The Doctor's Story and a Bowery Murder Link
An early NY physician recalls a charity case of a starving baby and a bruised mother. The mother hid milk for the child while the father drank, and the doctor faced a tragic reveal that the infant, a girl who survived, later died. The tale closes with the question of what the girl might have become, a reflection on a queer world tied to a Bowery murder.
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New York
Ewan
Oolive
Toby
Woo
Jou
Mille
Eho
Mio
Ernst
Joo
Ely
Amo
Joe DT
Finnie
Joe Ton
Breas
Joe
Bowery
New York Sun
Land Sale Under Court Decree in Dooly County Georgia
By decree of Dooly Superior Court two terms back, commissioners are to sell land in Dooly County on the first Tuesday in November 1898 at the courthouse door in Vienna. Property includes lots 227 258 254 in the third district, and an eighty acre south east corner of lot 68 in district nine, totaling about fish acres. Proceeds fund court distributions, with title conveyed to the purchaser. Commissioners named JW Roberts J Frank Powell Ws Hiwell DeWitts Witeh Hagel.
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Georgia
Dooly County
Nancy Cobb
Mayer, Watts & Co
Superior Court
Said County
Court House
Said
Cal & Brewster
Busbee & Busbee
Phi
Dooly Superior Court
Vinnoa
Tih
Dooly
Book of Minutes
Et, Ltd
JW Roberts J Prank Powell
Hiwell
Vienna
10Th
Cordele Dairy and Poultry Co
Home Mutual Building & Loan Association
Cordele
Minnie H. Littlejohn
Church Street
Fifth Street
R. A. Murray
J. Hy. Woodward
J. M. Kellys
Sland
Mra
Ella Morton
J. D. Norris
D. A. Kirk
J.D. Norris
Harvard
Geo W Wooten
Dar Crum
Insurance ad touts top firms and agent D J Henderson
An insurance promotion claims dwelling fire loss was covered by reliable companies represented by Judge D Henderson & Co. It lists North British and Mercantile and other major insurers and asks for business, followed by a note praising One Minute Cough Cure and endorsing Dr C. T. Stovall.
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Judge D. 1
Henderson & Co
North British and Mercantile
Liverpool
London and Globe
Pennsylvania
Wartford
The
Insurance Company of North America
D. J. Renderson & Co
Cheap Money for Farm Lands in Dooly County
Advertises loans on well improved farm lands in Dooly County. Offers “Cheap Money” with easy terms. Wording invites parties to write or call on J H Woodward & Son, Vienna, Georgia.
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Dooly County
J H Woodward & Son
Vienna
Dooly County Sheriff Sales In Vienna Cordele districts
Multiple property foreclosures and public sales announced in Dooly County Georgia for the first Tuesday in November 1898 and November 1st 1898. Items include land lots 184 102 and 57, a dwelling and lot in Vienna, Cordele town lots 12 13 in block 27, and city lot 17 in block 808 Cordele. Properties listed as the Cordele Dairy and Poultry Co J D Norris Jas F Cobb W F Lurt R I Hurt and others. Notices include tenant notifications and creditors claims. A separate decree mentions appraisers for Jno Thompson estate support for Mrs Mattie Tallotn Thompson and child.
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Cordele
Dooly County
Gakanown
Jas F Cole
Superior Court
Equibble Loan & Security Co
Jas FP
Cobb
Vienna
Georgia
Said
John S. Brown
Said County
A. J. Richardson
John F Brown
W. Flurt
R. I. Hurt
Justice Court
G. M
B. P. Sheppard & Bro
W Hurt
RF Hurt
RF Yeoms L
W Roberts
Georgia Dooly Co Court Orders Estate Sale At Public Outcry
The Ordinary Court of Dooly County orders the sale of Martha K. Gurr deceased estate real estate at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in November. The property includes half of a lot on the north side of Turkey Creek in the 2nd district, lots 118 and 189, totaling about 100 acres more or less. Terms are cash. October 1898. M. Gurr Sr. Administrator Estate Martha K. Gurr.
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Gworgia
Dooly County
Court of Ordinary of
Dooly Co
Court House
Martha K. Gurr
Turkey Creek
Dooly Co, Gia
Administrator Samuel Carnes seeks discharge in Stephens estate case
Samuel Carnes administrator upon the estate of Edward H Stephens filed a petition for discharge. This is to cite all persons concerned to show cause against granting discharge at the regular term of the court of Ordinary for the county to be held on the first Monday in January 1899. Dated October 1898 by J D Hargrove OD C
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Georgia
Dooly
Samuel Carnes
Edward H. Stephens
Said County
John W Cason
Llewallen Cason
J.D. Hargrove
Foreclosure suit notice and court orders in Georgia county
A stamped court notice from Dooly County Georgia informs William Fitzsimmons of a foreclose on a mechanics lien filed by E P McKinney. It orders appearance on a specified October term in 1808 and notes witness statement by the court clerk and judge. Also references an estate sale application in May and assigns JD Hargrove as clerk for the proceedings.
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William Fitzsimmons
Dadly
E. P. McKinney
Henderson Sindee
J.T. Hill
Georgia
Dooly Contry
R. L. Burgess
Rivas U
Div
Mattie Eugene Ourr
J Py Gare
JD Hargrove
OD C
Notice of district line change near Yorka Kerry
On September 21 1808 J D Hitgrove O DEC notifies that if no good cause is shown by October 28 a new district row will be established by the row commissioners starting at Mrs Virginia Lewis residence and running along the old road west to Yorka Kerry. Public objection or support must be presented to the undersigner.
