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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
8
Manufacturers claim over twenty million free samples distributed to prove the salve’s quick relief for piles burns sores and similar ailments. The ad credits De Stovall for the product and urges trial for rapid results.
A collage of memories and domestic moments recalls a seventh anniversary and a proposal, then shifts to advert blurb about DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised for sores burns and piles, followed by a notice about Georgia public school funding and a Cordele school board slate. The text blends romance with early 20th century public notices and advertisements.
A fireside note promotes Henderson & Co as agents for top insurers including North British Mercantile Liverpool London and Globe Pennsylvania Hartford and the Insurance Company of North America. The writer asserts dwelling insurance is important and endorses these firms for coverage.
People seeking to borrow on well improved farm lands in Dooly county are invited to contact JM Woodward and Son in Vienna Georgia. The notice promises cheap money and easy terms for eligible borrowers.
An old advertisement praises DeVitts Little Early Risers as pleasant easy and thorough pills that relieve constipation and sick headache when taken. Dr Stovall is named in the claim. The copy emphasizes reliable relief through a simple remedy.
The sheriff announces public sales of several parcels in Dooly County Georgia. Properties include a Cordele area dairy lot, a Vienna dwelling and lot, two Cordele town lots Nos. 12 and 13 in block 27, Lot 102 in the 6th district, city lot 17 in Cordele block 808, and other parcels. Each sale occurs at the courthouse door in Vienna during legal hours on the first Tuesday in November 1898, with proceeds to satisfy court judgments and mortgages.
In Dooly County Georgia appraisers set apart and assign years support of furniture for Mrs Nattie Tallula Thompson and minor Sallie Vera from the estate of Br Thompson deceased. The report is filed and will be passed upon on the first Monday in November next. This October 8th 1808 J D Hargrove O D C
By order of the Ordinary of Dooly County I will sell at public outcry at the courthouse door on the Isp Tuesday in November within legal hours all real estate of Martha K. Gurr deceased. Includes half of lot 118 on the north side of Turkey Creek and all of lot 189 in district 2 totaling about 100 acres. Cash terms. Oct 8 1898. T. M. Gurr Sr. Adm. Est. Martha K. Gurr.
Samuel Carnes administrator upon the estate of Edward H. Stephens has filed his petition for discharge. The court cites all interested persons to show cause against discharge at the regular term of the court of Ordinary for the county on the first Monday in January 1899. This October 1 1898, J. D. Harcroyr, D D C.
A sprawling county directory lists judges, solicitors, sheriffs, and clerks across Cordele Vienna and nearby towns. It details monthly, quarterly, and Saturday court sessions, with names like ZA Littlejohn F A Hooper JD Hararive and J W Jobsarts, plus entries for Byromville Unadilla Pinehurst and more, including church and board notes.
Appraisers to set apart twelve tons for HF Reider widow and two minors to be reviewed November 21, 1898. guardianship for minor Gurr children of J P Gurr to be passed November 1, 1898. Wood estate administrator seeks leave to sell lands and will be decided November 1, 1898. Also a cough remedy advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure.
Testimonial from Mas Jackie Woopnowail of Byromville Ga praising Peruvian Liver Syrup for relief and cure of severe sick headaches. Mentions Peruvian medicines sold by W H West Pinehurst Ga. Also notes court filing by John W Cason as admin of Llewallen Cason's estate seeking discharge on the upcoming December term.
The notice states that on the first Tuesday in January 1899 within legal hours the land number 122 in the 6th district of Dealy County will be sold for taxes for 1895. The land is wild and owner unknown, taxed under a Tax Fi Fa issued by J B Scott for 4.05 plus 7 percent interest from December 20 1895. Costs of levy and advertisement apply. September 1 1898. J W Rovents Sheriff D G
The land described as Lot 147, in the land list of avid county, is levied on to be sold for taxes for the year 1895 under a tax warrant. The sale is to satisfy a fi fa issued by TB Scott, Tax Collector, including costs. This September 1, 1898, J. W. Roberts, Sheriff D.C.
Widow and minor child of Edgar L Forehand report year support and furniture from estate. Court will pass on the report on the first Monday in November. Dated October 1893. JD Hargrove, Judge of the District Court.
Planing mill plant in Cordele Georgia to be sold at public outcry at Vienna GA courthouse on the first Tuesday in November 1898. Property includes plant fixtures dry kilns and electric light plant on city lots 271 and 272 with land. Terms one half cash one fourth in six months and one fourth in 12 months with interest. title reserved as security. Executor McDuffie Cain Jr. announces. For details contact Pearson Ellis Cordele or McDuffie Cain Jr Montgomery.
By decree of Dooly Superior Court commissioners announce sale of 687 acres in Dooly county including lots 227 258 254 and part of lot 68 known as old Dixon plantation. Sale on first Tuesday in November 1898 at Vienna courthouse for distribution of funds. Commissioners J W Roberts J Frank Powell W S Howell.
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Dooly County at a low rate. Can obtain borrowers money in ten to fifteen days. Apply to W. W. Harvard Vienna Georgia or J. W. Haygood Montezuma Georgia. 127 97 6m.
Tam JONES of office 10 Pate Building Cordele Georgia advertises loans on New York Life Equitable Life Mutual Life policies with policy numbers required and quotes rates. He also notes long term low interest loans on improved farming lands with funds available in 15 to 20 days after application.
W S Howell physician and surgeon provides 24 hour service with prompt calls day and night. Telephone at residence and office. Office over J F Calhoun Co s store. All orders left at the store will be promptly attended to.
Y Bivins, physician and surgeon in Vienna Georgia, offers obstetrics and women’s diseases as a specialty with prompt day and night calls. Located over J J Coopers store with office telephone 18 and residence telephone 25.
Dr G Stovall notes One Minute Cough Cure surprises people with rapid cures and is safe for children in large quantities. It has earned the best reputation among cold and cough remedies for lingering throat irritation and obstinate coughs.
Notice to debtors and creditors of the estate of R F Woodruff deceased. All persons having demands against the estate must render them to W L Williams administrator by law. All indebted parties must make immediate payment. This Oct 12 1808.
A humorous quip lampoons grooming and mental steadiness, noting a young man parts his hair in the middle to keep his thoughts from tipping toward imbalance. The remark plays on social expectations and self restraint in appearance.
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