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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1894
Page
3
Calhoun and Kelly of Farm Supplities asks customers to present notes for fertilizers. They promise a complete stock and tailored service to meet every need, inviting patrons to specify requirements now.
Woodward and Adams announce legal services in Vienna Ga with offices over Willis & Co store and practice in Oconee circuit and other courts. Ir Jao 11, Woodward Jno S Adams, and Martin Whipple Hawkinsville Vienna Ga firm. Specializes in collections and estates with federal court accessibility in Macon and Savannah.
Medical notices state K A Mobley physician surgeon and W S Howekt physician surgeon will continue practice at the same Byromville location. Addressed to former residence patients will receive prompt attention.
Unadilla items report cold week, local shop promos, groceries and clothing specials. Mentions Powell Bros, J P Heard Son, Wilson & Carrell, Mayer Watts Co, and Fullington Barfield Co. Notes social visits, school picnic, a lady chairman, debates at Hawkinsville, and local tavern chatter.
Calhoun & Kelly promote a heavy stock of dry goods including clothing shoes hats umbrellas and hardware for daily or Sunday use farm or household needs. They advertise Ballard's Obelisk Flour as standard first class and in carload supplies moved quickly to pleased customers urging trial.
Mr. G. R. Mathews bought a phonograph in Atlanta last week and travels with it across the state. He attended Hawkinsville’s debate with the device and drew patrons. Others, including Thomas Turlington and W. B. Morgan, have shown plans and ordered machines, beginning to sell or use them.
Local merchants Mayer Watts & Co announce a fresh spring stock push featuring dry goods and notions, clothing, shoes, hardware, and eatables. They tout factory prices, no middleman profits, and large stock capitalizing on low prices to fit hard times. The store claims the largest selection in town with goods arriving car-load after car-load and invites customers to inspect and trade.
Dr J M Whitehead's two year old Cecil escaped harm after a vicious cow in the yard tossed him on its horns and dropped him to hard ground. The gate was left open and the child screamed in fear as the cow charged a second time before Mrs Whitehead rescued him. The doctor vows greater caution.
The Calhoun family suffered a severe stomach illness lasting several hours after a canned salmon dinner. Dr. C. T. Stovall treated all members, with Mrs. Calhoun still recovering days later. Local remedies failed to relieve the illness.
Thatcher and Hardy's Novelty and Specialty Company performed at Brown's Academy on Saturday and Monday nights to good houses. The troupe showcased refined, high quality acts with standout features. the players are described as artists delivering a polished, sophisticated program.
The books are now open to collect street tax for 1894 and will close promptly on the morning of the 23rd of this month by order of Council. April 2 1894. J. S. Stovall, Clerk of Council.
G W Busbee advertises a limited 10 day sale featuring calicoes 3 to 6 cents, ginghams 7 cents, etc. Offers include Hamburg embroidery edging torchon lace, foot covers for all, men’s neck harnesses, and rival shirts. Fresh groceries priced to fit the times, urging customers to visit for deals.
To the ladies a large shipment of sample millinery arrives this week in Vienna featuring the latest styles and 300 different designs. Goods were bought at half price and will be sold at 50 cents on the dollar. Must be sold within 60 days. First come, first served.
Due to the current financial condition, prices on buggy and wagon work are cut by 25 percent. Carriage painting now from $6.00 to $7.50, with all other work reduced proportionally. Give us a trial now. J A Smith, agent.
W Thigpen, Practical Jeweler at Vienna Gn, offers prompt attention for watch or clock repairs after moving back to Vienna. Message emphasizes ready service and commitment to fixing timepieces.
Miss Jeansré Moreau offers no try on fittings and guarantees perfect fit for any dress style. Also provides quick Ladies underwear stamping and latest fashion dresses from residence locations across Georgia and nearby towns with books closing June 2. Names and dates reflect local notices and scheduling in March 1391.
Mrs C V Morgan announces a spring millinery stock with jaunty hats and stylish shapes in land shades. Flowers exceed prior offerings, described as very pretty. She invites customers to visit and browse the new lines, promising easy finds and satisfaction.
ABSOLUTELY FREE Business Education offer proclaims unlimited scholarships to one worthy boy or girl in each Georgia county for full courses in Book-keeping Shorthand Telegraph and Pen-art. Merits-based award seeks applicants. invites early correspondence to Worart & Magrix Macon Ga. Notes agent Col W G Harrison in Vienna monthly 8th to 13th for business inquiries. Letters to Montezuma or Vienna addressed for prompt replies.
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