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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
5
Vienna stores announce the largest and most complete line of shoes and clothing ever exhibited in town. The stock promises options for all sizes and a range of prices to suit every budget. Local shoppers are invited to visit and compare selections.
Cordele visitors Col B H Getsinger and Mr Jos E H Bivins were in Vienna on Monday. Lucius Woodward and H A Shipp from Cordele visited Vienna. Jno B McDonald from Atlanta was there Sunday. Several locals including Miss Annia Sheppard Miss Sallie Harp and Mrs J S Holleman are noted visiting relatives or recovering from illness. The Progress delays print to finish election lists. Col Jno F Powell & Son occupy new offices. Whipple and Shido spoke on current political issues. Hill of Cordele addressed Unadilla on democracy and Bryan Atkinson.
Headquarters for bicycles and fixtures advertise low prices and a quick close out. Vienna charge holds 4th quarterly conference Wednesday October 21 at 9 am with Rev F A Branch preaching at 11. Also a Sunday School festival at Patten Academy Friday night October 16 to benefit the School House. Everyone invited.
The Houston Baptist Association opens with many visiting pastors delegates and visitors from across the county and state. Vienna residents host delegates, signaling a highly interesting session ahead. Chronic constipation is described as painful and life shortening but DeWitt's Little Early Risers are promoted as regulators.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised as antiseptic soothing and healing for burns scalds bruises and piles with instant pain relief. Includes notice Stovall Forbes Strayed or Stolen and a 144 hand high bay horse with white hind foot. Liberal reward offered for return to D A R ORUM Vienna Ga.
After a week in Macon studying Fall and Winter styles Virginia Morgan invites friends to preview samples and notes she represents several top fire insurance companies. An advertisement adds that A. V. Whipple offers reliable protection and warns that a hacking cough is dangerous, recommending One Minute Cough Cure.
The Vienna district election to fill the unexpired term of Judge G. I. Lasseter passed quietly last Saturday. Candidate J A Smith withdrew due to illness, leaving H W Powell and G R Morgan as the contenders. About 180 votes were cast with Powell garnering 104 and Morgan 70 plus scattered ballots.
All parties indebted to Dr. W. A. Whipple are notified that I have charge of his collections at this place and expect prompt settlements. Please call on me and arrange all due notes and accounts at once.
The Arabs and their teachers push a fine school with 140 pupils seeking more room. Prof Powell and dormitory boarders live on a cooperative plan. tuition and board last month ran 380 cents. Vienna forms a brass band with A L Powell as president and W H Everett, Ed Stevens on board of directors.
The Dooly county teachers monthly institute will meet at the public school building in Cordele on Saturday October 10. All teachers should attend as the new school year begins and an outline of study for the year will be set. Bring the last Outlines of Methods for Georgia Teachers. A. F. Ware president.
A patent folding wardrobe pitched as essential for refined homes. It folds to within 2 inches, protects from light dust flies and moths, holds six full ladies dresses with space for hats shoes etc. A free trial is offered to responsible persons.
An Excellent High School in Arabi Georgia lists tuition per month and dormitory options. Fall term begins August 31 and spring term begins June 4. Apply for catalogue to J E Powell.
In a boastful note the ad praises DeWitts Little Barly Risers as small pills that cause no griping yet act quickly and thoroughly. The copy highlights their fame and credits Stovall Forbes as the sellers.
Tax collector routes list locations and dates from October through December. Entries include Drayton, Byromville, Unadilla, Pinehurst, Cordele, Vienna, Arabi, Findlay, Richwood, Dakota, Patosville, Wenona, Fenn, Sibley, and more with specific days and half-month markings.
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