Georgia and National News Mix in an Oscillating Ledger
A collection of brief items covers Congressman Russel backing free silver and Georgia’s political delays, railroads sold at Americus for 1.8 million dollars, growth of southern manufacturing, the Georgia Press Association gathering in Atlanta, a Supreme Court tax ruling, pear blight remedies, Dawson ice prices, and electric car plans for Columbus and nearby cities. The piece also notes a Knights of Pythias disruption, a civic name change to Pleasure Heights, and a reflective column recounting a former slave’s memory and stance on slavery mixed with local humor and weather skew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Georgia Press Association
Atlanta
Canada
Weather Dampens Crops and Taxpayer Plans Near Court House
The piece notes light crop damage in this region despite harsher losses in middle and northern states where fruit wheat and other crops were nearly destroyed. A farmer outside the court house recounts past and present spending from cotton sales and taxes, joking about investing in U S bonds and the gold standard, ending with a quarter left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Birmingham State
Chamberlain’s Ointment and Dr Cady’s Condition Powders
Chamberlain eye and skin ointment claims cures for eczema tetter salt rheum scald head sore nipples chapped hands itching piles burns frost bites chronic sore eyes and granulated eyelids sold by druggists at 25 cents per box. For horses Dr Cady’s Condition Powders claim to tone up the system aid digestion cure loss of appetite relieve constipation correct kidney disorders destroy worms and revitalize overworked horses priced at 25 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Woman on Porch Fends Off Train Crew with Revolver
Near Americus a flustered scene unfolded as a train crew flirtation led a local woman to confront them armed with a navy six shooter. The engineer and fireman dived into the coal tender, the conductor hid in a closet, and the flagman clung to the rear coach until the train passed. A timid drummer and a colored porter watched and later reported she spanked three children before resuming chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Americus Times
We Read On Literature And Rheumatism
An eminent Georgia divine critiques bad literature calling it frivolous and impure and likens it to moral filth. He argues unclean reading corrupts the mind and society and urges vigilance against harmful books. D P Davis of Goshen Va endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with a personal success story. Sold by Stovall & Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
D. P. Davis
Goshen Va
Chamberlain
Stovall & Forbes
A Cure for Muscular Rheumatism Claim
Mrs R L Lamson of Fairmount Illinois cites Chamberlains Pain Balm as a complete cure for muscular rheumatism. She keeps it on hand, praising its quick relief for rheumatism aches and lameness. For sale by Stovall Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.L. Lamson
Fairmount
Illinois
Chamberlain
Stovall & Forbes
Dissolution of J D Cobb & Co firm and sale to Powell
The firm of J D Cobb & Co has dissolved by mutual consent. J D Cobb has sold his interest to J F Powell & Co. The company succeeding to the business will pay all outstanding indebtedness of the firm J D Cobb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Cobb & Co
J. D. Cobb
J. F. Powell & Co
J.D. Cobb
J. F. Powell
Have it Fixed at Vienna Jewelry Shop
W. Thigpen Practical Jewelry in Vienna Georgia offers prompt attention and service for repairs. The author notes recent move back to Vienna and states availability at the Racket Store for inquiries or service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
W. Thigpen
Immigrant land sale drive aims at Wilcox Irwin counties
The Progress proposes an information bureau to aid settlers moving into the region. A colony of about 40 000 western people has closed a deal for 100 000 acres in Wilcox and Irwin counties and many may relocate this fall. Readers with lands for sale should provide acres location soil improvement and price to build a pamphlet for distribution.
