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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1895
Page
3
The Vienna Progress notes a dull trade week, a booming watermelon season, and many local happenings. Labor for a new jail, fish from Flint river, and a completed Vienna Cordele line are mentioned alongside social events, a Moonshine raid near Warwick, and calls for reader submissions to the news box.
All trustees renters and friends of the Camp meeting are requested to meet at the Camp grounds on Saturday next at 10 o clock a.m. to appoint a time and consult as to the best interests of the meeting. O P Swearingen Sr Cuareman Board Trustees.
The Houston Association of Baptist churches plans to make the Arabi Institute an associational high school under a fall term plan. Prof. J. E Powell, president of Monroe Female College, will lead the school, with a committee meeting set for Arabi on the 22nd to weigh acceptance, pending ratification at Unadilla in October.
The music loving people of our town will witness a musicale at the Institute next Friday evening featuring the best local talent. Vendetta Lodge CM A boys will host a benefit to fit up their lodge with refreshments, debates, addresses, and a public program including Judge A V Whipple. A ladies committee will supervise supper, all for a worthy cause.
Mr S B Pate died at his home two miles west of Arabi after a week's illness with La Grippe. He was forty five last December and leaves eight children, two grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Zion Hope church with Masonic honors.
Farmers fear pear blight will cut yields this year. The suggested cure for leaf blight is Bordeaux Mixture. Dissolve copper sulphate in hot water, mix with lime solution, then combine in water. Strain and spray on foliage as leaves half grown, repeat every ten to twelve days.
The piece argues national politics will hinge on monetary policy, likely a clash over gold standard, free silver, and double standard. It notes southern and western voters favor silver, while sound-money advocates offer little relief beyond maintaining the status quo. It calls for a credible remedy for low cotton prices and widespread poverty with workers earning twenty cents daily.
An Americus Times Recorder editorial urges Georgians to oppose what it calls a “grand old state” being bargained for by Eastern money. It cautions the Third district to protest, warns of a “clean bill of sale,” and says citizens must act to nullify the unholy trade before it is consummated.
In Unadilla and Dooly County circles, Mr. R. B. Jordan and Miss Jame L. Barlow quietly wed on April 14. The ceremony remained secret until recently, with relatives unaware until a few days ago. Jordan, a respected young farmer, and Barlow, former Unadilla post mistress, are praised by friends for their union and happiness.
At a called board meeting on the 6th instant the resignation of Prof A F Ware as Principal was accepted. Prof J E Powell of Monroe Female College Forsyth was elected to fill the vacancy for one scholastic year beginning Sept 1. Ware has led the school to high popularity and Powell comes recommended as a capable educator. Citizens of Arab will welcome the change and support Powell in Doddyell.
On Friday April 26 ult Rev M C Jordan died at his Snow home after a long life in Dooly. An aged citizen and Christian, he served neighbors and family, leaving a widow and a large clan to mourn his loss. Friends offer sympathy to his family.
A brief note claims the seller always leads with top quality goods priced no higher than inferior trashy items, presenting a confident promotional stance. The fragment hints at a bold advertising claim, emphasizing value and superiority in a competitive market.
Readers are invited to request the Department of Agriculture Crop Reports and Monthly Bulletins by mailing their name and address to Hon. R. T. Nisbet Commissioner of Agriculture Atlanta Ga The notices urge farmers in the region to act promptly to receive these free or cost reports
A roundup of social calls and travels includes Prof. C. D. Pearce delivering an education lecture after a dance in Frasier, Miss Georgia Boatright visiting in Wilcox, H. E. Pearce and J. W. Smith in Seville, and train rides to Sycamore. Lucius Williams dies at age ten, Rex, infant son of H. E. Brown, passes at one month. Also mentions visits by Col. Jno F. Powell to Pine Grove and Oglethorpe, and various residents returning from trips and hosting relatives.
Old Alabama farmer Jordan Holland claims a sure cure for hog and chicken cholera after seven years of testing with thousands of cases. His daughter Rachel V Thomas of Cowarts offers the remedy plus recipe and family rights with refund guarantee, seeking agents and state and county rights.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It relieves pain in the bladder, kidneys, and urinary passages in both men and women. It stops retention of water and eases passage. Sold by Stovall & Forbes, Druggists, Vienna.
A shopper obsessed with stylish hats travels to the city to buy headwear, willing to pay urban millinery prices. She notes big city prices drain funds and seeks affordable, fashionable options without sacrificing style.
Prolonged services at the Methodist church concluded Friday night after a week of attentive crowds and strong spiritual interest. Bible readings and talks by pastor Mr Lane were especially enjoyed by attendees.
Last Friday morning at Morgan and Bailey's saw mill a boiler overheat and steam overload blew the crown sheet and bolts. Fireman undercharged fuel. prompt action by Mr. Bailey averted a serious explosion. Repairs will cost about $290 and the mill will be shut until machinery is replaced at Cordele shops.
A lively report notes a Saturday picnic at Double Lime Sinks with attendees including Lee Adams Nancy McNaman Dr Willie Joiner A H Brown and W B Hudgins. A comforting health update on Carl Lupo accompanies news of a fine dinner and community visits by Howell Rushin and Prof Bullington.
A poem and death notice segment recounts a child’s death with lines spoken by Father Mother and sisters Lea Minnie IVVY Lea and Ivy with prayers for resurrection. The passage transitions to local business notices and classifieds listing medicines, hats, drinks, hides, a wind mill, and rental and sale offers.
Tax Receiver's Notice lists precincts and dates for tax collection in Adkins, Lindsay, Pinehurst, Unadilla, Zoar, Be Byromville, Drayton, Coney, Arabi, Pinia, Tippettville, Findlay, Clewis Old Mill, Fuqua, Vienna, with book closings from May through June and signatures MO. C Dunaway T B D C
Contractor Pearce of the Manly Manufacturing Co. arrived from Dalton to supervise the erection of Dooly’s handsome new jail. Ground has been broken and materials placed. Work to start soon and the building to be pushed to rapid completion. World’s Fair Highest Award.
A quoted exchange describes Chinese conversation in which each person must flatter the other while belittling himself and his possessions. It lists examples asking for name, residence, children, and spouse with diminutive replies.
The Mingo Sunday school, recently organized, shows promise as members commit to building it up. Mrs Hills hosts a social gathering, rated as an enjoyable affair by attendees, while those who did not attend are noted in passing.
Mr D B Thompson visited Ti vola Saturday Col D L Henderson is in Oglethorpe on legal business Cols A V Whipple and D A R Crum visited Americas Friday Mr W S Adams of Scotland visited friends in Vienna Sunday Miss Annie Sheppard visited friends in Cordele Saturday
English Spavin Liniment removes hard callouses lumps blemishes blood spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifled sprains swollen throats coughs and more Save 50 by one bottle Stovall Forbes Druggist Vienna Ga.
Advertises loans from 400 dollars in Dooly and Wilcox counties with low interest. Applicant to John H. Woodward.
DB Thompson states plans to enlarge his warehouse at the depot, promising a better warehousing plan for farmers and buyers. He offers 25 cents per bale to weigh and deliver to the depot, with no sale if unsold and no charge, plus insured delivery from wagon to depot.
Young people ambitious to succeed are urged to take a course at the Atlanta Business College. Atlanta, the South’s commercial capital, offers advantages not found elsewhere. The college claims leadership in commercial training with practical instruction in bookkeeping banking shorthand penmanship typing and English. Circulars and information are mailed free upon request to The Atlanta Business College Whitehall St Atlanta Ga.
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