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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
4
Smith & Bakers promotes itself as money savers to the public offering calicoes dress goods domestics with 100 pieces of ribbon 500 ladies handkerchiefs edgings and double knee hose for boys. It boasts shirts neckwear furniture and groceries with cash or installment options and promises to source items if not in stock.
Miss Carrie Barry married John Mayo Tuesday afternoon at 2 at her parents home four miles south of Vienna. Judge J. D. Thompson of Pinehurst performed the ceremony and offered congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life.
A brief note states quinine and other fever medicines take up to ten days to cure fever while Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic promises relief in a single day. This ad style item highlights a faster fix and contrasts with standard tonics.
L W Ridenhour formerly of Attalla Alabama and G Cunningham formerly of this city have bought The Herald outfit. They will be the owners and publishers, praised as popular energetic young men and friends to the community, and likely to ensure a prosperous future for the paper.
A one day remedy claim called Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic is advertised as curing even severe fever cases within 24 hours. The brief notice highlights its supposed effectiveness and single day treatment claim.
H Stevens announces a gathering with Mr. R Boniske and supporters in Dooly County. He promises better bargains than ever for locals since the flood, inviting all friends and acquaintances to attend.
A 1862 veteran Henry Steinberger of Allentown Pennsylvania reports chronic diarrhoea since service with the 167th Pennsylvania Volunteers. After trying many medicines, a 60 cent bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him and he recommends it to other veterans. Sold by Dr. C. T. Stovall Vienna Georgia.
A local note states cure claimed to relieve a stubborn fever. Few details were provided about the remedy, its manufacturer, or the date of the report.
Notice of sale under Fi Fa in Dooly County Georgia for Mo D Cain Jr. Owner lists heavy assets including the Cordele mill complex with mills, boilers, engines, track, and lumber stock plus half interest in Cordele town lots 62 and 71 and 800 shares of Cain Lumber stock. Sale set for first Tuesday in September 1897 at court house door. Sheriff J W Roberts advertises.
Complaints must be in writing to the Principal within three days of the grievance. The course of study has nine grades in Primary, Intermediate, and High School. Books follow standard prescriptions. Each pupil must have four to six recitations daily with alternation and possible extra studies. Certificates or diplomas await those finishing the full course with satisfactory conduct and examination. Vienna, capital of Dovly, offers healthy climate and rail access. Patrons are urged to cooperate for regular attendance and progress. Board costs private families eight to ten dollars monthly. Contact J. M. Kerry or Jno E. Howett for details.
John E. Howell lists charges for non results as 25 cents per pupil for residents, payable in advance each month to the Treasurer. The brief notice sets monthly dues for students in the district.
In Vienna Georgia a new law office located on Cotton Street near the New Court House announces practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah during 1894.
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