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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
13
A historical price sheet lists 36 inch Percales at 6 to 12 and 7 cents, 28 inch and 28 inch mixed Dress Goods discounted from 30 to 20 cents, 32 inch etc. It also notes Westends single width at 8 cents, 40 inch mixed Suiting at 20 cents, 27 inch Brocades at 12 1-2 cents, and wool dress goods with various cut rates. Mens and ladies garments priced low.
J L Peavy visited Unadilla Tuesday. Jas F Cobb of Cycloneta was in town Saturday. J C McCormick of Findlay and Davis Holmes came Tuesday. F E Varnadoo and Carleton Cunningham from Cordele visited, with Col W A Hawkins also in Vienna. A new baby girl arrived at the Taylor home. Various court, church, and school activities noted, plus changes in residences, tax deadlines, and travel by local residents.
A legislature bill proposes closing tax books on November 20 replacing December 20. The author notes no extra calls to Vienna or elsewhere and confirms final rounds ending November 20. The message urges promptness and meeting on dates advertised up to November 20.
RO Sen ate Fy Capt. Bill Greer of Dakota brought up three negro men Monday afternoon who had been stealing goods from his commissary. They were tried before Judge Henderson and two were sentenced to 12 months in the gang. one pled guilty and drew 10 months. The thefts totaled over 50 000 dollars in value. They had planned a shipment and carried one box to the depot when caught.
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic is presented as a one day remedy that cures fever in 24 hours. The claim emphasizes rapid relief from fever, stating it as a single day cure.
A Gus Jones colored resident from the Ansley place near Rushin brought in two bales of cotton, the year’s last, and, hearing cotton prices had dropped, resorted to selling his pointer dog to supplement income. Also promotes Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic, claimed to heal abrasions, burns, rope burns and skin irritations at 50c a bottle.
G H Miller and Son and W W Jordan agent announce delivery of fruit trees at Pinehurst on November 11 Vienna on November 18 Richwood on November 17 and Cordele on November 18. Recipients should be present to receive trees while fresh.
By ordinance of the mayor and city council of Cordele dated November 2 1897 an election will be held December 11 1897 at the Council Chamber Cordele to decide whether seven bonds of 1000 each due in thirty years bearing 6 percent interest shall be issued for public improvements All qualified Cordele voters may vote November 8 1897 F J Bivins Mayor.
The Palace Barber Shop on Union Street next to the Post Office offers easy shaves clean mugs and towels and polite service. Ladies hairdressing at residence available with orders. hot and cold baths provided. Propr J W Reserts and W. M. Moore listed.
A jumble of 19th century styled notices touts J F Calhoun & Co offerings from Lowell's Stable and Howell's Stables to horse care and carriages. It mentions stables for services, a mounted engine sale, and various goods including hose and picture framing supplies.
A local drug store advertises a wide selection of school books song books blank books stationery pens pencils and related items. It touts a varied lamp stock and very low prices to supply the county.
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