Vienna Fire Devastates Several Buildings and Stores
A major December fire in Vienna began near a grocery and restaurant operated by DA Switth, spreading westward to a beef market, barber shop, post office, millinery, law offices, hotel, and more. Insurance covered several structures, while multiple properties suffered losses including groceries, restaurant fixtures, hotel furniture, and library fixtures. No insurance existed for Mr Overstreet’s building housing JA Smith.
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Vienna
DA Switth
Giddie
Postettiae
Christmas Fades Yet Tichenor Antiseptic Prevails
Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic remains a trusted remedy described as a clean pleasant liquid that heals wounds and burns effectively, earning the people's favor long after Christmas season.
Thanks for heroism in a destructive fire
Mr and Mrs J F Waters express sincere gratitude to the good people who worked gallantly to save their goods from the fire on the 27th. They hope those helping hands are rewarded by Him who knows how to reward nobility in distress.
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J F Waters
Stella Powell-Lasseter Nuptials at Judge Powell Home
On Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Judge H W Powell's home two miles south of Vienna Miss Stella Powell married Mr J Gordon Lasseter of this city. Judge T R Smith performed the ceremony. They departed Sunday night for Moultrie to establish their future home.
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H. W. Powell
Vienna
Miss Stella
J. Gordon Lasseter
T. R. Smith
Moultrie
For Sale 200 Bushels Spanish Peanuts and 100 Bushels Bush Date
Elko Georgia listings promote sale of 200 bushels Spanish peanuts and 100 bushels Bush Date from Ww B Fitzgerald in Elko. Contact information not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Elko, Ga
Thanking Church Sends Tokens of Gratitude
Cards of Thanks express sincere appreciation for tokens received a lamp each from the Baptist church and congregation for services rendered as organist and assistant. We hope to prove worthy of such esteem. We are yours to serve Nora B Powert Mary J Woopwarp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Nora B. Powert
Mary J. Woopwarp
Generous Gift From Dr. King's New Discovery
The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption have given away over ten million trial bottles to aid the needy and claim it has cured thousands of hopeless cases. It relieves asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat and lung diseases. Call Dr. CT Stovall, a druggist, for a free trial bottle. Regular sizes 60 cents and 1 dollar, with a guarantee or refund.
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CT Stovall
Misses Woodward Entertain at Friday Evening Party
One of the most enjoyable entertainments in Boliwave was the Friday evening gathering for Misses Minnie, Carolyn, Evelyn Peacock and Florence Barfield of Unadilla with Mike Bula Cole Fenn of Clayton. Local gentlemen from Vienna and nearby towns attended, including Edgar Peacock and John Collier. The hosts served refreshments as the party concluded with compliments to the ladies.
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Misees
Woodward
Mires Minnie
Carolyn
Evélyn Peacock
Florence Barfield
Unadilla
Mike Bula Cole Fenn
Clayton
Ali
Nearuy
Mueners
Edgar Peacock
Onaiilla
John Collier
Pete
Ben Bryan
du Frank Powell
H Gacner
RO Powell
JP Lilly
Watty Powell
Herbert Ruebin
Vienna
Marriage Unites Miss Mice Suele Wooten and Mr W W Jordan
On December 27 at the home of Hon J A Wooten in Towns Ga Rev CE Crawley joined Miss Mice Suele Wooten and Mr W W Jordan in matrimony. They arrived in the city by 2:30 PM and stay at the Southern Hotel. Miss Wooten is praised for accomplishments and character. Mr Jordan is described as an enterprising merchant with the Jordan row firm.
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J A Wooten
Towns
Mice Suele
W W Jordan
CE Crawley
Miss Wooten
Jordan
Jordan Row
Miss Jennie Mitchell Weds J M Danis at Bride’s Home
At the bride’s city home last Sunday morning at lock o clock Miss Jennie Mitchell married J M Danis a young Cordele merchant. Judge T B Smith officiated and the couple left that afternoon for Cordele to begin married life. The Progress extends congratulations.
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Loolock
Jennie Mitchell
J M. Danis
Cordele
T. B. Smith
Lewis Lenward Patenee Announcement at Methodist Church
Oaroa announces the engagement of Miss Gussie Ruth to Mr Kirby R Lewis. The ceremony is set for Wednesday afternoon January 10 at four o'clock at the Methodist church in this city. The Progress extends congratulations for a long and happy life.
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Oaroa
Gussie
Ruth
Kirby R. Lewis
Working Night and Day Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busiest mighty invention. It claims sugar-coated globules boost health by turning weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Price 250 per box. Sold by De C T Stovall, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
de. C. T. Stovall
Entertainments Amid Holiday Socials by Local Citizens
Entertainments show local residents brightening the holidays with gatherings. Cliff Whitehead hosted a refined evening of conversation and socializers praised Maude Buebee for honoring her niece Lilla May McDonald. Maury Woodward hosted a small reception, and Mrs J O Hamilton hosted the Matron's Club with crokinole. A social at Mr. and Mrs. Lennard’s residence on December 27 left guests pleased with the hospitality.
