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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
5
The Progress corrects a previous item about a receiver. It was J I Knight who was named the unfortunate one, not A M Knight of Cor dele as previously reported.
Mrs Sumerford died at the home of Mr D W Sumerford Monday after a long life of usefulness and Christian piety. Her husband Jack Sumerford of near Snow died last year. she joins him in the better land. She was buried at Snow Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised for skin troubles and piles.
In Dooly this circuit, friends press Judge W. H. Fish to enter the race for a new Supreme Court seat. He is held in high esteem as an able jurist and a Christian gentleman, with locals saying none could fill the position more ably.
The Vienna Gin and Mill Co is now prepared to grind corn with a new splendid mill plant. It solicits public business and offers the convenience of delivering corn by buggy or wagon to town, promising to save time and benefit Vienna.
Local rumor says Jeff D. Cobb plans to relocate to Cordele to oversee his brother James F. Cobb's fire insurance business. He intends to consolidate Vienna and Cordele agencies, aiming to form the region's largest insurance agency. The Progress offers best wishes for his future success.
Notice to all members to convene at the county court house in Vienna Georgia on Saturday the last day of October 1896 at 10 o clock A M for important business. Oct 28 1806. Gro W Wooren, President D B A.
The Nashville Banner notes Gov William Yates Atkinson as the likely choice to fill the Georgia seat left by Gordon and virtually elected by the people for the late Charles F Crisp. If Atkinson becomes senator the Proza will press Gen Clement A Evans as governor. Charles F Crisp dies, prompting nationwide regret for a distinguished public servant with an unblemished record.
Stovall and Forbes advertise DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as an antiseptic soothing healing remedy for burns scalds bruises and piles claiming instant pain relief and rapid cure in a compact old time catalog style notice.
After a week in Macon studying Fall and Winter styles and New York and Baltimore data, Virginia Morgan invites friends to see samples of the latest goods and have dresses made in the newest styles by leading Macon dress-makers. Very respectfully.
All parties indebted to Dr. W. H. 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.
An advertisement touts a folding wardrobe sold for four dollars with light blocking, dust, and moth protection for four ladies suits plus space for hats and shoes. It folds to within two inches, easy for a child to carry, and is offered on trial to responsible customers. It also mentions DeWitts Little Early Risers pills by Stovall and Forbes.
The Vienna Board of Education invites applications for superintendent principal and assistant of the white school, teachers of arts and music, and principal of the colored school. Apply by November 16 1896 to Jno E Howrer secretary Vienna Georgia for details.
Mre C. V. Morean, milliner, urges readers to visit the store for late fall hat styles, attractive trimmings, and low prices. The ad argues local purchase saves cost versus sending away.
U V Whipple states he represents several first class fire insurance companies and invites the public to consult him for reasonable rates before placing policies.
An Arabi based High School advertises low tuition with monthly rates from 1.25 in advance to 8.00 for music and art. Dormitory board about 5.00 monthly, private family board 8.00. Fall term begins August 31 and Spring term January 4. Apply for the catalogue to J. E. Powell.
For sale by druggists at 26 cents per box. Also promote Dr. Cady's Condition Powders for horses. They tone the system aid digestion cure loss of appetite relieve constipation correct kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving fair health to an old or overworked horse, rente per package.
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