May 30 Business Notices and Public Officials
A May 30 business notices listing public offices and officials includes Judge of Superior Court W H ish and Solicitor C B Hudson, County Court judge A V Whipple, Ordinary J D Hargrove, Clerk R Kellam, Sheriff G W Sheppard, Tax Receiver J C Dunaway, Tax Collector M E Bushin, County Treasurer D B Leonard, Coroner J W Gresham, County Surveyor M C Jordan, and Board of Education members Jno T Brown A C Bullington J D Pate D T Doughtry D L Henderson with President. Commissioner O P Swearingen. Board meets the first Tuesday in January April July and October. Superior Court sits second and third Mondays in March and September. City offices list Mayor J P Heard and Aldermen B F Forbes C S Baze es J O Hamilton and J J L after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.hish
C. B. Hudson
A. V. Whipple
Col. W. Thomson
J. D. Hargrove
R. Kellam
G. W. Sheppard
J.C. Dunaway
M. E. E Bushin
D. B. Leonard
J. W. Gresham
Local notes preview summer activities in Dooly and Atlanta
Mercer's commencement begins June 1. A fine oat crop is harvested in Dooly and spring chickens near ready. Attendance at Sunday convention was large. Col D L Henderson visited Americus on business. Merchants offer bargains on light coats and vests. A prominent Atlanta youth reportedly died by self harm last week. Campaigns, canning factory plans, and sales promos abound as crops grow with recent warm rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
D. L. Henderson
Americus
Card of Thanks and County Teacher's Meeting Notice
A grateful note thanks neighbors for rescuing Henry from a well with special acknowledgment to Floyd Johnson. The Dooly County Teacher's Association invites all Negro teachers and supportive parents in surrounding counties to monthly meetings beginning the third Saturday, and invites attendance at the next school program led by Jas. G. Green in Vienna Georgia with Prof. B. J. Davis visiting earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Davis
Dawson
Jas. G. Green
Vienna
Child Falls Into Well Near Court House
Master Henry Taylor, a bright 3 or 4 year old, fell about twenty feet into an old well south of the courthouse while playing with companions. He was rescued by a man lowered with ropes, badly bruised but alive, after which he was frightened. The well contained water and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Taylor
Court House
Henry
We Will Thrash Your Grain This Season
We will thrash grain this season and begin about Monday June 5 or earlier. We request you save your grain for us and be ready to inform us when we reach your neighborhood.
Lawn Sketches from OAE column note local doings
Mr John King travelled to Macon on business last Saturday. Mr Charlie King of Macon spent the weekend with Dallas Peavy and family. Snow picnic drew a large crowd and was enjoyed by all. Our school will close June 23. I attended the Byromville convention and expect the professor enjoyed it with his best girl. One of George Folds twins is ill. Rain is badly needed in this locality. George Folds owns the finest watermelons in our area. A Tousxer Ceeex Girt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnc. C. Dunnaway
Dunnaway
John King
Macon
Charlie King
Dallas Peavy
Byromville
George Folds
Wanted contractor to finish Big Vienna Hotel work
A reliable contractor is sought to complete the Big Vienna Hotel including woodwork painting waterworks papering and related trades. Apply to P. G. McDonalp Vienna Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Vienna
P. G. McDonalp
Vienna
Shells Nails Too: West Jones Misfortune at Sheller
West Jones, a colored man, discovered corn shellers can shell nails too. While shelling corn on Friday afternoon for Saturday milling, his fingers went into the sheller and several finger nails were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Jones
West
Dislocated Arm Injures Local Boy at Baptist Church
Master Willie Turlington son of Mr Thos Turlington of Fenn suffered a dislocated arm Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church when his cousin Aleck Stephens playfully pulled him, causing a painful injury that required a physician to reset the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Turlington
Thos. Turlington
Fenn
Baptist Church
Aleck Stephens
Willie
Formineton & Barristo Co Cash Store Prices
