20 Oct 1898
Page 15
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
15
A donkey enters a shop seeking the proprietor after seeing an advertisement on a pasture fence. The owner confronts the animal who remarks that the ad would be read by people in a live newspaper, not donkeys, suggesting a farmerly jest that echoes a Danville Breeze item.
Advertisement touts Browns Iron Bitters as a cure for weakness and wasting away. Claims its tonic strengthens growth, soothes nerves, and improves appetite, urging readers to choose this remedy over costly medicines. Sold by all dealers.
When men do a little favor they expect pay. A house feels livelier with a child under three and a six week old kitten. True benevolence returns to the helper in kind, a beautiful life compensation.
A personal notice promotes fire insurance by D L Henderson and Co agents for several major companies including North British Mercantile Liverpool London and Globe Pennsylvania Hartford and the Insurance Company of North America. The writer urges readers to use their services after a dwelling fire.
A stuborn cough yields to One Minute Cough Cure described as harmless and reliable. It touches the right spot and acts at once, according to Dr. CT Stovall.
A local loan offer advertises cheap money and easy terms for borrowing on well improved farm lands in Dooly county. Interested parties may write or call on J Hs Woodward & Son of Vienna Georgia to arrange financing.
Multiple properties in Dooly County Georgia are set for sheriff sale on the first Tuesday in November 1898. The notices cover land and a Vienna residential lot, with sales to satisfy various judgments from the Superior Court and County Court. Tenants in possession are notified as required by law.
The appraisers chosen to set up act and assign a year’s support and furniture for Mrs. Mattie Tallala Thompson and her minor daughter Sallie Vera out of the estate of Jno. E. Thompson deceased have filed their report. I will pass upon it on the first Monday in November next. October 1898 J. D. Hargrove, D. D, GC.
By order of the Ordinary of Dooly County I will sell on the first Tuesday in November at the courthouse door the real estate of Martha K. Gurr deceased. It includes half of lot 118 and all of lot 189 on the north side of Turkey Creek in the 2nd district totaling about 100 acres. Cash only. October 1898. M. Gurr Sr. Adm. Estate Martha K. Gurr.
Samuel Carnes administrator files petition for discharge of the estate of Edward H. Stephens deceased. The court cites all interested persons to show cause why discharge should not be granted at the January term 1899. Oct 1 1898 J. D. Hararoys O. D. C.
In Dooly County Georgia appraisers have filed their report for granting twelve months support to Mary B Felder widow and two minor Felder children. The court will rule on November first. Also noted are guardianship applications for Rufus P Inc and Mattie Eugene Gurr minors and an exemption of personalty and homestead valuation set for October 21 at Vienna office.
All persons are notified that unless good cause is shown an order will be granted on October 23 establishing a new road marked by road commissioners. It starts at Mrs. Virginia Lewis residence and runs along district lines to Cork's Ferry on the old road. September 21 1998 J D Hargrove O DC.
Pleasant, easy little pills by Dr. T Stovall claim to cure constipation and headaches. They are described as thorough and reliable for relief after use.
A Georgia resident reports relief and cure from severe sick headaches after using Peruvian Liver Syrup. The ad notes product availability through W. H. West of Pinehurst and lists a dated school board meeting notice for Dooly county on October 21 1898.
In the county on the late Tuesday in January 1599 during legal hours the highest bidder may purchase Lot 122 in the 9th land district. The land is wild and unreturned with unknown owner and unlisted for 1895 taxes. Levy to satisfy tax fa sum of 4.05 plus interest and costs. dated September 1 158 and signed by Sheriff J. Ronenrs.
John W Cason seeks discharge as administrator of Llewallen Cason. He filed a petition on record declaring full administration completed and calls heirs and creditors to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in December. Dated September 9 1893. J D Hargrove O D C
Planing mill plant in Cordele Georgia to be sold at public sale at Vienna Georgia courthouse on the first Tuesday in November 1898. Property includes plant on city blocks 271 and 272 with fixtures kilns and electric light plant. Terms: one half cash one fourth at six months and one fourth at twelve months with interest. Executor McDuffie Cain Jr. references Moore Kirkland Co Cain Lumber and Manufacturing Co. Address Pearson Ellis Cordele or McDuffie Cain Jr Montgomery.
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Dooly County at a low rate of interest. Funds available in ten to fifteen days. Apply to W. W. Harvard Vienna Ga or J. W. Haygood Montezuma Ga. 127 97 6m.
A 1898 sheriff notice states Lot 147 in the ninth land list will be sold for 1895 taxes of $4.05 plus costs under a Fi Fa issued by J B Scott, Tax Collector. Sale set for the first Tuesday in January 1899 on the described county property. J W Roberts, Sheriff D C.
H D Wood administrator of the estate of Jno F Thombly applies for leave to sell lands. The case will be passed upon on the first Monday in November. Dated October 1 1898. J D Hargrove O DC.
The widow and minor child of Edgar L Forehand have filed a report seeking annual support and furniture allowance out of the deceased's estate. The court will pass upon the report on the first Monday in November. Dated October 8, 1898, J D Hargrove, O DC.
Vienna readers are informed that calls are answered promptly day and night. A telephone is available at the residence and office with orders left at J F Calhoun & Co's store guaranteed to receive prompt attention.
Physician and surgeon with obstetrics as a specialty. All calls answered day or night. Office over J J Coopers store, office tel 18, residence tel 25.
All persons with demands against the estate of R. F. Woodruff deceased must render them to the undersigned at law and all debtors are required to pay promptly. This October 12, 1898. W. L. Williams, Adm'r. Estate of R. I. Woodruff, deceased.
A witty remark targets the young man who parts his hair in the middle to keep his mind from tipping toward imbalance. The line plays on fashion and sanity with light satirical tone.
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