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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
4
A garbled early 19th century notice outlines miscellaneous taxes on businesses and penalties for nonregistration or nonpayment. It lists items from photographers to daguerreotypes, billiard halls, weapons, boats, agricultural implements, and more with varied monetary amounts, all subject to indictment for misdemeanor.
A long married couple, Mr and Mrs Mason of Dooly, celebrated their sixtieth anniversary with a large gathering on Saturday May 1. Family and friends traveled from near and far to honor the pair, who have hosted annual reunions for years. The day featured a cedar shade table laden with food, flowers, singing, and gifts, and was praised as a joyous, memorable occasion. The couple’s many descendants and extensive circle of friends were thanked, with blessings and best wishes for their continued good lives.
When you need drugs you want those which are pure and fresh. Vienna Drug Co promotes pure and fresh medicines for customers seeking reliable pharmaceutical options.
Pleasant Valley notes show a Monday visit by visitors bringing crops. a strong south wind damaged several crops and disrupted the area. Weather conditions appear weak with a feeble forecast while local residents, including Mrs Walto and Mis Dora, attended Sunday services. J B Cooper and wife of Vienna joined the congregation, and a son’s sadness at services suggests concern.
An obituary notes the passing of Louisa Hudgind on May 6 at 10 p.m. The bereaved family and neighbors honor her as a kind generous mother and friend. The notice speaks of grief, reverence, and belief in reunion with loved ones and the Savior. It closes with a farewell to a beloved friend whose spirit remains fondly remembered.
A large bay horse mule about nine years old and hog shaped back weighs about 13800 pounds is missing or stolen. A reward will be paid for information on its whereabouts. Inform W S Jessup Eastman Georgia.
Colored teachers of the county must attend a two week Institute at Cordele starting June 17 1901 or face a fine. The notice appears in a local public notice format with directive language and names of organizers or issuers.
Notice to teachers announces the general examination for license to teach in the Public Schools of the state to be held at the Vienna school building on Saturday June 1 1901 Those without a license or with an expired license must take this exam if they wish to teach in 1902 as no other exams are scheduled EG Greene May 11 018t
Limited quantity of 4 1-2 per cent cotton seed meal offered at 2000 per ton for Hawkinsville. Terms are cash or draft attached to bill of lading. Write Lathrop Oil Mill Co Hawkinsville Ga. Plantation Ghill Cure sold at Forbes Coxe Drug Store.
Mr Gimmage and wife visited Wednesday. Zeke Hill and Reynolds of Mingo were here on business. The sick are improving. Grantham traveled to Pitts to visit his ill mother Williford. Willie Hogaett and family visited his parents. Cordellind folks collected frogs. Tippettville residents attended a large gathering at Mrs Hill’s. Rain arrived Wednesday, a welcome boon. Jod Yawn recovered from illness. Do not trust opticians. visit Vienna Jewelry for proper glasses. I promised Snow news, but time delayed. Two marriages occurred, plus a funeral sermon for Mrs H. J. McCarvey on May 14. Photographer W. S. Fleming moved to Nellidville post office. Miss Chisy Monk resumed school at Byromville. Rains raised crops. corn, oats, and peaches thriving. picnics and blackberry harvest noted.
The next Monthly Institute for Dooly county teachers will meet at the Vienna court house on Saturday May 25 1901 at 9 o clock. State School Commissioner G R Glenn will deliver an address at 11 o clock. All teachers and a large delegation of patrons are invited to attend and hear him.
The notice promotes an export tune by East Vienna Ginnery, claiming honest hands and up-to-date plans will secure the highest market price. It asserts the product will weigh as stated and arrive on the other side, appealing to buyers in China and abroad.
DB Thompson defends a modern cotton ginery model at West Vienna, arguing the business earns four profits: seed purchase, ginning, selling goods, and overall efficiency. He claims the setup saves money, competes against old square bale ginneries, and pays net percent returns by exporting bale-ready cotton.
An advertisement lists ladies dress goods and furnishings including peaus, tifa, dimities, dotted Swiss, all colors black and white organdies, gingham, French silk, black tateta silk, wash silk, lawak, piques and many other fabrics.
Silk shirt waists in colors with pleated fronts priced around 45 cents while they last. Boc chambray waists offered with front details at 1.25. Slippers, patent leather shoes, sandals, and a line of straw and fur hats. Wide selection of ties, Madras shirts, and white bosom shirts with lace striped fronts.
Our line features fine flannels plaids serges stripes and cashmere suits from 250 to 500 cheaper than you can buy them elsewhere We also shave the silk alpaka coats.
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