Veteran's Reunion at Arabi Publicized for July 6
The Arabi Veterans Reunion prepared for July 6 promises the county's largest turnout. A full program includes music by the Abbeville Brass Band, prayers, speeches by Prof T J Royal and Capt W N Hammond, a 2 pm dinner, and a 3 pm business meeting. Special train rates are offered from Macon and other points with schedules via reg ar trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabi
T. J. Royal
W. N. Hammond
Thomasville
Abbeville
Tifton
Regar
Macon
Arabia
Elko
Unadilla
Pinehurst
Findlay
Vienna
Richwood
AB Cordele
Wenona
J. P. Heard
J. S. Lasseter
D. A. R. Crum
Fight in Cordele at Union Depot Ends in Injuries
Monday morning near Cordele Union depot John E. Howell and EB McDonald fought after a dispute over street gossip. Howell struck with an umbrella, McDonald drew a knife and cut Howell across the breast and left shoulder. Wounds painful but not deemed fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Cordele
John E. Howell
EB. L. McDonald
Howell
McDonald
Progress to print four pages on Fourth of July
The Progress will publish a four page issue next week honoring the Fourth of July. The policy repeats from prior years to allow printers a short rest during the hot summer, reflecting a long standing custom.
Card of Thanks From Vienna Resident
Card of thanks extends heartfelt gratitude to the people of Vienna for their generous aid last Thursday. Respectfully signed E. G. Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
T. E. G. Greene
Vienna Public Schools elect teachers for coming year
The Vienna board of education completed the election of teachers on Monday with 62 applications. Appointments include A. S. Rowland as Superintendent and Principal, Mrs. F. B. Hamilton for Intermediate, Miss Mary Woodward for Primary, Miss Marietta Brown for Music, Miss Irma Swearingen for Elocution, and A. L. Nance as Principal of the colored school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Board of Education
A. S. Rowland
F. B
Hamilton
Mary Woodward
Marietta Brown
Irma Swearingen
Colored School
A. L. Nance
Marriage at Cordele as Charles T Fox Weds Mattie Belle Mime
Yesterday afternoon in Cordele under Rev J M Kelley the marriage joined Charles T Fox of Valdosta and Mattie Belle Mime of Cordele. The ceremony occurred at six at the bride’s father home and the couple will reside in Valdosta after a Shoofly train departure. Fox is a leading Valdosta businessman with the Buggy Co and Mrs Fox is a Cordele belle with many admirers. The Procrass extends best wishes for a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Fox
Valdosta
Mattie Belle Mime
Cordele
J. M. Kelley
Vienna
Mr. Fox
Valdosta Buggy Co
Mrs. Fox
Procrass
Vienna Epworth League Elects Officers
Last Sunday afternoon the Vienna Epworth League held its semi annual election of officers. Officers will begin duties July first and serve until December 31 next. President Paul A. Lennard leads a slate including First Vice President Bri. G. Greene and Second Vice President Ella Speight. Third Vice President C. T. Stovall, Secretary Anna Hamilton, Treasurer W. W. Jordan, Librarian Gussie Lennard, Junior League President Belle Morgan, and Superintendent Hunter Carnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Epworth League
Paul A. Lennard
Bri. G. Greene
Ella Speight
C. T. Stovall
Anna Hamilton
W. W. Jordan
Gussie Lennard
Junxior League
Belle Morgan
Hunter
Carnes
Byromville Dog Cleveland Passes At Fifteen Years
In Byromville Cleveland the old dog of W B Johnson died on the 28th instant aged 15 years and 7 months. Named for Grover Cleveland he received a decent burial as friends recall his sagacity and faithfulness. Crops in Byromville are reported very good with Page Johnson and Byrom producing among the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Byromville
W. B. Johnson
Dooly
Grover Cleveland
Messrs. Page
Johnson
Byrom
Vienna Town Council Proceedings June 20 1999
Adjourned meeting of the Vienna Town Council on June 20 1999 with Mayor Hamilton and Aldermen Lasseter Woodward present. Absent Aldermen Bazemore and McElenny. Minutes document topics and votes as recorded for this session.
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Vienna
Hamilton
Lasseter
Woodward
Bazemore
Mce
Vienna Town Council Minutes and Orders
The council ordered payment to the colli er for 144.26 after replacing two defective floor planks on the bridge, opened tax return books for 1899 until August 1, and referred the campaign battment work to the street committee with authority to contract. P G McDonald was given until July 10 to remove two houses on Burns street and one on Cotton street. Bills from Hutchinson Lumber Supply, Tomlin Harris Machine Co, and others were referred or paid. goats declared a nuisance and to be abated per town charter. Minutes read, adopted, and minutes show mayor, clerk and treasury signatures.
