Arabi Fundraiser Gala Eclipses Expectations
Last evening at Hotel Myrtle in Arabi a fundraiser for the Confederate monument drew locals and visitors. Miss Amanda Bedgood won the beauty contest amid lively bidding and crowding votes while Misses Hattie Redgood Stella Ray Ophelia Brannan and Carrie Powell led the effort. The event featured a dinner and “bait” fishing and raised about $55 plus substantial subscriptions, with praise for organizers and participants from Pine Forest Coney Vienna Richwood and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Myrtle
Hattie Redgood
Stella Ray
Ophelia Brannan
Carrie Powell
Amanda Bedgood
Gertrude and
Rosa Croom
Pine Forest
Eula McKinney
Coney
Col
J. M. Busbee
Equalizing Tax Values Aimed By Governor Atkinson
Governor Atkinson urged the legislature to adopt a system of equalizing state tax assessments. He argued most property is under-assessed, noting mule, cow, and house values well below real worth, and contended a uniform scheme would spread the burden evenly and support education funds.
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Vernor Atkinson
Vienna district trustees skip meeting on school location
At a Saturday board meeting to plan next year’s school locations, Vienna district trustees and patrons did not attend. The note implies patrons favor keeping children in Vienna Public School and asks districts to confirm plans by the 16th inst to arrange teaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Vienna
Boards of Education
Where Now Dooly Faces New Circuit Moves
The piece argues against a proposed new circuit that would place Dooly with Houston Macon Taylor and Crawford. It urges forming a circuit with Houston Pulaski Dooly Worth Wilcox, possibly Irwin, to balance grazing lands and avoid favoritism. The author commends past representatives while demanding justice for Dooly.
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Dooly
Houston
Macon
Taylor
Americus
Crawford
Sertie
Pulaski
Worth
Wilcox
Irwin
Arabi Notes by Rosy Smith report local events
Dr D P Miller remains ill with fever but shows improvement. Masonic Grand Lodge attendees include J F Champion J R Smith and Rev J J Hyman at Macon with Champion viewing the exposition. Hyman returned sick and will miss today and tomorrow's services. Mrs. Hyman and church workers praised as regular services continue. Hotel Myrtle entertained for Confederate monument funds to good effect, with more events hoped. Prof Powell leaves for Red Oak church on his first pastor visit. Cane grinding and potato digging dominate farm life. A rumor of marriage between R A Rutland and Jimmie Youngblood confirmed with a small ceremony at the bride's mother home officiated by Rev J J Hyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosy Smith
D. P. Miller
J. F. Champion
J. R.smith
J. J. Hyman
Masonic Grand Lodge
Macon
Champion
Hyman
Hotel Myrtle
Confederate Monument Fund
Powell
Red Oak Church
R A. Rutland
Sibley
Jimmie | Youngblood
J.J. Hyman
String Of Fine Trout From Clinch County Pond
Col Crum spent last week visiting his mother and attending Clinch Superior court in Homerville Ga. He fished in a private pond near Homerville and caught a fine string of trout. The first day yielded a fourteen pound catch plus smaller fish. The morning he left for Vienna he took nine more weighing two and a half to four pounds each. Friends including the editor and family testify to their toothsomeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
D. A. R. Crum
Clinch Superior Court
Homerville
Vienna
Fourteen year old boy injured in Cordele fall from horse
Saturday afternoon at Cordele the 14 year old son of Mr. Harrison Graham fell from a horse in front of B B Pounds store. The impact unjointed his spinal column, was unconscious for hours, and remained alive with hope of recovery as doctors treated him. The note mentions Dr Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic as an example of a fortifying remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Graham
Cordele
B. B Pound
Snow Items From a Rural Reader’s Ballyhoo Letter
A rural column mixes harvest notes with local gossip and humor. Farmers report good prices for corn and meat while a illness wave hits the town with chills and fever. a cheeky tale recalls a flirtatious suitor, a pair of store owners selling a large cash haul, and a comical “tater” incident involving a skunk family and wild dogs.
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Wes
Ivey
Homer Jake
Love Letter Fame
M. G. Barfield
Palace
Gas Works and
Skunk Fame
Skunk
Vienna
Hans
Livery Business Change as Howell Buys Field’s Shop
Mr B P Howell buys out Livery business of J M Field Saturday afternoon. Howell has considerable experience and aims to serve travelers well. Mr Field plans future steps. Dr Westmoreland’s Calisaya Tonic advertised for dyspepsia and malaria. Stovall & co.
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B. P. Howell
J. M. Field
Fields
Teachers Pay Day Pro Rate For Public Schools 1895
The board of education schedules a meeting at the Commissioner's office on Saturday November 16 1895 to locate public schools in Dover county for 1896. District trustees must present school names and land lot numbers for Vienna Cordele districts 6th 9th 10th 11th 13th and 14th. Patrons invited. November 4 1895.
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E. G. Green C
Board of Education
Dovly County
Vienna
Cordele
How To Prevent Group for Young Mothers
How To Guard Against The Disease. Croup stems from a common cold and follows a hoarse first symptom and rough cough. Early action with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is said to prevent and halt croup, with no harmful ingredients. Sold by Stovall & Forbes.
