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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
5
Advertising rates and publishing policies for obituaries and notices. Wanted second-hand paper cutter 22 1/2 or 28 inch in good condition. Address The Progress Vienna Ga September 28 1899.
The Procross thanks the grand jury of Dooly Superior Court for recommending publication of general presentments and restoring Sheriff ads in the Progress the county’s largest paper. The eight day term was harmonious and focused on county interests. The note contrasts northern reporting of Carterville outrages with southern lynchings, urging vigilance against transgressors while defending local conditions.
An editorial argues for enacting a dog tax to curb mongrel sheep-killers and criticizes legislators for bowing to dog owners, largely African American voters. It praises Bro. Ryals and the Progress, urges more sheep and fewer dogs, and cites Senator Hanna while noting GOP election anxieties and administration fear.
The State v Joe Brown ends with an assault with intent to murder sentence of four years in the penitentiary. Other cases include Lee B Jones larceny of trust verdict directed for defendant, Calvin Kent simple larceny verdict not guilty, HC Daniele mob violence pled guilty, Jno Bellflower mob violence not guilty, Henry Clewie pointing and weapon not pressed, Lewis Eubanks larceny after trust not guilty. Mrs E M Scott v J E Rachels certiorari sustained. JE DeVaughn v S D Wilkes equitable petition for land sale with court appointed appraisers.
The Colored Union Baptist Association of 73 churches met at Bethel Baptist in the city from Thursday to Sunday. Rev. M. J. Morris was re-elected moderator by a large majority as about 150 delegates attended with hundreds from nearby towns and about 1000 from the surrounding countryside. Collections totaled 350 dollars and praise was given for Vienna’s hospitality. The next session will be at Fort Valley, Ga. in September 1900.
An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a non experimental remedy curing coughs colds and severe lung issues. It claims two million bottles sold yearly since 1868 and notes three doses relieve ordinary coughs at 75 cents, sold by Dr G C T Stovall. The piece also contains political squibs on Republicans white primaries and Georgia election costs.
An old Georgia legal and public notice fragment advertises Mother's Friend as a prenatal liniment claiming to lessen morning sickness and reduce labor pain. The piece promotes a product from The Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta, GA, alongside probate and estate notices from Vienna and Byromville, with various physicians and lawyers listed.
A virulent disease described as three stages attacks kidneys and bladder with back pain, frequent urination, and burning sensations before progressing to severe abdominal pain and urinary difficulty. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a free sample bottle and information by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co, with a note to mention reading the offer in The Virginian-Pilot.
Smith and Baker dissolved by mutual consent with Cordele and Vienna stores to continue under those names. W A Baker handles Vienna accounts and J K Smith handles Cordele. Also notices of debt collection and estate administration for Nancy N Bowen, deceased, JP Parker administrator.
The Dooly County News begins publication at Unadilla by B M Harvard former editor of the Unadilla Advertiser, suspended last April for lack of support. The first issue pleases readers, praising the paper's make-up and the town’s need for a weekly paper. Success to the News and Unadilla.
For rent three brick stores centrally located on the corner of Union and Third Streets. Everything new and convenient. For particulars call or address P G Mcdonald Vienna Ga. Also note a medical ad urging Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine for constipation and bowel inflammation.
P C Patrick admr asks leave to sell lands of deceased C Patrick in Dooly County Georgia. Judge Hargrove to rule on Oct 1, with notice dated Sept 4, 1899. Georgia notices include unrelated testimonial for Dr Tichenor antiseptic from Hipps & Bro, Sept 6, 1898.
The town of Vienna Georgia announces that the books for collecting advalorem taxes for the year 1899 are open. Books will close on September 30. R Keriam serves as Clerk and Treasurer.
The appraisers appointed to set apart twelve months support to Mrs. Maggie Powell widow of Samuel R. Powell deceased and her two minor children, out of his estate, have filed their report in Ray. I will pass upon it on the first Monday in October. Signature of J. D. Hargrove, QO. D. C. dated September 5, 1899.
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