Local Social News from Vernon and Nearby Counties
County notes list residents visiting relatives and returning home from visits in Berrien, Irwin, Cordele, Pete, Unadilla, Vienna, Andersonville, and other Georgia places. Several families and individuals are here for holidays and illness trends show slow fever affecting Billie McInvale and A Varnadon. The item also notes Miss Eva Johnson returning from Athens State Normal School and various visits by T M Lewis, J Odom, and the Wilkes family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. Vernon
Reason Royal
Berrien County
Billie McInvale
Frank
Luther Butler
Varnadon
Trwin County
Theo Butler
T H Butler
Cordele
Charlie Lewis
Thomas
Thomas Butlers’ Family Last Thursday. Mrs T D L West
Houston County
H D Royal
Ben Culpepper
Nora Ingram
Decrine
Tom and
Homer Williams
Andersonville
Annie Lou Gilmer
Lina Lane
Unadilla
Annie Odom
Pete
Florence
Annie Wilkes
Fannie Lilly Wilkes
Georgia Eva Penny
Vienna
J A Hollow
T M Lewis
John Odom
HC Wilkes
J A Hollon
Drayton
DB Culpepper
AH Joiner
Roy
The
Bay
Mrs. Lewis
H C Wilkes
John Lilly
Eva Johnson
Athens
State Normal School
That Throbbing Headache Would quickly leave you
Dr King s New Life Pills offer a cure for sick and nervous headaches by building up blood and nerves. Easy to take and only 25c. Money back is not guaranteed if not cured. Sold by Dr C T Stovall, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C T Stovall
Druggiat
Punctuality in business and worship urges urged
The writer laments lateness in business and church duties urging strict punctuality. He exhorts members to arrive on time for worship prayer meetings Sunday schools and union events, noting women in particular often arrive late. He advises adjusting schedules to avoid delays and emphasizes striving to improve in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League and Union
Sam Jones
Onserver
Dr Tichenor Antiseptic Featured for Christmas Gift
A bottle of Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic is praised as a practical Christmas present and handy remedy for cuts burns bruises nail punctures sore throat inflamed eyes insect stings poison oak and minor stomach upset with quick relief and no opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Tichenor
The Old Year Seeks Subscriptions for New Year Hope
In the waning days of 1899 the plea urges readers to subscribe and renew, urging action to uplift both the paper and the community. The call to move up a car length signals progress toward starting the new year even, with emphasis on doing good and sharing happiness.
Marriage at Pinehurst Unites Carrie Thompson and Gardner
On Wednesday night last, at the Pinehurst Methodist church, Miss Carrie Thompson daughter of Judge S D Thompson and Rev. A Gardner of Montezuma were united in matrimony by Rev. R M Allison. The Progress extends best wishes for a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Carrie Thompson
S D Thompson
B Gardner
Montezuma
R M Allison
Legal Advertisement Act Amending County Newspaper Requirements
Certified copy of a 1899 act directing county officers to publish legal ads in papers at the county site or, if unavailable, in the statewide paper with the county’s largest circulation. It authorizes posting in courthouse and militia districts, repeals conflicting laws, approved November 8, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Mr Lewis Speech Attacks Gold Standard In Congress
Special to the Atlanta Journal from Washington December 16 describes Mr Lewis of the 66th Congress delivering a forceful address in the House on the currency bill. He argues there is no need for the measure and defends parity, condemns Republican vacillation on bimetallism, warns of gold shortages amid rising world trade, cites the 1898 gold export panic, and questions the bill’s grant of bank note issuance power to national banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
Wasninotos
D.C
Conuresemnan Lewis
Lewis
McKinley
Republican Party
Cleveland
Mr. Lewie
East
Associated Banks
New York
Banka
Secretary of the Treasury
Notice to Teachers in Dooly County 1900 Meetings
White teachers wishing to teach in Dooly County next year should meet at the Vienna Academy on Saturday January 6 1900 at 10 o clock A M to arrange school operations for next year. Colored teachers should meet in Vienna at the county office on Saturday January 13 1900 at 10 o'clock A M for the same purpose, E G Greene CSC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly
Vienna
Greene
CSC
Local Resident Praises Liver Medicine Cure
Mra w J Clark of McRae Georgia credits Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine with curing sour stomach and constipation over years. She says it helped her and her husband with dyspepsia and regards it superior to Black Draught and Zelin's Liver Medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra W J Clark
McRae, Ga
Simmons
Zelin
Runaway Marriage Ties Two Seekers Near Pinehurst
Julius Forehand, son of JG Forehand, wed Mary Fannie Thompson after securing a license from Judge S D Thompson at Pinehurst and Judge T R Smith nearby. The youthful couple faced no serious objections and left for the groom’s father’s home. The notice expresses hopes for their happiness and family blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Forehand
