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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
4
A note from a small newspaper reflects on the past year highlighting leanings, learning curves, and gratitude toward readers. It speculates on future improvements, acknowledges mistakes, and requests continued patronage and prayers as the staff aims for a better paper this year.
Local Vienna booster notes a proposed rail line from Fort Valley through Fitzgerald and Ginnoh to a cotton seed oil mill or GS&F plant. They urge donations of land or gifts over a thousand dollars and pledge to erect a modern ginnery with five engines and depot improvements, praising enterprise and progress.
Obituary notices mourn three members of the Sisters of Friendship Church Pulaski. Mary Grantham died Oct 20 aged 66 after a long faith filled life Edna Odom died Oct 18 1899 born Mar 17 1878 baptized Jul 11 1898 Mary K Joiner wife of WG Joiner born Aug 1 1858 died Sept 1 1899 after marriage in 1870 and baptism in 1872. The memorial laments their loss and prays for reunion in heaven.
A report from West Jefferson Ohio recounts Remick Hamilton suffering 18 months from a fistula who was told he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using Bucklen’s Arm Salve and Bucklen’s Armon Salve, priced at 26 cents a box, sold by Dr. C. T. Stovall. The piece also mentions Simmons Squaw Vine wine or tablets claimed to prepare the system for confinement and ease childbirth.
Mr and Mrs Henry R Fenn living about five miles southwest of Vienna celebrate their Crystal Wedding with a noon ceremony on Sunday January 14 The Progress offers best wishes for prosperity and many more anniversaries
Cold snap prompts promotion offering overcoats McIntoshee rubber shoes gloves and winter caps at lowest price ever, advertised by R Boniake's in Vienna Georgia.
An old newspaper item touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy to restore appetite and digestion, claiming improved vigor. The ad notes prices and local details, mentioning Dr. Stovall's drug store and agricultural shipments of pennate and oats by W B Fitzgerald in Elko Ga.
Glorious news from Dr D B Cargile of Waehita I T reports Mrs Brewer cured after four bottles of Electric Bitters ending years of sores. The letter credits Bitters as the best blood purifier and supreme remedy for eczema totter and related ailments. Sold by Dr O T Stovall for 50 cents with guarantee. A social event followed at the Parry home hosting Mr and Mrs Loyd with guests enjoying plays and refreshments as the hostess received praise and blessings.
An advertisement for J. M. Kelley in Vienna Georgia promotes books suitable for children boys and girls as well as men and women inviting readers to call for selections and purchases.
An advertisement claims "Mycatic Gore" cures rheumatism and neuralgia in eight days. It asserts immediate relief and benefits from the first dose. The product is priced at 75 cents and sold by Dr. CT Stovall, a Vienna, Georgia druggist.
Auction notice shows items including fat hogs fat beef cattle bay corn and sealed syrup offered by P G McDonald of Vienna Georgia with sale details readable from the fragment.
The notice from Madison Georgia dated February 87 1898 testifies to the merit of Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic for healing cuts and bruises and includes thanks from Wise & Bacon Propers to customers. G I Bennett agent blacksmith and repair shop solicits continued patronage with material and work guaranteed.
Timber for sale on approximately 900 to 1100 acres of land two miles north of Vienna Dooly county Georgia. Timber is virgin pine on G S F Ry touches an accessible grade. Water runs through the property. Cash terms. Removal window two years. Bids open February 1, 1900. Jasper F Lewis Vienna Ga December 23 1899.
Advert shows August Flower as the largest selling medicine in the civilized world for indigestion biliousness and general malaise. It claims historical use by mothers and grandmothers and suggests few doses of Green’s August Flower will prove no serious illness. Sample bottle offered at Dr C T Stovall's Drug Store.
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