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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1895
Page
3
Mr H D Royal and Miss Inez Cox were married Sunday at 4 PM at the West residence with Rev Geo T Jennings officiating. The couple are prominent Mt Vernon youths with many friends sending congratulations and best wishes.
Sincere thanks to good neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown to my mother and family during my father's sudden illness and death. May they never regret it. Respectfully, E. M. Gunn Eureka Georgia.
On a Tuesday afternoon last week Master Seals Briggs, son of Mrs. G. R. Briggs of Douglas Georgia, visiting Miss Mary Rix Bryan, fell from a back porch banister while with Mrs. Letitia Davies’ children. He broke his leg midway between the knee and thigh. Drs Stovall and Bivins set the limb. The injury is serious but expected to heal as he rests.
A new firm named the Vienna Gin and Mill Company consolidates Mess J P Heard J D Hargrove J F Calhoun R Kellam Dr C T Stovall A V Whipple B F Forbes Dr W H Whipple and B P Howell. They will erect a modern ginning plant with Pratt Munger system, three sixty saw gin, and revolving presses. Site chosen with street access, work began yesterday, four weeks to run. President J P Heard, Treasurer J F Calhoun, Secretary and Superintendent B P Howell. Local expectations praise the enterprise as a boost to the area and hint at further industrial growth.
Geo T Owen prominent citizen and large planter dies Friday afternoon at his Montezuma road home nine miles above Vienna. A Byromville Baptist church member, he leaves a wife and several young children. He carried $7,000 life insurance plus $2,000 Knights of Honor and $5,000 Providence Savings Assurance Society coverage.
Miss Gussie Swearingen daughter of Hon OQ P Swearingen died at the family camp ground home yesterday morning at nine oclock and will be buried at the family burial ground this morning at nine oclock She had been ill for weeks but the death was a shock to family and friends A longtime Methodist member her amiable disposition made her greatly beloved and her life should be emulated by all
Notice to teachers that the second quarterly payment under 1896 school contracts will be made Saturday August 3 1895 at the office in the court house. E G Green C S C. Dissolution Notice announces Calhoun Kelly firm dissolution by mutual consent J R Kelly retires and J F Calhoun assumes liabilities and will continue under J F Calhoun Co at the old stand to serve old and new customers.
Crop reports show corn above average and cotton around average. Mr. R P Woodruff confined to bed with fever but improving. A Calhoun boy shot and killed his six year old sister with a loaded gun. Prof Brand and family visiting Rev F K Lewis in Butler. Zoar school closes Aug 7 with a night concert after 6:30 pm speeches by boys. Attendance at Snow Sunday school picnic featured temperance lecture by Col Joe Jeter of Elko.
Erastus Shines, calling himself John Marshall, bought poison to kill hawks then gave his wife a strychnine dose on Saturday night. The dose caused a headache, then death between ten and eleven Sunday morning despite medical efforts. He faces execution if convicted.
The Wednesday afternoon contest between Vienna and Cordele ended 27 to 4 in favor of Vienna. A rain shower paused play in the fifth. Vienna led 14 to 1 when the weather ended the delay. Cordele players impressed despite the loss, while Vienna pitcher’s wild seventh inning allowed eight runs. Umpire Robert Harris of Cordele earned high praise for fairness.
The Heard Bryan wedding drew a full Methodist church crowd with 8:30 ceremony led by Eld. Middleton McDonald. The couple, O M Heart and Sadie Bess Bryan, celebrated with a grand reception at the groom’s home and depart for Cumberland after gifts including a grand piano.
A large Cordele crowd heard Secretary Smith and Congressman Livingston discuss silver and gold policies. Smith defended the gold standard while noting ample silver and limited need for new bonds. Livingston prepared to challenge Smith's points with data. The event drew 2,000 to 3,000 people, with separate seating for supporters and a barbecue after the speeches.
A young woman declares she would not marry for money alone but would consider a wealthier suitor with charm status and generous living if he promises to let her have her own way and supply lavishly, including a furnished town house and country residence and ample diamonds.
Centered on rising sales from mid-summer prices the store urges readers to visit and view the many bargains on display. The note highlights daily sales growth and invites a store call to see the value offerings.
A packed crowd at noon left many despaired of barbecue and skipped the table, securing no dinner unless they visited lunch stands. The ad suggests Dr. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic from Stovall & Forbes as a remedy.
Miss Ella Bridges of Unadilla visits Miss Ada Powell. Dr. C. T. Stovall’s eldest son Rupert has fever and is bed-bound. H. P. Wynn is seriously ill but improving. Rev. B. J. W. Graham of Locust Grove visits to aid Pastor Davis at the Baptist church. Gratitude to Mr. J. B. Forehand for fruit gifts. Smith and Johns to run Farmers Warehouse next season. Forthright endorsement of cotton weighing by Mr. Smith and Mr. Johns. Dr Westmoreland’s Calisaya Tonic advertised. Stovall and Forbes.
The fall term of Snow school will open Monday August 12 1895. Tuition charges for this term will be reasonable. Board can be secured in good families cheap. Your patronage would be appreciated.
To My Friends and Customers Expressing thanks for liberal patronage and asking continuation to Mess J F Calhoun Co. Insure against loss of energy with Dr Westmorelands Calisaya Tonic Also for sale scholarship in Atlanta Business University and Georgia Alabama Business College Consult The Progress Dr Price Cream Baking Powder World’s Fair Highest Award
Penny's storefront advertises Dr Miles Pain Pills and Calisaya Tonic for nerves and stomach derangement. D B Thompson offers Mason fruit jars and various groceries including corn meal and flour. Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion promises quick cures for mange and skin issues in animals. Stovall & Forbes supply Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and spavin liniment for horses.
Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium marketed as a universal remedy for headache, indigestion, rheumatism, syphilis, scrofula, blood poisoning, blotches, pimples, and skin diseases. The testimonial notes a cancerous facial sore and long skin troubles, with gratitude for P. P. P improvements.
A farmer states plans to enlarge a warehouse at the depot once run by Morgan Davis Co. He pledges a better warehouse operation for farmers and buyers, charging 25 cents per bale to weigh and deliver to the depot, with no sale no charge and free delivery to depot. He will insure from wagon to depot and ship or mark to any place if no sale.
Readable segments name Bsromville Clewis Old M Snow Unadilla Tete and Beye Adk Ric wood, suggesting a local reference list or index fragment without a clear event, date, or action.
Advertisement clippings promote Dr. Cady's Condition Powders for horses improving digestion appetite and general health with 25 cents per package. Also notes a millinery service by Mrs. C V Morgan favoring Parisian looks and reasonable city prices. Finally a loan notice states John H Woodward offers farm and city property loans from 400 dollars in Dooly and Wilcox counties at low interest in Vienna Georgia.
An advertised remedy by Stovant and Forbes claims to cure mange scratches and all skin diseases in dogs in half an hour, promising rapid relief and noting its sale through the firm.
A collection of testimonials touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for LaGrippe relief after severe sleepless illness, plus claims by Alabama farmer Jordan Holland that a hog cholera remedy cures thousands of cases. Advertisements urge readers to buy from Stovall & Forbes and to contact Mrs Rachel V Thomas for remedies and rights.
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