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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
4
Vienna town and county court officials issue an official notice in the Eaucat n education organ about matters likely affecting local governance and public records. The document bears the town and county court insignia and references Vienna.
William Jennings Bryan urged not to stay away from Kentucky but pressed forward with a tour of the state. He spoke in Bardwell arguing that Kentucky’s support is pivotal for Democratic victory in 1900 and warned that division within the party weakens it against Republicans. He urged unity and loyalty to the Chicago platform over personal differences.
In Early county Superior court grand jury indicts four white men for e white capping. One becomes state’s witness, three plead guilty. Judge Sheffield orders a weapon search of the audience, permitting exits. about 40 men leave, others stay, then he laments the scene as a commentary on law abiding citizenship before resuming the case.
Neil ? revises his first estimate downward by about one million bales. Despite the cut, cotton prices show little reaction. The crop is clearly down, and the advisory urges holders to keep their cotton rather than sell.
The Dalton Argus notes Dewey reaches retirement age next December and may receive special privileges including a confidential adviser post to the Secretary of the Navy, with suggestions he might become Secretary of the Navy for life. The Americas Times-Recorder cites T Washington on job access and race, while Georgia legislator Hardwick proposes a literacy test to curb black voting. The Dublin Courier criticizes a $1000 daily circus tax as bad policy, pushing circuses to smaller towns.
The Exposition edition of the Valdosta Times offers 28 pages of readable matter and reflects credit on paper managers for its artistic presentation. It commends the Valdosta Times and the upcoming Exposition, wishing success to the publication.
Pat M. Stephens of the Dublin Dispatch joins a U. S. Volunteers regiment heading to fight the Filipinos. The piece notes positive press on Congressman Lewis, criticizes a decade in office, and mentions the Georgia white primaries debate. The State Fair runs to November 4 with Dewey and Brumby Day on October 26.
Notice filed in Dooly County Georgia shows administrator T M Gurr requests discharge and letters of dismission after fully administering Martha K Gurr estate. Court citation to show cause to kindred creditors if any why discharge should not be granted. Aug 9 1809 date appears in that legal notice. Debtors and creditors urged to present claims per law. Administrator P Parker handles Nancy N Bowen estate with Aug 28 1899 date.
In 1899 Dooly County notices announce guardian Mrs L C Owens seeks leave to sell W T Owens lands to pay debts. Administrator P O Patrick lists sale of Cornelius Patrick estate real and personal property to settle debts and heirs’ shares, with dates in October and November. endorsements for Dr Tichenor’s Liver Medicine conclude the notices.
Public notices from Crisp County Cordele Georgia include an estate sale request by E F Strozier for real property parcels in multiple blocks and a guardianship application for Guy and Paul Hayes to be reviewed on the first Monday in November 1899. Also dissolved firm notice for J Bazemore & Co and patent medicine ads appear in the same notices.
Appraisers report on estate of Richard H Ivey to set apart widow Claude L Ivey and minor children. judge to pass upon on first Monday in November. Notices also include sale of lands from estate of Nancy Ann Bowen and appointment of permanent administrator for John Hi Mask. hearings set for November first. Signed J D Hargrove D DC.
Notice to land buyers issued by executors of J H Pate estate. Several lots in Dooly County to be sold at Vienna court house on the first Tuesday in November 1899. Terms easy. Also rental notice for Bud Herring place and guardianship sales for indigent heirs. Also public sale of town property in Findlay, Dooly County.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Delaware endured 18 months with a rectal fistula and doctors warned of death without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, touted as a reliable pile cure, sold by Dr. T Stovall.
Cofield, formerly with us in Vienna, purchased the Photo Gallery of Mr. H Nichols in Cordele and has fitted it up to offer the finest photo work. The studio is two doors below the post office. While visiting Cordele, stop and see him.
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