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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
4
The paper urges contributors to include their names with submissions or the editor may discard unsigned work. It notes frequent rejection of unsigned pieces and stresses accountability for published authors.
Our farmers prepare to plant a 4¢ cotton crop. Dr. Baker Cordele Ridly Warwick Graven Coney attend Mr W F McAfee after his third paralysis attack. Updates on Spring Hill widow and local families Bowens near Rains with illness. Patoville candidate for coroner and Plow Boy mentions.
A quick look at Byromville and surrounding area reveals modest town life. Farmers plan corn and meat production, while a fishing outing by Cull Har grove H A Johnson and Jouah Oliver sparks light chatter. A flourishing school awaits Miss Edna Roberta at Patton academy, and rumors speak of a wedding as Eva Johnson visits Vienna. Judge E S Johnson joins the dishing club amid ongoing community events.
Initiatives include a reorganization of Sabbath Schools and renewed faith among believers. Speculation rises about W. J. F. Webb seeking representative role, with opponents wary of his bid. Migrants travel through enroute, while a district boasts several loyal supporters to the party. The community anticipates a revival as signs point to religious renewal.
Mt Vernon items report neighbors and relatives in a lively local column. Notes include Mr C I Yawn finishing a new house, a young man courting a girl, Mrs W S Moinville of Magon visiting kin, and young suitors racing for the widow. Also mentions a sick mule, a thief at H Fuqua’s store, and Peggy Gourd Vine advising Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism.
A court inquiry in Unadilla revealed a wagon driven by several negroes with a mule owned by Mr A Horne. All but John Davis escaped the wagon at the creek. The mule drowned and Davis disappeared but his body was found later in water, swollen though features remained clear.
Lost or stolen deeds for land parcels 86 107 and fractional lots 99 100 125 12 near Warwick Gap. Deed to 100 or 126 for the whole lot. Notice to refrain from trading and reward for return given March 12 1896. Also advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by Stovall Forbes at 25 and 50 cents per bottle.
A mixed clipping notes Bradsfield Regul ator Co advert claims for Mothers Friend as a breast remedy and cites court docket items and criminal cases. It includes a Cold War era extrapolation, Brunswick Times commentary on demagogues, and a testimonial praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy with local ad sale details.
A damaged OCR fragment references an address with stamps and a mail dispatch note. The text shows garbled words and unclear names, hindering full reconstruction of the original postal record or recipient details.
In Dooly County announcements, S W Coney and Wm S Thomson seek Democratic nominations for the 14th Senatorial district seat. Both pledge to support Hon. Chas E Crisp for U S Senator and to work for county district and state advancement if elected.
A slate of local candidates from Dooly County declares for Democratic nomination in 1896 and 1806 races. R A Bedgood seeks Representative support and backs Chas F Crisp for United States Senator while urging votes from Dooly voters. Other entries include U V Whipple for Representative, J D Hargrove for Ordinary, J Frank Powell for Clerk of Superior Court, and Russell Kellam seeking re election as Clerk. The notices emphasize duty, past service, and commitment to fair governance.
J W Roberts announces his candidacy for sheriff of Dooly County seeking re election in the democratic primary. He pledges to faithfully and impartially perform sheriff duties and thanks voters for past favors while asking for renewed support.
A slate of local candidates in Dooly county announces candidacies for re election or new terms in the upcoming Democratic primary. JOhn T. Graham Treasurer and J. W. Graham Coroner pledge faithful service, while others including Tax Collector JAS A Williams Tax Receiver R D Brown and County Surveyor MO C Dunaway seek continued support.
Progress offers a free crayon portrait titled A Fine Crayon Portrait Free. The ad invites readers to submit a drawing and receive a complimentary portrait, emphasizing speedy service and a playful keepsake for families.
The Virginia court records list ordinary and collection matters under the Vienna jurisdiction. Proceedings concern contract disputes and related filings before the court of ordinary.
U V Whipple, a Vienna Georgia lawyer, will practice in all the fourths of Dooly County except Dooly County court.
Jno F Powell Jno W Powell and Jno F Powelll and Son Lawyers practice in all courts of the South western Oconed and Albany Circuits and in other courts by special written contract. Office near Court House on Union Street Vienna Ga.
Vienna Dooly County Ga lawyer Geo W Wooten now located on Cotton Street near New Court House offers practice in all Georgia courts and in Federal courts at Macon and Savannah. He lists regular appearances in Macon Southwestern Oconee Southern and Brunswick circuits the state supreme court United States circuits and district courts and the court of appeals.
A brief notice emphasizes Pinehurst as a center for diseases peculiar to women and children with prompt service by medical staff. It notes latent appliances and requirements used in practice and assures quick call responses, accompanied by a 96 year A Card reference.
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