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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
2
J O Hamilton sold car loads of mules and horses while J Heard and Sons advertised. Vienna hosts racing plans, two banks two newspapers two docks, churches hold Sunday services, and merchants move to new blocks as local leaders plan streets and offices.
J P Heard of Vienna has started a large brick warehouse in the city. The building measures 36 by 13 feet with a 36 foot front on Twelfth Avenue and 180 feet on Eighth Street. Dirt work began a day ago and masons are laying the foundation. It will be one of the best wholesale houses in the city and will be only one story high. George Morgan oversees the project and was seen by a Daily News reporter yesterday.
The Vien na City Court began its first quarterly term for the new year with a crowd similar to a Superior court opening. Tadge Henderson presided as a dignified figure. the jury included W. B. F. Lilly, Jack Bridges, J. Lewis, L. H. Morgan, Jno Hollon, W. N. Shell, J. H. Thompson, J. T. Shealy, and other local jurors operating through the two or three day session.
Cordele News notes a wave of women asserting a share of a millionaire's fortune after his death. Most claimants argue they provided value in life, while others previously depended on his support. The piece highlights the posthumous disputes amid lingering public curiosity.
A large advertisement for Hyle aton and Moonald is being prepared for this paper. Also one for J P Hard and Sons.
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