To Our Friends and Customers announce sale of bright new stock from Fullington & Barfield with low prices for Rice Kerosene Oil Coffee jelly glasses mosquito bars spool cotton starch and tobacco. Cash only. Pinehurst Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullington & Barfield
Kerr
Times
Formineton & Barristo Co
Pinehurst
Millinery Plea From Mrs McElreath Acknowledges Trade
Mrs. E A McElreath expresses gratitude to the ladies of Vienna and surrounding country for their liberal millinery trade, regrets being unable to trim hats for all requests, urges customers to place orders early in the week, promises all will be filled by Saturday, invites requests for stylish hats and millinery goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
E. A. McElreath
Blue Drug Store
Mr Vernon Sketches and Local Notes
Mr Vernon notes several domestic items. C A Joiners mule bitten by a rattlesnake while plowing, expected to recover. McEnvil ill but improving. Union singing drew a large school attendance. Tom remarks on a spoon at the singing. Bruce Sumerford visited his girl, stayed late, mule became restless and left him. Miss Sallie Hunter returns from Florida to much delight of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Joiners
Tom
Bruce Sumerford
New Ebenezer College Commencement Schedule 1893
Cocozan Georgia May 27 1893 commencement exercises at New Ebenezer College begin Sunday June 11 with a sermon by Rev E Z F Golden of Brunswick Ga. On Tuesday select Sophomore oratorio contest prizes Wednesday art exhibit and military display followed by grand concert. Thursday graduation exercises annual literary address by H A Ethridge Esq of Atlanta and Junior Exhibition. Friday melodrama Rio Grande by select students. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocozan
E. Z. F. Golden
Brunswick
Aurelia Mullis
Broke Into Jail and Stole a Gold Watch
Robert Goolsby broke into Oscar M. Heard’s bedroom and stole his gold watch, with Heard catching him and placing him behind bars. The same night G R Mathews’s home was entered and several small valuables were taken, in Vienna, a town typically free from pilfering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goolsby
Roberto
Oscar M. Heard
Heard
G. R. Mathews
Vienna
Stovall & Forbes Promises Fair Prices and Pure Drugs
Notice from Stovall & Forbes, wholesale and retail druggists, assuring the public they will not be undersold and offering a large stock. They pledge fresh, strictly pure and reliable medicines, claiming goods are as cheap as anywhere else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stovall & Forbes
Medicines &c
Dooly County
Macon
Palatka
Vienna
Wedding at Pinehurst unites Beacham and Horne in Pinehurst
Unadilla May 26 Special At the Baptist church in Pinehurst on Wednesday evening 24th instant Dr W E Beacham of this place and Miss Nannie Horne of Pinehurst were married by Rev J J Hyman. Guests attended a reception at the bride’s parents home then at the hotel. The couple will reside in town and embark on a bridal tour to Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unadilla
Baptist
Missos
Zeph Pate
Anice Guthrie
Dr. Toole
R. H. Pate, Jr
Ada Fullington
Edgar Barfield
Mary Sheffield
Murphy
Lizzie Morgan
A. C. Brown
T. H. Johnson
Beacham
Georgia
Sunday School Convention Inspires Converts and Praise
The semi annual Houston Baptist Sunday School Association meeting held Saturday and Sunday here was highly profitable with many sinners seeking prayer. Dr W A Nelson of Hawkinsville led Friday night services joined by M C Pate John L Anderson J J Whitfield Mrs Nelson Mrs Lewis Mrs Reagan Mrs Napier and Miss Mollie Joiner plus Dr Harvey Hatcher Rev Mr Asherst and E Y Mallory. The gathering inspired zeal and better teaching methods, with several converts and many re consecrations, and hosts praised for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Baptist Sunday School Association
W. A. Nelson
Hawkinsville
Nelson
McC. Pate
John L. Anderson
J. J. Whit
New Drugs and New Prices At the Blue Store
The Blue Store unveils a new stock and set prices with a bold promise of fair profits and no overcharging. It lists numerous items with special prices, asserting quality and value while denying loss-leading tactics. Druggist T. P. McElreath invites patrons to try the shop and notes legitimate profits.
