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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1894
Page
3
Drayton physician Mowrrt, a surgeon, advertises obstetric services to women. All calls answered day or night from the office at W. C. Willis & Co's Store.
Local clinic in Vienna Georgia advertises surgery obstetrics and women and children specialty. Offices over W C Willis Co store with day and night attendance and after hours on call at residence of Poe Varned es.
Willis Co advertises fresh beef and shoes while Cordele’s Mayor Scott visits Vienna. Local notes report Dr Miles nerve plasters, Mrs Letitia Davies moving back to 6th street, several visits by Hawkinsville and Macon figures, and ongoing efforts to boost cotton sales and new businesses in town.
The Arabi Express notes the seasonal departure of pests and the editor’s unpaid debts, while imagining a long distance telephony link connecting Arabi, Cordele, Vienna and beyond. The piece muses on launching a connected system that would please Vienna Cordele and Arabi residents.
The Fullington and Burfield Company of Pinehurst Georgia announces it will pay above market price for all cotton delivered in August toward existing indebtedness. Customers are urged to bring cotton and make early settlements as the debt is paid with the cotton. August 20 1801.
All parties owing us on note stock or fifa are warned to settle by September 20 1894 or we will place the account with our attorneys for collection. We have shown you leniency and now mean business. Very respectfully Fullington and Barfield Pirshirst Ga August 25 1894.
Calhoun and Kelly reported the death of their fine mare in Cordele last Tuesday night. They had paid $150 for the horse some time ago and refused an offer of $155 shortly before her death, though the cause remains unknown.
J. A. Bryan announces plans to open a first class High School in Vienna with sisters, offering regular literary work and a music department led by Miss Sadie Bess Bryan. Tuition remains $1.50, 2.90, or 2.53 by class. School opens September Monday.
Citizens note painters at work on homes with many more improvements planned. Once new buildings and superfices finish, Vienna will look neater overall. Willis & Co pledge to supply any shoe and outpace rivals, beyond Douglas Shoes which are contract goods.
The Progress notes growing interest in the artesian well project with many readers approving. The site has been selected the contract signed and work is slated to begin next week. Burtrah also cheers Viennal as part of the plan.
Notice announces the town of Vienna tax returns for 1894 opening and book closure set for September 8 by order of Covneil and Council clerk Stovall.
On Thursday last Mrs. Wm. Sumerford of Fuqua remembered the ProGress force with a 30 lb melon praised as firm and tasty. Mr Ht Morean of Breyton sent yearns of good will, and the ProGress returns thanks and best wishes to all contributors.
Our Cotton Market notes Vienna will host a rivaling cotting center with T M Jelks returning as headquarters and a major buyer network. Local buyers push market strength as weekly bales rise toward a stronger season, while Dooly county tax rolls show white property declines and colored property increases in 1894, with Cordele district affected most.
Hon Louis F Garrard of Columbus spoke to citizens in Cordele and Dooly County at the Cordele Opera House last Monday morning on current political issues. A large crowd of Dooly Democrats attended and the Sentinel noted the speech was full of sound sense and appealed to reason, lamenting not every man in Dooly County heard it.
A letter from W. L. Glessner urges counties along the Georgia Southern road to prepare rich exhibits for the Dixie Interfair to be held in Macon from Oct 23 to Nov 2. Premiums total 7400.06 for first, 360.00 for second, and 109.90 for counties with strong displays. The G&FP road offers transport and space. counties should organize immediately and notify readiness to secure fair arrangements.
A promotional piece highlights visits to Fort Matanzas era sites in St Augustine and nearby waterways. It invites travelers to ride boats on St Johns River to Orange Groves Rice Creek and Odawaha River, enjoy Anastasia Island beaches, sea breeze, and grand music by a local orchestra, with details for G A McDonald in Macon Georgia.
Helen Dardy of Atlanta sued Jos Bivins Marvin of Cordele for 100000 after a verbal contract settled a real estate dispute with Dr. G W Marvin. The trial court refused to hear the case. the Supreme Court upheld the lower court ruling, ending the claim without court action.
The Georgia Southern Florida Railroad will run another day trip to St Augustine on Tuesday August 28 following a successful July 25 excursion. Fares vary by origin from Macon LaGrange Milledgeville Athens and intermediate points with tickets valid four days from sale. Departs Macon at 4 1 a m Athens 6 a m LaGrange 6 a m and proceeds to Petalka Fla with further stops before continuing to the destination.
Pinehurst Institute opens for Fall Term on Monday August 13 1394. Tuition is £2.00 per month payable in advance. Describes facilities, healthy moral community, and board in good families. For details contact W. Sacspers, Printer.
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