Our Schools in Vienna Show Hopeful Strength and Growth
The Vienna schools earn praise for strong faculty led by Prof AS Rowland and Prof G W Smith. Trustees plan to finish the building and repair all structures as dormitories, library, and classrooms expand. Community notes a thriving town, increasing boarders, and two active societies.
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Vienna
AS Rowland
Mra
F E Hamilton
Mise Mary Woodward
D A R Crum
G W Smith
Lucy Roberts
Mullis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures War Wounds at Newark
Red Hot From the Gun was the ball that struck G B Steadman in Newark Michigan during the Civil War. It caused horrible ulcers lasting twenty years before Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. The ad claims it heals cuts bruises burns boils felons corns skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure sold by Dr C T Stovall druggist.
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G B Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
C T Stovall
Card of Thanks for Cora Lou Wood at Vienna Ga
Mr and Mrs B M Wood thank friends ministers and citizens of Vienna Georgia for care during Cora Lou Wood s illness and death expressed sympathy and efforts to ease sorrow dated November 20 1899 with prayers and blessings.
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Cora Lou
B M Wood
Vienna, Ga
Correction to death rumor of Mr B M Woods child
The newspaper retracts and corrects a circulated report claiming the death of Mr B M Woods’s child from diphtheria. It states the rumor is false and unfounded and offers regret for publishing the speculation.
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B M Wood
Brave Men Fall and Want of Appetite Relief
Electric Bitters praised as cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general run down condition. Idaville man J W Gardner reports renewed strength and appetite after using the product. Available for 50 cents at Dr Stovall's Drug Store with a guarantee.
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J W Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Dr Stovall's
Arabi News Briefs Highlight Local Visits And School Library Drive
Arabi Georgia on November 22 1899 reports Rev J M Kelley of Vienna visiting, local visits by Mrs Clements and Mr Mikel, a shoulder injury to Tommie J Royal at Mercer University in Macon with quick recovery, sermons by Rev Thrasher and Rev Odom, health improvements of visitor Mr ZV Brovard from Henderson NC, Dr W J Hall of Oakfield, and a push by Houston High School students to fund a larger library with a December 21 program at the school auditorium to raise books and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arar
J M Kelley
Vienna
Kelley
Jesse Clements
Mikel
Sasser
Tommie J. Royal
Macon
Mercer University
LE Brown
J JD Yate
Dakota
McKenzie
Brooks County
Rey
Thrasher
North Georgia
W J Odom
Colquitt County
J F Culpepper
Adel
ZV Brovard
Henderson
N.C
Arabi
W J Hall
Oakfield
R O Martin
Joel Davis
J E Powell
Forsyth
Houston High School
Baptist Church
Powell
Lecture on Failures Draws Large Baptist Church Audience
Rev. J M Kelley spoke on the subject of Failures at the Baptist church last Friday night. The lecture drew a large congregation and was enjoyed by all attendees, delivering a profitable and interesting address.
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J M Kelley
The
Baptist Church
Chivalry and winter coat offer from Westbrook's Cordele
A local note urges men to seek respectful behavior toward women and to buy a new suit and overcoat at Westbrook’s in Cordele Georgia in anticipation of the coming winter.
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Westbrook
Cordele, Ga
Syrup Mill Burned Near Findlay
E S Bowen, a farmer near Findlay, suffered the destruction of his syrup mill and a half barrel of syrup in a Sunday night fire. Authorities suspect incendiary origin. The note adds a brief medical plug for Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine and mentions Dr C T Stovall.
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E S Bowen
Findlay
M A Simmons
Strength of the United States Army
The adjutant general report lists Regular army 64 586 and volunteers 84 574, total 99 160. Regulars: 10 cavalry regiments, 7 artillery, 25 infantry. volunteers: 1 cavalry, 24 infantry, 1 Porto Rico battalion. Distribution shows 34 220 in the United States, 8 868 Porto Rico, 11 187 Cuba, 82 318 Philippines, 17 990 enroute to Philippines, 49 Alaska, and 66 Hawaiian islands. By December 1 infantry regiments of US volunteers in the United States will sail for the Philippines totaling 2 117 officers and 63 609 enlisted, an aggregate of 65 725.
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Corbin
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Health and Energy
The advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a powerful health booster. Each sugar coated pill claims to transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Dr G T Stovall.
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Dr. King
G T Stovall
An Educated Horse of Arabi
In Arabi, RA Bedgood recounts an educated nineteen year old horse that travels to town alone, untethered from the buggy, yields the way at stores, and returns for meals. Bedgood says his wife would not take $500 for the horse, and the animal drives herself when need be.
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Arabi
RA Bedgood
Mr. Bedgood
Annie Verlinda Gooden Weds James Braxton at Unadilla
Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the bride’s father Miles Gooden home near Unadilla Miss Annie Verlinda Gooden became the wife of Mr. James Braxton Rev d M Kelley of Cordele officiated in his usual impressive manner The Progress extends best wishes for a happy prosperous life from J T Westbrook who advertises Cordele clothing and furnishings.
