02 May 1901
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
1
Local items report Miss Jewell Powell visiting in Vienna area preaching next Sunday at two churches. Obituary notes say Mrs Homer Mims died at Unadilla last Friday. Various brief notices cover court witnesses in Macon, public reminders, and community events. Multiple items mention local business openings, harvest activity, and household tips, with several names like Summers, Rushin, Hayes, Collier, and Hill appearing in society notes.
Tippettville reports visitors from Seville Vien na and Hawkinsville attending Rockhill preaching. Local notables include Ashley Mixon improving, RL Scarborough and sister Lucy of Mingo visiting, and Georgia Turner from Ben's circle. Three stores operate: N J Grantham & Co Josey and Dormin. Grantham expands to Albany and Valdosta. Friendship Friday Memorial Day events praised.
Three schools Mixon Redhill and Findleson presented a favor toward Mixon for having the best program. If this should escape the waste basket I will come again Memb.
Sallie Wade eldest daughter of Mr Ashley Wade near Raines died Sunday night at 8. Her long illness ended, and she rests in the home above. Sympathy goes to her father and siblings as mourners, with the hope of reunion in the home above. Also note: an ad line for Rose of Plymouth cigarettes at Vienna Drug Co Photie 60.
Confederate veterans of Dooly County are urged to gather at the courthouse at 3 pm on the eighth Saturday in May. Lasseter DAR Crum serves as commander and adjutant coordinating the county reunion efforts.
Mr John Hewkins visited our school last Friday. Oscar, Lucile and Belle Barry visited their brother Mr J R Barry. Mr Willie Smith is an avid fisherman with two catfish caught Monday weighing four and a half pounds and seven and a half pounds. Mr Isaiah Williams with his son Loran called on his daughter Mrs J Ri Barry. Mrs G W McCraney, recently confined to her room with smallpox, has recovered. Mr Ashley Wade's eldest daughter Sallie passed away Sunday at eight in the evening. The Raines post office is not receiving mail due to postmaster H A Smith having smallpox. Decoration Day is set for Friday by neighbors near Ebenezer for cleaning and gate decorating.
Plymouth store Rose of Plymouth Cigars advertises the beat Go Smoke in the world at Vienna Drug with phone 60 listed for orders or inquiries.
Three room house with one to two acres of land listed for cash by H L Nance on Bifth Street in Shep. Property features modest accommodation and ample outdoor space ready for quick sale.
The resolution notes the passing of Elisabeth Thompson and praises her life of Christian service. It expresses grief and submission to God, extends heartfelt sympathy to the family, and asks divine comfort. Names Roasie Vannon M T Johnson and W Sanders appear in the touching farewell. The item closes with HS Nance offering his home in Vienna for sale.
Dooley county. To whom it may concern executors A Bullington and D A Taylor of Simeon L Taylor deceased report full settlement and seek discharge from trust as executors on the first Monday in August next April 29 1901 J D Hananovz Ordinary Dooly Co
Local firm announces purchase of the entire stock of about 5000 dollars worth of general merchandise from J K Smith. A wide sale from dresses to wool goods and notions with deep cuts on many lines including shoes, household wares, and glassware. Discounts apply to linens, calicoes, percal es, and assorted fashion items.
Plain white cups and saucers priced at 80c reduced to 18c and 6 for 46c. Plain and white plates drop from 25c to 38c, decorated pieces from 40c to 65c. Limited quantities. sale highlights low prices on tableware.
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