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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1894
Page
3
A new law office opens on Cotton Street near the New Court House. The firm will practice in all Georgia state courts and in the Federal Courts at Macon and Savannah. lgr.
Special attention given obstetrics and diseases peculiar to women. All calls promptly answered day or night. Office over Willis and Co's Store.
Local notes report Willis offering a 59 percent discount on dress goods and selling a $1.50 ladies button shoe for a dollar. J P Heard & Son promote beef delivery, bugglies, and hardware while Dr Miles pills and plasters advertise pain relief. The Pinehurst Baptist church dedication is noted along with a campmeeting plan.
Mr M E Rushin and daughter Miss Lida came back Saturday night from a trip visiting Tifton Valdosta Thomasville Metcalf and Miccosookie Fla They describe the journey as delightful and enjoyable English Spavin Liniment advertised for horses Stogall Forbes Drug gist Vienna Ga The Coney store in Coney was burglarized with many articles stolen Mt Beazer hosted a three day meeting for Communion Mr H Everett announces candidacy for tax collector Col Jno F Powell and daughters attended the Mid Summer Fair at Tifton reporting success and a pleasant trip A river crossing picnic near Drayton drew a large happy crowd Crops in Dooly look fine Treasury holds funds to cover two years expenses no taxes this year Rev B H Branch reports revival at Pleasant Valley church ending with eighteen new members
Third Quarterly meeting to be held at the Camp ground with Dr. J. E. McGehee appointing the start on Monday night August 6. Trustees and friends are asked to meet at the Campground Friday July 20 to consult on the best interests of the gathering. O. P. Swearern Sr. Chair Board Trustees.
To St Augustine Florida. From Macon Ga and intermediate points up to and including Valdosta July 25th Ot only $3.00 for the round trip tickets good five days after date of sale Special train service for the occasion via the Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad The train will leave Macon at about 11 00 A M Bathing at Suwanee Springs White Springs and on the Suwanee River Surf bathing at North and South Beach Pullman accommodations reserved in advance Apply to nearest ticket agent or G A McDenard G P A Macon Ga
A powerful wind storm struck Hawkinsville last Saturday night around eight. The cyclone toppled trees and blew roofs from mercantile houses while horses were driven down and several buildings were damaged. No fatalities reported though some residents sustained minor injuries.
The Georgia Southern railroad will run an excursion from Macon to St Augustine Florida on the 25th of this month. Roundtrip rate from all points above Valdesran is 3 09. The coast at St Augustine offers delightful climate and splendid surf bathing. Excursionists may stop and bathe at White Springs and White Sulphur Springs on the Suwannee River. The train will pass Vieluna in the afternoon Wednesday the 25th and many have signified plans to join at this point.
Last Thursday morning Mr Henry Hall his wife and four year old child were returning home in a buggy when a mule ran awry after passing a wagon with several negroes. The rig struck a log, Mr Hall was badly gashed and bruised, Mrs Hall and the boy were bruised. the child was unhurt aside from being shaken. Doctors Stovall treated the injured at a nearby house. The couple are expected to recover as injuries are not serious.
The Heuatant Association and First Baptist Church Cordele announce a Fifth Sunday General Meeting in July with Dr Hymen of Arabi as Moderator. Program includes song services, sermons, Bible readings, training, home life Christianity, fundraising, mass meeting ideas, and Watchman what of the Night. Public attendance encouraged.
Hard earned money savings on dress patterns ten yards per yard and more. Large stock of dress goods dry goods and notions at corresponding prices. Nice Negligee shirts and unlaundered shirts at 65c to 23c. Gent's furnishings cheap. Ladies and children's shoes at sale prices. Hardware 20 percent off. Bellvue syrup 40c a gallon. Fresh groceries and other necessities. G. W. Busbee invites customers to buy now.
A strike across businesses pushes deep reductions in millinery. Hats formerly 4.60 now 2.50, 60c items, 50c gloves and 15c mitts. Veilings, laces, crepes, ribbons, feathers, and flowers slashed to half price. Stock to be cleared in thirty days under Mrs. C. V. MorGay.
A reader questions local support for the hometown newspaper. The piece argues residents demand benefits from the home paper without fully paying, urging fair payment for printing work and sustained patronage to keep the paper viable and beneficial to the town.
The Third party Congressional convention met at the Cordele Opera House last Wednesday to nominate a congressman but could not agree on a candidate. A second meeting was scheduled for Americus on August 1 with hopes of larger attendance. Capt. H. Williams Sr was chosen chairman and R. T. George secretary of the Populists executive committee.
An old style medical advertisement touts Dr King’s Royal Germetuer as a modern pleasant remedy replacing nauseous compounds. It claims modern medical research supports it and notes pricing of $1 and six bottles for $5, with Stovall & Forbes as sellers.
Wm Price of Luttsville Maine writes of long term sciatic rheumatism with loss of use in an arm and leg for nine years. After visiting Hot Springs and consulting several doctors he found relief using Botanic Blood Balm and declares himself well and known in the community.
Miss Jeannie Morean of Vienna Ga offers a tailoring service with Tailor System and Trench Fit promising no try-ons. She delivers a guaranteed perfect fit in any dress style after measuring and goods left with her. Also sells ladies underwear and does stamping from residence on Fifth Street.
Don’t idle this summer apply by return mail to the Georgia Alabama Business College in Macon Ga. The college offers cut summer rates providing a thorough business education at less cost than any other in the union. A boy saved money and time with the special summer offer and the finest apartments in the South. Write for particulars.
The readable line presents a fragmented slogan about risk and affordability during hard times with a vague reference to Vienna and an agent. No clear event, person, organization, or place can be confirmed for a concrete summary.
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