21 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1893
Page
1
The notice proclaims hard times and urges readers to buy winter goods as cheaply as possible from Mayer Watts and Co. It suggests the sellers had cash on hand and offers a sales pitch amid economic strain.
A sales pitch urges customers to buy quality goods at significantly reduced prices. It contrasts shoddy, overpriced items with affordable, good goods and invites shoppers to compare and see the value for themselves.
A local advertisement touts a large carefully chosen stock of fabrics and colors. It promises the latest patterns in solid, reliable goods and declares prices cut to fit the purchaser’s purse.
The department is filled with useful articles and a thousand and one items you might not expect. Staff invite customers to come in and see the goods, promising pleasure in being shown around.
The shop boasts the greatest and best assortments in town in shoes and hats. Shoppers are urged to examine the mammoth stack before buying to avoid missing better, prettier, or cheaper lines.
Suits in endless variety for all budgets from cheap work wear to wedding outfits. Overcoats offered in stylish styles and weights, guaranteed to be cheaper than anywhere south of New York.
The ad boasts a handsomest furniture stock in the area, ranging from cheap goods to fine 16th century and antique oak bedroom suites. It promises hard times pricing on every article and invites customers to consult before buying, offering full house furnishing needs.
All parties indebted to the estate of John Truluck deceased are hereby notified to come forward and make immediate settlement. Mrs. B. L. Truluck. T. W. Truluck. Executors. D. Z. L. Truluck.
An attorney real estate agent, Joan H Woopwarp of Vienna Georgia, seeks loan negotiations on improved farm lands in Dooly with a low interest rate. Apply by contact.
The Georgia Alabama Business College in Macon is advertised as the South’s top practical school. It claims two to three month graduation, offers day and night courses year round, and guarantees thorough practical training at lower cost than rivals. It is open to both sexes and seeks applicants now.
Powell Bros leads as grocery hub while Cordele and Vienna residents purchase rugs, shoes, and fabrics. Local trips include visits from Misses Carnes, attendance by Judge F. T. Rape, and Rev. J. E. Pounds preaching at Drayton. Community updates cover taxes, auctions, road labor, and plans for a city court and artesian well election.
A petition seeks establishing a Cordele district city court funded by fines and forfeitures. Opposing view comes only from officials whose salaries would be hit. A hog theft case ends with a guilty plea and a hefty hog-payment. Homerville hears of the death of Hon. R. B. Crum, long respected county resident. He served as Knight Templar and Mason, buried after services at the Methodist church.
Notice to teachers requires all reports to the Commissioner by December 10. Fall and spring attendees will be reported separately. Excuses for non-attendance at institutes must be sent to avoid fines. Board of Education will meet December 12 to wind up the year, teachers to meet for settlement December 20. Nov 11 1893. O P Swearingen C8C.
A brief appeal asks customers to provide money owed, noting the need for funds and urging payment by October 1 to save costs and goodwill. The message emphasizes financial strain and asks for aid.
The body of W J Grantham son of Nathan Grantham of the Eastern side of the 6th district was found in the road on Tuesday. Coroner Graham was summoned for an inquest. No signs of foul play were seen. The jury attributed death to heart failure or an unknown cause.
Our local cotton market this season makes the whole people proud as buyers provide strong inside figures and push high prices. With a corps of buyers including Mese. Jelks and Willis J J Lashley and S P Adams, the market stands hard to equal even by cities with greater advantages. Cotton and trade draw in territory never touched before.
The Cordele Security Co property sale conducted by Commissioner Dughtry last Monday drew high prices for farm and timber lands at seven to fifteen dollars per acre and for vacant lots. The sale, described as a great success, pleased interested parties and the winding commissioner. The next sale is set for the second Monday in December.
A dark bay mare mule was stolen from the lot of N T Christmas three mules total were present when the thief took the desired mule. The robber took the bridle saddle and a coat and rode off toward the south. Christmas offers a $50 reward for the mule’s recovery.
