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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
5
Our firm offers the full line of Kid Gloves in every shade and Spring stock. We accept cash and promote discounts across Hamburgs Overcoats Men’s and Boys’ Suits Boys Swiss Embroideries and Pants at very low prices. Entire line of winter dress goods including Serges Mohairs sold below manufacturer prices.
Local notes report blizzards and residents visiting Vienna cordially. Cordele figures include Lilla Lamb, A J Powell, R I Harris, W D Webster, and R Boniske with community calls. Vienna quarterly meeting next weekend and a growing school roll of 120 pupils mark the week. Mary Woodward visits Unadilla with Minnie Peacock. J Q Shipp leaves for Benna Vista to be with a dying father. a Vienna group attends the Ludlam Whitehead marriage at Pinehurst.
Judge S D Thompson reports a giant hog tusk from a 678 pound boar killed weeks ago. The tusk measures 10 inches, grown after breaking both tusks at age two. The skull bone and tusk were preserved as a notable relic.
Mr Edgar Thompson married Miss Lula Woodruff Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home near Byromville Judge S. D. Thompson of Pinehurst performed the ceremony. The groom, a respected young farmer and grandson of Uncle Billy Stocks, hails from local prominence. Miss Woodruff, sixteen, is daughter of Ely and Mrs Woodruff. Great‑grandparents Uncle Tommie Mason and his wife attended. A large gathering of friends and relatives offered best wishes.
Mr J G Forehand of near Puqta and Miss Wind But of Elko are to wed Sunday. Forehand is a leading farmer and citizen, while Miss But is known to many friends as Vi. The community sends warm congratulations to the couple.
The residence of Gen. Ri Horne near Pinehurst burned Monday afternoon. It was destroyed by fire that started in the kitchen stove. The new house, erected just a year or two ago, lost nearly all household goods except those in the kitchen. It was a severe loss to Mr. Horne. insurance status was not learned.
The editor expresses lasting obligation to Mrs I Whitehead for a wedding cake at the Ludlam-Whitehead wedding dinner at Pinehurst yesterday. He praises her as a thoughtful housewife and notes the cake was excellent and ample, causing him to dream about it despite trying to sleep after eating so much.
John Ray, a prominent colored farmer on Dr. Morgan's plantation, is noted for substantial yearly earnings. Last year he sold twenty two heavy bales of cotton, raised four to five hundred bushels of corn, seven banks of potatoes, two tall barrels of syrup, thirty five bushels of field peas and killed eleven fattening hogs. Thrift will tell.
Mrs W G Gannon died at the Pinnix house Friday morning at 4 o clock after falling ill with la grippe. A devoted wife and mother, she was a Methodist and a Christian. Her loss is deeply mourned by family and community in Ashburn Advance.
Mr W E Ludlam and Miss Maggie Whitehead were married at the bride’s parents residence in Pinehurst. Rev J J Hyman officiated at noon as relatives and friends gathered for a sumptuous dinner and hearty congratulations. The couple, from prominent county families, received many gifts and well wishes for prosperity. The procession joins in best wishes.
A refined season's affair at Judge and Mrs. Woodward’s home Friday evening drew a full crowd with guests including Mrs. Lennard and Mr. Walton. The gathering featured ample seating, cordial conversations, and late refreshments, followed by gratitude expressed for the hospitality. A listed guest roster accompanied the event.
The Progress endorses the prohibition stance in Dooly County and Vienna, noting strong local sentiment against intoxicants. It supports the council's tax measure as aligning with public will and restraining illegitimate sales, despite opposing broad prohibition of legitimate business.
The ad touts Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment for itching and smarting from skin diseases and other conditions and Dr Cady’s Condition Powders as a tonic and vermifuge for horses. It claims remarkable cures and lists a price of 25 cents per box or package.
Local page lists T B Anthony of Promise City promoting Myetic Cure for rheumatism and other ailments. Numerous ads from Stovall Forbes and Calhoun & Co. sell liniments, cough cures, insurance and livestock, including pigs and a horse, with terse claims and pricing hints.
Louden Grover of Sardis Kentucky reports his daughter suffered severe back and hip pain after fever. After trying many remedies she used one bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm and found complete relief. Chamberlains Pain Balm is also claimed to aid rheumatism and is sold by local dealers.
Garden Seeds and Onion Sets fresh stock for 1897 plantings will be available. The note mentions wheat and climate suitability, urging readers to secure supplies before shortages. The Westfield News issue of April 8, 1896 highlights women’s education and a correspondent piece on vital topics. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy recommended for croup bronchitis with 25 and 60 cent bottles sold by Stovall Forbes.
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