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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1893
Page
3
The subject lists regular practice across the Macon Southwestern Oconee Southern and Brunswick circuits. It includes State Supreme Court United States Circuit and District Courts and Court of Appeals.
A medical professional identified as physician and surgeon operates in Pinehurst Georgia. The person is available at a store during daylight hours and at a residence at night.
Vienna resident Bivins offers medical or professional services with calls answered promptly day or night from a home office.
Dr J R Whipple, physician and surgeon in Vienna Georgia, offers surgery obstetrics and women and children diseases. Office is at his drug store with daytime or night alkalis promptly attended. He may be found at Middleton’s Hotel at night.
Rain arrived Friday night and town activity continues with social visits, sales of remnant fabrics and groceries, and multiple notices for jobs, insurance, and local commerce. Notable items include illness of Mrs. J. W. Carnes, Vienna weddings, and a march toward civic coverage by Parlor Grocery and W. C. Willis & Co.
The town of Ananitra Georgia thanks friends both white and colored for untiring efforts to save property from yesterday morning’s fire. Residents express deep gratitude and say they can never repay the debt.
A flurry of weddings unfolds as Miss G C Adkins weds Mr Lee Truluck at the bride’s home with Judge J D Hargrove officiating. Miss Maggie S Hudgins marries Mr George O Lupo at the Hudgins home with Judge G I Lasseter performing the ceremony. Brides and grooms from Dooly County are praised as bright popular couples, with a wedding dinner for the groom’s family following the ceremony.
Tom Cobb Jr. a young Black man was shot dead Friday night about seven. The pistol fired from his own hand while he washed on the porch after attempting to shoot rabbits with his wife nearby. No foul play found. coroner and inquest verdict followed the facts. He worked for Mr. Joe M. Fields at a livery and had been seen earlier with a coffin order, unaware of his fate.
In deep distress at the bedside of their dying boy, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Kirk express gratitude to Vienna neighbors for tender care and continual kindness. They pledge to remember forever the friends who eased their sorrow.
Ivan Lee Kirk son of D H Kirk was born March 1 1882 in Hawkinsville Ga and died in Vienna February 19 1893. He was bright friendly and courteous with many warm friends among elders and playmates. The family notes his thoughtful care for others and trust in God, urging acceptance of his passing and comfort for his grieving parents.
A long obituary from Montezuma Record notes H B Young born August 22 1866 at Coney Ga died at his mother s home on Railroad Street after months of illness He moved to Montezuma in 1887 worked in brokerage and Valdosta before returning to Montezuma to serve as city council clerk until his death The piece praises his character and laments his passing with sympathy extended to his family The second part laments exclusive boat shiners and high profits from hat revenue in New York Herald style comments on indulgences and assumptions about local workers.
A deaf and dumb veteran, shot in the war, traveled to Atlanta to seek the Soldiers Home. Arabs people paid his fare to Macon. The Georgia legislature did not provide a home for poor Confederate soldiers, leaving him without support. J D Pate, a Dooly representative, claimed he voted for the Home bill though many opposed it, praising his duty to constituents.
A Sunday dawn fire in Unadilla consumed the T. J. Jonson store occupied by McBride and Nichols, then swept to Barfield & Wilson and Johnson stores. Citizens fought the flames, saving Barfield & Wilson millinery after heavy loss, while Johnson and Clewis stores were wrecked and Barfield & Wilson’s warehouse burned.
Sufferers recall tireless efforts by local ladies who set aside formality and timidity to safeguard property. They worked with energy and courage, matching the bravest, proving themselves worthy of their name and station as noble women.
Special to the People Kuhns the Photographer remains with us through court week rather than leaving last week. Those seeking pictures should visit his car to see samples of Vienna citizens. Come early to avoid court week rush. A cordial welcome to all visitors. An earnest effort will be made to please and satisfy.
Huntsville Alabama residents are advised of a loan offer to improve property. The notice lists W.H Wuhrie as President, A. V. Wuippre as Attorney, W.C. Wiss as Secretary and Treasurer, with J. A. Murray and L. A. Morea as board members.
Seed Irish potatoes advertised by Stovall and Forbes describe the best Eastern stock guaranteed for sale. The brief notice emphasizes reliable sourcing and quality for gardeners seeking hearty yields.
The article notes a region bold in living without credit this year. Turpentine and timber drive demand while meat corn and produce keep cash flow strong. The Arab community’s spirit and humor are praised as R A Bedgood and Jesse Clements host visitors. The dissolving of Clegg and Coney in Dooly County ends mutual partnership with P C Clegg taking all liabilities.
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