Vienna Progr ess notes busy social and school scene
Local news from Vienna reports gardeners at work and strong trade by stock dealers led by Joe Fenn of Coney. Several visitors including H A Shipp, Col Pearson Ellis, Jas Clements, and Prof R D Powell are noted. Rain refreshed crops, fertilizer sales surge, and 110 pupils enroll in the new term. The Progr ess continues with editor’s Turkey dinners tally, subscriptions, and community happenings as schools reopen with strong enrollment and staff appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Shipp
Macon
Pearson Ellis
Cordele
Vienna
Jas. Clements
R. D. Powell
Shiloh
Co Gonut
W. Howell
J.D. Gobb
Procluss
Americus
Mess
al, Powell
Willian Bryan
W. A. Jones
John B. Whitehead
Wade H. Lasseter
Mt. Olive
Wade
Saturday Night Burglary at Burns Residence
A light-fingered hobo broke into Joseph Burns’s home Saturday night. He stole a pistol, some cold victuals, a bag of apples and clothes before slipping away unseen. The family slept upstairs and no one was harmed. No clue identifies the thief who knew the house and occupants.
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Joseph Burns
Mrs Samantha Graham Dead In Richwood Home
Mrs Samantha Graham widow of late William Graham former sheriff of the county died at her Richwood home Monday from pneumonia. She had long been in poor health though the death came as a shock to family and friends. A consistent Methodist, her remains were laid to rest Tuesday in the old cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha Graham
William Graham
Richwood
Graham
Methodist Church
Veterans Gather to Celebrate Gen Lee Birthday at Court House
A large gathering of Confederate veterans met at the courthouse on Tuesday to honor Gen. R. B. Lee. Senator W. B. Thompson and Col. E. Strozier of Cordele spoke, with Commander Hyman adding remarks. A twenty-member camp of United Confederate Veterans was formed and will send representatives to a united meeting in Nashville.
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Court House
R. DB. Lee
Social Event Recalls Royal Hospitality at Crum Home
Annual meetings will occur on Lee's birthday. A notable Social Event was held at Col. and Mrs. Crum's home last Friday night, described as a memorable occasion with numerous couples attending. The piece also mentions health advice and recommends DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver and digestion issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
My. D. AR. Crum
Carrie Woodward
Davis Holmes
J. M. Busbee
Levy Taylor
Married in Byromville as W B Hokes weds Minnie L McLendon
A quiet home wedding was held Wednesday January 18 at Boclock near Byromville. Rev J M Kelly officiated. The couple, W B Hokes and Miss Minnie L McLendon, and a small wedding party celebrated with a modest dinner afterward. Attendants included T T Lytle and Em Wilson, O E Joiner and Eva Story, Wallie Lytle and Addie Lewie, Leon Lewis and Maggie Lytle. The bride, a Byromville social figure, and the groom, a Macon County farmer, are praised by friends.
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Boclock v. M
Byromville
W.B. Hokes
Minnie L
G. W. Mc Lendon
J. M. Kelly
T.T. Lytle
Em Wilson
O. E. Joiner
Eva Story
Wallie Lytle
Addie Lewie
Leon Lewis
Maggie Lytle
Minnie
Byromvilles
Macon County
Aud
Chamberlain's Ye and Skin Ointment Promises Relief
Advertises Chamberlain's Ye and Skin Ointment as instantly soothing intense itching from diseases and claiming permanent cures for bad cases. Promoted for itching piles sore nipples chapped hands chilblains frost bites and chronic sore eyes at 25 cents per box. Also Dr Chdy's Condition Powders for horses priced 25 cents per package as tonic blood purifier and vermifuge.
Local Biz and Patents From Promise City and Vienna
A jumble of ads and notices: ex postmaster T. F. Anthony touts Mystic Cure for rheumatism, Stovall & Yorkes and Stovall & Forbus sell remedies and goods, J. M. Whitehead offers a second hand baggy and horses, J. F. Calhoun & Co lists insurance and goods, plus promotions for One Minute Cough Cure and New York Life policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Stovall & Yorkes
New York Life
Tayron
J. F Calhoun & Co
Oura
Stovall & Forbus
A Cure for Lame Back in Sardis Kentucky
London Grover of Sardis Kentucky writes that his daughter suffered back and hip pain after fever. After trying many remedies she used one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and received complete relief. The balm is sold by Stovall Forbes as a cure for rheumatism.
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London Grover
Sardis
Chamberlain
Stovall & Forbes
Fresh Garden Seeds and Onion Setts for 1897 Planting
Local supplier advertises a complete fresh stock of garden seeds and onion setts for 1897 planting. Promises the purest, best suited for the climate, urging customers to secure before assortment breaks. Also notes a Woman's Edition of the Westfield News from April 8, 1896 and endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup, colds, and bronchitis with bottles priced 25 and 50 cents.
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Stovall & Forbes
Westfield
Ind
Westfield News
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Coney
Endumoni
Dyer
Witla McKinney
Near
R. Briggs
Douglas
O M
Mason Doughtry
Sidney Bush
Coydele
City
Mr. Monroe,Hunt of
Warwick
Powell
Mr. J. O. Hamilton
George Cobb
George
Lucy Belle Harvard
Annie Whitehead
L. T. Stallings
J. E. Polhill
Jac. K.rowell
Katie McArthur
Walden
Board of Education
Lida Rushin
Lida
Veterans’ Meeting
Lee
W. B. Fokes
Evanston
Miss Minnie
McLennon
Stovall & Herbes
West
Scott
J. F. Calhoun & Co
DeWitt
Stovall & Forbea
J. M, Whitehead
J. F, Calhoun & Co
Morgan
L. H. Taylor
Fis
Gentad
J.P. Calhoun & Co
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Garretson, Cox & Go., Publishers
Buffalo
Whitehall Street
Atlanta
Henrietta
Py Calhoun Os Co
P.G. McDonald & Co
Vienna, and
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