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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
8
A dense list of textiles and dry goods with prices ranging from 3c to 150 per yard. Items include silks, lawns, linens, muslins, laces, curtains, and hosiery, with references to brands like Gallcoes, Hamilton, and Meuvedees. Also offered are hats, slippers, umbrellas, and shirts in various colors and widths.
Mrs Be B Allen, native of New York, died April 18 at the home of her son in law Wm B Johnson in Bibb county aged nearly ninety four. She came to Georgia in 1880 with David Allen and raised many daughters near Macon. After her husband’s 1864 death she lived with her children, spending much time in Dooly. A fall four years ago left her unable to walk. A devout Christian, she bore suffering patiently, valued her bible and church papers, joined the church early, and remained a devoted member until death. She wished to be laid to rest beside her husband and daughter Irene Waite in Bibb county. The family graveyard tomb was recently erected. only one child could attend. She died well, with the Lord as shepherd.
A fragmentary note references the Georgia and Alabama Railway and an agent title Pope General Pass in a clipped, OCR damaged text. The readable items suggest a railroad or agency listing with personnel or pass authority, but precise roles or dates are unclear.
Mrs R DeYoung of Middleburg Indiana lauds One Minute Cough Cure as the quickest acting and most satisfactory remedy for her family after six years of use. The ad promotes Stovall Forbes Pulaski Poultry Yards listing varieties and eggs per setting, plus a lice and mite exterminator for fowls and animals. It also pitches DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation, urging their use at Stovall Forbes.
Dooly County Georgia sheriff sale set for the first Tuesday in June 1898 at the county courthouse. Property includes five horses and a wagon, levied as the property of N J Grantham to satisfy a fi fa from Bibb County in favor of American National Bank against S O G Sparks and N J Crevy. Sheriff J W Roberts official advertisement date May 6 1898.
Public outcry sale at the courthouse in Dooly County on the first Tuesday in June 1896. The jail, its improvements, buildings, cages, lands, and all appurtenances will be sold to the highest bidder per grand jury recommendation. May 6, 1806. J D Hargrove DDC.
A collage of early notices and ads: patent medicine claims for Stovall Forbes cough remedy and Dr Miles Heart Cure, plus a court notice by J D Hargrove about letters of dismission for W W Sentell estate. Includes Mrs J P Bell testifying to heart cure success and urges readers to try the advertised tonics.
In Dooly County Georgia appraisers appointed to set apart a year’s support and furniture for widow Nicey J. Shell have filed their report. The report will be reviewed on May 29, 1896, following a filing date of April 28, 1896 by J. D. Hargrove, O D C.
In Georgia Dooly County J A Cross administrator of David Altman requests discharge and letters of dismission. The court cites all heirs and creditors to show cause if any why the administrator should not be discharged on the first Monday in June next. March 2 1896 J D Hargrove D D C
An individual announces loan arrangements via brokers in New York for a six year first mortgage on improved farm lands at eight percent interest. Brokers’ charges and abstract fees are borne by the borrower. The notice invites interested neighbors to call in Vienna for cheap money.
Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment is advertised as a remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum scald head sore nipples sore hands itching piles burns frost bites chronic sore eyes and granulated eye lids. For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
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