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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Baker plan to relocate to Cordele where they will live. Mr. J. J. Cooper takes over Mr. Baker's interest in the Racket store. Uncle Bob Hardeman declines re election. W. J. Speer runs for treasurer. C. R. Morgan weighs a bid for Tax Collector.
Dr. T. 4. Singleton, longtime resident and practicing physician of Coney in this county, died recently at his father's home in Schley County of consumption. He was a good citizen and a well known physician.
At Rev W H Smith's residence last Friday the Rev G T Taylor wed Miss Alice Smith with Rev W H Smith officiating. The couple are among Dooly county's popular young people, and friends extend congratulations.
Notices advertise Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment for eczema and other eye and skin conditions with price per box, and Dr Cady's Condition Powders for horses to improve health, digestion, appetite, constipation, kidney issues and worm destruction, priced per package.
A note from Slack Mindedne A Bern reports that a hotel prospectus in the Bernese Oberland draws solitary visitors from around the world. The writer withholds the retreat’s name, fearing crowding of this famed quiet spot. A Chicago Record anecdote describes a newsstand seller shrewdly profiting from display and customer habits.
A fragment from London Tit-Bits depicts a conversation where a maid named Daphne is urged to adopt a surname. The exchange centers on whether she objects to being called Darling as a family-friendly alias, contrasted with the idea of using a proper surname for a servant in polite society.
A discussion on apples notes that an apple eater will not become dyspeptic or bilious. Lovers prefer raw fruit, while some advocate cooking. The text argues a ripe, well mashed apple is healthy and lists several cooking methods including souffle gingerbread stuffing frying preserving jellied and baked.
Local shop advertises discounted worsted dress goods shoes and calico with emphasis on cash sales and low prices. Note promises of cheap rates to attract customers.
Observations claim sailors and miners report rats abandoning doomed ships or mines ahead of disasters. Experts suggest rats sense settling beams or rock and escape long before humans notice. Also includes testimonials for Mystic Cure and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with local druggists Stovall & Forbes and Stovall & Sorbes.
The board of education adopted a resolution directing the Commissioner to allow teachers to borrow library books for up to 30 days. If not returned within 30 days, teachers are to be charged double the retail price. The amount may be withheld from salaries and credit given upon return equal to the price of the book, with the rest into the fine fund. Teachers with books overdue are urged to return them immediately.
The text advertises mailing to a headquarters at H Eliet St. 5.4105 Sass for a full line of samjilis cochtes and measurement pants suits and overcoats with prices listed from two to thirteen dollars. It also references an order option and ageviswantiie text.
A bustling page of small ads touts Dr Miles Pain Pills and patent tonics, J F Calhoun Co supplies like White Satin Flour and garden seeds, J J Lashley and T M Jelks promote Southern Phosphate Works fertilizers, plus livestock for sale and business college scholarships. A stray notice seeks a black sow reward.
G W Busbee and Sons succeed J F Powell and Co and will operate from their stand. They offer a large line of dry goods, notions, shoes, hats, gents furnishings, hardware, tinware, groceries and more for retail trade. To close out they sell winter goods at cost and promote the supply trade for 1896 contracts. Fertilizers priced to please customers. compare prices before ordering. Vienna Ga.
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