Vienna Progress Salutes Free Schools and Growth
The Vienna Progress lauds free schools in Vienna and praises local progress. It notes Joe Smith leasing the Racket store on the Blue Corner, plans to move in May, and commends efforts to connect Americus with nearby towns via distant telephone lines. It envisions widespread Georgia reform and prosperity as small manufacturers rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Smith
Americus
Smithville
Sumter
Shellman
Bronwood
Dawson
Weston
Richland
Parrots
Preston
Plains
Georgia
Fishing Party Heads For Camp On Pennehatchie River
A small fishing party left town Tuesday morning for the camp ground beside the Pennehatchie. They spent the day fishing and picnicking with few fish caught but an elegant spread enjoyed. Members: Mr D L Peavy and wife, Misses Kula and Maggie Blount, and Mr J J Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennehatchie
D. L. Peavy
Kula
Maggie Blount
J.J. Rhodes
Canning Factory Drive Aims at Vienna Assembly
An earnest effort is under way to form a company to build a canning factory in Vienna. Mayor Forbes leads the drive and calls citizens to a Wednesday 4 PM meeting at the courthouse to organize permanently. A concerted push may secure needed support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Forbes
Court House
Incendiary Fire Destroys Chambliss Barn and Stock
News from Hudson Sumter county reports a barn fire on the Chambliss property the night of the 15th instant destroying six mules three horses a yoke of oxen three cows and many hogs all living stock except chickens. Mr Chambliss had no insurance and faces a $3000 loss. Two negroes have been arrested for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Chambliss
Hudson
Sumter County
Star Mail Route Nears Reopening To Vienna
The star mail route from here to Dooling and Vienna is expected to reopen in a few days. Mail pouches have arrived for Spalding and Stilwell offices, and route authority is awaited from Washington. The reestablishment will aid country people and towns alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooling
Vienna
Spalding
Stilwell
Washington
Montezuma Acord
Memorial Day Observances in Dooly County
Dooly county communities honor Memorial Day with large gatherings around Tarmony church. They come from miles around, lay flowers on graves, share basket dinners, and hold appropriate memorial exercises. Col. D. A. R Crum, a young local attorney, will deliver the memorial address next Friday the 26th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County
Tarmony Church
D. A. R Crum
Shooting at Rochelle Ends in Fatal Wound
A regrettable shooting affray occurred in Rochelle between two Wilcox prominent citizens. Joe Reid, a well known merchant, was shot and nearly killed by Dr Powell, physician for Gress's convict camps at Kramer. The grand jury had criticized the press camps, provoking Powell to attack the jury in uncomplimentary terms. Reid's cousin sat on the jury and resented the remarks, leading to the fatal clash. Powell has been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Wilcox
Joe Reid
Powell
Gress
Kramer
Reid
Big Excursion Picnic Plan From Dooly Schools
A bid to stage the largest excursion picnic from Dooly County seeks Sunday Schools from Cordele Richwood Vienna Pinehurst Unadilla Elk o join for a Beech Haven event in May. Goal is a 25 cent round trip and 1000 attendees with Vienna and Richwood already on board. Progress urges all schools to unite and form committees promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly
Cordele
Richwood
Vienna
Pinehurst
Unadilla
Elko
Beechhaven
Disappointed Dooly teachers await delayed pay
Teachers in Dooly learned their pay for the current quarter would be delayed as funds to cover the first quarter were not yet received. Commissioner Gienn cited a law interpretation limiting checks until the 30th. Many remain unpaid and face expenses for travel to Hawkinsville and Chautauqua events, with no time made up for the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly
Gienn
Chatauqua
Hawkinsville
Giovania
Vienna Agency sees brighter times amid chautauqua plans
Street Gossip notes the Ocmulgee Chautauqua will convene in Hawkinsville from Thursday through May 3, with Rev. Sam P. Jones as a major draw. The piece emphasizes Georgia prosperity, public schools for all colors, and a return of enterprise in Vienna, reflecting local optimism and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocmulgee Chatauqua
Hawkinsville
Sam P. Jones
Georgia
Dooly
Turner’s Pulaski Farm Showcases Abundant Produce
A Progress representative visited Geo W Turner’s Hawkinsville area farm eight miles from town. The smoke house held about 400 gallons of Georgia cane syrup and well cured meat totaling 8000 pounds while the crib was full of corn and the barns stocked with forage. Turner runs a premier farm in fine cultivation with healthy stock and poultry, and his hospitality was noted with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Geo. W.turner
Pulaski
Hawkinsville
Death of Mr Jno T Waterman in Atlanta
Death of Jno T Waterman a Hawkinsville Dispatch and News newspaper man of Hawkinsville and Vienna Georgia from apoplexy in Atlanta. He served as Speaker Crisp's private secretary and associate editor of the Dispatch and News. Remains sent to Talbotton for interment. esteemed Methodist clergyman and gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno T. Waterman
Hawkinsville
Georgia
Atlanta
Mr. Waterman
Waterman
Crisp
Dispatch
News
Methodist Church
Talbotton
Vienna
Dooly Superior Court
Farm News and Local Happenings In Cordele Area
Farmers in the community show splendid work though behind schedule. W B Trippe enters mercantile trade and invites friends to buy. Drayton school prospers under Miss Stella Ray. Hansen and Brown from Cordele visited last week. Frogs begin nocturnal concerts for an unspecified run. Dr G M D Hunt of Cordele was there last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Trippe
