Local News From The Vienna Progress May 7
Mrs S B Stovall is ill with bilious fever while Peter McKinney dies after long cancer fight and is buried at Eureka. Albert Smith of Unadilla deemed insane sent to Milledgeville Lunatic Asylum. Dooly County Teacher Institute to meet in Unadilla June 6 at 10 am. Mrs S Graham ill. progress notes improvement later. Catfish seen in streets, 4 to 6 pounds, caught on set hooks. Powell replaces Cobb in J D Cobb Co. firm becomes J F Powell Co. Death of A T Taylor of Garden Valley mourned by L H Taylor and friends. Communicate with names for Progress box submissions. Wedding news: Joel P Walker and Ruby Young wed. Miss Mamie Leonard among maids of honor. Dike Cottle of Cordele seeks Pasteur Institute treatment in New York for rabies. $250 cost, $150 raised. D J King of Macon and Ella Borum of Henderson wed at Borum home. wedding by Rev Evers.
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Albert Smith
Unadilla
Milledgeville
Dooly County
Teacher’s Institute
S. Graham
Progress
Joel P. Walker
Ruby Young
Montezuma
Mamie Leonard
Our Town
Dike Cottle
Cordele
New York
Pasteur Institute
Cottle
O. J. Cottle
D. J. King
Macon
Ella Borum
Henderson
L. A. Borum
Mr. Evers
King
Borum
Friday Night Entertainment by Vienna Musical Association
The Vienna Musical Association and Ven detta Lodge members presented a large, well received program in the Institute hall on Friday night. Performers from Macon Perry Cordele and Vienna offered music recitations and solos while judges and speakers from the Coming Men of America praised the event. Proceeds benefited the Vendetta Lodge of the C M A and the collective effort received high praise for its success.
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Vienna Musical Association
Vendetta Lodge
Macon
Perry
Cordele
Vienna
M. E. Rushin
Dooly
Strickland
Douglasville
Sadie Bess Bryan
Nora Powell
Eddings
Mattie Lawson
Reuben
Claude Lawson
Jim Pate
Lovick Ridenhour
Fernie Lashley
C.M. A
Pinehurst School Offered to Association for High School
Trustees of Pinehurst school reportedly offer the institution to the Houston Association for possible affiliating as an associa tional high school. The committee meets tomorrow with several propositions expected.
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Pinehurst
Houston Association
Beech Haven Picnic For Vienna Unadilla Sunday Schools
The Baptist Sunday schools of Vienna and Unadilla plan their annual picnic at Beech Haven next Saturday. A shoo-fly train will transport attendees at a special round trip rate of about 50 cents. Officials expect a large crowd and a splendid event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday Schools
Vienna
Unadilla
Lovely Beech Haven
Freddie Shipp College to be built at Cordele
A stock company with 5000 capital stock and full subscriptions organized to build the Freddie Shipp College in Cordele. The project, started years ago and previously halted, is now said to be assured and near completion. Community hopes for an early finish.
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a_ stock company
Fred—die Shipp College
Cordele
Freddie Shipp
Abbeville Growth Aims With Bonds Water Works And Land Deals
Reporter visits Abbeville in Wilcox County as town plans bond issuance of 10 00000 to fund a modern college building artesian wells and water system. A 40000 immigrant colony seeks 100000 acres in Wilcox and Irwin. Dr W A Nelson leads a large Christian Bible school. Reunion with old friend B H Haynes and gratitude for hospitality from C L Bailey family.
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Abbeville
Wilcox
Irwin Counties
W. A. Nelson
Macon
Nelson
B. H. Haynes
Barney
Sumter
C.L. Baily
Cut It Off: Penitentiary inmate injured in impulsive accident
Henry Smith, a Black man jailed at Richwood for burning the Pinehurst warehouse of Herring and Mashburn, is recovering in the stockade after a loose railcar dragged his foot. He apparently quotes a biblical line while facing punishment for his acts.
