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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1894
Page
5
Geo W Wooten lawyer announces new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House in Vienna Georgia He will practice in all state courts and in the Federal Courts at Macon and Savannah dated March 13 1894.
D L Henderson and W V Harvard of Vienna Georgia advertise in ordinary and collections matters and contracts. They and associates Busser Crum Bussee state regular practice in Macon Southwestern Oceanee Southern and Brunswick circuits the state Supreme Court the US Circuit and District Courts and the Court of Appeals.
Watts and Howell Physicians offer obstetrics and women’s diseases services to Drayton and surrounding areas. All calls answered promptly day or night. Office over Willis Co store.
Advertisement notes improved farm and city property in Dooly and Wilcox counties available for loans from 400 dollars at a low interest rate. Apply to John H. Woodward.
Baptist Church announces preaching every second Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM with prayer Tuesday at 7. Methodist Episcopal Church South lists services on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 AM and 7:30 PM with Sabbath school at 9:30 AM and prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 PM. Everyone invited to attend.
Vienna reports holiday business improves with merchants optimistic for a lively season. Local notes include Mr. J F Calhoun at Waycross conference and Rev H W Joiner moved to Starville. Several residents visit relatives in Montezuma and Henderson, Hawkinsville, Arabi, and Vienna.
Prof H C Brown closed his school at Vienna last Friday after a successful term. He will soon move to Byromville to take charge of a new school. He earned patron and pupil esteem through firm rules and kind conduct, and the community wishes him well.
For sale or rent a good one horse farm at town edge. Apply to W. H. Wuhrie. Taxes due reminder warns tax collector closes books tomorrow night. If taxes unpaid hurry up in these hard times. avoid paying extra.
Miss Jeannie Morgan offers stylish French patterns with perfect fit using the Tailor System. Measures taken with no further fitting required and service available at her office on 4th Street.
Those indebted to me by note or account are urged to settle or secure payment as soon as possible. If not attended to I may be compelled to sue to meet my obligations. W H Whipple.
A crowded ad page promotes Dr Miles nerve plasters and pain pills at 25c, pie and fruit cake ingredients from Adams and Penny, fresh groceries, and sale pitches for cash purchases. Also listed: fruit, spices, canned goods, pork for sale, rental notices, veterinary liniment, and Atlanta Business University offerings in bookkeeping and shorthand.
The article extols business education as vital in hard times and touts the Georgia Business College of Macon Ga as offering affordable, practical training. It claims very low costs, broad accessibility, and assistance to graduates in securing good positions without charge.
Fair Warning states all parties owing the undersigned by account note or otherwise will be sued unless settled in the next few days. Act promptly to save trouble and costs. C. T. Stovall.
Public notice by S P Adams promoting a Vienna cash store. Claims fresh groceries household articles and notions at lower prices than competitors. Appeals to housekeepers to call and try the stock, emphasizing cash sales only.
A letter from M P Bolden of Apalachicola urges Lippman Bros Savannah to publish a testimonial for P P P Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium praising its relief from a seven month blood disease and renewed health. Another endorsement from J S Rosamond of San Antonio reports no pain after taking about ten bottles, claiming twenty five years of rheumatism relief and recommending the remedy to others.
Mr E J Dooling states in the Progress that his name on the populist ticket for Tax Receiver of Dovly county was placed without his knowledge warrant or consent and that he is not a candidate We set him right in this notice.
Herring and Masupura of Pinehurst Georgia announce they will weigh store and handle cotton as before despite a warehouse fire. They seek continued patronage from customers and plan to maintain service with no disruption.
Prof Lane of the Technological School at Atlanta will deliver one of his celebrated humorous lectures in Vienna on Friday evening the 21st inst. Proceeds go to the Methodist church fund. Visitors may expect a large audience and a rare treat for all attendees.
Miss Florence Cunningham will marry Mr Arrington of Hartsboro Alabama Thursday at 11 oclock in the Baptist church with Rev B W Davis officiating. Cunningham is described as charming refined and with many friends. Arrington is a young man finishing college and planning to enter the ministry. Twill be a happy wedding.
An elderly Mississippi woman, 75, reports forty years of dyspepsia and years of digestive trouble followed by relief after taking Germetuer. She cites relief in hand and arm symptoms and claims to have recommended Germetuer to many others with good results.
Notice to Tax Payers lists dates and towns including Byromville Unadilla Pinehurst Vienna Drayton Cordele Arabi Findlay Tipperville Jenna with planned precinct stops for collecting 1894 taxes. The signer, mu. E. Rushin, T.C. D.C., states will be at Vienna daily during court and urges taxpayers to be served.
The ceremony took place Sunday at 3 pm at the bride’s parents near Byromville witnessed by many friends. Rev. J. R. Fields officiated. The couple will reside with the groom’s hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Thigpen, and begin married life in Vienna.
Wm Kuhns, an experienced photographer from Atlanta, remains in Vienna for a week or two with his photographic car offering first class work including copies and enlargements. He asks patrons needing Christmas photos to come early as negatives must be sent to Atlanta for finishing taking 10 to 12 days.
For Sale. Two good mates for the cash or good paper. W. H. Whipple announces. NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. The stockholders of the C. C. A. Store and floor holder will meet at Alliance Hall in Vienna on Dec. 22 1894. A full meeting desired. J. Q. Shipp.
Vienna Hotel announces new management under Mrs J Vooberts Proprietress. The note promises clean rooms, good table fare, and ample service to travelers, aiming to improve accommodations and attract patrons.
Reminder that guesses for the corn must be submitted by December 31 with prizes awarded January 1 1895. Unentitled parties may obtain a guess by purchasing a shoe between now and the 31st. A fifty dollar gold prize is promised and to be given away January 1.
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