Vienna Progress reports local court and weather with bustling ads
In Vienna the Ordinary's court convened with little business and a sheriff sale looms over property by public outcry. Reports note weather is favorable for crops though storms and floods persist. local chatter mentions banks closing, notable visitors, church and school events, millinery sales, and plans for a Fourth of July dinner amid a busy town scene.
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Georgia
Williams
Benm
Brunswick
Charley Powerle Promises Home Shampoo Service in Vienna Ga
To the Ladies I offer specialized shampooing of ladies hair and bangs with home calls. Work guaranteed satisfactory and all orders attended promptly. Sincerely Charley Powerle Tonsorial Artist Vienna Georgia.
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Charley Powele
Vienna
Why the Difference In Our Sleepless Peach Neighbor Then
The speaker notes ongoing sleepless nights and questions if thoughts of a neighbor's peach tree across the street influence rest. They wonder aloud why contemplating peaches might affect sleep, seeking understanding of the unusual cause.
The First Ripe Melon From Florida Visitor
Mr Phil Cook Everett of Lakeland Florida sent a fine ripe 40 pound melon to friends here last week. It was described as perfectly delicious and as juicy and ripe as any they ever tasted.
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Phil Cook Everett
Lakeland, Fla
Tony Jones Seeks Death While Awaiting New Trial
Tony Jones, jailed on burglary charges, was found guilty last term and sentenced to prison. Judge A V Whipple, briefly appointed to defend him, sought a new trial claiming the verdict violated law and evidence. Recently Jones declared he wants to die, refusing doctors or medicine, saying he is sick and intends to end his life.
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Tony Jones
A. V. Whipple
Tony
Broke His Arm in a Serious Thursday Accident
Mr Boss Collier, long paralyzed except for one arm, fell from the front steps at Judge J D Hargrove’s Thursday afternoon. He fractured the usable arm and bruised his face, leaving him unable to dress or feed himself though he can still walk with effort.
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Boss Collier
Mr. Collier
J. D. Hargrove
A Deadly Rattler Near Vienna
Last Wednesday, seven miles north of Vienna, J Croft Lewis's young sons were cotton chopping when their dog was fatally bitten by a rattlesnake. The next day they found a huge rattler by the swamp, lying still. the children killed it with hoes and brought it home. The serpent measured large with fourteen rattles and a button.
Unadilla School to Close With Public Concert
Prof. T A Coleman will close his Unadilla school on Friday the 16th with daily exercises for interested patrons. A public concert will be held that night for entertainment, followed by Rev J C Brewton of Perry delivering prizes and medals for the term.
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T. A. Coleman
Unadilla
J. C. Brewton
Perry
Honor Roll Names At Unadilla High For May
The Unadilla High School honor roll for May lists Homer J. McCorvey Walter F Hall R M Clewis Brantley M Pate Eulalia Griggs Maggie Summerford Martha DuPree Clara Graves Boza V Downing Mattie T Tharpe Theresa Wiggins Lena Smith Susie Lowery Ida Summer ford Ollie Quatlebaum Carrie Johnson. Primary Department includes Susie Hall Belle Mason Malissa Bodrey and Mary Brown.
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Unadilla High School
Homer J. McCorvey
Walter F. Hall
R. M. Clewis
Brantley M. Pate
Eulalia Griggs
Maggie Sumerford
Martha DuPree
Clara Graves
Boza V. Downing
Mattie T. Tharpe
Theresa Wiggins
Lena Smith
Susie Lowery
Ida Sumerford
Ollie Quatlebaum
Carrie Johnson
Bank of Vienna Declares 4 Percent Dividend
The Bank of Vienna in southwest Georgia paid a semi annual dividend of 4 percent last Friday June 2 and still holds several thousand dollars of undivided profits. The bank is described as one of the best institutions in Georgia and remains on a solid basis during a period when many banks close.