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Henry Smith
Richwood
Pinehurst
Smith
We Say We Do Buy Sell Bargains This Week
Ample capital backing rapid sales of Sateens at 7 1 2 cents per yard. Low cut shoes advertised with marked discounts including 2 50 Oxfords to 2.00 and 1 50 Oxfords to 1.25. Wash goods and India Lawns heavily reduced. Featherbone Corsets guaranteed and orderable from factory. Hosiery touted as best in the region. Firm claims full stock and commitment to customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Death at Fuqua claims Mrs. J T Vinson Sr
Mrs J T Vinson Sr died peacefully last Monday at her home near Fuqua after nearly a month with typhoid fever. The deceased was a highly regarded Christian woman and her loss brings sorrow to friends and family. Interment was at Mount Vernon on Tuesday afternoon.
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J.T. Vinson
Spirit Land
Fuqua
Birthday Reception for Miss Nina Davies Opens at Home
Miss Nina Davies hosted a birthday reception at her mother Letitia Davies home last Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM for her 11th birthday. The young guests enjoyed the hospitable gathering and friends wish her many more years of happiness.
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Nina Davies
Letitia Davies
Dooly Campmeeting Announced for Four Days in August
Trustees and tenters met at the Pennehatchee campground and set the campmeeting to begin Saturday night on the last day of August for four days. Tenters and friends are urged to be prepared. Further notice will follow for a work day. O P Swearingen Sr chairman board trustees May 18 1895.
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Pennehatchee
O. P. Swearingen, Sr
Marvin Claim To Cordele Estate Leads To Receiver Appointment
Francis G Marvin of Nebraska claimed a half interest in the estate of the late Dr G W Marvin of Cordele. Courts allowed administration but a receiver was appointed after appeals. The Supreme Court upheld appointing a receiver and required bond, sending the case to a jury to determine the validity of young Marvin’s claim.
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Francis G. Marvin
Nebraska
G. W. Marvin
Cordele
Dr. Marvin
Young Marvin
Jos. E. Bivins
Superior Court
Prosperous Vienna Promotes Town Growth and Outlook
The piece extols Vienna as thriving amid national gloom, noting clean water, telephone networks, active real estate, and a forthcoming public school system. It highlights new structures costing at least 8090 dollars, and includes endorsements from a drummer, a merchant, and a citizen praising Vienna’s financial strength and investment appeal.
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Vienna
Cure for Muscular Rheumatism Promoted by Local Resident
Mrs R L Lamson of Fairmount Illinois reports her sister used Chamberlains Pain Balm for muscular rheumatism and achieved a complete cure. She keeps it at home as a quick remedy for rheumatism aches and lameness with repeated benefit. Sold by Stovall Forbes.
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R.L. Lamson
Fairmount
Illinois
Chamberlain
Stovall & Forbes
Gratitude Note From Coming Men of America
The Vienna Musical Association and good citizens are thanked for their support of the C. M. A. in their work. Expressions of appreciation extend for courtesies and encouragement. Signed by Venpetra Lopee and officers including Alvin Adkins, Watts Powell, Homer Shipp, Lovie Ridenlour, Carleton Cunningham, Fernie Lashley, Charlie Gurr, and A. E. Davies.
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Vienna Musical Association
America
Venpetra Lopee
C. M. A. Tilden
Alvin Adkins
Watts Powell
Homer A. Shipp
Sec
T Treas
Lovie W. Ridenlour
Carleton Cunningham
Fernie Lashley
Sentinel
Charlie S. Gurr
A. E. Davies
A Commendable Move for Vienna Musical Association
The Vienna Musical Association plans a summer program of concerts to entertain the people and boost social life. The Institute’s Friday evening entertainment is praised as a literary and musical aid to citizens. Progress urges immediate reorganization to realize these plans and promote refined social progress. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is noted as a World's Fair highest award.
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Dr. Price
Vienna
Weather and community notes from the county
The week brought cool weather injuring cotton while corn looks fine. A wind and hail storm in the western county damaged crops. Oat crops sown after the freeze are healthy. Visitors attended Sunday school at Patton schoolhouse with Superintendent Dan Avery in good form. Sheriff J W Roberts distributed legal writs in Ville. Mrs J F Lane of Unadilla visited her sister Mrs D P McCorvey. Mr M E C lost his barn and contents at Spaulding last Friday. What has become of Hans and Heds, Snow correspondents. Shoot boys or give up your guns.
