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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1894
Page
2
The Vienna Progress reports Henry G Turner has been named a candidate for the U S Senate by 21 southern Georgia county representatives who met in Thomasville last Thursday. The item notes Turner is a capable figure deserving promotion and critiques reliance on Atlanta papers for political updates.
District lecturer Walker spoke Friday under the Alliance banner in Georgia, arguing for free coinage of silver while opposing banks as money distributors. He claimed simple remedies to fix all troubles, urged independent thinking, and urged unity with the Procriss party, warning against disunion and urging a solid southern vote.
The announcement states the Light Company will raise capital and move cotton mills from New England to the Southern states, a development the South has anticipated. This strategic shift signals broader industrial realignment and potential regional economic impact.
Col Charles W Tifaneoeck of Americus, veteran head of the Sumter Republican, intends to publish a regional history covering Sumter, Schley, Marion, Stewart, Webster, Terrell, Lee, Dooly, Macon and Randolph. The work spans 1854 to 1894 with biographical sketches, anecdotes and over 100 engravings, priced at 2 to 3 dollars depending on finish.
From Drayton spring is opening and school boy whistling returns. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Morgan spent Friday in Americus and prefer Vienna for dry goods. Ken Ray and T. J. Ray visit Vienna on business. T. J. Ray and A. P. Gaines discuss issues, dove shooting yields shells but no doves. Williams Brown becomes lumber checker at Bailey's mills Findlay. W. Y. Atkinson's speeches shift opinions, Evan's men retreat. A Bitry the Kip.
Our school attendance grows with spring weather inspiring joy among children and wildflowers. Miss Lula Jordan visited Findlay this week. Mr John Mayo and companion spent time with Mr and Mrs Adew Resaieu, parents of Sir Maya. A social party was held at Mr Win Woodruffs residence. Alfred Hudson of Snow and Miss Mibbze Woodruff of Byrumville married last Sunday. Thieves damaged Mr Newton Wilsons corn crib one night.
A testimonial claims Ayers Sarsaparilla cures ailments after users drink it. The statement notes relief after the first bottle and a complete cure after a second, authored by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co. in Lowell Massachusetts.
In this era of progress the ad argues that business training is essential for success and promotes the Ga–Ala Business College of Macon Georgia. It claims six graduates placed last week and asserts book-keeping telegraphy and shorthand in six to twelve weeks can lead to salaries up to 75 dollars weekly. Prospective students are urged to write the principals Wyatt and Martin for favorable terms, with sessions beginning now rather than waiting for the New Year.
A terse letter from a company representing prompt reliable firms offers to serve, mentioning Vienna and the Old Line Companies in a concise business pitch. It presents a formal tone seeking to establish service provisions without further details.
Sale notices from Dooly County outline multiple properties to be sold on the first Tuesday in April 1894 for cash to satisfy fi fas and tax claims. Properties include interests in land parcels 161 and 160 in the 3rd district, 216 and 235 in the 7th district, a steam engine and boiler for Alexander Lumber Co., blocks in Cordele, and other estates as listed, with various dates, legal actions, and official names referenced.
Notice is hereby given to the police that I have sold sixteen shores of the Capital deck of the Bank of Cordele. The same having been sold on or about the 16th day of July 1882, and that since that time I have been the owner of any of the shares of Steck in said Bank.
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