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Stovall & Forbes
Local and Personal News Highlights from Vienna and Nearby
Saturday brought a busy scene in Vienna with social visits, a monthly Ordinary court session, and plans for a school site meeting. Mr W T Frolusk praised a new evaporator’s syrup, while Rep Owen and the full legislature enjoyed holidays at home. A farmer’s tale of pigs in yokes amuses readers as Kuhn’s Atlanta gallery plans a traveling photo car. Col Tom Eason’s re election as Solicitor General of the Oconee Circuit is noted with praise, and gifts of Spanish yams from H R Fenn end the column with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Frolusk
Owen
Tom Eason
Oconee
Local Sellers Advertise Remedies and Goods
An assortment of period ads touts Dr. Miles pain pills and tonics, Penny’s grocers offering tea and dress shoes, J F Calhoun & Co. groceries and tobacco, Powell & Co. groceries, Hane's Tobacco, Gold Dust soap, Cottolene, corn paint, baby shoes, hats, meat meal flour, and various sales pitches. Mentions Stovall & Forbes and J O Hamilton as local merchants.
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J. F. Calhoun & Co
Miles
Z. T. Penny
J. F. Powell & Co
Jr. F. Calhoun & Co
Penny’s
J.F. Powell & Co
Abbotts
Watts
Bunion
Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Offered For Sale
An advertisement notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy offered for sale by Stovall and Forbes with a travel safety tip about carrying a bottle for journeys.
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Stovall & Forbes
Pain Balm Satisfies Wife of East Brimfield Merchant
A testimonial from East Brimfield Massachusetts reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved neuralgia for Mrs. Leonard Wells within two hours. The ad, by Stovall and Forbes, notes the product sells for 50 cents and promises further relief with Dr Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic. A second reader praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a severe cold.
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Leonard Wells
East Brimfield
Mass
Holden
Stovall & Forbes
Jenny and the mill road in spring a nostalgic poem
The poem recalls a spring ride with Jenny past daisies and blossoming nature. It contrasts youthful joy with distance as years pass, noting the road still frames Jenny's face. Poet F. L. Stanton signs off from Chicago Times-Herald.
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Jenny
F. L. Stanton
Chicago Times-Herald
Cruel Kindness Reforms Stirring an Old Town Home
Ann Maria leads a week long outing with sisters while her elderly parents are away. The group secretly plans to modernize the homestead by removing the antique piano rag carpet and old portraits replacing them with newer items. They wonder if happiness depends on surroundings or past comforts.
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Ann Maria
Anita Marie
Sophie
Marseilles
Sub Scribe Now Dr Cady's Condition Powders for Horses
Scribe Now Chamberlain eye remedy and skin liniment advertised 25 cents per box. Horse owners urged to use Dr Cady's Condition Powders to tone the system aid digestion relieve constipation correct kidney disorders destroy worms and revive overworked horses. 26 cents per package. Sold by druggists.
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Chamberlain
Dr. Cady
Exposition Rates From Vienna Tickets for Sale Dates
Rates list for the Exposition from Vienna with multiple price tiers. The $6.50 tickets go on sale Sept 5 and 12 and are valid daily from Sept 15 to Dec 15 1895 with a return limit to Jan 7 1896. The $4.80 tickets are available daily Sept 15 to Dec 30 with a return limit of fifteen days from sale and a maximum return date of Jan 7 1896. The $3.45 tickets are on sale daily Sept 15 to Dec 30 with a seven day return window from sale.
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Vienna
Georgia Seed Rye and Seed Goods Offered by Daniel Drug Co
Large lot of new crop South Georgia Seed Rye offered at 1.75 per bushel. Daniel Drug & Seed Co Macon Ga invites orders for Seed Rye and all field and garden seeds. Also notes Christmas gift books and agents wanted with potential earnings from 15.00 to 2000 per week.
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South Georgia
Daniel Drug & Seed Co
Macon
Weite
Milliner shop touts hats and feather boas
Mrs. C. V. Morgan promotes stylish hats at affordable prices with ribbons plumes and ornaments. feather boas and trims featured along with C. B. Corsets praised for correct shapes and lasting quality.
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C. B
C. V. Morgan
Artistic Photographs In Vienna And Dooly County
Due to illness Atlanta photographer Wm Kuhns will be replaced by Conyers artist John Carter for cabinet photos. Negatives are made locally and finished at Kuhns gallery in Atlanta within 6 to 10 days. Carter offers $1.95 per dozen for the first eight days with delivery before he leaves, in a November 9 to 17 sale offering reduced prices.
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Vienna
Dooly County
Wm. Kuhns
Atlanta
John Carter
Conyers
Kuhn
Carter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arabi Notes
Abad
Dr. Westmoreland
Stovalt & Forbes
Wm. S. Dowdy
C. E. McDaniel
Jessup Sentinel
Alway
H. R. Fenn
Henry
Pennys
Miles’ P. Pris
Hane
J. O. Hamilton
Wales
J .O. Hamilton
Kentucky
J. P. Heard & Son
St. Paul
Jen
Mill
Milton
Georgia
Drayton
Fuqua Zoar
Omville
Clewis Old Mill
ALM Snow
Unadilla
Pinehurst
Tippetville
Cordeleille
Pinia
A.M. Lloyd
Wenona ” al Arabi
Patesville
Ames
Emi Ee
Yours Truly
F ‘Albounts Co
Ysale
J.P. Heard & Son
Money Savers
Adams
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