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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1894
Page
3
Willis and Co announce a two week court sale with special discounts on all purchases. The firm emphasizes a full sales force ready to assist buyers and lookers, aiming to make visitors feel at home.
Local notices report court activity season with references to Willis' merchandise bargains fresh beef and coffins for sale. The piece also mentions plum crops, shoe and clothing sales, upcoming picnics, jury duties and several residents entering or urged to run for local offices.
Mayer Watts and Co advertise a massive spring stock arrival with dry goods notions clothing shoes hardware and more. They claim the largest stock in town with factory-direct purchases and cash prices to lure customers to inspect the new goods.
Mr and Mrs W L Williams of Pinehurst mourn two sons aged 5 and 1 who died within hours of each other after several days of illness. Physicians parents and friends offered aid but were unable to save them. The community extends sympathy to the grieving family.
Mrs. C. S. Shudley collapsed last Wednesday from a head pain and died within minutes. She leaves a newborn child and a husband of one year. Burial followed Thursday afternoon in the new cemetery. she had long been active in the church.
The Progress misreported that the Commissioner and Dooly teachers were ordered to Hawkinsville for an institute. Letters to teachers suggested a Hawkinsville trip, but the institute will be held here later unknown. Some teachers went to Hawkinsville and liked it. attendance here and fines remain at the board of education's discretion.
Splendid progress at LaGrivce Feminte College May 1st. Hunter Carnes, a studious student with a brilliant intellect, earns a junior reader's place for Commencement after seven months of diligent study. She has the love of teachers and classmates for noble conduct and notable progress in music and art.
Mrs. Mariah Swearingen, mother of William George Green and Newton Swearingen, died Sunday of old age, at an advanced age. She rests among Dooly County’s long-serving residents who served the community across generations.
Miss Jeannie Morgan offers dressmaking with a guaranteed perfect fit using a tailored system. She performs measurements without trials, delivers finished garments, and makes ladies underwear and dresses to recent fashions from her residence at Fifth Street.
Fragmentary notice cites individuals Adkins Lindsay Pinehurst Unadilla Zear Byrdeville Drayton Vienna Clevis Old and others with dates May 6 May 15 May 21 and June 3 as book closing deadlines. References to MO C Dunnaway Racal T.R.D.C and Cérdele Ga appear in the scattered text from March 15 and 159.
A local shop stocks a complete millinery line advertised as new and stylish. Shoppers are urged to buy now, avoid old-fashioned items, and visit the store while in town where ladies are welcomed and discounts apply.
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