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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
12
M A Fleming of Vienna announces legal practice with focus on collections. Wooten Geo W of Vienna advertises general practice in all courts except county court with office in Stovall's new building. Reads as a regional lawyer directory listing.
Local notes report contractor Cole starting to rebuild the burned block as Vienna recovers, with J Q Shipp guiding new structures. Reports on fire claims paid, a marriage near Pinehurst, changes in town politics over stock and dogs, new store setups, and a busy school scene under Prof J M Kelley as debris is cleared and carpenters prepare for rebuilding within a week.
A seven year old sorrel mare mule with stripe markings on the shoulders left on Saturday January 26 from Prrra & Tracy in Obrdele Georgia. A liberal reward is offered for her return or information leading to her whereabouts.
Dr Stovall announces two week absence for winter vacation and designates Dr H C Wood to handle all medical services during the period. Wood will serve day or night and guarantee satisfaction for patrons and friends needing care. February 11, 1901.
The report describes ongoing home repairs after a fire with flooring, windows and doors to be placed. The marshal improves sidewalks this week. Len H Jenkins publisher of The Ashburn Journal visited the city Sunday. Atkinson family to occupy John Jordan residence on Sixth Street. Mrs H D Smith travels to Kathleen Houston county to visit relatives J W Taylor. B G Walton travels to Atlanta to buy spring stock of dry goods, promoting his shop in Dooly. Read his ad in this issue of Tun Progress.
Sheriff sale in Dooly County will be held at the courthouse door in Vienna on the first Tuesday in March 1901 for cash. The listings include several town lots in Cordele and land parcels in Dooly County, tied to tax and court filings against named property owners. Properties include multiple plots in Cordele in blocks 83, 48, 86, 126, 144, 97, 120, 128, 150 and parcels in the Eleventh and Tenth districts, with various acreages and lot numbers, all to satisfy tax and court judgments. Potential buyers are notified of the levy actions and the names of the parties involved, including Mrs. Williamson, D. H. Kennedy, W. P. McRae, Jas M Lane, Joseph P. Smith, A. G. Morgan, P. S. Barber, Mrs. Edison, Miss Clara Onehman, Mrs. H. C. Kinchen, and the estate of J. Vogel.
In Dooly County Georgia R Ai Moye and P M Brown administrators of Nelson Moye deceased report full administration and seek discharge. Public notice sets March 1901 as the date to pass on the application. Also notices on Patrick administrator of Cornelius Patrick estate and other tax levy actions across Cordele and surrounding townships list multiple properties levied to satisfy state and county taxes for 1900. G W Sarrano Sheriff.
A large audience at the Vienna Baptist church heard Rev. E. B. Atkinson deliver his first sermon last Sunday. The educated divine preached on Sir we would see Jesus from John chapter twelve, explaining each part with mastery. The Baptists praised the choice and welcome their new pastor.
Hollow Branch residents report progress in crops and education with a fine literary school and a Sunday school. Mary Gunn hosts a visit by Ezekiel Tippett and family, while J J Spraddy’s home hosted a Jog rolling. Also noted are visits by Miss Etta Gann to Mary Gunn and a quilting event at Annie Harpe’s home. Horace Lane from Houston has joined Charlie Lemons this year. If you have something to sell, advertise in this paper.
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