JG Forehand
Pinehurst
S D Thompson
Mary Fannie Thompson
Morpheus
T R Smith
A Quite Marriage at the Shipp Home
Last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock Miss Hattie Shipp became the wife of Mr. B L Felder of Cordele in the home of Mr. John Q. Shipp. Rev J M Kelley officiated. The bride is admired in Vienna for beauty and charm. The groom is an upstanding young man and assistant to the Cordele postmaster. They depart for Cordele to reside and begin married life. The Progress offers hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Shipp
Miss Hattie
Cordele
Frightful blunder warns of burns and cures with salve
A blunt ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for burns cuts and bruises with promises to heal old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions. It claims pile relief and a 25 cent box price sold by Dr. C T Stovall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C T Stovall
Lewis Collier wedding joins Oscar Lewis and Emma Collier
Oscar Lewis of near Pete and Emma Collier daughter of Judge T F Collier united in marriage by Judge W Powell amid parental objections. They met at the brides sister Mrs R It Trippe home and traveled with friends to Judge Powell's house. Progress wishes them long, happy life. Gator Westbrook Cordele Ga Gent's Furnishing Goods ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lewis
Pete
Emma
T F Collier
Drayton
Judge W Powell
Rit Trippe
Judge Powell
Ladies Birthday Almanac of 1900 distributed in city
The Ladies Birthday Almanac for 1900 is being distributed locally this week. It boasts 15,000,000 annual copies and features Astronomer Bradford calculations, DeVoe weather forecasts, garden and farm tips, and daily birthday proverbs with holidays and movable feasts. Readers without a copy can obtain one from merchants or by mailing their address to the Susies' Birthday Almanac in Chattanooga, Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
C. DeVoe
Chattunrogs
Lenn
In Memory Of Little John Harvard Vinson
Obituary tribute for John Harvard Vinson son of Mr and Mrs Jon Vinson who died October 15 1890 at age 2 years 4 months and 15 days. The verse laments his death and comforts the bereaved parents noting he rests with angels in heaven and is no longer suffer ing, with lines about a crib empty and a mother and father left grieving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harvard Vingon
Jon Vinson
Mattie Yawn Becomes Mrs Acreage in Pinehurst Ceremony
Miss Mattie Yawn and Mr Richard Acreage were wed last Thursday at Pinehurst. Rev R M Allison officiated in his customary impressive manner. The Progress extends congratulations to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Mattie Yawn
Richard Acreage
R M Allison
Achord Weds Miss Hattie Carmack At Home Ceremony
At Mrs J M Carmack’s near Kerns a quiet morning wedding joined Miss Hattie Carmack and Mr Cliff Achord of Achord Georgia. Rev J M Kelley officiated before a small group of friends and relatives. The Progres wishes them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M_ Carmack
Kerns
Mies Hattie
Cliff Achord
Achord
Dodge County
J M Kelley
Progreta
Notice to Patrons for Long Term School Ticket Entry
Parents or guardians must obtain a ticket from the local board of trustees before their children can enter any long term county school. Appeals from irregularities go directly to the Board of Education. Issued by the Board of Education of Dooly county. Cordele shopping prompt urges visitors to buy Gent's Furnishings from J T Westbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Board of Education
Board of Education of
Dooly County
E G Greenz
A Narrow Escape From Death by Consumption
Mrs Ada E Hart of Gordon 8S D writes that a severe cold settled on her lungs and she nearly died. Four doctors gave up hope. She prayed and used Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and coughs. She took eight bottles and recovered, now well. Trial bottles free at Dr Stovall's drug store. Regular 50c and 1, guaranteed or price refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada E. Hart
Gordon
Myerelf
Dr. King
Sam
Confectioneries ad from S M Brooks at Artesian Well
A compact ad offering a wide range of fancy candies at best prices. Written by S M Brooks, inviting customers to call to be convinced at the Artesian Well location.
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S. M. Brooks
B Y P U Sunday Program Includes Song Service and Lecture
Leader T T Martin presides with scripture reading and prayer. Rev H P Jackson delivers a lecture on Christian Culture. After services attendees visit Jordan Bros for nuts, citrus, and candies. Winter gear like overcoats and overshoes advertised at Westbrook Cordele, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T .T Martin
Rev
H P Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
County News
J. C. Hamilton
C. Hamilton
Bank OF Vienna
MR. Lewis
OSM
Lewis—Collier
Westbrook
Cordele, Ga
Achord—Carmack
J T
Sey Sion Co & MU Bs
Ee Soda
Scott & Bowne
New Yorks
Jordan Bros
T. H. Gregory
Unadilla, Ga
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