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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1894
Page
3
A new law office opens on Collen Street Vienna near the New Court House. The attorney will practice in all Staff bia and Federal Courts at Akgton and Savannah as of 8-13-94. Isr . 5
The notice announces Hon W Y Atkin son will speak Monday April 30 1894 at 10 A M at the Vienna courthouse. The scene reflects a busy period as Dooly Superior Court approaches with many cases set for trial and community events surrounding the court.
Commissioner Swearingen called teachers to decide about holding the annual institute. White teachers voted 27 to 15 to go to Hawkinsville for the chautauqua starting next Monday, while only two colored teachers supported it, leading to a decision to hold the institute locally. Swearingen plans to hold the institute in the second week of May if teachers unite to run a beneficial session together.
I will be absent from the office of special engagements from the 23rd to the 30th inst. Most respectfully, J. M. Wirrnean, D. DLS.
Proamerss special Correspondent covers a Georgian weekend with fishing at Brown's mill pond and frog hunting for breakfast. The Commercial Tourists Hop attracts 100 couples from Americus Albany Warwick Oakfield Rochelle Sibley. J Q Adams celebrates a wooden wedding at Sewanee House and Cordele guests Dora and Lannie Crittenden visit. Mrs J D Peacock, Eastman, selected as bride. local politics idle with Evans supporters quiet.
Notice states readiness to accept customer notes for fertilizers from J. P. Heard and Son, indicating a new or ongoing service for fertilizer orders and inquiries.
All parties are notified not to trade for a note payable to J O Hamilton for 220 dollars. The note signed by E C Smith is lost and due October 1st.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Dooly County Georgia is requested to meet at the Court House in Vienna on Tuesday May 7 1894. S. W. Coney Chairman. Coney Ga April 30 1894.
The Progress urges Viennians and readers to attend the annual Line Creek bridges picnic over the river in Sumter county on Saturday May 12. Refreshments will be served on the grounds.
Three promissory notes for 21.09 each, issued by J W Dinkins to Corine Jones, dated Oct or Nov 1st of 1894 1895 and 1896, disappeared within the last three months. Warning issued against trading for these notes, any information gratefully received. Corine Jones Fullington Ga.
A circular from Georgia Southern railroads General Passenger Agent G A Macpoxsip invites picnickers to Beech Haven, praising its beauty and facilities. It urges early reservations for the best rates and offers prompt information on request.
County discussion centers on Col. E. F. Strozier likely to run for the Legislature from Cordele. J. B. Scott intends to seek Tax Collector and C. E. Hamilton plans to run for Sheriff. No other candidates are known from this county area.
In Yenna a busy retailer boasts a massive new stock arriving day and night from factories. Mayer Watts Co emphasizes dry goods clothing shoes hardware and eatables priced to fit hard times with cash purchases cutting middleman profits. They invite inspection and trades at their expanded store.
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