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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
3
The ad lists numerous fabric discounts including 36 inch Percales at 8 and 10 cents, 28 inch all wool mixed Dress Goods at 20 cents, 32 inch mixed Dress Goods at 25 cents, and 27 inch Brocades at 12 1/2 cents. Also offered are 28 inch Westends, 40 inch mixed Suiting, 36 inch Black Cashmere, ladies capes, and mens jeans and dress pants with varied low prices. Prices shown range from 8 to 89 cents depending on item and size.
A bill in the legislature seeks to set the tax books closing for November 20 instead of December 20. The writer notes no further calls at Vienna or elsewhere and confirms the last round at Vienna will be November 20. Prompt meeting on advertised dates through November 20. Signed J B Scott T C D
RO Sen ate Fy Capt. Bill Greer of Dakota brought up three negro men Monday afternoon who had been stealing goods for some time out of his commissary. They were tried before Judge Henderson and two were sentenced to 12 months in the gang and one who pleaded guilty received a sentence of 10 months. The burglars had risen in all at different times over $50,000 worth of goods and were planning a shipment, carrying one box to the depot before they were caught.
A one day remedy claim for Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic promises to cure fever within 24 hours, asserting effectiveness against stubborn cases and presenting a bold, period style health remedy pitch. The brief notes no clinical evidence or supporting details.
Gus Jones from the Ansley place near M. E. Rushin brought in two bales of cotton, the season’s last, hoping to offset falling cotton prices. He even mentions selling his pointer dog to supplement earnings and notes his inability to buy shells at the current price. Dr. Tichenor’s Antiseptic is advertised as a top healing compound for skin abrasions burns and other conditions, offered at 50 cents a bottle by up-to-date druggists.
G H Miller and Son 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. W W Jordan, agent.
Mayor F J Bivins announces an election in Cordele on December 11 1897 at the Council Chamber to decide if seven bonds of 1000 dollars each due in thirty years bearing 6 percent interest should be issued for public improvements. All qualified Cordele voters may vote. Election set by ordinance of the mayor and city council on November 2 1897.
The Palace Barber Shop on Union Street next to the Post Office offers easy shaves clean mugs and towels and courteous service. Ladies hairdressing at residence available with orders to be called for. Hot and cold baths provided by J W Reserts proprietor and W M Moore, barber.
Local notices describe J F Calhoun & Co offerings at Howell's Stable and Lowell's Stable. References to carriages, horses, harness items, and a 60 per bushel rust proof product appear among mixed lines. The fragmentary copy mentions Pricana as a tonic and various horse care services.
The notice advertises a drug store carrying school books song books blank books stationery pens pencils and related items plus a large selection of lamps at low prices for the county.
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