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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1897
Page
5
The store advertises a closeout of kid gloves in all shades and styles including Henriettas and Silks with no price limits. Hamburgs and Swiss Embroideries are discounted 33 1 2 percent. Winter dress goods such as Serges and Mohairs are promoted along with buggies harness and wagons. Call for purchase.
Local gunners enjoy sport. Joseph E. Bivins of Cordele visits Vienna. R A Bedgood of Arabi on business. Teachers fourth quarter checks received. Many youths ride Sunday despite cold. Old Soldiers’ checks ready for distribution. G R Mathews and sister Lucille visit Macon. Rev M McDonald of Sylvester visiting. Dr. G W Marvin of Cordele dies. will probated. Plan to trust providence urged as neighbors visited. Hubert Marshall Keith Carson and W E Tripp of Cordele in town. Commissioner Greene distributes fourth quarter checks to teachers. A. E. Colwell of Cordele marries Mrs. Thomas of Savannah. Shade trees planted. Water panic near Vienna. hydrants frozen but few burst. School week begins with 120 pupils. colored dept 45. Uncle George Tommey leases Commercial hotel in Cordele. Commissioner Greene calls all teachers to meeting next Saturday February 6.
Cordele Herald reports Judge JUNGEL J. B. SCOTT lost his two story home on 12th Avenue in Cordele to a Friday morning blaze. Insurance totaled 1500 for the building and 800 for furniture, most of which was moved out but damaged. The home, valued at 3000 to build, was said to be a misfortune as insurance falls short of replacement.
Notice to teachers in the county announces a Saturday February 6 gathering at the office for business of importance. B. G. Greene Cc. 8.0 crew to attend.
Cadet Burke of Americus earned a cadetship in the recent selection from the district but failed examinations and was displaced. Wade H. B. Shipp of Cordele, second in the original contest, was appointed to fill the vacancy and has begun his duties.
Obituary note records Dr. L. C. Woodson a former Dooly resident who died January 27 1897 in Bellville Ohio at age forty one after a illness of consumption. He lived in Washington 1888 worked in government service taught school in Drayton Byromville and Snow and kept Dooly as home. He spent time in Arabi seeking relief before returning north. He was praised as ambitious kind and supportive of the Progress newspaper.
A correspondent defends cowboys against harsh judgments, arguing they are a trained professional class. The piece portrays cowboys as capable, healthy, hard workers who endure irregular hours and rough conditions, emphasizing their respectable family backgrounds and high competence.
An eyewitness recounts cowboy attire and horsemanship as they round up cattle for rail shipment. The piece describes a stout saddle and high boots, the rodeo style lasso work, and the use of sturdy cattle pens. It notes a stampede at Brownwood involving 800 to 400 cattle and how riders quieted the herd with roars, pistols, and strategic riding.
A witness notes key shoving incidents and states that more could be added, but the presented facts suffice for the W. M. 4H report. The fragment preserves the core event and identifies involved parties.
Four gunners staged a fine sport on Moss plantation yesterday morning in a repeat field event. Leading scorers included Joseph Burns 81 and J B Davis 81, with total scores reaching 874 for the day.
A collage of local ads and notices from Promise City area traders and Howell’s Stable. Items include medicines like Myatic Cure and Levitty’s Little Burly Risers, livestock and carriage listings, life insurance pitches with New York Life, and sales for Essex pigs, horses, and carriage gear. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure for croup and throat relief, plus miscellaneous goods at Calhoun & Co and J. F. Calhoun & Co.
Stovall and Forbes Druggists announce a fresh supply of garden seeds and onion setts for 1897 planting. They promote purity and suitability for the local climate and urge customers to secure what they need before the assortment is broken.
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