Racket warnings for Christmas items including toys shoes hats dry goods and notions advertised at wholesale cost. Millinery at cost and ribbon at 75 cents on the dollar. A friendly note from J. A. Smith acting agent thanks readers for past favors and invites verification on arrival.
From the Capitol Washington November 14 1893 a reader writes to Progress sharing impressions of life in the capital. He describes government employment as the main industry city life night schools government hospitals and museums. He notes travel on the Potomac to summer resorts and plans to study Washington’s features during vacation before Christmas. Taz Hous
A letter from a Georgia reader describes a boarding house where all residents except one are from Georgia, creating a homey atmosphere. The writer extends well wishes to Procrese and its readers, hoping for continued happiness prosperity and usefulness for all involved.
Advertised letters not called for include Aultman J A Brown Bail Brown Daniel Bussey Nelson Bryant Miss Mattie Clark Mack Coley F L Dixon Miss Lucy J Eason C M Folds J W Fields M C Fields Geo Garvin Mrs Josephine Mims Miss Queen cf Everline Gilbert Mitchell Miss Minnie Moore Miss Fannie McCotter O C Pearson Martin ef P G Wood Pope H C Smith Henry Smith Adam cd Sanders Laura Simmons Miss Laura Sandlin John Henry Williams Gus Wilson Austen M Youngblood Jno I Youngblood Miss Mary Young Mitchell. Also note stray entry about a black horse mule left foot longer than others with scar on nose. Please ask for Advertised Letters.
An advertisement from Mrs. Jas. F. McArthur at Hawkinsville End Unadilla Ga urges women to visit a millinery stock with promises of low New York prices. It notes orders across the state and a holiday sale running from now until Christmas and offers a surprise for buyers spending over three dollars at one time.
C. T. Stovall, M. D. physician and surgeon based in Vienna Georgia offers latest approved treatment plans. Rates guaranteed low. Calls answered promptly day and night. Obstetrics and diseases of children are a specialty. Office at Stovall and Forbes Drug Store.
Mrs. C. V. Morgan invites townsfolk to her store to view a stock of hats in latest shapes and shades. The sale promises fashionable millinery at the lowest prices with a wide range from 15¢ upward.
The notice outlines connections from Georgia to Chicago via Vestibuled Limited with Velvet Trains from Atlanta to Chicago and options for Summer tourists through Carolina and Virginia with Fast Mail and Westbound Limited trains. It details sleeping car service from Macon and Palatka, with connections at Macon and Atlanta to Athens Milledgeville Montgomery and East North and South routes. H. Burns and A. C. Knapp issued the travel guidance in Macon Georgia.
275 acres well improved with 3 tenant houses and water wells on Montezuma and Vienna road five miles above Vienna along Penehatchee Creek. Land joins T. T. Morgan and Elihu Walton to the south and east, public road to the west. Also 185 acres of fine land with 2 tenant houses and wells on Penehatchee Creek joining J. E. DeVaughn, Wm. Minor, and J. N. Sumerford. For particulars apply or address.
A brief notice warns recipients to settle their drug account promptly. The message, signed by Stovall and Forbes, urges immediate payment to meet obligations and avoid delay.
Huntsville Alabama notice offers ready money to loan for property improvement. Local Board officers listed include W.H Wuierte as President, A. V. Warerte as Attorney, W. C. Willlis as Secretary and Treasurer, with J. A. Murray and L. A. Moreux as board members. Vienna Ga.
J O Hamilton announces the discontinuation of his mercantile business. The entire stock will be closed out in the coming weeks with bargains for all. Bids will be entertained from merchants for the whole stock.
Notice emphasizes strong past fertilizer sales with customer satisfaction and no complaints. It pledges to arrange large quantities for 1894, stresses the dealer’s long-standing reliability and the need to support crops with dependable supplies, and warns against strangers offering quick schemes.
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