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Georgia
Dooly County
Virginia Lewis
York
Kerry
J.D Hitgrove
Georgia Douly County Homestead Exemption Hearing Notice
John W Daniel applies for exemption and homestead valuation with setting apart. Judge will pass on Friday October 21 at 10 o’clock in Vienna Georgia. Dated October 1 1898. J D Hargrove O DC. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised.
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Georgia
Douly County
Jno
W. Daniel
Vienna
J. D Hargrove
Peruvian Liver Syrup Praised for Relief and Cure
A reader from Atlanta reports severe stomach and liver distress alleviated by Peruvian Liver Syrup. The testimonial notes relief from frequent attacks and credits the remedy with a final cure. Sold by W. L. West in Pinehurst, Georgia.
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W. H. West
Pinehurst, Ga
Atlanta
Jackie Wiooroven
Baranyiney
W. EL. West
Pinehurst
Dooly County Board of Education to Meet for Geography Contract Change
Notices reveal a Dooly County Board of Education meeting on Monday October 24 1898 to discuss changing school geographies. Also includes probate and property sale notices involving estate administrations and tax land sales with dates in 1898 and 1899.
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Board of Education
Dooly County
KE. G. Girne
Tax sale notice for Lot 122 in Georgia county
In Daoly County on the Tuesday in January 1899 within legal hours, Lot 122 in the 9th district is levied to satisfy taxes for 1895 405 plus costs. Tax Pi Pa issued by J B Scott Tax Collector, levy dated September 1 1898. Sheriff J W Roberts.
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Georgia
Dooly County
Toewity
JB Scott
Salid County
W. Ronenrs
D. C
Daoly County
J.B. Scott
J. W. Roberts
Planing Mill Plant for Sale in Georgia and Alabama
Planing mill plant formerly owned by Moore Is land & Co and Cain Lumber to be sold under the last will of William J. Bibb. Location includes city strips 271 and 272 in Vienna Dooly County Georgia with all fixtures and connected equipment. Terms: half cash, a quarter in six months, a quarter in 12 months with interest. title reserved or security for deferred payments. Sale date first Tuesday in November 1808 during legal hours.
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William J. Bibb
Montgomery
Ala
Dooly Cox
Georgia
Court House
Vienna
Dooly County
Co Go
Moore, Island & Co
Cain Lumber and Manufacturing Co
McDuffie Cain, Jr
Pearson Ellis
Cordele,Ga
Allocation of support and furniture for widow and minor child
A notice that Mrs. Claude E. Forehand and her minor Edgar P. Forehand are to receive yearly support and furnishings from the Edgar L. Forehand estate. The report has been filed and will be acted upon on the first Monday in November. Dated October 8 1898 by J D Hargrove, O D C.
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Claude E. Forehand
Edgar P
Edgar L
J D Hargrove
O D C
New Law Office of Geo W Wooten Opens on Cotton Street
Geo W Wooten 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, effective March 18, 1894.
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South-western
Uconer
Albany
Court House
Union Street
Vienna
Cotton Street
New Court House
Macon
Savannah
D A R Crum Lawyer Venice Georgia Circuits Practice
D A R Crum, a lawyer from Vienna in Dooly County Georgia, regularly practices in Macon, Southwestern, Oconee, Southern and Brunswick circuits. He appears in the State Supreme Court, United States Circuit and District Courts, and Court of Appeals, and will also practice in United States Bankruptcy courts.
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Vienna
W S Hoowell Physician and Surgeon
Dr W S Hoowell offers prompt medical and surgical services day and night. Telephone access at residence and office, with the office over J F Calhoun and Co store for all orders.
Bivins Physician Surgeon Vienna Ga Office Over Store
Dr Bivins physician and surgeon of Vienna Georgia offers obstetrics and women’s diseases as a specialty. All calls answered promptly day or night. Office over J J Coopers store. Office telephone 18 residence 25.
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Stovall
Vienna
One Minute Cough Cure Gains Notable Reputation
Dr Stovall touts One Minute Cough Cure as safe for children in large quantities and effective for colds croup tickling in the throat or obstinate coughs. Claim highlights its quick cures and best reputation among modern preparations.
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Ones
CT Stovall
Nl Stovall
Notice to Debtors and Creditors for R F Woodfull Estate
Notice to all persons having claims against the estate of R F Woodruff deceased to render their demands as required by law and for all indebted to the estate to make immediate payment this October 12 1908 W L Williams Adm r Estate of R F Woodruff deceased
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R. F. Woodfull
W. L. Williams
Adm
R. F. Woodruff
Hair Patting Across Youth Minds Tension
Quoted line hints at inner conflict as a young man pats his hair to keep thoughts steady. The remark suggests humor or irony about self control amid mental strain. The phrase implies a broader commentary on youth, appearance, and stability.
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T Stovall
Con Missioners
DeWitts
Tvet
Ita
DeWitt
Vila
Dooly’'S
Sheriff Sales
M. Gurr
Admr
J, D, Hargrove, Od, C
Parker St
Dante Bay
Amin Dati
W. M. Dixon
Putt Point
Mia
Saphronia Waddell
Jefferson
Aga Gegasesesesesen
A. Bennett
Bellwood Ave
Dlanta
Moni
IECO
Sesesesesesers
P. McKinney Wee
Lou
W. V. Harvard
M. A. Fleming
Attorney At Law
F. Powell
W. Powell
Watts Powell
F. Powerl & Sons
Geo. W.wooten
D. A. R. Crum
W.S. Hoowell
Vienna, Ga
JF Calhoun & Co
T.¥. Bivins
J M. Whitehead
Masonic Building
Sith
Johnson
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