Catching Bream on a Florida Fishing Frolic
A Macon party of eighteen plus Vienna guests and staff travels by rail to Newberg Florida for a fishing trip at Geneva Lake. They camp on the shore, haul gear by freight, catch about thirty fish for dinner, and enjoy moonlit dream of the catch. The group, mixing businessmen and companions, plans several days of angling before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Macon
Florida
J. P. Heard
Newberg
Fla
Geneva
Mess
G. W. Busbee
D. A. R. Crum
Jnc. E. Howell
Valdosta
Home Hair Care Service Proclaims At-Home Shampooing
An offer from Coanter Powezz, a Toneous Artist of Vieous, Ga, promising at home shampooing for ladies with trimming bangs. Work guaranteed and prompt attention to all orders requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coanter Powezz
Toneous
Vieous
Watch or Clock Repair and Local Notices
Recently moved to Vienna and operates at the Racket Store offering prompt repair service. Includes notices from W. Thi Practical J Vienna Adkins and local tax receiver entries. Also announces consignments of chickens eggs turkeys geese cabbage melons and fruits in season with emphasis on prompt returns and satisfactory service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
W. Thi
Byromville News Social Highlights and Local Happenings
The Byromville community awaits rain while a large crowd attended the Union Sing. Miss Minnie Owen visited Miss Carrie Page and Mr John Graham appeared at Sunday services. Miss Sue Moreland misplaced then found her watch. W B Johnson plans a new dwelling. Children’s Day events were held with part of the programme omitted. Local youths attended a Hog Crawd fish fry last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byromville
Minnie Owen
Carrie Page
John Graham
Sue Moreland
W. B. Johnson
Hog Craowl
New Grocery Stock Purchase Announcement
I recently purchased the entire stock and grocery business of Mr. J. M. Fic and will fill all orders for staple and fancy groceries as cheaply as cash purchases allow. I thank the public in advance for favors shown and pledge to treat every purchaser the best I know how.
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The
Ress Office
Dooly County Directory
City Oofficees
B. F. Forbes
C. S. Bazeees
J. O. Hamilton
J. J. Lasher
J. J. Stovall
C. W. Johns
A. J. Davies
W. T. Peavey
Unadilla, Ga
Court of Ordinary
G. W. Bustes
D. A. R. Crvm
Busbee & Crum
Lawyers
W. M. Haslam
T.F. Bivins
Allealle
W.H. Whipple
Middleton
E. Beechan
Lnadilla GA
J. W
D J. Williams
Dentists
Cordelega
le Building
Mercer
Dooly
J. P. Heard & Co
Atlanta
W. C. Willis & Co
Joseph Graham
J.P. Heard & Co
Oxford
Sam Jones
C. H. Branch
Wesleyan College
Mrs. Morgan
Miss Brown
Brown
Congress
T. P. McElreath
Sheppard
Worth
Irwin Counties
Bonaire
J. D. Norris
Louisville
B. Stovall
W.C. Willis & Co
South Carolina
O. M. Heard
Chicago
New York
J. O. A. Branch
South Georgia
Mr Branch
Methodist
Floyd Johnson
Teacher’s Association
OAE
Mr. Vernon
New Ebenezer College
Dr Beecham
Miss Horne
Sunday School
Hood
Simmon
Green
W. W.C
Williams
McKesson Robin
Eales
Blue
Blue Store
D.C. Hen
A. P. Jones
Commission Merchant
Acon, Go
Byromville News
Union
Mr Kellam
Z. T. Pen
W. R. Ellis
J. C. Lewis
J. R. Kerry
Vic
Ing and Loan Associ
Tion
Huntsville
Alabama
Orricens
W. H. Wuhrie
A. V. Wulperxe
W. C. Wixtis
J. A. Murray
L. A. Moncax
Mem. of
Coleg Tact
Pla
Davis Sewing Machine
Retton
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