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Miles Gooden
Unadilla
Annie Verlinda
James Braxton
D M Kelley
Rice huller to operate at Arabi by July 25
A Rice Huller, TR Royal & Sons, will install a fine huller at Arabi and have it running by the 25th inst. Citizens with rice to hull are urged to deliver it. J T Westbrook of Cordele showcases an excellent hats and ties selection. Fort Gaines Ga July 4 1899. Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic praised for its intended use by Joshua Jones, Editor Sentinel.
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TR Royal & Sons
Arabi
Hull
Fort Gaines
Remark on Writing Style Boosts Clarity
Sidney Smith advised writers to strike out half the words after drafting. The remark highlights that trimming a diffuse business announcement often strengthens the message and sharpens impact. The quote reflects a long standing view on concise prose.
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Sidney Smith
Penia and area social notes November 1899
County Gorresporderce reports visitors and residents in Penia and nearby areas. Mrs H J Rape and children visit relatives. Mrs W F Lilly and daughter stay with Mrs J M Dickson. several local residents and visitors named attend gatherings and trips, with notes on health, business, and a Cordele Carnival forthcoming.
State Mutual Life and Annuity Association Statement Verified
A correspondence reports the State Mutual Life and Annuity Association of Rome Ga. issued a semi annual statement for six months ending June 30 1899. Figures show Total Income 84623.04 Total Liabilities 153.00 Net Assets 28206.20 The copy was certified by M M Nagle Clerk of Ex Dept Atlanta November 14 1899.
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State Mutu Life and Annuity Association of
Rome
Comptroller General of State of
J. M. Kelley
Vienna
Sim
Comptroller General
State Mutual Annuity Association of
State Mutual Life and Annuity Association of
Executive Department
Land for sale promises half bale cotton per acre or twenty bushels corn
This sale notice touts timberland for fences and fuel with high, dry, productive land. Located in a healthy community near churches and schools, it offers 100 acre lots and up as a bargain for home seekers. Potential buyers are invited to purchase larger parcels.
Laura Ida Cliett Weds Carleton Cunningham at Bainbridge
In Bainbridge Georgia yesterday afternoon at 4:30, Miss Laura Ida Cliett married Carleton Cunningham who hails from this city. The Progress joins in wishing the couple a long and happy wedded life.
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A. L. Cliett
Bainbridge, Ga
Laura Ida
Carleton Cunningham
Trade for Produce and Hardware at Thomp Thompson Emporium
D B Thompson invites buyers to his cash emporium to trade eggs cow hides old bones old iron and other wares for cash. He promises prosperity and urges trading now without credit while offering to buy eggs hides and more.
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Thompsons
D B Thompson
The Little Country Paper Town Gossip Note
A humorous snapshot of a tiny town’s weekly paper and its roster of dull notices. It mocks the lack of current events while naming locals like Colonel Hragging and Meanklus, chores, window panes, festivals, and a growing sense that work looms over Jim-town.
Program for B P U Sunday Service
Col L L Woodward leads the service with song and prayer followed by a lecture on Christian culture by Rey HP Jaekeon. A closing song and dismissal conclude the program.
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P. U
Col
L L Woodward
Millions Given Away by Dr King’s Discovery Drive
Proprietors of Dr King’s New Discovery advertise a free trial bottle offer after giving away over ten thousand trial bottles to help those suffering from consumption coughs colds and lung ailments. They claim the remedy has cured thousands and invites calls to Dr Cf Stovall for a free trial bottle with a money back guarantee on regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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King
Cf Stovall
Gera
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Cordele
J T Saunders
Prentiss
Madilla
Arabi News
United States Army
J T Westbrook
County
Gorresporderce
Penu
H J Rape
Sycamore
P Odow
BF Lilly
Fuqua
J M Dickson
R Hall
Rosa
Laura
Annie
Nellie Odom
R L Dickson
Virginia
Wiley Hall
GT Philips
John Odom
Montezuma
Pete
George II
Robert Rogers
Warwick
Odom
Pisia
Mise Mattie Mosely
Clary
AJ Hall
Pinia
C M
Mise
Susie Hall
Jake Sheppard
JI Jessup
Eastman
Jessup
JC Dorough
Lagrippe
Jim Brown
Dawson Overy
Penia
Overy
George
Loyd
John Nelse King
Preston
Pinin
Solomon Norris
Augusta
M H Reeves
Prof
M Hall
Exchange Bank of Rome
M. M. Nagle
Atlanta, Ga
Red Hills
Scott
T& Bone
Little Country Paper
Bombay
Hragging
Meanklus Tas
Kruger
Joseph Chimberlain
Thompson
William Hooper
Jimmy Hawkins
Israel Johson
Sr Dodd
Dewey
Charley Trimble
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