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Wilcox
Irwin
Dooly
Remarkable White County Man Breaks Steel Nail With Teeth
A Cleveland Progress sketch praises Lewis Gilstrap of White County as a 75 year old marvel whose teeth are steel like. He can bite a ten penny nail in two with ease and claims tobacco keeps his teeth from rotting. He recently demonstrated biting a six penny nail in half at the Progress office. His ancestors on his maternal line lived past 100, including a great grandfather who reached 107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
Cleveland Progress
Lewis Gilstrap
Cleveland
Mr. Gilstrap
Gilstrap
Progress Office
How to Treat a Wife From Pacific Health Journal
A short guide urges husbands to be patient and kind to their wives, noting trials they may face and the healing power of a supportive word. It also advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as essential at home, claiming it protects the wife's heart and is often needed, with Stovall & Forbes as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marster
Tom Green
Bible
Marsters Plantation
Marsters
Uncle Tom
Pacific Health Journal
Stovall & Forbes
Dooly County Sealed Bids For Limestone Creek Bridge
Georgia Dooly County invites sealed bids by May 9 to build a bridge across Limestone creek on river road near resident A Wells. Plans and specifications available at Ordinarys Office. April 8 1895. J D Hargrove. Ordinary. Georgia Dooly County appraisers to set apart twelve months support for Mrs Annie R Ellis estate for her minor children Eddie P Ellis Leon R Ellis and Chas Homer Ellis to be reviewed June 7 1895. May 6 1895. Ordinary D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone Creek
A. Wells
Dooly Co
J. D. Hargrove
Georgia
Dooly County
Annie R. Ellis
Eddie P. Ellis
Leon R. Ellis
Chas Homer Ellis
D. C
Free Crop Reports Offer and Public Auction Notice
Free bulletins from the Department of Agriculture offered to readers by sending name and address to Commissioner R T Nisbet in Atlanta Georgia. Following a court order, a public sale will be held at Vienna Georgia on the first Tuesday in June 1895 including an Atlas boiler and engine and a Talbot saw mill with fixtures, cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
R. T. Nisbet
Commissioner of Agriculture
Atlanta
W. H. Fish
Superior Court
Court House
Vienna
Atlas
Talbot
Willingham
Findlay Ga
E. E. Baily
C. H. Everett
Legal Notice of Stock Transfer and Hog Cholera Cure Endorsement
December 9 1892 I sold F J Bivins 10 shares of 1st National Bank of Cordele Ga for 1050 and transferred them with legal notice. April 9 1895 D J Sheffield Thomasville Ga certifies use of Wm Hall's Hog Cholera Cure with satisfactory results. Stovall & Forbes sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Bivins
1St National Bank of
Cordele Ga
D. J. Sheffield
Thomasville Ga
Wm. Hall
M. E. Ruskin
Stovall & Forbes
Money to Loan On Farming Lands in Dooly County
Money to loan on farming lands in Dooly county on easy terms. Agent Col. W. G. Harrson will be in Vienna from the 8th to the 13th of each month and give prompt attention to all business. Letters addressed to Montezuma or Vienna will be promptly answered. J. W. Haygood, Montezuma, Ga.
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Dooly County
W. G. Harrson
Vienna
Montezuma
J. W. Haygood
Montezuma, Ga
Hog Cholera Cure Promised and Sold With Guarantee
An advertiser touts Holland Cholera Cure and Preventive for hogs and chickens, claiming seven years of success and thousands cured. The sale includes receipts and family rights, with a money-back guarantee if not effective. A complete ready-made remedy costs per bottle or package, with a Christmas preorder price offer and references to local officials and businesses.
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Thave
Cowarts “Enterprise
Holland
Rachel V. Thomas
Cowarts
Testimonials for Holland's Cholera Cure and State Rights
Letters from Texas and Ohio praise Holland's Cholera Cure and claim fast sales. Messages request state rights, counties, and agents, with money enclosures and assurances of refunds if ineffective. General and local agents wanted. state and county rights for sale or trade.
Dooly Sheriff's Sales in Cordele and Vienna Georgia
Dooly County sells by court house sale on the first Tuesday in June 1895 several properties including city lots in Cordele blocks 10 16 17 197 199 163 182 183 162 156. lands in Ninth district lots 44 6 49. Northwest corner of 227 and Southwest of 228. property of The Cordele Hotel Co W.G. Redding and National Guaranty Co. Also notice of Georgia Southern Florida Railroad claim filings under Bibb County court order and receivership.
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Georgia
Dooly
Court House
Said
Cordele
Cordele Hotel Co
Dooly Superior Court
G.S. Davis
National Guaranty Co
Fifa
Daoly Superior Court
Bank of Cordele
DooLy County
Vienna
Rdland
Said County
Jack Dunaway
Bill Joiner
Bob Williams
Dave Joiner
Sophie
Lid
J. S. McTighe & Co
G. Macon Construction Co
Rs. &F.R.R. Et al
Superior Court
Bibb County
Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad
Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad Company
Willis B. Sparks
A Marshal Testimony on P P P Cure in Florida and Georgia
Samuel Cherry of Monticello Florida writes of a dramatic recovery in Mary Ingraham after using P P P claiming a constant cough sore throat and debility vanished. Lippman Bros Savannah cited as contact point.