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Ald
Cliff Whitehead
Mlle Maude Buebee
Mise Lilla May McDonald
Christina Tightsle
Mites
Maury Woodward
Mra J O Hamilton
Dining at the Jail Holiday Dinner for Deputy Sheriff’s Sons
On Christmas Sunday Deputy Sheriff GW Sheppard hosted a dining event at 1:80 o'clock for his four Cordele sons. Attendees included Minnie Mer cer, Ida Sumerford, Alba Herington, Edna Lasseter, Mattie Lasseter, Maude Busbee, Carolyn Roberts, and the Sheppard sons John, Ben, Rome, Willie, with Ralph Powell Charley Bowen Will Horne and Lewis Clewis among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GW Sheppard
Cordele
Miesea
Minnie Mercer
Ida Sumerford
Alba Herington
Edna
Mattie Lasseter
Maude Busbee
Carolyn Roberts
John, Ben, Rome
Willie Sheppard
Ralph Powell
Charley Bowen
Will Horne
Lewis Clewis
Won the Wagon at R Boniske's contest
Farmer H AHoward of Jiyin near this city won the Wagon contest at R Boniske's. He received the number 800 entitling him to a fine one horse wagon. The contest ended Christmas day.
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H A’howard
Jiyin
R Boniske
Sluggish liver remedies touted by doctors in ads
A historical medical ad outlines sluggish liver symptoms such as drowsiness and apathy. It promotes Dr M A Simmons Liver medicine as an aid to awaken the liver and restore cheerfulness, with a brief nod to Dr OC T Stovall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M A Simmons
OC T Stovall
For Rent A 3 room dwelling on Church Street
Property offer for a three room dwelling with half an acre of land adjoining on Church Street. Terms described as very moderate. Apply to Dr. C T Stovall in Vienna, Gal.
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Church Street
C T Stovall
Vienna
Simmors Liver Medicine Exposed in 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr. M A Simmors Liver Medicine claiming to expel excess bile and acids from the body, purify blood, and restore strength. It lists Dr. OT Stovall as a practitioner or promoter in connection with the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M A Simmors
OT Stovall
Conner Bryan Wedding at Bryan Farm Home
On Wednesday afternoon December 27 at 4 o'clock at the country home of Mr B D Bryan Sr three miles west of the city Martha eldest daughter of the family married Prof H T Gonner of Davisboro Rev S M Wright officiated The bride a capable former public school assistant and groom a well known local teacher received an elegant reception They departed Thursday morning for Davisboro to begin their married life and the Progrove offers heartfelt congratulations for a long happy union.
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B.d.bryan
Mise Martha
H'T Gonner
Davisboro
BM Wright
Mise Bryan
Thie City
Conner
Prettiest Calender for 1900 Proverb Calender
The prose advert describes Hood’s Calender for 1900, praised as the prettiest seen, showing two children with fresh faces in blue and pink robes. It notes large plain type, wall hanging design, and usefulness. readers are urged to request it from a druggist or obtain by sending six cents to Hood & Co.
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Arge
Hood
CJ Hood & Co
Lowell
Aes
It Tichenors Antiseptic Promotion in 1900s Drugstores
Begin the new year right by buying a bottle of It. Tichenors antiseptic, promoted as the most wonderful healing compound known to medical science. Available for just 50 cents at all live druggists.
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Tichenors
Mt Pleasant Chatoh Church House Nears Occupancy
Brethren report their new church house, a 30 by 40 foot building, nearly ready for occupancy and fully paid for as they press forward in faith. May the Lord bless their sacrifices for his glory and the advancement of his Kingdom. Dav you wear data goes to Jordan Bros for fit and quality guaranteed with prices from 2.57 to 8.26. Anted several persons for district OMes pro reces in this state to Lareneee Wine. Weekly Desirable employment with musical opportunities, references exchanged, enclose self addressed stamped envelope. S. A Park, 89 Caxton Building, Chicago.
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Jordan Bros
S. A Park
Caxton Building
Chicago
A Good Man Gone
Obituary notice for Mr. L H Holt who died Tuesday December 19. He was a respected Dooly county citizen and Baptist church member at Liberty. Survived by a widow and three children, with his burial at Harmony cemetery attended by many mourners.
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L H Holt
Baptist Church At
Liberty
Harmony Cemetery
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Lela Holt
Mrs. Lela Holt thanks those who kindly assisted in life and in caring for and laying away her husband. She expresses deep gratitude and says the tenderness cannot be repaid but will be remembered.
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Lela Holt
Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic Offered With Moneyback Guarantee
A silver half dollar buys a bottle of Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic with a full refund promised if not satisfied after a fair trial. Described as clean smelling and pleasant, suitable as a dressing for wounds burns nails punctures barbed wire cuts and more, available from all druggists.