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South-west
Georgia
Bank of Vienna
Better Prepared Millinery Show at Blue Drug Store
Mrs. E. A. McErrearu announces improved arrangements for displaying millinery goods at the Blue Drug Store. She invites ladies to inspect the new stock of hats and trimmings, promising stylish options and low prices, with a cordial invitation to purchase or browse.
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Blue Drug
E. A. McErrearu
Mt Vernon Sketches Fish Fry and Local News
Mt Vernon notes a group fished at Turkey Creek last Saturday enjoying a shade-cooked dinner, with Kim mie and Gullie jokingly described and Uncle Billy wearing a frying pan on his head. Rain is welcomed, Mollie Manning visits Cordele relatives, J L Godwin visits his ill wife, Albert Smith smiles at the birth of a son, Sallie Hunter attends the fry Saturday and leaves Sunday for home. Come again, Miss Sallie.
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Turkey Creek
Kimmie
Gullie
Uncle Billy
Stovall & Forbes Warn Public Over Pricing
The firm Stovall and Forbes, wholesale and retail druggists in Vienna, assure customers they will not be undersold and promise large stock of goods at competitive prices. They emphasize selling fresh, pure, reliable drugs and medicines that may not be available elsewhere.
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Stovall & Forbes
Vienna
Loss of Dr H A Mobley Widely Loved Georgia Physician
Gone to Florida yesterday. Dr H A Mobley left to make Hawthorne Florida his home. A son of Dr L W Mobley of the 3rd district, Mobley began practicing at Byromville three years ago and gained a wide reputation as a successful physician and a gentle, public spirited citizen. The Progress commends him to the good people of his new home and wishes him success.
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Dooly
H. A
Gus” Mobley
Hawthorne
Fla
L. W. Mobley
Gs Mobley
Byromville
Blue Drug Store in Vienna Promises Half-Price Goods
The Blue Drug Store in Vienna Georgia announces continued efforts to peg prices and stock up. T P McElreath, Druggist, invites customers to compare and notes eye-opener prices coming next week.
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Blue Drug Store
Bice Dave Store
Vienna
T. P. McElreath
Nine Gamblers Busted By Vienna Marshal and Posse
Last Saturday night eleven members of the colored bloods gang gathered at an old house owned by D. B. Leonard to play skin. They were spotted by Marshal Johns with assistance from J. W. Lashley and Col. D. L. Henderson. Several were captured. others fled or left town. Those taken included George Lily, Anderson Lewis, Anthony West, Edmond Forbes, Ben Haliburton, Joe Woodson, and George Oliv. Jeff Jones and Amos Folds were merely spectators. The case is praised for its police effort and a new gang is reportedly being pursued.
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Colored “Bloods
Vienna
D. B. Leonard
Marshal Johns
J. W. Lashley
Col
D. L. Henderson
Ron
George Lily
Anderson Lewis
Anthony West
Edmond Forbes
Ben Haliburton
Joe Woodson
George Oliv
John Bennett
Nathan Oliver
Jeff Jones
Amos Folds
New Warehouse Firm Promises Boost for Vienna Cotton Trade
Prominent county citizens J. B. Davis, R. H. Davis, T. T. Morgan, J. H. Morgan, J. M. Gammage, J. T. Carlisle, and J. W. Lashley take stock in and rent the Alliance warehouse. They plan to start next season and attract export buyers to boost Vienna cotton receipts and prices, with Prof. E. G. Green as salesman.
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Vienna
J. B
R.H. Davis
T. T
J.H. Morgan
J.M. Gammage
J. T. Carlisle
J. W. Lashley
Alliance
Macon
Savannah
E. G. Green
Sealesman
Still Selling At Pineburst GA General Store Ad
We offer 20 pounds best Rice 1.00 20 pounds best glass Stared 1.00 1 dozen Mason Fruit Jars 1.25 12 towels 20 cents per pair 16 pound granulated Sugar 1.00 A complete stock of Dry Goods at low prices Nations Hardware and Groceries Pineburst Ga dealer Futriscron and Baxtreep Co advertise savings on hides tallow and more.
