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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
2
The page lists varied local happenings from Miss Eula Fuquit visiting T. A. Adkins family to Mrs. Slade’s death near Raines and Captain Sam Carnes sending a gold watch to his son in Texas. It notes theater and store ads, election chatter for H. W. Powell, and a push for hog stock in Dooly.
At Unadilla on Saturday J. F. Smith spoke of the loss of his mother and sister and his own frail health. An hour later he returned home and shortly died, after saying he doubted his recovery. He had been ill for over a year and had sought treatments at the springs. He was described as a good boy.
A protracted Baptist meeting began last week at the church with Rev Julian Rodgers of Macon assisting Pastor Atkinson. The 18 day and night sessions feature passionate sermons and draw growing attention. Businessmen and households urged to attend for benefit.
Macon’s fair opened Tuesday morning drawing crowds from the countryside and city. Visitors report lively side shows, a live snake pit, and eager buyers at games and ticket stands as the fair runs through Saturday night.
In memoriam for James Russel Fields a longtime Gospel expounder and Master Mason born October 30 1322 in Putnam County Georgia. Vienna Lodge No 824 F and A M mourns as they drape the lodge and honor his exemplary life while offering condolences to his wife and surviving children.
Announcement states city taxes are now open for collection and warns residents to take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. Signed by B. M. Wood, C. & T.
S Manuel of Unadilla runs a large two story and a single story complex with eleven thousand feet of floor space. The catalog covers farm supplies furniture coffins from five to one hundred twenty five dollars wagons buggies dress goods and more. The town hosts a bank drug store livery hotel and growing business sector surrounding Manuel's thriving enterprise.
At our home four miles east Pinehurst we mourn the loss of two little ones this year. We thank friends and neighbors for their help and tender assistance during our troubles. Lessie Clyde died July 5 and Lucy Thurman September 19. God deals mysteriously, and we seek prayers from all good people. O. W. West and Wife.
All young men and women are invited to write for reduced rates in Commercial and English branches. Our four combined experience totals over 25 years in Business College work, with a claim that four weeks with us equal ten weeks elsewhere. Only 20 Diploma Scholar Seats at $72 complete, 14 weeks tuition and materials.
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