Local Store Promises Wide Stock and Tight Prices
A regional retailer touts the largest stock and broadest variety of goods to keep customers satisfied as prices are described as always tight, aiming to attract shoppers seeking value and selection.
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
5
Local and Personal News in Vienna District
Local notes report visits by Ottis Calhoun of Unadilla in Vienna and Dr J M Whitehead at Cordele. Mr and Mrs E N West of Moultrie visit relatives. D M Woodward of Unadilla stayed with kin. C V Morgan to hold spring millinery opening next Thu Fri Sat. Morgan travels to Macon to study city millinery trends. Coroner Taylor from Arabi holds inquest on Jake Roberts’s death on Col Busbee’s plantation. verdict of murder against Frank Toomer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottis Calhoun
Unadilla
Vienna
J. M. Whitehead
Cordele
E. N. West
Moultrie
D. M.woodward
C. V. Morgan
W. H. Cribb
J. W. Hobby
G. W. Kelly
Champion of
Arabi
B, P, Howell
Colquitt
Thomas Counties
C, V. Morgan
Macon
Taylor
Jake Roberts
Col. Busbee
Frank Toomer
Hog Runs Free After Break in Smoke House Lock
Coroner Taylor of Arabi described a curious incident Wednesday when a hog left the smoke house after breaking the lock, leaving one foot behind. The odd tale features local figures and a rustic mishap in Arabi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Arabi
Cordele merchant opening stock here in Thompson building
Mr. R. Boniske of Cordele announces the opening of a stock here in the building long occupied by Mr. D. B. Thompson. He describes himself as a hustling, wide awake merchant and promises to stir interest among the boys. Watch for his advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Boniske
Cordele
D. B. Thompson
Handsome Hearse Added to Mayer Watts & Co Fleet
Mayer Watts & Co received a new hearse from Summers Buggy Co of Barnesville GA. The polished vehicle is described as handsome and costly, enhancing the undertakers business and reflecting the firm’s growing fleet.
Pretty Goods Shown by Mrs. Morgan Spring Millinery Opening
Mrs. C. V. Morgan announces a spring millinery opening on Thursday to Saturday April 8 9 and 10 featuring new hats and bonnets from millinery centers across the continent. The stock emphasizes latest shades styles and craftsmanship with guaranteed satisfaction in styles and prices. Patrons are invited to inspect the fresh dainty novelties displayed.
Yankee Blade weekly pamphlet offer ends after ten weeks
A notice advertises a ten week trial of the Yankee Blade weekly magazine. It promises stories of fun love and adventure and asks readers to send ten points in stamps to Brooks, Maine, for the 16 page publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Blade
Brooks, Me
Editor Progress and Deputy Sheriff Reject Blue Apron Aid
The deputy sheriff rebuffs Blue Apron’s offer to help recruit male teachers to the institutor. He says he favors hanging only those who wear aprons and cordially rejects alternatives, noting his fondness for blue aprons and cotton socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institutor
Johnson's Chill & Fever Tonic touted as fever cure in one day
An advertisement claims Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic cures fever in one day. The notice also offers a lead to secure life-insurance career opportunities with Box 405 in Atlanta, Georgia, seeking a qualified, active man with strong character references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
United State
Atlanta
Georgia
Strayed cattle near Vienna Ga. black and spotted pair lost
January to last seen near my premises five miles northwest of Vienna. One coal black cow and one black spotted cow, each marked split in ear. Reward offered. Contact TR Lewis Vienna Ga or Progress office with information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
TR. Lewis
Rented Out and Moved by Local Store Owner
D. B. Thompson announces the corner store is rented to Mr. R. Boniske of Cordele and stock moved to the old Alliance Store. He offers cheaper goods across dry goods groceries and furniture, inviting customers to visit and be convinced by price. CASH TALKS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Thompson
L. H. Taylor
Mel
Renewfe
The
New York Life
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Gains Local Popularity
Two years ago R. J. Warren bought Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at Pleasant Brook. He notes the medicine has become a household word in the area and spreads to hundreds of communities. For sale by Stovall & Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Warren
Pleasant Brook
Chamberlain
Stovall & Forbes
Garden Seeds and Onion Setts Fresh Stock 1897
Stovall and Forbes Druggists announce a complete fresh stock of garden seeds and onion setts for 1897 planting. They claim the purest and best climate suitable varieties are secured and urge customers to secure what they need before the assortment breaks.
See Us For Dry Goods Notions Hats Shoes Clothing Hardware
Local storefront ad invites shoppers to the store offering dry goods notions hats shoes clothing hardware groceries bug gies wagons and a wide range of goods. The notice emphasizes a full assortment for daily needs. It reflects a period marketing style with simple product categories.
Smith & Baker Advertises Groceries and Remedies
Local merchants promote cigars groceries and dry goods at Smith and Baker while touting DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve One Minute Cough Cure and New York Life insurance. Multiple items including Spanish potatoes grit s flour and carriages appear among endorsements and sales, with testimonials on cures and health products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Baker
J M Whiehead Dentist Announces Monthly Office Visits
J M Whiehead dentist will be in the Masonic building office from the 16th to the first of each month. Office phone 91 residence 11. Also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with endorsements and sale by Stovall and Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Building
Chamberlain
J. W. Waugh
Oakton
Stovall & Forbes
Gentle Team for Ladies' Driving Hinted at Howell's Stables
A brief notice suggests a gentle ladies' driving team is available from Howell's Stables and invites interested parties to call for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
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D. B, Thompson
Smith & Baker's
J. K., Calhoun & Co
B. E. Turner
Compton
DeWitt
B. Thompson
J. F. Calhoun & Co
MO. C. Wood
Richwood, Ga
D. B Thompson
West
Smith , & Baker's
L. H. Taytar
Goto Smith & Baker
Howell’s
Croup
Calhoun & Co
Harry
Eeuale Precinct
Pinohurat
Eds
Byromyila
Drayton
L Woney
Ril
Witte
Tern Findlay Aquary
Chettyille
Ly Ist
Qordele
Hosoigie Dooly Co
J. M. Whiehead
P.G. McDonald & Ceo
Vienna, Ga
Yours Truly
J. F Calhoun & Co
the Columbian Cyclopedia
Trorovest American
Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers
Buffalo, N.Y
the Columbian Book CO
Whitehall Street
Atlanta, Ga
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