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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1895
Page
3
Reverend Wesley Lane leads the Methodist Episcopal Church South with sermons on the first and eighth Sundays monthly at 1 PM and 7 PM. Sabbath school meets Sundays at 9:30 AM. F E Varnedoe oversees the Sunday school. Prayer meeting occurs every Thursday evening. all are invited to attend and bring guests.
Professional card announcing attorney Will practice in all state and federal courts. New office on Cotton Street Vienna Georgia. Court house hearing noted. Date 3 13 94.
Vienna Georgia based attorney U V Whipple faces contract actions and ejectment cases before the court. The notice outlines specialty work and matters pending in theOrdinal dections docket.
Vienna faces school funding worries and housing needs as 1895 opens. Community notes report the High school after holidays, new jail plans, party loyalties shifting, and local births, visits, and arrivals. Election details surface with mayoral slate and quiet town. editor muses on public interest and subscription vigor.
Mrs Geo W Lewis of Pinehurst gave birth to a baby boy on New Year’s Day weighing 174 pounds at birth. The event is noted as exceptionally large for a newborn. Both mother and child are reported doing nicely.
In a light turnout election on Wednesday, only 615 ballots were cast in the county. The regular Democratic ticket faced no opposition, and the newly elected officers are to be installed in a few days.
The Willis' corn jar opened on the Ist revealed 5607 grains. J L Gun ter won the $25.09 prize for closest guess, followed by J W Bazemore for $10. J T Singletary took third and $7.50, A L Powell earned $5, and J J Lashley with J Riley Brown split $2.50 for fifth. The event drew strong interest and praise the firm.
J. R. Horxe offers a five year old mileh cow with a two month old calf for sale at Pinehurst. The seller advertises sound serviceable horses and mules, bought from a passing drover, with Tam offering cheap. Shaveen hand fer et sound, act quickly.
A collage of 19th century commerce notes promising bargains at McDonald and Busbee and J P Heard and Son. Woolford’s sanitary lotion for animal itching and mange sold by Stovall and Forbes. Dr Miles’ Pain Pills advertised at one cent a dose. English Spavin Liniment touted for horse ailments with claimed $50 savings. The Atlanta Business University promotes business education with courses in bookkeeping shorthand and more. W H Whipple offers two good mules for cash or good paper.
During a late freeze in Americus a servant building a fire in a kitchen range caused a blast when frozen pipes thawed. The explosion shattered windows on the cook-room side and completely demolished the stove, rattling the entire building.
Fragmentary text warns obligations must be attended to or legal action may be pursued. It mentions securing something promptly and the risk of being compelled to sue to enforce duties. The legibility is poor and no clear entities or actions are fully identifiable.
The paper urges young men and women to pursue business education during hard times. It touts Georgia Business College of Macon Ga as offering highly affordable practical training with no charge for placement aid to graduates. It claims the college surpasses competitors in cost and methods.
Farmers voiced strong opinions last week that the oat crop was killed or severely damaged, making it nearly worthless. Those planning post Christmas sowing now face a changed outlook and potential delays.
Mr Joe A Smith sold his Racket business on Thursday to Messrs J K Smith and Gus Baker of Cordele. J K Smith operates the Mammoth Racket Store in Cordele. Baker will manage the Cordele operation while no future plans for A Smith are known.
Notice to teachers announces Saturday January 19 as general examination day for teacher licenses. Applicants must gather at the Vienna High School by 10:00 a.m. Be prompt. Also obituary note: Mrs J H Pitts of Arabi died after two months illness. She leaves husband J H Pitts and a one month old son. The Progress extends condolences.
Mrs J W Roberts assumes proprietorship of the Vienna Hotel promising clean rooms, good table fare, ample service, and improved accommodations for travelers. She pledges to earn patronage by quality and guest satisfaction.
At a Saturday board of education meeting, Er G Greene was chosen school commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Hon O P Swearingen Sr who resigned. Greene, an experienced educator, will assume office soon and begin work for the year. The Progress offers hearty support for reforms in the county public school system and pledges aid to the board and commissioner.
What They Say. These are a few statements about Dr King's Royal Germaner from people who have tried it thoroughly. Rev Sam P Jones calls it a great remedy. Rev J Oxford Atlanta says Finest medicine I have ever used. Harvey Ware Augusta GA calls Greatest medicine in the world. N H Driggers Columbus GA calls Greatest of medical remedies. Mrs J J Halbert Terry MS after four years use says Best medicine we have ever had. $1. 6 for $5. For sale by Stovall Forbes.
A patent medicine ad claims a “Mystic Cure” eliminates rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It asserts rapid action on the system, immediate relief from the disease, and benefits after the first dose. Price 75 cents. Sold by Stovall & Portis Drugists in Vienna.
A man named Joe A. Smith in Vienna fell ill with typhoid fever around October first. He became delirious for about three months and required constant watchfulness and two men to restrain him at times. He survived on sweet milk and whiskey with no solid food, feared dead several times, then gradually recovered and was able to walk and leave the house.
Buist's Garden Seeds and Onion Sets announces a fresh lot arrival with a guarantee of perfect soundness. They offer full refunds for any seeds purchased that are not sound, as a customer assurance from STOVALL & FORBES.
Brown's Iron Bitters, advertised for over 20 years, claims to cure Dyspepsia Biliousness Malaria Impure Blood Neuralgia Headache Liver and Kidney troubles. The tonic pairs iron with vegetable remedies and promotes strength and purification, especially for women and children.
Money to loan on farming lands in Dooly County on easy terms. Agent Col. W. G. Carrson available in Vienna from the Sid to the 13th of each month for prompt attention to all business in this line. Letters to Montezuma or Vienna will be answered. J. W. Haygood, Montezuma, Ga.
The Atlanta artist Mr. Wm. Kuhns has been in Vienna for a month with his photgraphic car and will soon depart for Cordele. He has produced high quality work lauded by all who have seen it, rivaling top city galleries, and The Progress commends his skill and urges Cordele to patronize him for portraits and building photos.
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