13 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
1
The April notes from Omo Snow Dooling Pete and Unadilla regions show busy school events led by Miss Sara Coney and Maggie Blount, visits by many families, social gatherings, and a lecture by Col. M A Fleming. Community efforts fund a new annex, repairs to cemetery fences, and church services with missions.
Stovall of Vienna. Recitation by Martha Dupree. Instrumental duette by Zeph Carroll and Laura Kate Pate. Recitation by Carolyn Roberts of Vienna. Instrumental duette by Bertha Leonard and Emmie Roberts. Closing talk by pastor Crawley. Cream served after. evening praised. Unadilla League to visit Vienna later and join in a future program. Several Viennians attended the League exercises Friday night. Mrs. W V Harvard visiting relatives here this week.
A large fire in Anant Ga yesterday destroyed the store of Bedgood & Son, the Bow en livery stable, Simmon's dwelling, Mason ic hall, Royal dwelling, barber shop, post office and outbuildings. Bedgood & Son lost about 9000 with 2500 insured. Bowen's losses reached 1000 with 600 insured. M J Michael's dwelling was torn down to halt the spread. School boys aided in containment. Cause likely a defective chimney.
Urge to get good pictures now as Cofield plans to depart shortly. Clients told to act quickly to secure his services before he leaves the area.
A Methodist church leader honored Prof T T Martin with a suit of clothes as a token of thanks for his work as leader and teacher of the church song services. The note urges others to follow the example and express appreciation in words and deeds.
The council cleaned cemetery lots and urged women to plant shrubbery and flowers, making the cemetery a lovely place and easing consciences. Mr. O. 5 Bazemore noted a capable crew over there, asking everyone to ensure the work is done. Amen. Also advertised Simmons Squaw Wine as a remedy for menstruation regularity and pain relief.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will serve ice cream cake and fresh strawberries in the vacant Dr C I Stovall store on Wednesday the 19th inst. Everyone is invited to attend to aid in funding the new parsonage.
Martha E Jordan of near Findlay Georgia died Saturday the 9th at her Vienna area home after months of illness. She was buried Sunday at Snow, Georgia at 3 pm with Rev. RM Allison officiating. A devoted mother of ten, she was described as a Christian whose loss is mourned by family and friends.
The Chautauqua directors chose a post school term start to avoid hindering pupils and tiring teachers. The Hornet predicts the event will be the largest of its kind in Georgia. Albany reports success, Hawkineville opens April 27 to May 5, and Dooly Chautauqua runs June 18 to 24 with plans to benefit all attendees.
D. B. Thompson promises lower prices by offering more goods for less money than any merchant in Dooly County. The boast frames a retail pitch aimed at attracting cash buyers with a bold value claim.
Mr William Nobles and Miss Amanda Howard were married yesterday at 4 pm at the bride’s father J M Howard’s residence. Rev G T Taylor officiated. The Progress wishes the couple a happy voyage and abundant entrance to eternal life.
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