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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1893
Page
3
A fragmentary verse hints that winter is present at all times in the poet's view though the season seems distant. The lines evoke Eastern markets and the imperial image of fashion, suggesting a stylized, high minded setting.
Local notices highlight Mr. Woodward’s missing horse, market chatter, and community events. Vienna vendors push spring stock, hats, ribbons, and potatoes while Rev C H Branch preaches at M E Church. A baby joins the editor’s family, and town plans a Sunday school picnic at the Campground on May 12.
Mayer Watts Co. proclaims In Town with $25,000 in stock and the largest assortment yet. The spring goods are said to rival New York Philadelphia and Boston prices, offering nice new goods at reachable prices. Visit to see the goods and value.
James A. Yawn of Dooxy County on April 13 1893 publicly retracts reports published by him accusing N T Christmas of whipping and beating his deceased child. He states the allegations are untrue and that he knows nothing of any abuse. Witnesses R B Lane L Nobles J T Jolly Oliver Murray J T Carlisle witnessed the acknowledgment.
The Ladies Confederate Memorial Association of Dooly county organizes an evening program on May 26 at 8 o clock in the Opera House. Captain W. M. Hammond of Thomasville Ga will deliver the Memorial address praised as a gifted orator with broad southern renown.
Gentlemen of the Confederate Veterans Association are invited to memorial services in Cordele on Wednesday evening the 26th inst. Signed by Mrs. R. M. Brown, president, and Miss Corpre Brooks, secretary, of Lapizs Confederate Memorial Association of Dootr Co.
Farmers near Byromville report cotton planting nearly complete and corn plowing begun for the first time. Dr. H A Mobley returned from a Florida trip, hopeful of making his home in the Land of Flowers. Several local young men spent Friday night in the river swamp. outcomes unclear. Mrs Will Daniels of Birmingham Alabama left after visiting Mr W P Daniels. Americanus.
Local firm J. P. Heard & Co. announces immediate thanks to customers for their guano notes amid celebration and customer appreciation events.
A local notice from Oaklawn detailing Prof. James G. Webb’s thriving school in Byremville and residents' praise. Farmers report strong corn but fear cotton failure without rain. Updates include a Snow Sunday School picnic on May 5, social visits, a Turkey Creek baseball club game, and inquiries about tobacco seed hunters and pea sellers returning to Dooly.
Pinehurst adds tram road and new saw mill gear cutting costs. Farmers report dry weather and poor corn stands. Residents visit Vienna and Dawson, with social events, gardens, and a wedding rumor circulating. Several locals named, including Miss Alice Sheffeld and Cordele interest noted.
Drayton anticipates rain as crops suffer drought. Farmers cease cotton planting, plow corn. local fishing party reports a day of sport and a modest catch. New Drayton doctor Dr Howell reports good patient flow. Miss Stella Ray leads a improving school. local residents plan a frog piano for possible World’s Fair exhibit.
The column laments quiet neighborhood life and muses on time as a loom. It notes good crop prospects with Mrs Morris’s large cabbage and young fruit visible after late cold. Mentions Mrs Hollebrooks visiting, Harmony Grove prayers, school holidays, and a fishing outing with lively, small boy joy and a trout lift.
A persuasive notice touts new and desirable dress goods labeled Organdies for spring and summer. It urges shoppers to patronize local, home enterprises to save railroad fare and hotel expenses, rather than traveling to Macon or Atlanta.
The notes report students Jordan Butler and John Moring quitting school to start a business. Absences include Mr. John Wilder with a sprained foot and typhoid fever illness in Master George Hughes. Local visits cover Macon Eatonton Hawkinsville and Albany, with remarks on fence burning and a visit by Commissioner Swearingen.
An old newspaper fragment advertises soaps sodas matches starch potash kerosene oil snuff and tobacco products at Strovar and Forses drug store, highlighting best qualities and related items for sale.
Mrs. E. McElroath announces a complete spring and summer millinery stock at the Everett Corner in Vienna. She invites customers to view the newest, nobbiest goods at remarkably low prices, whether they buy or not.
Slogan promising continued business after a fire. It notes reductions on damaged items and promises increased stock as conditions permit. The ad touts first class store standards and urges customers to buy damaged goods at Star Casa prices or lower.
A brief note references LaOres tonic as a remedy for children and cites Brown's Iron Bitters as a marketed product. The item appears as a medicinal advertisement snippet from a historical newspaper page.
Dr T P McElreath announces a new drug store in Vienna. He has purchased a full line of first class drugs and accessories and plans to open throughout the week. Prices will be low to attract customers at the Everett Corner.
Local shop advertises cheap hats and a wide range of goods from needles to shoes. Promises savings and invites customers to view weekly arrivals and prices, claiming to offer the best deals in town.
The Macon papers report four young ladies graduate from Georgia Business College in one day. Representatives from Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee and Georgia entered since Jan 1. They trained in two months of shorthand rather than six to eight months normally, earning swift graduation and good positions. The college promotes practical and individual instruction and is praised as a blessing to southern youth.
An ad style note promotes a blood purifier and lists multiple remedies and brands such as Ayer's, Begg's, Dr., Witte, Stovall, Hood's, Radway's, Catiorn, Peruna, P. P. P., B. B. B., and C. C. C. Stovall & Forbes appears as the seller with mentions of reduced ashes on several items.
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