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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1894
Page
3
Vienna Georgia announces a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. The firm will practice in all state courts and in federal courts at Macon and Savannah, with associates Ser D L Fenderson W V Harvard Halperson Harvard.
Medical ad from Drayton area listing Watts and Howell Physicians and Surgeons offering round the clock services. Includes address in Vienna Georgia and obstetrics and diseases peculiar to women. Office over W C Willis Co Store with prompt calls day or night.
A medical office offering surgery obstetrics and women and children care operates over W C Willis and C store with 24 hour attention. Calls answered day or night and physicians available at the Busbee Hotel at night.
Advertises loan opportunities in Dooly and Wilcox counties from $400 up at a low interest rate. Applies to John H. Woodward.
S MANUEL of Unadilla Georgia asks for price quotes on coffins and furniture before making a purchase. He seeks current costs and options to compare offerings locally.
Charsh Directory lists Baptist and Methodist church services with pastors Rev W Dav and Rev C Branch. Baptist Church holds preaching on 4th Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM with Sabbath school at 10 o'clock. prayer meets Tuesday 7 PM. Methodist Church preaches 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 AM and 7:30 PM with Sabbath school Sunday morning. prayer meeting Thursday 7:40 PM. Everyone invited.
Vienna reports a quiet election with a Democratic gain in the district and local notes on Dr Miles pain remedies, Willis closing sale, farm news, weather, and community updates including deaths, a horse incident, and school vacation due to illness.
Unapuia Hiex Scuool lists Emmett Graham 99 Stella Rutherford 984 James L McCarty 984 Albert Smith 98 Sherrod Manuel 9717 Belle Wilson 9717 Edgar Pierce 97 Minnie Dudley 95 Bonnie Harvard 9547 Lizzie Wilson 95.
Intelligence reached here Sunday morning that Mrs. George Dupree of Berrien county had just died. Reared in Dooly, she married and moved to Berrien years ago. She was sister to John H Forehand, David T Forehand, and Jordan H Forehand, with many relatives in the county.
At 10 o clock Sunday morning at Hon. O. P. Swearingen’s home Geo H Tommy and Mary M Smith were wed with Rev. C H Branch officiating. The groom is famed as a Cordele hotel man and host. In a parallel ceremony nearby John T Garrett wed Beulah Ryner with Judge TL Rentz Smith presiding. Both couples receive warm wishes for a happy life ahead.
The Academy hosted a Golden red reception with decorated school rooms and flowers. Miss Emma Ward and Mr. A. T. Curry of Cordele led a muck marriage ceremony performed by Gol. J. M. Busbee. Guests enjoyed games, conversations, and an oyster barbecue supper as the event closed to praise.
Mr Homer B. Whitsett of Cordele and Miss Lena Powell of Pinehurst were married at the bride’s parents’ home with a large gathering. The reception followed at Cordele with a lavish supper and hours of entertainment. Also includes local business notices, testimonials, and advertisements for P P P blood medicine.
Prof. Ware of Spaulding visited Vienna on Sunday. J J E DeVaughn of Montezuma was in Vienna Wednesday. Judge Allen Fort of Americus attended court here last week. Miss Rosalie Marshall of Codele visits Mrs J F Waters. Jas Pate of Cordele called on friends Sunday. Williams of Pinehurst was in Vienna on business. W S Adams of the Shoe Store went to Scotland on business. M M Jess of Hawkinsville shook hands with friends in Vienna last week. J W Haggerd and T O McKensie of Montezuma were here on legal business. Med Willis of Hawkinsville now in Unadilla on cotton business. William Fields and wife of Montezuma came to attend the Whitsett Powell wedding. Rev B W Davis of Americus performed the ceremony. D J Joiner of Hawkinsville is a frequent court attendee. Mrs J J Joiner of Hawkinsville visited her ill daughter in Cordele. A number of H B Whitsett’s Cordele friends witnessed the marriage.
In Unapia Georgia on October 9 1894 Barrieto and Wilson announce a credit moratorium preventing new charges for the rest of the year due to depressed finances. The firm promises low prices on goods with margins that defy competition while protecting customers from unpaid accounts.
Surprising reductions across all goods, with fall millinery leading the way in price cuts. Mrs. V. Morgan invites Vienna and Dooly County women to inspect the carefully selected stock, boasting fashion, elegance, and affordability. Also promoting Royal Germetuer with testimonials and broad endorsements for numerous ailments, sold by Druggists.
The Fullington Barfield Co states the market value for all cotton delivered to us on Notes and Accounts between now and 10 oclock A M Saturday the 17 inst as far as your indebtedness goes.
Unclaimed letters listed for Vienna Georgia include Miss Eliza Brown, Miss Lena Thompson, Mrs Rachel Peavy, Rev. Jas Nelson, and W. J. Harvard among many others. Names appear with multiple recipients including Miss Bodeny Floyd and Mrs. Perry, with Brown Drug Store mentioned for inquiries.
An advertisement promotes Dr. King's Royal Germetuer as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia and dyspepsia by purifying the blood and improving circulation. It claims pains are symptoms and promises removal of causes with easy unfailing power. Sold by Stovall & Forbes for 1 dollar or six for five.
Notice inviting settlement of a drug account with Stovall & Forbes and promotion of a new lamp goods lot. Claims a large general stock of drugs sold cheaply and urges customers to visit their Vienna location.
A grocer pledges a bottom price, steady stock, and fair measures to win customer support. He touts a fresh assortment of groceries and fruits and invites patrons to visit his shop near J. F. Waters' Livery Stable. A tailor advertises the latest French patterns and guaranteed fit with the Tailor System.
Notice to Tax Payers listing pre cincts and dates to collect taxes for 1894. The document mentions locations such as Syromville Unadilla and Findlay Deel, with scattered names and dates like Nov 1 and Dec 15. It references Tipperville Leet Jenna Lee and a court service note by E Rushin, T.c. D.C.
We announce to planters that our firm again offers its services as cotton factors with guaranteed satisfaction. Customers express full satisfaction last year and now we provide better facilities and improved market reach seeking continued patronage.
W A Davis and Co present as leading cotton factors offering services to planters. Lanterns show cotton at five dollars per bale with liberal advances and a ton in store. Promptness and accuracy emphasized from 405 and 407 Poplar street Macon Georgia. Dated 8 15 94.
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