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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
4
Editor J M Kelley invites reader support as he launches a weekly paper. He vows progress and hard work, upholding liberty and civil freedom, and asks for patronage, news tips, and submissions from the community in Vienna Georgia dated January 28, 1899.
The Americus Times Recorder reports that Alger’s friends think he desires resignation though unlikely. Senators Hanna and Elkins are accused of leveraging every agency to block such a move due to potential impacts on army contractor interests aided by those two officials.
Health warnings about croup colds and throat troubles leading to Consumption. A bottle of One Minute Cough Cure is urged for early use to preserve life health and money. Pleasant for children says Dr C T Stovall.
The Vienna Progress announces a transfer of ownership by The Progress Publishing Co last Thursday. The Publishing Co agrees to liquidate all claims debts contracts or bills as of Feb 1 1899, with J M Kelley to settle outstanding obligations to advance paid subscribers and advertisers.
A Richland Ga bank cashier receives a letter from Jester Ga dated January 21 1899 in which farmer W W Jester refuses further credit to O V Lamar citing religious beliefs and declares he cannot extend favors. The note emphasizes resolve with firm refusal phrasing and courteous regards.
A public question asks whether schools and colleges would owe back taxes if taxed under a recent legislature act. The inquiry notes authorities target dodgers and dodged and questions if one year or more of unpaid taxes could be due.
In Richwood Ricuwood Ga R B Fraser and Mrs Bessie Powell wed at the bride’s mother’s home in Griffin and W L Waits and Miss Lillie Dill wed at the bride’s father’s home in Clay Hill Both couples plan to settle in Richwood Local society notes from nearby Dooling and Cad Suntop Ga report gatherings schools visits and farm activity including repairs new land under cultivation and a singing at Lane’s home with Miss Christmas visiting Wilcox relatives The county weather and farming rhythms are described with emphasis on hog and hominy as essential to agriculture Rev E M Wright and Prof E B Walker are noted for church and school duties.
Mr Borror sends a note from Largo Florida dated January 26 1899 describing his relocation to Largo as the new year comes. He praises the Florida Conference and the Largo circuit praises the warm welcome and housing. He asks for prayers and expresses gratitude toward the Vienna community and family health is reported good.
Money to loan on life insurance policies from New York Life Equitable Life and Mutual Life. Provide policy number for quotes. Also available for loans on improved farming lands long term at low rate. Funds in 15 to 20 days after application. J G Jones Office 10 Pate Building Cordele Ga.
An old advertisement urges a healthy year by using DeWitt's Little Narty Risers for constipation and liver troubles. It positions the remedy as famous and helpful for bodily vigor and clear liver function.
A town notice urges readers to check dates and settle subscriptions yearly. An ad touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles burns and skin diseases. Gen Kagan’s court martial verdict is reported, with a call for discipline for officers using harsh language. A medicinal claim for Simmons Squaw Wine Tablets is mentioned.
The first quarterly meeting of this circuit will be held at Pleasan t Valley church on February 18 and 19. Rev J B McGhee, the presiding Elder, will attend and preach in Vienna Sunday night and lead the quarterly conference for the Vienna and Unadilla churches Monday morning. Rev EM Wright, Pastor Vienna circuit.
An 19th century style ad from Dr W H Baunders & Co of Chicago offers a cure for drunkenness to family members. It invites readers to send for particulars and enclose a two cent stamp for a reply, promising treatment for the afflicted relative.
Vienna Ga March 13 1904 lawyer Geo W Wooten announces new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. He will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. Lyr
Calls promptly answered day or night. Telephone at residence and office. Office over J F Calhoun & Co's store, all orders left with them will be promptly attended to.
Bivins provides obstetrics and diseases of women in Vienna Georgia with 24 hour call service. Office over J J Cooper’s store, office telephone 18, residence 25.
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