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Burns Street
Cotton Street
Hutchingon Lumber & Supply Co
Tomlin Harris Machine Co
Vienna
DB Thompson
J B McDonald
ES Lasseter
D B Thompson
Hutchinson Lumber & Supply Co
P S Christian
Mayer
Tippettville Stock Company Plans Milling and Ginnery
Tippettville, a village with one store and several fine homes, sees Messrs Tippett and Holt organize a stock company to build a milling establishment with a linked ginnery using Munger gins. Machinery to be installed by next season, boosting local wheat production and self-sufficiency as crops look good after a recent rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippettville
Tippett
Holt
Munger
Veterans Reunion at Arabi July 6 Should Unite Brethren
Communicated from Arabi Georgia on June 27 1990 urges unity for the Dooly county Veterans Reunion to be held in Arabi on July 6. It defends neighborhood barbecue or other foods and emphasizes reunion friendship and love over disputes. The writer J J Hyman invites veterans to attend and ignore press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabi
Vienna
Veteran’s
Dooly County
J.J. Hyman
Summer Sickness Relief with Dr Simmons Liver Medicine
During Summer we are liable to stomach and bowel troubles such as diarrhoea colic cramps for which Dr. M A Simmons Liver Medicine is highly recommended.
County G Corresponderce. June 26 1899 Coney and Richwood notes
county correspondents report rainfall improved crops prospects. school closings, concerts, visits and local incidents across Coney Richwood Hanmony Doorne Snow and Svow in late June 1899. life, church events, fishing trips, visits by guests, fires, and community updates fill the pages with names of residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cony
Lucile Clegg
Jy Lewis
Walker Lee
Gum Creek
Bessie Cunningham
Vienna
Coney
Richwood
C N Waits
Rockmart
W. L Waits
Ed Shannon
Sherman Baker
Pitts
Gussie Lester
Poulan
F J Moore
Resolutions of Respect for James M. Carmack
Vienna Lodge No. 824 F A M notes the death of James M. Carmack on May 5 1898. The lodge mourns his loss praising his character as neighbor friend father and husband and resolves to record the departure in minutes drape the lodge room in mourning wear badges and publish the resolution in the Vienna Progress. A committee signs the resolution and communicates condolences to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Lodge
James M. Carmack
Carmack
Vienna
G. Greene
J.P. Heard
J.P. Carlisle
Remarkable Rescue From Consumption Cures By Discovery
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield Ti says she suffered a severe lung illness diagnosed as consumption by her physician after a month of treatment with no improvement. A druggist recommended Dy King s New Discovery for Consumption. After six bottles she recovered, doing her housework and feeling as well as ever. Free trial bottles offered at Dr C T Stovall s Drug Store. Only 60 cents and 1 00 per bottle, guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Dy. King
C. T. Stovall
Obituary and Memorial Notice Policy Reminder
Notice policy informs readers that obituaries resolutions and memorials may be published up to twenty five lines free, with five cents per line for each line beyond. The note urges concise submissions and mentions common sayings about sorrow, love, and abundance.
Story of a Shave and the Chains of Slavery
Manchester Michigan man recounts how his wife, long helpless for five years, was freed from oppression after using two bottles of Bleenie Bitters. The remedy purportedly cures female ailments, nervousness, sleeplessness, and aches. Guaranteed relief with every bottle for 60 cents from Dr. C.T. Stovall.
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George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Aly
Evere
C.T. Stovall
Man’s Traits Hint at Wise and Foolish Habits
A reflective note on human nature. A man tends to drink mineral water when he feels rocky. A man may know his own mind yet not be very wise. A studious observer of people avoids lending money to friends.
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cure for Eruptions and Aches
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a universal remedy for skin eruptions including fever sores ulcers boils felons chilblains and many other injuries. Claims include relief from pains and aches with a price of 25 cents per box and a guarantee of cure from Dr. C. T. Stovall, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Stovall
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League
Council Proceedings
Scott
F Smith
Unadilla, Ga
County G Corresponderce
Hanmony
Annie Smoak
Harvard
WS Johnson
Hawkinsville
Estelle Harvard
Lumbersby
D W
AB Davies Sunday
Alma Chancey
Cicero Hatcher
Odo
Farnie Lashley
Fannie
Charlton Jenkins
Lina Lane
Annie Lou
Mystic Gilmore
Willie Sanders
Julian Taylor
Evanston
Ruth Woodruff
Sallie Aycock
John Joiner
E Trippe
Adams Calhoun
J A Jenkins
Efe Lilly
Fauqua
E Merivale
H D Royal and Wife
Miss Ingram
Mt. Vernon
Houston County
Svow
John Culpepper
Lucile
Camilla
B. Jordan
Julia
Sallie Wallace
Snow
W CG Monk
Annie
Will Ivey
Mawkinsville
Mia
Richard Ivey
Anna Kate Clewis
Evamae Ivey
John Richard Barfield
Bismarck
Dr. King
Lepanto
Prof
Houston
Green
Dr. A. T Stovall
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