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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1893
Page
3
The Vienna Progress notes seasonal business picks up in Vienna with Hunt & Powell’s fresh goods and new linen lines. It urges support for artesian wells and water works, reports school closings and revival services, plus millinery and groceries, ads on shoes and tobacco, and a push for prohibition amid late spring floods and crops.
The report notes widespread slowdowns as rain stalled projects in several sections. Amid the damp conditions the ad promotes SPECIAL Best black Pepper at 11¢ per pound and Flower Pots at 30¢ per unit from J P Heard & Co.
Errata notice correcting last week’s honor roll by including Mise Ella McCarty who was omitted. The item notes her diligence and registers the correction in justice to her academic record.
We describe a harmless social nuisance about a trick causing retaliation. An unclaimed umbrella was kept for some time until last week it disappeared with someone else. If any friend lost an umbrella last week, they should visit our office to identify the property.
To the Ladies. I make a specialty of Shampooing Ladies hair and trimming bangs. Will call at your home. Work guaranteed satisfactory. All orders attended promptly. Your patronage solicited by Charley Powele Vienna Ga.
The spring term of Arabi Institute closes Thursday and Friday the 22nd and 23rd inst. Prof Ware and assistants are preparing concerts at night and two days of exercises. The school shows continued improvement and growing interest, promising a rare treat for attendees.
Friends learn that Dr. H A Mobley canceled plans to leave and decided to remain in Dooly. He bought a home near Byronville and will stay, stating he has a message for his friends and patrons in a separate card.
Advertises turning waste into cash by making pure cider from peach or apple juice and sugar with no chemicals at 12¢ per gallon cost and selling at 19¢ to $1 per gallon. Cites Mr. M. R. Ellis who sold 1350 gallons last year at 64¢ to $1 per gallon. Health claim by physicians. Apply to J. C. Lewis or J. R. Kewry in Vienna, Ga.
Brive Deva Store operated by T. P. McElreath, Druggist invites customers to visit for drugs and wares at about half the usual prices, promising eye openers next week while claiming satisfactory trade and aims to further reduce costs.
Perry G Busbee faced a near fatal stab in a family feud. Col G W Busbee restrained the assailant using a stick then tied him and turned him over to authorities. The attacker, a convicted offender named Charley Westbrook, escaped while being transported and has not been found.
Pinehurst reports a lively Friday gathering with a large crowd and social activity. Visitors include Dr. W. E. Beecham and Mrs. Beecham from Unadilla, while Mr. J. R. Williams returns from Frazier. Miss Minnie Wingate lies ill, and Mrs. Barfield travels to Macon to join her wife. George Lakey and his bride have made their new home here, drawing a warm reception from locals.
The town notes broad happiness over plentiful harvests and ample rainfall. Domestic updates mention Mr E E Baily’s tram engine running again after a breakdown. A planned school concert is canceled. A visit to the academy led to the theft of several valuable books.
The flourishing town of Coney bids farewell to its school on June 9 under Miss Martha Bryan, praised as a top state teacher. Pupils’ exams, a bountiful shaded dinner, and lively afternoon performances marked the event. Mr. John Culpepper dies June 8 after slow fever, leaving a family and Ebenezer church friends in sorrow. Miss Minnie Peacock visits Mrs. Coney from Una dilla.
Cool weather for June reports from Drayton with no great sickness. The school closed Tuesday, allowing children to roam woods, pick berries, and enjoy themselves. Miss Stella Ray, a young teacher in her first term, earned high praise for her energetic, competent guidance of the students. Mrs. E. T. Brown of Findlay has returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs. H. J. Morgan for several weeks, and friends are glad to see her. Some residents attended closing exercises at Coney. A public examination and matinee were enjoyed. The trio of old bachelors hopes to attract young county ladies, seeking widows or old maids, despite past failures and timidity.
Dr H A Mobley physician surgeon remains at the same Byromville location. He has discarded any plan to move and will promptly attend all calls at his former residence. Announcement dated June 13, 1969.
Officials announce a general examination for teacher license applicants on Saturday June 24 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting point is the school building in Vienna. Dated June 1893. O P Swearingen O S C
The program for the Vienna Reading Club meeting next Monday night includes Longfellow readings and recitations. Performers include Lida Rushin, Ora Davies, Dr. W H Whipple, Mrs. C T Stovall, Miss Fannie Morgan, Col W V Harvard, J A Murphy, Miss Alma Davies, Miss Violla Buff, Dr. C T Stovall, Nona Duncan, and John E Howell in various songs and duets.
Advertises a new millinery shop in Vienna offering ladies furnishings. Promises well arranged apartments for shoppers and an expanded line including hats trimmings ornaments flowers ribbons gloves fans corsets hosiery umbrellas baby caps and more. Invites patrons to see the selection before buying elsewhere.
The Ebenezer area mourns John E. Culpepper who died at his home on Thursday night, a hardworking farmer and church member, survived by a wife and two children. Also the death of Thomas F. McCormick near Pinehurst after years of service to his Primitive Baptist congregation. Both communities extend sympathy to their families.
Cotton blooms abound on June 1. Rev W B Jennings preached to a large congregation last Sunday and will extend services next month starting Friday before the first Sunday in July. W F Lilly has hand trouble, turning one off and another borrowing a dollar and a suit of clothes before leaving town. Dr Howell and J Butler of Drayton attended services. A young man seemed restless until he was with his girl, then happy as a sunflower. How about it Crash, which boy pulled you off at the singing Holmes.
Residents and visitors are listed with weekend and recent travels. Jennie Morgan visits McRea friends. B F Forbes calls on Rochelle. Annie Echols of Anniston visits Loam Brown Jr. Clinton Duncan of Arabi visits his parents at Duncan House. Cora and Sallie May Turlington visit Fenn cousin Fannie Morgan. W C Willis visits Hawkinsville relatives. M E Stushin the Dooly county tax collector was in Hawkinsville. Mamie Ridenhour visits Rochelle friends. Mrs M McCormick and children at Sparks. McCormick brings children back from North Georgia. J B Willis and W C Willis return to Hawkinsville. L H Taylor seeks health in Marshallville and Miona Springs. Rushin reports North Georgia trip with scenery and Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain experiences.
The Harmony Grove Sabbath School held its annual celebration at a shaded spring near Southern Hill. Messrs Morris and Tracy and neighbors built a stage and seats. Pupil recitations and essays opened with prayer followed by songs and a series of addresses by Col Thomson Cordele Rev J W Connors Sycamore Rev R R Hamilton Seville and Rev F W Reese. Dinner offered valued delicacies from Southern Hill ladies then attendees enjoyed a quiet social afternoon before returning home fulfilled.
A dealer proclaims discounts on a full Dry Goods stock from Hunt & Powell, claiming goods below wholesale cost and promising 30 day sale terms. Prices listed include $5 shoes at 1, $2,723 value shoes at 1.25, shirts at 7d, dresses and fabrics at marked cuts, with offer to prove by visitation in Vienna.
Notice from Stovall & Forbes, wholesale and retail druggists, claiming unusually full stock and prices cut in all departments. They warn against competitors’ bait pricing and invite customers to visit to verify the many inexpensive offerings.
Still Selling. Notwithstanding the cry of dull and hard times, we are enjoying a good trade and expect to continue as long as we can sell goods at low prices. Many items priced, including Rice, Sugar, Coffee, Jars, Jelly Glasses, Tumblers, Lamp chimneys, Kerosene Oil lids, Mosquito Bars, Towels, Crockery, and more. Nations Hardware and Groceries at prices to suit the times. We will buy your chickens and eggs. Pineburst, Ga.
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