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P.P.P
Mary Ingraham
P. P P
P. P.P
Mortgage Foreclosure in Georgia Superior Court
In Georgia Pioly County, J H Shrouder is ordered to pay 116.60 plus interest from 1892 on a note secured by a mortgage on lot 53 in the fourth district. If unpaid by the next term, the court will enter judgment of foreclosure. Service of process to be completed as required by law. March 13, 1895. W H Fish, JSC, WCC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Pioly Councy
L. Brown
Superior Court
J. H. Shrouder
Lefendant
W. H. Fish
J.S C,s. W.C
Discharge of Estate Trustees in Middleton County
John F Butler and Mrs Patrick executors of Middleton Patrick estate seek dismissal after full administration. They urge heirs and creditors to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted at the first Monday in June. March 4 1895 J D Hargrove Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Butler
Patrick
Niddleton
J.D. Hargrove
Professional Cards in Vienna Ga Courts
The notice states regular practice in all courts of the South western Oconee and Albany Circuits and in other courts by written contract. Office located near Court House on Union Street Vienna Ga.
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South-western
Oconee
Albany
Court House
Union Street
Vienna
Wooten Opens New Law Office on Cotton Street
Geo W Wooten of Vienna announces a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. He will practice in all state courts and in the Federal Courts at Macon and Savannah, with the date 3 13 94 noted.
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Cotton Street
New Court House
Macon
Savannah
Vienna Court Adopts Contracts Ejectments Matters
In Vienna Georgia the court of Ordinary and collections handles contracts ejectments and related matters as part of its docket. The record lists case items and proceedings before the court.
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Vienna
Court of Ordinary
Surgery and Obstetrics Practice Ad
Medical practice offering surgery obstetrics and diseases of women and children with offices over Willis & Co. store. All calls attended promptly day or night and available at Busbee Hotel at night.
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W. C. Willis & Co
Busbee Hotel
Atlanta Business College Ad Promotes Courses
Young ambitions urged to enroll at the Atlanta Business College as a leading commercial training school in Atlanta. It advertises practical instruction in bookkeeping banking shorthand penmanship typing and English subjects with free circulars from Whitehall Street Atlanta Georgia.
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Atlanta Busines College
Atlanta
South
Atlanta Business College
Whitehall St
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Town of
MO. E. Howell
State News
Russel
North Georgia
Silence
Rome
Atkinson
United States Supreme Court
Dawson
Midway
Pleasure Heights
Atlanta Journal
Knights of Pythias
Opera House
Columbus
Phenix City
Girard
Alabama
Lee
Becne
Muscogee
Chacs Dotti
Ures
F. Clark
Warrenton, Fla
Cullen & Newman, Sole Proprietors
Ienoxville
Tennessee
Progress Information Bureau
Vienna, Ga
Mallary Bros., & CO
Springfield
Green County
Essrs
LirpMan
Savanna
DEA
Lippman Bros
Lippman
Blocr
Dooty County
Dallas
Texas
H. W. Harper
H. W. Harri
H.W. Harper
Santet
Dooly Sheriff's Sales
W. G. Redding
A. R. Johnson
A. B. Harrold
Harrold, Johnson & Co., v. S. W.G. Redding
S. Cberry
Drayton Street
Savannah, Ga
Messrs. Lippman Bros
Savannah Ga
Samuel Cherry
Monticello, Fla
W. F. Ware
Monticello
Fla
F. C. Owens
Jno
F. Powell
W- Powell
F. Powell & Son
Lawyers
Geo. W. Wooten
D.L. Henderson
W. V
Harvard
Hisperson
Attorneys
J H. Martin
Hawkinsville, Ga
A. V. Whipple
G. W. Busue
D. A. R. Crem
J. M. Buspze
Busbee, Crum & Busbee
Dooly Co. Ga
Southwestern
Southern
Brunswick
State Supreme Court
District
Court of Appeals
T. Stovall
M. D
Stovall & Forbes Drug Store
T.F. Bivins
Jienna
W.H. Whipple
S. Manuel Unadilla
Advanced Business School
Triae
Botanic
Blood Baim Southern Resedy
Blood Sali CO
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