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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1895
Page
2
Cards announce the marriage on the 25th inst of Oscar M. Heard to Sadie Bess Bryan. The popular couple has many friends who look forward to this union.
The Vienna Progress arrives brighter this week under editor John E. Howell and aims to serve Dooly county with a weekly paper readers can be proud of. It leads in financial coverage and strongly advocates bimetallism, urging silver to stand as equal to gold in final payment money.
Prof. Osborne Harris, elected superintendent, has suffered a severe illness and is near death's door. Doctors say he may not recover in time to lead the public school system this fall. Trustees must order another election for superintendent.
The Progress thanks readers for attending the Tippettville school closing taught near Tippettville by Professors Barker and Altman. A large crowd heard a public examination during the day and a concert at night. Col. Tom Hill of Cordele delivered a strong daytime speech urging better education. The young men in charge are praised for their zeal and thorough instruction.
The Progress reports the death of Mrs Wm S Dowdy at home near Williford on June 20. She was 46, a devoted wife and mother, and a Methodist church member. Her husband and children mourn her loss as she joins the reward of the virtuous in heaven.
Mrs Julius L Causey of Pinehurst wife of a young husband and mother of a few weeks died Thursday afternoon after a brief illness described as paralysis. Relatives and friends mourn the loss of a devoted Christian woman in the bloom of youth. The obituary notes her long expected happiness and calls her removal a move to a better kingdom.
Sunday item reports a charming gathering at Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Leonard in honor of Miss Ivylyn Duggan from Rome visiting Miss Mamie Leonard. Guests enjoyed music by the Leonard and Duggan sisters and Miss Hamilton, with refreshments served after 11. The note ends with a hopeful line about future visits. Also advertised: scholarships at Atlanta Business University and Georgia Alabama Business College Macon for business courses.
A large portion of Dooly County citizens met at the court house to appoint delegates for the Griffin silver convention on July 18 1895. Col T J Hill chaired, F E Varnedee secretary, with a committee to draft resolutions backing free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, opposing the gold standard. Delegates named include T J Hill W S Thomson T J Brooks A V Whipple and many others. Guests and local residents traveled homeward after a busy meeting.
Crops are laid by and residents prepare to entertain big dinners. Several locals attended the Empire Garden Mid-Summer Fair in Tifton and pleased with exhibits. Prof H C Brown concluded a successful Pleasant Valley school session. Barbers announce a rate war yet stay courteous and cheap. C H Everett presented a Star Cactus bloom as fine as possible. R B Middleton reports a fine grape crop and peaches in first-year orchard yield. Revival services at the Methodist church drew strong attendance with Rev T W Darley. Georgia Weekly Press Association meets in Gainesville for two days then Cumberland for surf bathing. Editor left for the trip. printers issue a half sheet. Tison of Arabiox press attended Silver meeting. M E Rushin and daughter Lida visiting Hawkinsville since Friday. W C Willis of Valdosta greeting Vienna friends. Dan Adams and wife visiting Mrs Summer Adams on 5th street. Editor Harris of Unadilla Advertiser making subscriptions in Vienna. Dr and Mrs S B Stovall returned from five-week visit to Buena Vista. Adjacent Miss Erma Swearingen of Montezuma visiting Aunt Mrs Russi Kellas.
A dense storefront advertisement lists numerous patent medicines and household items sold by Penny and partners. Items include Dr Miles Pain Pills 5¢, Westland Calisaya Tonic, Gold Dust washing compound, Dr Price baking powder, Globe Fruit Jars, Horehound tobacco, Chamberlain products, and various groceries. Multiple testimonials claim quick relief and awards from fairs, with local druggists Stovall & Forbes noted as sellers.
Multiple 1895 court notices describe sales and dismissions in Dooly County Georgia. Cordele Guano Company property including acid plant and machinery is to be sold at public auction, with two fi fas backing the levy. Additional parcels in land lots 239 and related lots are listed with details of adjoining landowners and prior judgments. Separate notices call for guardianship and estate settlement actions for Amos R. Gammage and Daniel G Lowe, with hearings set for September and August respectively.
An advertisement touts Po Pee as a universal remedy for headaches, indigestion, biliousness, and stomach troubles. It claims P. P. P. cures rheumatism, syphilis, scrofula, blood poison, skin diseases, and a facial cancerous sore, with a grateful patient testimonial.
