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Newspaper

Vienna Progress

Location

Vienna, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1899

Page

2

Marriage at Cordele Unites Ed Aycock and Louise Killian

Ed Aycock and Louise Killian were married Wednesday night at the bride’s home of C M Killian. Rev J W Weston conducted the ceremony in his impressive style. Aycock, a Cordele businessman with the Cordele Sash Door and Lumber Co., is noted for his standing and friends. The bride, eldest Killian daughter, is described as cultured and beautiful. The couple departed Thursday for Indian Springs to spend several days.

Ed Aycock Louise Killian C.m.killian J W. Weston Mr. Aycock Cordele Cordele Sash, Door & Lumber Co C. M. Killian

Process informs subscribers on ready picture and frame deliveries

The Process notifies subscribers that enlarged pictures and frames have arrived and are prepared for delivery. Also promotes Simmons Squaw Wine tablets as a remedy for mood, fallings of the womb, and back weakness during change of life.

Simmons

Notice to Tax Payers in Vienna on Tax Returns

Tax books open from now for property tax returns in Vienna. Books close August 1. Blank forms available by contacting R Kelvam Clerk and Treasurer, Bank of Vienna.

Vienna Bank of Vienna R. KeLvam Cl’k, & Treas

Bloody Fight at Water Pump Station Ends with Acquittal

Last Saturday morning Mr Altman and a Negro named Nobles quarreled at a water pump station. Nobles struck Altman over the head with a wagon spoke and fled but was later captured in the creek swamp. In county court this week Nobles was acquitted of assault and battery.

Mr Altman Nobles Altman

New Bank Planned for Cordele in Vienna Move

A mouvement led by Mesers JO W C Hamilton seeks to establish a Cordele bank. The proposed institution would be capitalized at 125000 with a 5000 surplus, chaired by W C Hamilton, Vienna Bank cashier, with operations expected by September 1.

Vienna Mesers JO. W.C. Hamilton Cordele W. C. Hamilton Bank of Vienna

Small-pox at Kerns Reported in Three Cases

Three well developed small-pox cases at Kerns with the batt reportedly among the negroes. White residents have been vaccinated, while negroes refuse vaccination. Cases are guarded and no spread or deaths have occurred as yet.

Kerns

Horse and buggy stolen from Clewis recovered at Seville

The horse and buggy belonging to Charley Clewis, stolen while he attended church services in Snow, were recovered at Seville last Saturday. A white man named Henry Mann was found with the vehicle. he fled after being ordered to halt and was chased for two miles by M. Burghes. Mann remains at large as Clewis offers a $25 reward for the thief and the return of the horse and buggy.

Charley Clewis Seville M. Burghes Henry Mann Mann Burghes Clew

Campmeeting Session Opens in Dooly County

The annual campmeeting opened last Saturday night with good attendance. Presiding elder John B. McGehee preached Sunday to the largest crowd in a long time at the old camp ground. Dinner was ample for all and the meeting closed last night.

Doolyounty

Miss Laurie Ellis Weds Earle Harrell in Secret March

City learns of a four month old marriage as Miss Laurie Ellis, longtime Western Union telegraph manager in Cordele, quietly married Earle Y. Harrell. They traveled via Cordele to Jennings Florida where Harrell serves as railroad agent. Neighbors hail the match and best wishes are offered.

Laurie Ellia Earle Y. Harrell Miss Ellis Macon Cordele Jennings Fla Harrell Western Union Telegraph Office Cordele Hornet

Mr. J. R. Duncan Dies in Perry After Illness

Una­dilla’s respected citizen Mr J R Duncan died last Saturday in Perry after a short illness. He had been in feeble health for years and visited relatives before his death. He was about sixty, leaving a wife and several children.

J. R. Duncan Unadillas Perry

Sentenced to Hang in Alabama Murder Case

Alabamated was tried in a Houston superior court special term convening Monday. Solicitor General Hodges and Capt. W C Davis prosecuted for the state while Cols J C Dun can and R H Holtzclaw defended the defendant. Evidence favored conviction. the jury found guilty and sentenced him to hang on Wednesday August 9. An appeal for a new trial was filed and a hearing set for July 28.

Card of Thanks for Fire Reconstruction in Vienna Ga

Mr John Fullington and family express gratitude to neighbors for contributions in work money and materials aiding the rebuilding and refurnishing of their home in Vienna Georgia after a recent fire. The note includes a corn cure testimonial and a collection of pious maxims and reflections.

John Fullington Vienna W. S. Howell P.S

Rural Notes From Eureka And Drayton 1899

County correspondence from Eureka and nearby towns dated July 17 1899 reports Harmony church membership changes illness drought hurting crops including potatoes, and plans for a new church at Ricuwoop. Drayton notes revival meetings many locals visiting relatives and a local romance tale ending in a dramatic mother in law incident.

Eureka Harmony Church

Millions Given Away By Dr King’s New Discovery

Public notice praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs and Colds. Proponents say over ten million trial bottles given away and thousands cured. Asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases are claimed cured. Free trial bottle from Dr T Stovall, druggist, with money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Regular sizes 50 cents and 1 08 dollars.

Electric Bitters Restores Strength Says Local Man

Brave men, women, and the sick suffer stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. J W Gardner of Tdaville Ind praises Electric Bitters for renewed strength and appetite, saying he can now eat anything. Only 60 cents at Dr C T Stovall’s Drug Store. bottle guaranteed.

J. W. Gardner Tdaville Ind

Blind Asylum for Those Blind to Their Interests

A satirical note argues that society needs a blind asylum for people blind to their own interests, mocking short sighted views many hold after changes in marriage and sports culture, and pitches Dr. Tichenor’s antiseptic as a remedy.

August Flower Promises Relief for Dyspepsia and Liver Ailments

Prof Houston touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy used worldwide for dyspepsia, liver and stomach derangements, and constipation. He claims it suits travelers and officers facing headaches from irregular habits and praises its safety. Sample bottles available from Dr. C T Stovall and dealers everywhere.

Prof Houston Dr. C.T Stovall Denlera

Notice on Obituaries and memorial notices policy

The notice informs readers that obituaries memorials cards of thanks etc may be published free for up to twenty five lines. Any text over that will be charged at five cents per line. The paper states it must limit notices to avoid omitting news matter and requests notices be shortened to fit the 25 line allowance while offering occasional free publication.

Admiral Dewey biography offered by The Dominion Company

Advertisement for a book titled AGENTS WANTED The Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey by Murat Halstead promises a 100 page plus life of the naval hero with halftone illustrations. It touts large demand, big commissions, and a free outfit for $1.50 plus shipping, asking readers to write quickly.

Admiral Dewey Murat Halsteid The Dominion Company Red Floor Caxton Ride Chicago

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