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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
12
The Hill paper warns editors must know the author before publishing. Writers should sign their articles or risk rejection, as unsigned submissions are routinely discarded.
In Bridges Scout, measles are largely stopped and sickness is low. Farmers finish field work and praise the abundant rains as crops prosper though rice and bluegrass fields labor. Debates at Arabi stir politics, youth attend large dinners, and preparations for 4th of July at Gerdele begin. Timothy Goodman visits from Florida as schools end for summer.
Spring Hill notes report widespread sickness in the community. Rev G T Taylor preached an interesting sermon at the place Sunday. Uncle Jimmie may be elected yet after conversations with a widow. A young lady born on the 17th received a view from someone on the 16th with books, a note, and regulator, while Mary Frances is mentioned.
Drayton updates report on General Green advancing around Drayton aided by light showers. Spur up boys Rey and Cheeves preached to a large crowd Sunday. Mrs Hardy Brown ill. H J Morgan and family visiting from Vienna. Eugene Brown of Macon came to see his sick mother. Clerk Powell in town Monday. Picnic at the river bride next Monday draws strong interest as Democratic would be nominee speculation grows.
Mrs. M. E. Hill led the Poplar Springs Colored School to a Friday closing that featured strong teacher student engagement and a grand concert that evening. The hoop march and performances impressed attendees, and Mrs. Hill was praised as one of the best teachers of the colored race.
Notice from State School Commissioner E G Greene CG 8 S G dated June 24 1896 informs the general teacher examination is moved from the last Saturday in June to the last Saturday in July with no subsequent exams until summer 1897. Teachers whose licenses expire before July 1 1897 must take July 1896 exams.
Notice is hereby given that the firm of T. K. Smith & Co of Vienna is dissolved by mutual consent. TK Real AU from the Pa Cooper will collect all claims and settle indebtedness of the old firm. This June 19th 1896. J. E. K. Smith & Co.
Notes from Slitloh report a strong school year with sixty pupils, good attendance, and a newly furnished desked building. Students excelled in reading and spelling while performances by Roger Jackson Nina Murphey and others drew praise. Miss Hardaway led dedicated teaching efforts amid farming season and illness.
A sale offers extensive black fabrics and fine dress goods at deep cuts. Zephyr cloths 7 cents per yard, Crapon Plisan 10 cents, Crepon DeSoie 1 cent, French Ginghams 6 cents, Dimities at New York cost. Large selection of whitegoods and linens, must be sold in the next 80 days.
An item from the Christian Standard promotes a plated hook spoon offered by Miss AM Fritz of Station A Saint Louis Missouri. Requesting ten 2 cent stamps, readers can receive a sample spoon by mail. The writer claims success selling spoons and earning thirteen dollars in two hours.
A local dealer in Dooly announces a September 1 sale replacing credit with cash only. The message promises reduced prices on groceries dry goods and furniture and urges customers to pay cash to save money, asserting the credit system ruined the business.
J P Heard & Son advertise fabric pricing with cottonades at 15c reduced to 10c and 20c cottonades at 1bc, Cheviots offered at 10c normally but sold for 7c in a period sale.
A distorted dialogue scene shows a caller insisting the voice is familiar while a mistaken reception claims to be No 10 the Vienna Purporues office. A sharp bang ends the exchange, leaving questions about the prank or misdial lingering.
A dated farewell statement announces ending the old business method after September with prices to be paid at the counter and no more book-keepers or terms. Thompson thanks customers for past favors and prompt payments as he bids adieu to the High Riop line.
Citizens near the campground are urged to meet on Friday July 10 to tidy the grounds in preparation for the camp meeting beginning Saturday night before the eighth Sunday in July.
Local ads showcase Dr Miles Pain Pilla and DeWitt remedies for coughs and colds, along with shoe sales from J F Calhoun Co and Stovall Forbes druggists. Includes cash sale promises, fabric and hat notes, neckwear offers, and promises of savings at Heard & Son. The fragment highlights general commerce and medical tonics amid a late 19th century style.
The notice states J. B. Scott, Tax Collector, will be with Mr. Dunaway for the first two rounds to register voters. The public is informed of upcoming sessions and the officials involved in the registration process.
Francis Casey of St Louis Mo offers a home method to preserve crtvites grapes and peaches using a California Cold process without heat or seal. He claims fresh, year old fruit kept, promises quick prep, low cost, and steady sales by mailing samples and directions for eighteen 2 cent stamps. He says he sold directions to over 120 families last week and can help readers earn one or two hundred dollars in a few days.
Ambitious youths are urged to enroll at the Atlanta Business College in Atlanta Ga the citys commercial capital. The school emphasizes excellence in bookkeeping banking shorthand penmanship typewriting and all english and commercial branches taught by skilled teachers. Free circulars and entry information are mailed upon request to Whitehall Street Atlanta Ga.
D L Henderson attorney based in Vienna Georgia offers legal services in contracts, ejectments and matters before the court of Ordinary. Specializes in collections and related filings for local clients.
U V Whipple, a lawyer based in Vienna Georgia, announces he will practice in all the courts of Dooly except the Dooly County court. The notice marks his expansion into the region and specifies the limited court exclusion.
Jno F Powell Jno W Powell Jno F Powere and Son advertise as lawyers practicing in all courts across the South-western Oconee Albany Circuits and by special contract in other courts. Office near Court House on Union Street Vienna Georgia.
Geo W Wooten announces his new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House with practice in State and Federal Courts at Macon and Savannah on August 18 1894.
G. W. Busser D. A. R. Crus J. M. Busse are listed as BUSBEE CRUM & BUSBEE of Vienna Georgia. The firm regularly practices in Macon Southwestern Oconee Southern and Brunswick circuits the Georgia State Supreme Court the United States Circuit and District Courts and the Court of Appeals.
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