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Patton School
Dan Avery
Sherif J. W. Roberts
Ville
J. F. Lane
Unadilla
D. P. McCorvey
Tragic Forestry Death At Richwood Claims Parrot Lumber Worker
William Rycroft a 35 year old white man and Parrot Lumber Company blazer was killed Friday when a tree toppled in the woods. He left a destitute wife and several dependent children as mourners to a harsh world.
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Wm. Rycroft
Richwood
Rycroft
Parrot Lumber Company
The Problem Solved Hog Cholera Cure Offered by Mrs. Thomas
Mr Jordan Holland of Alabama claims a sure cure for hog and chicken cholera after seven years of testing with thousands of cases. His daughter Mrs Rachel V Thomas of Cowarts Alabama advertises the remedy and recipe with family rights and money back guarantee. She seeks general and local agents and state and county rights.
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Jordan Holland
Ala
Rachel V. Thomas
Cowarts
Capital Ready to Meet All Competitors in Vienna GA
In Vienna Georgia a broker states with ample capital readiness to pay cash or on time for legitimate competition, awaiting satisfactory arrangements.
Personal notices from Vienna and nearby towns
Miss Lucy Hughes of Fuqua shopped in Vienna on Friday. J R Horne of Pinehurst visited town Wednesday. Lizzie Henderson of Una dilla stays with Col D L Henderson. County Judge A V Whipple with legal business in Unadilla Friday. E S Lasseter visiting Fort Valley. Mrs Homer B Whitsette of Cordele visited her parents J P Powell last week. Carrie and Ava Johnson attended the Institute concert Friday. Lawson and King from Perry visited Friday. King returned Sunday. C C Duncan of Unadilla with his mother attended Institute entertainment Friday. Mrs J D Norris of Buena Vista and Mrs Jno B McDonald of Atlanta visiting ill mother Mrs S B Stovall. C D Pearson of Macon, city father, in Vienna for W A Doody & Co. Cols Jno F Powell, J Mid Busbee, and W Virgil Harvard attended court at Jallapa Saturday. reports of heated legal battles. Home of Sumter visitor Judge J D Hargrove stayed Saturday and Sunday. daughter Julia May and grandmother Mrs M J Roach left Sunday afternoon.
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Lucy Hughes
Fuqua
Vienna
J. R. Horne
Pinehurst
Lizzie Henderson
Unadilla
Col
D L. Henderson
Cols. Jno
F. Powell
J. Mid. Busbee
W. Virgil Harvard
Jallapa
Mr. C
How to Treat a Wife From Pacific Health Journal
Offers advice to husbands to be patient and kind to their wives, noting that a calm demeanor helps them endure trials. Recommends keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home as a sign of care and protection, with sale by Stovall & Forbes.
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Pacific Health Journal
Chamberlain
Stovall & Forbes
Dr Miles Pain Pills Promote Headache Relief and Misc Ads
Local ad page touts Dr Miles Pain Pills as headache cure at 1 cent a dose and promotes Nerve Plasters 25c, wind mills, cow hides buyers, and veterinary services. Other items include rental housing, Shepherd puppy sales, and blank legal forms for Justice courts with new stock.
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Miles
O. M. Heard
Vienna
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion Promises Quick Cure
An old ad proclaims spinal brintis and mange cures for humans and animals in 30 minutes, touting Woolford's Sanitary Lotion sold by Stovall & Forbes Druggists. The same page notes schools in Dooly county can buy books cash-only, and urges using quarters to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for family use.
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Woolford
Stovall & Forbes
Dooly County
Grist mill in Pinehurst seeks patronage from Isa Smith
Isa Smith of Pinehurst Georgia advertises a grist mill service promising satisfaction. The notice dated May 20, 1995 requests patronage and promotes ongoing operation at Pinehurst.
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Pinehurst
Isa Smith
Pinehurst Ga
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia In A Day
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” irons out rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It promises immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose and notes a 75 cent price. Sold by Stovall & Forbes Drugists in Vienna.
