geo W Wooten lawyer opening a new law office on Gorton Street near the New Court House. He announces practice in all state courts and the federal courts at Muncon and Savannah as of 13 94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Gorton Street
New Court House
Muncon
Savannah
Lawyer D A R Crum Practices in Multiple Circuits
D A R Crum, a lawyer, regularly practices in the Court of the Macon, Southwestern, Oconee, Southern and Brunswick circuits, the State Supreme Court, United States Circuit and District Courts, and the Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Southwestern
Oconee
Southern
Brunswick
State Supreme Court
United States Circuit
District Courts
Court of Appeals
Physician and Surgeon W. S. Howell of Vienna Ga
Notice for W. S. Howell physician surgeon based in Vienna Georgia. Calla promptly answered day and night with telephone at residence and office. Office over J F Calhoun Co store. All orders left there will be promptly attended to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.T. Stovall
Vienna
Calla
W. A. Baker & Co
J. M. Whitehead
Masonic
BIVINS Physician and Surgeon Ad
Dr Bivins offers obstetrics and women’s diseases with prompt 24 hour service. Office above W A Baker & Co Store, telephone 18. Residence phone 25.
Mother's Friend Remedy for Painful Maternity Adoption
The text proclaims a remedy that relieves women of pain and suffering during childbirth. It claims the hour of delivery is made painless and danger removed. Users are said to avoid nervousness nausea and distress, with the system prepared for the event and serious accidents obviated. It presents the product as a blessing to women.
Discharge Petition In Estate Of James J Clemente
Georgia Dooly County administrator Jnc 8 Pate reports fully administering Jas J Clementes estate He cites heirs and creditors to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the late Monday in April 1898 Date December 28 1897 J D Hargrove O DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
Jnc
Pate
James J. Clements
Jas
Clemente
J D Hargrove
Notice to Debtors and Creditors for E H Stephens Estate
All persons having claims against the estate of E H Stephens deceased must present them to Samuel Carnes administrator by law. Debts owed to the estate must be paid promptly as of February 16 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Stephens
Samuel Carnes
Remarkable Relief Claimed by Now Great Sourm AmERwAN Curr
Distressing kidney and bladder pain relieved in six hours by a product advertised as Now Great Sourm AmERwAN Curr. The note claims rapid relief for both sexes, with immediate reduction of water retention. Sold over the counter by GC T Stovall, Druggist, Vienna, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyer. Gc.t
Stovall Druggist
Vienna
Insurance pitch from D L Henderson & Co agency
An advertiser promotes fire insurance coverage via D L Henderson and Co agent, highlighting old and reliable companies including North British and Mercantile, Liverpool London and Globe, Pennsylvania, Hartford, and the Insurance Company of North America, urging business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Henderson & Co
North British and Mercantile
Liverpool
London and Globe
Pennsylvania
Hartford
The
Insurance Company of North America
Browns' Iron Bitters Described as Health Enhancing Remedy
An old household medicine Browns' Iron Bitters is hailed as a sterling remedy with elements of health benefiting men women and children. widely sold by dealers.
Probate of foreign will in solemn form in Dooly County Georgia
On February 23 1898 in Vienna Georgia the court of Ordinary of Dooly County ordered publication to cite Louisa L Bibb next of kin and heir at law Alabama to appear by publication for four weeks before the April term 1898 regarding the probate of a foreign will of William J Bibb executed in Alabama and admitted to probate there. The executor McDuffie Cain Jr requests probate in Georgia and presents certified transcripts from Montgomery County Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
Chambers
McDuffie Cain, Jr
William J. Bibb
Alabama
Montgomery
Dooly
Montgomery County
Acta of Congress
United States
Louisa L. Bibb
Vienna Progress
Vienna
Court of Ordinary
J D Hargrove
O DC
Pearson Ellis
Old Theory Drives Browns' Iron Bitters Fame
An old idea claims impure blood causes most diseases and credits Browns' Iron Bitters with cures. The piece notes that eminent physicians support the view and that Browns' Iron Bitters was popular twenty five years ago and remains sold by all dealers.
Sheriff Sale in Georgia Doory County on April First Tuesday
Public sale on courthouse steps of Doory County includes 36 acres from lot 65 in the Sixth district tied to Mrs M P P Woodward and others. Jurisdiction involves Justice court Fi Fa in favor of J F Calhoun. additional properties in Cordela city to satisfy executions against B B Barke and Emanuel Jefferson. notice given to tenants. Sale conducted by Sheriff JW Roberts after levy April 9, 1808. property descriptions reference maps by Cutts & Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Doory County
Court House
Said County
M. P. P. Woodward
Mike Powell
City of
Cordela
B. B. Barke
Emanuel Jefferson
Justice Court
G. M
Cutts & Kennedy
B. Barke
R. F. Yeomans
L. G
JW Roberts
Sheri DO
Perpetual Admin Requests in Dooly County Georgia
Notices in Dooly County Georgia show Annie L. Dorsey and Sarah J. Smith applying for permanent letters of administration for Nancy EB Kimsey and Sarah J. Smith estates. Candidates will be considered on the first Monday in April 1898. Also Ashley H. Sangster seeks discharge from guardianship of Henry P Daniel D Benjamin F Virgie D with same April 1 decision date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
Annie L. Dorsey
Nancy EB
Kimsey
J.D. Hargrove
D. D
Guardianship and land sale notices for minor children and estate
Jerry T. Clements applies for guardianship of Amanda M. and others, minor children of John Clementa deceased. Hearing set for first Monday next month. J. D. Hargrove notes executor Mashburn’s request for leave to sell estate lands. hearing on first Monday in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
Jerry T. Clements
Amanda M
Maggie
Laura P
Eunice D
John
Carl Clements
Clementa
J. D. Hargrove
J.T. Mashburn
W. B. Cone
J D Hargrove
Bladder troubles claim quick relief with Swamp Root
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for bladder and urinary problems caused by kidney issues or local disease. It promises relief from frequent urges and pain, notes liquor effects, and offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail for Turvienna Progress readers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Salt Lake City
W. W. Harvarl
Geo. W. Wooten
D. A. R. Crum
W. S. Howell
Vienna, Ga
T.¥. Bivins
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atisnts. Ga
N. F. Smith
Sarah J. Smith
Ashley H. Sangster
Henry P
Daniel D
Benjamin F
Virgie D. Sangster
Ashley H Sangster
D Hargrove
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