Registration notice lists multiple venues and times across towns including Pinla Morning Lloyd Cordele Drayton Faqua Byromville Unadilla-W Lindsay Tippettville Richwood J B Scott and Assions with TOD OC and various morning and evening sessions. Details are fragmented but indicate schedule across several locations with morning and evening slots.
An advertisement from Bradfield Regulator Co promotes Bradfield's Female Regulator as a superb tonic for women. It claims to strengthen the system, cleanse impurities, and guarantee health, citing a bedridden wife who improved after two months. The product is touted as sold by druggists at 81.00 per bottle, with Malvern Arkansas user testimonials and Atlanta headquarters.
Mrs Rhodie Noah suffered night cramps and diarrhoea before relief came from Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after one dose. A neighbor with weeklong illness improved after four doses, credited the same remedy. Mary Sibley Sidney Michigan reports the cures.
S MANUEL of Unadilla Georgia advertises to provide prices for coffins and furniture before purchase. The notice emphasizes offering competitive costs and invites potential customers to contact for quotes and options.
In the March Term 1895 of the Superior Court Georgia Dsooly Conney versus 8 B Brown Mortgage. J H Shrouder indebted to 116.60 with interest since Oct 1 1892. Defendant executed mortgage on lot 58 in the 14th district to secure the note. Court orders payment or show cause by next term. default will yield foreclosure. W 4H Fish March 13 1895.
Prominent Alabama farmer Jordan Holland claims a sure cure for hog and chicken cholera after seven years of testing with no failures. His daughter Rachel V Thomas of Cowarts advertises the remedy, recipe, and family rights, offering state and county rights and seeking agents with a money back guarantee.
Money to loan on farming lands in Dooly county at easy terms. Agent Col. W. G. Harrson will be in Vienna from the 8th to 13th of each month to handle all business. Letters to Montezuma or Vienna will be promptly answered. J. W. Haygood, Montezuma, Ga.
For sale all kinds of blank forms for use in the Justice courts. Also notes and mortgages. New supply just printed. Apply at this office.
Dr Thompson states plans to enlarge the depot warehouse formerly run by Morgan Davis & Co. He promises a new general warehousing service with farmer and buyer interests protected. Charges 25 cents per bale to weigh and deliver. unsold bales delivered to depot at no cost and insured. If no sale occurs, items are marked and shipped to desired party. Five-line structure.
Mothers are urged to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and whooping cough for prompt relief. It is described as safe and pleasant, with years of proven satisfaction. G W Richars of Duquest Pa. endorses and Stovall and sells it locally.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Promises prompt relief of pain in the urinary passages for both sexes, with quick relief from water retention. Sold by Sto vall & Forbes. Also mentions Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment for eczema and other conditions, and Dr Cady's Condition Powders for horses. Milliner prices and styles noted as well.
Mrs C V Morean offers loans on improved farm and city property in Dooly and Wilcox counties. Amounts from 400 dollars at a low rate of interest. Apply to John H. Woodward in Vienna Georgia.
An advertisement for Blood Balm Brand cures blood and skin diseases. It offers a free book and lists price of $1.00 per large bottle or $5.00 for six bottles. It instructs customers to buy from druggists or send payment to Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia with freight prepaid.
English Spavin Liniment removes hard callouses lumps and blemishes from horses including blood spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone and stifled sprains It claims to save 50 cents by use of one bottle and mentions Stovall Forbes Druggists Vienna Georgia as the supplier.
Notice from M E Rushin and S Stovall Forbes promoting William Hall’s Hog Cholera Cure. Customer testimony claims very satisfactory results and complete cures when directions followed.
Young ambitions urged to enroll at the Atlanta Business College in Atlanta Georgia the city’s commercial hub. The school promises practical instruction in bookkeeping banking shorthand penmanship typing and all English branches with free circulars and information available at Whitehall Street.
Advertising claim for a dog remedy. Promises cure for mange scratches and all skin diseases in 30 minutes. Sold by Srovanr and Forres.
Stovall and Forbes druggists announce a soda water promotion inviting patrons to vote for Vienna’s most popular young lady. Votes tallied July 20 with the winner receiving a manicure set.
Testimony from a prominent Dooly County resident endorses Wm. Hall's Hog Cholera Cure. He claims four years of successful use if directions are followed and urges neighbors to buy at Stovall & Forbes. The endorsement appears on this page with other notes from Mr. M. Br. Rushin.
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