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Kerr
Futriscron & Baxtreep Co
Tinana
Youj
Pineburst
Richwood S. 8. Picnic at River Lake on Parrott road
The Richwood Sunday School held its annual picnic today at the River Lake tram road of the Parrott Lumber Co. A large crowd enjoyed a day of fine weather, swings, food, and fellowship. Attendees included Misses Blount of Vienna, Miss Viola Walden, Messrs Oscar and Julius Heard, and Walter D. Bellingrath. Mr J J West organized the outing, providing transport and comfort, as crowds returned happy. Mrs Frazier, wife of Capt. C E Frazier, is improving after illness. Farmers report fine crops and a bustling pace despite hard times.
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Richwood Sunday School
Parrott Lumber Co
J. J. West
Misses Blount
Vienna
Angels
Viola Walden
Drayton News Roundup Headlines Harvest and Hogs
From Drayton report on oat cutting in full blast and June’s expected rain. Corn fields look promising for bread per acre. Local chatter on rival claims about two newborn boys and visiting relatives. Community note invites readers to pick blackberries and enjoy fried chicken and fish at the blackberry patch event.
New Grocer Announces Purchase of Mr J M Fields Stock
I recently bought the entire stock and grocery business of Mr J M Fields and will fill all staple and fancy grocery orders as cheaply as cash purchases allow. I thank the public in advance for favors and promise to treat every customer to the best I know how and value their trade.
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J. M. Fields
Peach and Apple Cider Receipt Offer in Vienna Ga
Advertises a plan to extract pure cider from peaches and apples using sugar only, no chemicals, with a 12g per gallon cost and 14g per gallon sale. Mentions Mr. W R Ellis sold 1350 gallons last year at 65c to $1 per gallon. Encourages contacting J C Lewis or J R Kenny in Vienna Georgia. Physicians say it is very healthful.
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W.R. Ellis
Midway Items Update From a Thin School Week
Sickness leaves the Midway school thinner than usual. Mrs T J Beverly of Montezuma visited her brother Mr W S Butler near here last weekend. Mrs Alonzo Sumerford, Mrs J M Royal, and Miss Claudia Sumerford visited relatives near Vienna last week. Mrs J W Mason was ill but improved. H C Wilkes and W B Melinala enjoyed a fishing trip last week. Alonzo Sumerford harvested his wheat field, claiming about 20 cents per acre. John Powell and Alec McDonald, residing on J D Sumerford’s place, fought. Powell was cut. Mrs D T Forehand is ill but hoped to recover soon.
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T. J. Beverly
Montezuma
W. S. Butler
Alonzo Sumerford
J. M. Royal
Claudia Sumerford
Vienna
Midway
J. W. Mason
H. C. Wilkes
W. B. MelInale
John Powell
Alec McDonald
J. D. Sumerford
Byromville News Honors and Local Gatherings
Rev. J C Parker preached a sermon last Sunday with his wife joining him for the first time drawing praise from the Byromville congregation. Annie Lester visiting from Spalding, Miss Annie Daniel of Snow attended services, and Tom Parham was in town amid talk of great attraction. L Webb suffered a serious accident when mules spooked during oat hauling and wagon ran over him at Byromville last week.
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J.C. Parker
Byromville
Field
Annie Daniel
Snow
L. Webb
Florida R R Condensed Time Table
The April 16 1893 condensed timetable for Florida rail routes lists train arrivals departures and basic schedules. It notes service times across key lines and stations, providing passengers with practical routing information for the period.
Short Line to World's Fair Sleeping Car Trains
Passengers from Palatka may stay in the Macon sleeper until 7.00 a m for breakfast and connection at 7.40 to Atlanta and trains to Augusta Athens Milledgeville Montgomery and Savannah and all points East North and South. H Burns A C Knapp travels passengers agent Macon Ga.
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Union Depot
Chicago
Florida
South Georgia
Pullman
Jacksonville
Washington
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New York
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Savannah
H. Burns
A.C. Knapp
Trav. Pass. Agt
Gr Manon
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