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Newspaper

Vienna Progress

Location

Vienna, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1897

Page

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Not Guilty in Notable Cordele Criminal Libel Trial

The famous Dooly county case ended with the editor of the Progress Col Crum acquitted of criminal libel against Cordele Mayor J Bivins. After three days of testimony and two hundred witnesses, the jury delivered a unanimous not guilty verdict just after 9 a m Sunday.

Dooly The Progress D. A. R. Crum J. Bivins Cordele Proarsr Mayor Biving J. Shipp Cols Hill & Jones Cole Busbee & Son Powell & Son G. W. Wooten Col. Hill Col G. W. Bunbee Powell Wooten J . Hill Col. Thompson Henderson Cordelo Col. Crum

Col Crum Found Not Guilty After Hard Fought Case

The defense and prosecution debated whether to include a verdict of malicious prosecution and its cost on the prosecutor Mr. Bivins. The trial was intense from all sides, and the outcome affirms that newspapers may publish harsh critiques about any figure and be proven correct and acquitted.

Col Crum Bivins

Fever Cure Claims From 1 to 10 Days Compare

A medical note cites Quinime and other fever medicines requiring five to ten days to cure fever while Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic is claimed to cure fever in one day. The claim highlights a faster remedy from Johnson's product versus rivals.

Johnson

Hall and Miss Newmans Wed in Una­dilla Ceremony

On Sunday morning the 18th inst Mr W A J Hall of Unadilla married Miss Mollie Newmans of Fenn Judge H W Powell married them The Progress extends congratulations and best wishes to the couple.

W. A. J. Hall Unadilla Mollie Newmans Fenn H. W. Powell

Cordele Welcomes Ex-Editor Howell to Branch Manager

In Cordele, Jno EH Howell former editor of the Winona Progress has taken a position with the Americus Wholesale Grocery Co. He will manage the Cordele branch house. Howell is described as a shrewd business man and the firm earns praise for securing him.

Jno EH. Howell The Winona Progress Americus Wholesale Grocery Co Cordele Howell

Ice Cream Festival by Philomathean Society at Houston High School

Members of the Philomathean Literary Society of Houston High School at Arabi held an Ice Cream Festival at Mr. T. A. Royal's residence on Wednesday evening. The Proa Ress editor thanks the society for the invitation and regrets other engagements prevented attendance.

Philomathean Literary Society Houston Arabi T. A. Royal Proa Ress

Vienna Library Party Invites Youth to Friday Evening Program

The youth of Vienna are invited to a Library Party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Stovall next Friday evening. The program includes vocal solo by Miss Gussie Leonard, readings by Mr. J. F. Calhoun and Mr. E. G. Greene, duets by Mrs. Heard and Miss Hunter Carnes, mandoline solo by Mr. Paul Lennard, recitations by Leone Powell, and a critic role by Mr. Rupert Stovall. Committeed Anna Hamilton and Gussie Lennard assist Miss Hunter Carnes.

Vienna C. T. Stovall Gussie Leonard J. F. Calhoun Heard Hunter Carnes Leone Powell E. G. Greene Paul Lennard Mra. Heard Rupert Stovall Anna Hamilton Gussie Lennard

Nerve Plasters Cure Ibis With Banos At Arosgotero

A fragmented item references nerve plasters claimed to cure an ibis with banos at arosgotero. The readable text is sparse and unclear about date place or authorities. Further context from the original page would be needed to produce a precise summary.

Arosgotero

Col Hill Is Challenged in Local Power Move

Cordele Daily Times reports Mayor Bivins sent Col J T Hill a letter offering resignation and a renewed run if Hill would be the sole opponent. Hill declined to comment beyond saying he would reply when he sees fit and planned talks with friends late at night.

Cordele Daily Times Bivins J. T. Hill Col. Hill The Times

Young Men in Love Advice From Nemoi 1900s Column

A period style moral column urges young men to mold their character for a future marriage. It warns against deception and extols noble conduct, courage, and truth as essential to enduring love, noting the influence of love on character and the dangers of lust. Next week promises further discussion.

Nemoi Dawe & Tabor

Why take Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic

The claim promotes Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic as a remedy for fever. It asserts the product cures the most stubborn fever in one day, emphasizing rapid relief.

Johnson

Special markdown sale of goods from England manufacturers

Immense stock of goods marked down to absurd figures to clear inventory. Bargains in underwear for summer wear, durable clothing, hundreds of pieces in durable fabrics, fabrics like organettes, percale, dimity, lawns, muslin. Large selection of children’s clothing and hats, neckwear and shirts at reduced prices. Equal value shoes for men women and children. Great department sale promising rare bargains.

England

Farmers Warehouse at our old stand opposite Flynt Bros

We reopen the warehouse season at our old stand opposite Flynt Bros and Kelly's Livery Stable. We invite farmers to bring their cotton. as farmers ourselves, we will work to serve your interests and thank you for past favors and continued support. Smith and Johns, Vienna, Georgia.

Flynt Bros. & Kelly Smith & Johns Vienna

Pinehurst Warehouse promises better terms and insurance

D. T. Mashburn of Pinehurst Georgia announces plans to operate Farmers Warehouse in Pinehurst for the coming season offering liberal honest dealings and close customer attention. He assures no charges for cotton insurance and that cotton will be insured at all times seeking patrons.

Pinehurst D. T. Mashburn

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H. J. Keil Heath, Schwartz & Co Col. J. T. Hill MY. Knight Digin Mick Tian Hira Hess Gense Helmaman Urganntes Percales Dimi M. N. Pearlman Farmer's Warehouse Smith & Johns, Proors Pinehurst Warehouse
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