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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1894
Page
3
A new law office opens on Cotton Street near the New Court House. The attorney will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. Dated March 13, 1894. Spr.
May 1 report from Unadilla notes rain needed and fresh beef deliveries by T R Smith & Co. Mentions candidates for sheriff, local speeches by Mr Atkinson in the capital, and ongoing institute week for Dooly teachers in Hawkinsville. Includes social events, shop promotions, and community notices across Unadilla Pinehurst and Vienna.
On last Saturday a pair of spectacles were found at the depot and the owner may claim them by applying at this office and paying for this notice. The stockholders of the Vienna Alliance Cooperative store are requested to meet at Alliance Hall Vienna Ga Saturday May 19 at 10 o clock a m W T Sims President
State School Commissioner Bradwell overruled Commissioner Swearingen on the location and time of the annual teachers institute. He ordered himself and the teachers to meet in Hawkinsville yesterday to conduct sessions this week. The schools are closed and Swearingen and his teachers are at Hawkinsville enjoying the week.
An ad blitz promotes a new millinery stock as modern and stylish with discounts. Mrs. C. V. Moreay invites shoppers to visit The Arabs Expresa as a central shopping stop in town. The Americas Times-Recorder notes editor A. J. Tison plans to move his operations to Arabi to launch the Arabi Express after suspending the Richland Gazette.
Mrs H D Thompson near Pinehurst witnessed the wedding of Lula Leggette to Mr Hunter Leggette of Unadilla with Rev J C Parker officiating. Attendants included Nora Leggette and Tda Clewis, Sallie Moore and Hattie Clewis. A grand repast followed and many presents were given. In Cordele a Nebraska farmer claiming kin to Dr George V Marvin began suit for a share of the estate, naming temporary receivers Geo W Parr ot Atlanta and Col D L Henderson of Vienna. The matter is expected to be hotly contested.
Harmony hosts Memorial Day with cemetery ceremonies at PRE cemetery 18 barge grove. Residents visit graves, then gather for a basket dinner and church address by Judge A V Whipple. Col Crum and Hon Jno C Owen give brief remarks as part of an enjoyable community event.
Best yet nosily proclaims Mayer Watts Co as they showcase fresh spring stock in dry goods notions clothing shoes hardware and eatables. The ad boasts record store rooms filled with new factory goods bought for cash to keep prices low, inviting customers to inspect and trade.
All parties are notified not to trade for a not for 226 Signel by E. C. Smith made payable to J. O. Hamilton due Oct. Ist next. The said note has been lost.
A.C. Dudley announces reduced rates due to the country’s finances. Buggy and wagon work cut 25 percent with carriage painting from six dollars to seven fifty and all other work proportionally lowered. Requesting a trial.
Public notice lists tax deadlines and dates for towns including Adkins Lindsay Vinehurst Zoar Byromville Drayton Vienna Pinks Arabi Cordele Vienna May dates. Books close March 13 at Cordele Georgia with official notes from NAWAY, Pr. De.
A notice announces loan negotiations on improved farm lands in Deoly. Low interest rates are offered. Apply to Jonnx H. Woovwarp, Attorney and Real Estate Agent, Vienna, Georgia.
The Progress invites Viennians and renters to the annual Line Creek bridges picnic over the river in Sumter County on Saturday May 12. Refreshments will be served at the event.
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