Drayton School
G. M.D Hunt
Cordele
Smytna Days Singing and School Notes
The Smyrna community held a large Sunday morning singing and an afternoon session at the Brown home with high attendance. Miss Jenny Holland plans a visit to relatives soon. Prof. Walter D. Bullington leads a flourishing school, praised for his rapid progress with the forty five pupils, and the Sabbath school has thirty five pupils with outlook for fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Raines
Clifford Sentell
R.P. Sentell
Hargrove
Vienna
J D. Hargrove
Em Collier
M. E. Rushin
Emma Ward
W. 2. McDonald
Fannie Kinbee
Smyrna
A. R. Brown
Jenny Holland
Walter D. Bullington
Doolin Hors Storm Causes Property Damage
A severe wind and rain storm last Tuesday night damaged a chimney at E. J. Dooling’s house and toppled timber and fencing in the upper portion of the county. Heavy rain persisted into Wednesday. Local roads law remains unsettled after Vienna meeting, old system abolished. Readers seek opinions on Sociline forage plant. Mrs. E. J. Dooling visited Vienna friends. Uncle Tom Williams visits Americas and hints at a return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J Dooling
Vienna
E. J. Dooling
Tom” Williams
Americas
Uncle Tom
Infair
Personal visits and trips among Vienna Arabi and nearby towns
A long list of local residents and visitors from Arabi Vienna and nearby towns with numerous social calls and professional visits. Includes Alva L. Powell D B Leonard J A Bryan Stella Ray Lena Burges W V Harvard R A Bedgood J D Pate J M Whitehead Briggs May J J Rhodes K F Lane T F Bivins Kellam Mathews Carnes and Florida excursionists. About 600 people joined the Georgia Southern excursion last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Bivins
Russel Kellam
G. R. Mathews
P. C. Everett
Samuel Carnes
Florida
Vienna
Georgia Southern
Tax Receiver's Notice for Precincts and May Dates
Tax receiver announces precinct names including Adkins Lindsay Pinehurst Unadilla Byromville Vienna Drayton Coneyes James Arabi Aormeen Pinnace Cordele Tippettville with sale dates May 1 May 6 May 29 and Vienna in late May to June 1. Books close June 1. MO. C. Dunaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins
Lindsay
Pinehurst
Unadilla
Byromville
Vienna
Drayton
Coneyes
A Woman Seeks Style in Millinery and City Prices
A columnist notes that a woman's aim for stylish hats leads her to travel to big cities for millinery, where prices are high. A dealer, Mes. C. 7%. ORGAN. appeals for orders, promising familiarity with latest styles and fair pricing.
Dr Price Cream Powder World Fair Award Feature
Money to loan offered by John A. Woodward of Vienna Georgia. Better prepared to negotiate loans on farm and property in Dooly and Wilcox counties. Loan amounts from $100 up at a low rate of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Lam
Dooly and Wilcox
Jobn A. Woodwerd
Vienna, Gu
Remedy for Stinking Feet Promises Quick Cure
A remedy named Cure Stinking Feet claims to eradicate the worst foot odor safely without harming delicate skin. It is advertised at 45 cents and available by mail from W. Br, Paducah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buztmail
W. Br Story
Enathceky
Local Business Ads and Trade Notices from Paducah to Cordele
A compilation of shop offers and notices including Dr Miles Pain Pills for headaches, Penny store listings for corn oats meal and bran, Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for stock, Stovall and Forbes druggists, sale ads for boilers engines and farming gear, Furquahar and Pratt gin, Cordele items, and a pitch for The Atlanta Business University with details on courses and enrollment channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Penny
Woolford
Stovall & Forbes
Rheumatism Cured In A Day Miracle Cure
Mystic claims to rapidly cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It asserts immediate removal of the disease’s cause and quick relief after the first dose. Priced at 75 cents, sold by Stovall and Porbes Drugists in Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stovall & Porbes Drugisis
Vienna
Mayer Watts & Co. Spring Goods Ad Teaser
You ll get tripped up you ll get tripped up if you buy spring goods before seeing our line. Dress goods are cheap and pretty and the nation department is full of cheap pretty things. Gents furnishing goods are elegant with tasty styles and low prices. Mayer, Watts & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation Department
Mayer, Watts & Co
New Great South American Kidney Cure relief in six hours
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys and urinary passages for both genders and stops retention of water. Immediate relief and cure claimed. Sold by Stovall and Forbes Druggists Vienna Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stovall & Forbes
Vienna
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M. FE. Rushin
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Hall Medicine Co
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T. T. Morgan
Wm. Hall
T T. Morgan
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Oxford
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Alva L. Powell
D. B. Leonard
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J. A. Bryan
Kathleen
Stella Ray
Clayton
Lena Burges
Ashburn
A. V. Whipple
Col. W. V. Harvard
R. A. Bedgood
J. D. Pate
Arabi
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A.J. Blount
Macon
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Atlanta Medical College
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Lucille
Lucy Hinton
J.D, Gobb & Co
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Spinal Pines
J.D. Cobb & Co
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J. F. Waters
Paducid, Kentucky
Varnedoe
Atlanta Business University
Advanced Business School
South
R. J. Maclean
Whitenall St
Dr. Miles
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