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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1895
Page
3
The article asserts advertising is essential for business success and guides the idea that sustained ads prove the point. It emphasizes a judicious approach to promoting ventures and suggests that steady advertising yields proof of effectiveness.
Weather and crop notes fill the page with fruit reports and farming life. The piece mentions rapid crop growth from rains, berries ripening, pear and apple blights, and local crop expectations. It notes plans for temperance preaching, a fatal railroad accident near Unadilla, local tax payments, and community notices including the Vienna Institute commencement.
An engine was stolen from the Georgia Southern railroad yards in Tifton on Wednesday night. The locomotive was started and then abandoned after the fire burned out, failing to build steam. It was found dead on the track about 35 miles from the origin, with no suspects or motive known.
Cordele hosts a series of religious meetings led by local ministry with assistance from Rev. M C Austin of Waycross. Services have run for a week and will continue through the week, with powerful sermons and a notable spiritual awakening anticipated across religious circles.
On a Wednesday afternoon Supervisor Mathews of the Georgia Southern was killed when a south bound passenger train struck him as he rushed to Lake City Florida. The report says his death resulted from recklessness during his hurried attempt to board the moving train.
A Cordele Vienna Findlay Unadilla Elko Hawkinsville and Perry group held a Beechhaven picnic Saturday. About 300 attended despite rain and all ages enjoyed the day, praising Beechhaven as a delightful pleasure grounds and turning the event over to friends to ensure everyone had a good time.
The Richwood Sunday school planned a picnic eight miles out on the tram road but heavy rain ruined the outing. A tram carried three flats of attendees, the party returned home soaked, and indoor activities at the school house filled the day.
The regular monthly session of Dooly County court convened Tuesday at 9 am, lasting three days with many civil and criminal dispositions. Acquittals included Charlie Clemmons Eugene Gilmore Jene Jackson and Adam Harrold Albert Weltons. convictions ranged from larceny to trespassing and carrying concealed weapons with various jail terms or fines. Judge Whipple praised as conservative while Cordele visitors added to the legal talent present. local lawyers hailed as brainy and capable.
The Cordele Vienna telephone line opened last Tuesday morning with the first message at about 10 o clock. It works well and excites local business men by enabling near instant conversation ten miles apart. About 18 Vienna subscribers have joined, with plans to extend to Unadilla and other county points as more phones are installed. Mr D H Ledbetter is praised for his enterprise and success as manager.
Homer Ligon, about 17, faced Judge Whip ple on charges of rifling Julien Perry store funds. Perry trapped him by hiding a friend in a closet. the boy left in charge prompted the capture. Trial postponed to June first. Ligon posted $250 bond. Mess Hill and Strong represent the youth.
The north and west face a severe cold snap with extensive frost damage, while the south suffers little to no crop loss. The contrast argues that fruit growers and market gardeners should relocate southward to benefit from milder climate and fewer losses.
Snow Items recounts community happenings from Hawkinsville to Smyrna with humor about a post office egg exchange, praise for teachers institutes, and upcoming school and church events. The piece notes small crops, a June close, and a playful remark on harvests and blackberry season, ending with a humorous line about watermelon time.
Jordan Holland of Alabama claims a sure cure for hog and chicken cholera after seven years of testing. His daughter Rachel V Thomas of Cowarts offers the remedy plus recipe and family rights with refund guarantee. She seeks general and local agents and state and county rights.
Dr. Thompson unveils plans to enlarge the depot warehouse formerly run by Morgan Davie & Co. He pledges a superior general warehousing system for farmers and buyers, charging 25 cents per bale to weigh and deliver to the depot, with no sale if unsold and shipping at no cost if desired. If no sale occurs the bale is marked and shipped.
The Dooly County Teachers Association is called to meet at Unadilla on the first Saturday in June at 10 oclock with Prof Bueckholts. A large gathering is hoped as this may be the last meeting before schools close. The program includes devotions, an introductory talk by the president, Prof R W Everette on grammar, primary reading by Mrs Mary E Hill, geography by Miss Sarah Buckholts, and a session on different ways of teaching arithmetic. Respt E B Barco Pres T A
Isa Smith of Pinehurst Georgia invites patrons to the Pinehurst grist mill promising satisfaction. The notice dated May 20, 1995 requests support and patronage for milling services.
J C Hamilton of CA declares ample capital and readiness to meet all legitimate competition. Offers payment options in cash or on time, contingent on satisfactory arrangements.
A shopper insists on stylish hats and bonnets, travels to cities for millinery, but laments high big city prices and car fares. The vendor promises latest styles and reasonable prices, inviting the reader to place the next order.
People visit relatives in Unadilla Vienna and Cordele with several guests named Mr. and Mrs. J P Powell Mrs Homer B Whitsette and Col Jno F Powell. Prof S R Fields of Richwood attended Vienna. Featherbone Corset advertised by J P Heard Son. Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claims quick cure. School books sold for cash by Stovall Forbes. Scholarship offer in Atlanta and Macon business colleges. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy promoted by Stovall Forbes.
English Spavin Liniment removes hard callouses lumps and blemishes from horses including blood spavins curbs splints and ring bone Stifled sprains swollen throats and coughs Save 50 by using one bottle Stovall Forbes Druggist Vienna Ga.
Local business notes advertise Dr Miles Pain Pills Nerve Plasters Gold Dust washing compound and tobacco cures. Penny's carries grain and supplies while tables list cattle hides prices and cheap wind mill. Real estate rental offers a five foot dwelling, and a shepherd puppy sale via Central Stables. O Heard and J F Waters named in minor notices.
Advertises loans in Dooly and Wilcox counties from 400 dollars up at a low interest rate. Claims better preparation to negotiate loans on improved farm and city property. Calls to apply to John H. Woodward.
Vienna young ladies race for votes with Manicure Set prize for top female and 100 Grand Republic Cigars for the winning man. Cigar and soda-water buyers may vote, count on September 25. Druggists Stovall and Forbes promote the event in Vienna Georgia.
Tax receiver notices list precincts and dates from April 1 to June 1 including Adkins Pinehurst Unadilla Zoar Vienna Drayton Coney Arabi Cordele Tippettville Findlay Clewis Fuqua Vienna and others with books close on June 1. Official reference by C Dunaway T R C.
An old advertisement describes Kill-Germ as a universal cure for dog skin troubles. It claims rapid relief from mange and scratches faster than any known remedy and notes sale by Stovatt and Forses.
From Abram Peavy on P. G. McDonalds plantation a dark bay mare of medium size and a hornless saddle were taken Saturday night the 25 inst. A five dollar reward is offered for recovery by P. G. McDonald and James Carmack this May 2795.
A legendary “Mystic Cure” pledges radical relief from rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It claims to remove the disease’s cause and bring immediate disappearance after the first dose. Sold by Stovall and Forbes Drugists in Vienna for 75 cents.
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