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Dr Tichenor
Masons Elect Officers In Vienna Lodge No 324
Vienna Lodge 324 Fi A M elected officers for the coming year on the 27th. New officers include EG Greene as Worshipful Master J R B Kelley Senior Warden TR Smith Junior Warden R Kellam Secretary B M Wood Treasurer W Thigpen Tyler D L Henderson D Tilden A Adkins J D Bazemore Sr D W Sumerford Jr B Sume]_
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Vienna Lodge
Fi& A
Ull
EG Greene
W M
RB Kelley
TR Smith
R Kellam
M Wood
Thigpen
Tyler
L. Henderson
Tilden
Prep for New Year accidents with Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic
Advertises Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic as a universal remedy for ills and injuries. Claims quick healing of cuts burns and even colic in humans and animals. Available from druggists and dealers in bottles of 500.
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Dr. Tichenor
Timber for Sale Near Vienna Georgia on G F Ry land
Land with heavy original pine on unaudited acres near a grade access point two miles north of Vienna in Duoly county Georgia. Never turpentined or uncumbered, with a year or two removal window and a reliable water stream through the timber. Cash terms. Bid opened until February 1900. Jasrn F. Lewis, Vienna, Ga. December 23nd, 1899.
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F. Ry
Vienna
Duoly
Jasrrn F. Lewis
Community praise for local teachers and leaders
The passage commends teachers and community figures including W O Sanders Pinehurst Rev G T Jennings Little Greek W J De Loach Findlay and A M Dawson Forest School House. It expresses confidence in their goodness and anticipates good outcomes from their efforts, congratulating both teachers and the people.
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W O Sanders
Pinehurst
G T Jennings
J de- Loach
Findlay
A M Dawson
Forest School House
Notice to Teachers in Dooly County 1900 Vienna Meetings
A notice calls white teachers to meet at the Vienna Academy on Saturday January 6 1900 at 10 o clock to arrange next year’s schools. Colored teachers are asked to meet in Vienna in the city office on Saturday January 13 1900 at 10 o clock for the same purpose. E G Grszwz CS OC signs the notice.
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Dooly
Vienna
Grszwz
CS OC
Richwood Convicts Celebrate Christmas Day At Camp
A visit notes 14 inmates at Richwood camp enjoying warm quarters a festive dinner and a planned Christmas show with reading materials. They are supervised by Mr Killian and Mr O Neal was absent. administration promises reformation and humane treatment despite punishment claims.
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O'Neal
Killian
Turkey Dinner, Mr Epston Attendants and Wishes
A Christmas Eve gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Nanoo included Mr Epston and others who enjoyed a hearty dinner hosted by Mrs and Mrs Nance. The note wishes the couple a long life together and a bright future for their household. Also mentions medical remedies and endorsements from Elder D. Wieerbeer and Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine.
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Mr. Epston
Mra
J ‘A Nanoo
Mrr
Nance
Howell
For Sale Items and Livestock in Vienna Georgia
Sealed bid style notice lists fat hoge and fat beef cattle for sale in Vienna Georgia with corn and syrup products from McDonald. Details unreadable due to damaged text. buyers urged to inquire for full terms and dates.
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McDonald
Vienna
Simmons Squaw Vine Claims Regulate Life Cycles
Fragmented ad text promoting Simmons Squaw Vine wine or tablets for menstrual regulation, pregnancy support, and childbirth aids. Mentions doctors OT Browall CT Stovall and J L Westbrook Cordele, plus Liver Medicine and snuff from Lorillard. Claims improve excretory function and breath.
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Simmons
OT Browall
M.A
CT Stovall
P. Lorillard
Jordan Bros
Thas
T Westbronk
Cordele
Dr. O
F Stovall
Elevth Bitters Ad Claims New Strength for Men
A historical local advertisement touts Eleventh Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general fatigue. It features a testimonial from J W Gardner of Idaiyillo Indiana praising restored appetite energy and life. Sold for 50 cents at Dr I Styvall's Drug Store with guaranteed bottle quality.
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J W Gardner
Idayillo
Notice to Subscribers Pays Up or They Lose Delivery
Out of county readers must pay in advance or at once to continue weekly newspaper service. Subscriptions run on cash basis and will be cut if payments are not made promptly.
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Unadilla
Unclear medical and merchant ad fragment
Fragmentary notice references Simmons Squaw wine pills and Dr O Broyall with claims of cures and various goods. Mentions Jordan Bros and winter season items like nuts fruit and candies. Text is garbled with misspellings and poor OCR, lacking coherent event or guidance.
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Simmons
Dr. O'Broyall
Jordan Bros
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Abootal
Jordan—Wooten
Lewis—Lenward
Bryan
Mt. Pleasant Chatoh
Masons
Richwood Vamp
JL Westbrook
Mimmons
Utah
S. M. Brooks
Scott
Scott & Bowne, Chem
Westbrook
sCordale
T.H. Gregory
Unadilla, Ga
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