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Stovall & Forbes Drugists
Vienna
L. D. Edwards
Preston
Idaho
Dr. Miles
Prophylactic Mouth Wash Promises Decay Prevention
Dr Whitehead and Co advertise a mouth wash claiming to prevent tooth decay cure sore mouth and purify breath. Sold by a local supplier with promotional language and medical claims typical of the period.
Relief in Six Hours Great South American Kidney Cure
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It eases pain in the bladder kidneys and back and assists urinary passage in both sexes. Offers quick relief and care. Sold by Sto vall Forbes Druggists Vienna. A separate note about hats and millinery contrasts big city prices with local affordable styling and service.
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Stovall & Forbes
Vienna
Mrs C V Morgan promotes spavin remedy for horses
English Spavin Liniment removes hard callouses and blemishes from horses and treats blood spavins curbs splints and other leg injuries. The ad promises savings of fifty dollars with one bottle sold by Stovall and Forbes Druggist in Vienna Georgia.
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Stovall & Forbes
Vienna. Ga
Money to Loan Offer for Farm and City Property
Advertised loan service offering funds from 400 dollars in Dooly and Wilcox counties. Emphasizes improved farm and city property as security and a low interest rate. Contact John H. Woodward for negotiation and applications.
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Dooly and
Wilcox
John H. Woodward
Vienna
Tax Receiver's Notice for Precinct Assembly Dates
Tax records list Adkins April 16 Lindsay April 17 Pinehurst 3 Unadilla 1 Zoar 5 Byromville 6 Vietna 8 Drayton 9 Coney 10 James 11 Arabi 12 Pinia 18 Cordele 16 Tippettville May 1 Findlay May 6 Clewis Old Mill May 8 Fuqua May 29 Vienna May 30 31 June 1 Books close June 1. MO C Dunaway Trhd C.
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Adkins
Lindsay
Pinehurst
Unadilla
Zoar
Byromville
Vietna Ith
Drayton
Coney Z
James Ll
Arabi
Pinia
Cordele
Tippettville
Fuqua
Vienna
MO. C. Dunaway
Trhd.c
Kill-Germ Cures Itch in 30 Minutes for Dogs
An advertised remedy named Kill-Germ claims rapid treatment for mange scratches and all skin diseases in dogs. Sold by StovaLi and Fores.
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StovaLi & Fores
Dr Thompson Announces Warehouse Expansion at the Depot
The farmer oriented notice proclaims a larger warehouse at the depot by Morgan Davia and Co, promising a new general warehousing system. Buyers pay 25 cents per bale for weighing and delivery to the depot, with no sale incurring no charge and shipments insured from wagon to depot. Dr. Thompson signs the notice as serving the public.
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Morgan, Davia & Co
Dr. Thompson
Atlanta Business College Promises Practical Commercial Training
Ambitious youths urged to enroll at the Atlanta Business College. Atlanta, the South's commercial hub, offers advantages not found elsewhere. The college advertises practical instruction in bookkeeping, banking, shorthand, penmanship, typing, and English, taught by skilled teachers. Circulars are mailed free. address Whitehall St, Atlanta, Ga.
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Atlanta Busines College
Atlanta
South
Atlanta Business College
Whitehall St
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Eureka
Alva L. Powell
J. D. Cobb
J.D. Cobb & Co
J. F. Powell & Co
A. T. Taylor
Garden Valley
L. H.taylor
Beech Haven
J.P. Heard & Son
Dooly Campmeeting
Georgia
Gard OF
Phanks
Communications
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A. V. Whipple
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Mr. B Wood
Lady
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J. P. Powell
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J.R. Duncan
Institute
J. D. Norris
Buena Vista
Jno. B. McDonald
C. D. Pearson
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Grip
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D. B. Thompson
San Francisco
J.A Smith
Central Stables
J. F. Waters
Justice Courts
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Whitehead
J. M. Whitehead
Dentist
C.V. Morgan
Gould
Advanced Business School
Wm. Hall
M. F. Rushin
Wm. Halls
Wm. Hall Medicine Co
St Louis
T. T. Morgan
T T. Morgan
Winchester Repeating
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