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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
4
Verily this column chronicles strange moral acts and financial struggles. A man saves for a house while another seeks entertainment with a wife in mind. Debts, divorce, travel, and a railroad death loom as neighbors balance bold spending and cautious restraint.
The ad extols Johnson's Chill & Fever Tonic claiming it cures the stubborn fever in one day. It also includes a string of quirky maxims about timing, luck, and behavior to imply benefits from punctuality, preparation, and cautious living.
A Long Island man who vanished twelve years ago returns to his hometown with a wife and a second husband, settling by his wife and her partner. A schoolboy’s exam answer wrongly divides the human body into three parts the head the wrist and the stummick with a miscounted organs and vowels.
Weather is warm and crops need rain except one field. Prof W H Gregory entertained at the Tippett residence Wednesday. Tippettvillians attend Red Hill academy moves. Fishing prompts inquiries from W B. Two professors in a possible big clash under the oaks. Lee Gammage and Ola Hult attended Wesley Chapel meeting. Elizabeth Faircloth returns from Lawrence visit. T Garet of Lawrence visiting Tippettville. A young man keeps getting lost en route. Rev G T Jennings of Pinehurst rumored to own a fine race horse. Best wishes for the Progress. FRIEND.
An In Memoriam notes the death of Willie Newby on April 17 1897, comforting relatives with religious reflections on heaven and loss. A Teachers Notice reports the State School Commissioner ordering white teachers in Dooly County to Cordele May 10 for a five day Institute and mandates attendance or fines, with colored teachers to attend the Peabody Institute at Marshallville and a May 29 1897 license examination for new applicants.
Tax Receiver Dunaway lists collection dates for multiple Georgia precincts including Carlisle, Pinehurst, Unadilla, Zoar, Byromville, Drayton, Vienna, Coney, Arabi, Cordele and others with dates in May June July. The notice also quotes quotes about patents and Chamberlain's remedy with a local testimonial and sales by Stovall and Forbes.
Vienna Georgia attorney L J Collier advertises wall practice in all courts of the Southwestern and Macon circuits. This notice dated December 17 provides legal services and office location for local residents seeking representation in civil and criminal matters.
Urine test hints kidney disease and Dr Kilmer Swamp Root touted as remedy. Claims relief for back pain, urinary issues, liver and bladder trouble, and night urination. Sample bottle offer and price 50 cents to one dollar. Address Kilmer and Co. at Binghamton NY. Paper guaranties offer.
Rules and regulations for Vienna Public Schools dictate monthly reports of absences, parent written excuses for pupil absences, and repairs at pupil expense for damaged property. The schedule shows 8 grades across primary to high school with specific daily sessions, book restrictions, and matriculation fees for residents and non residents set at 60 percent and 1.00 per month respectively.
Mrs A Inveen of 720 Henry St Alton Illinois endured eight months of sciatic rheumatism. After trying various remedies and medical treatment with no relief she used one and a half bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm and was completely cured. The notice shares her experience to help others and mentions the product sizes sold by Stovall.
A notice urges all county teachers to attend a meeting in Vienna on the first Saturday in May to discuss the Annual Institute. Signed EK Banoo, Pres, and T. A. D. C.
About January last two horses disappeared from premises six miles northwest of Vienna. One coal black and one black spotted, each marked split in each ear. Reward offered for information leading to their return. Address TR Lewis Vienna Ga or notify Progress office.
W Thigpen of Practical Jewelry Vienna Ga offers prompt service and asks customers to clock in or out of order issues. The note indicates recent relocation to Vienna and invites inquiries for repair or attention.
Dr. J M Whitehead lists monthly office visits in the Masonic Building from the 15th to the 1st, with office phone 91 and residence 11.
A selection of late and beautiful wallpaper designs priced from 247 to 751 per roll is offered. Those planning to wallpaper their rooms are advised to call and view samples and prices this week at B, M, Woop.
Professional notices list lawyers and attorney at law offerings with specialization in contracts ejectments and matters before the court of Ordinary and collections. Includes ayer and mentions legal services for varied proceedings and professional credentials.
Geo W Wooten, lawyer, announces new law office on Cotton Street near the new courthouse Vienna Ga 1894. He will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah.
Dr T F Bivins, physician and surgeon in Vienna Georgia, offers obstetrics and women’s disease care with prompt day or night service. Office over W A Baker and Co Store, office phone 18, residence phone 25.
The readable text shows unclear phrases about pay buttons and a big 100 push in Galde, with mentions of payment parts and keeping other items quiet. Many words are garbled, producing no clear event or person to anchor a factual summary.
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