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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1899
Page
4
The piece attacks a supposed southern fish trust doubling fresh fish prices while noting no cost rise or supply drop. It links the trust to the Republican party, cites mullet buyers in the South, and predicts political fallout. It also mentions Dreyfus, McKinley, Dewey, and Cornelius Vanderbilt in a broad, period-tinged critique of trusts and politics.
Notice invites Georgia ladies to donate books to a new Women of Georgia Section in Macon’s free library. The section aims to showcase education for working people, with books sent to Mayor Price, Macon, Ga. Also notes bank stock sale by Country Bank Stock Security Co and others, a festival at Little Creek schoolhouse to fund rebuilding, and Advalorem tax books opening for Vienna for 1899 with Sept. 30 closing.
A Philadelphia man recounts nearly fatal illness followed by recovery after Electric Bitters. The testimonial claims life saved, urging trial at Dr. Stovall's Drug Store for 50 cents. Also notices apply for estate land leave and a childbirth recovery tonic, Simmons Squaw Vine line or tablets.
For rent two brick storefronts at the corner of Union and Third streets in Vienna Georgia all newly renovated and convenient for business. For details contact P G Mcdonald Vienna Ga by mail or at the listed address.
The Racket Store in Pinehurst offers underwear gent's furnishings and a full line of shoes of all kinds sizes and colors. A large selection of hats stylish and cheap is advertised. Cash prices guaranteed with no grumbling. Fresh groceries and a complete line of furniture are also available.
The court notes the defendant does not reside in the county or state. Service by publication is ordered once a month for three months in the Vienna Progress in Dooly County Georgia before the next term. Petitioners attorneys Powell and Sons represent Annie L. Taylor in this libel action.
Debtors and creditors of J Carmack estate urged to file claims by law. Administrators discharge petitions cite show cause why discharge and letters of dismissal should not be issued. Various ads promote Simmons Liver Medicine and Squaw Wine for health remedies. Guardian Sullivan seeks land transfer in Dooly County. Dissolution of Smith and Baker partnership noted. Administration notices for Raney N Bowen estate.
A May 5 1909 advertisement listing Harvard and Fleming law offices in Vienna Georgia with addresses 63 08 over Smith Habers stores and 1199 Vienna. Included are J M Whitehead dentist office dates mid month. J W Powell and SONS lawyers practicing in Southwestern Oconee Albany circuits with Union Street office. GEO W WOOTEN new law office near Court House. DARCUM and TF Bmins physicians and surgeons with obstetrics focus. MOBLEY doctors with 24 hour service in Byromville. W S Howell doctor in Har grove building Union Street Vienna.
An 1899 notice from Dooly County Georgia announces an estate of C Patrick deceased and a petition for leave to sell land. The ad also promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder disease, offering a free sample bottle and informational book by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co, Binghamton NY.
Appraisers appointed to set apart twelve months support and furniture for widow Mrs L J Wilson and minor children filed their report. The court will pass upon the report on the first Monday in October. Dated August 80 1899.
The appraisers appointed to set apart a twelve months support for Mrs Maggie Powell widow of Samuel R Powell, deceased, and her two minor children out of the estate, have filed their report and it will be passed upon on the first Monday in October. Official signature of J D Hargrove, dated September 5, 1899.
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