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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1893
Page
3
Store promotes wide selection of dry goods and clothing at low prices, inviting customers to visit to see latest styles and best goods at hard time prices. Emphasizes fit, suit, and customer satisfaction as key goals.
Do you wear shoes Then you are the people we are looking for We never bought such a stock before in our mercantile experience If WE dont SELL you will live to greet it for others cannot offer such bargains in shoes at such prices Our stock is coming in daily but will likely be late in the week before full stock arrives All heads big small round square short fat will find a fit in our store
A bold hat department showcases an extravagant sale price push with striking window displays in Vienna. The scene features dramatic pricing and a call to action as hats dominate shopfront attention.
The Georgia Alabama Business College in Macon Georgia offers practical instruction with two to three month graduation and strong job prospects. It guarantees thorough training at lower cost than rivals and is open to both sexes year round with entry best at present.
Local notices from Calhoun and Kelly highlight bargain months, cotton outlook, and new stock at Miss Ridenhour's millinery. Bottled goods, perfumery, footwear, clothing, and hardware are advertised alongside legal visits by Col. Busbee and Col. Harvard. Public figures and residents like Mr. Moore, Mr. Howell, and Mr. Gannon appear in social mentions.
Jagged column advertises Remnants Calicoes at 44¢ and cheap goods from J.P. Heard firms. Reports accuse eight African Americans from Unadilla of gaming and impending trials. Mentions turnips, potatoes, new millinery, lamps, glassware, and bonds for artesian wells. Ends with shop assurances and locally famed Henry Grady flour.
Notice declares style change from J P Heard & Co to J P Heard & Son with no business changes. It urges patrons to continue support and notes upcoming season services. Other items advertise Farmers Supply Co Guano notes, cheap furniture, large potato discovery, and jeans pants promotion.
To our many friends who so un sparingly rendered us their assistance and sympathy in the recent illness and death of our dear little daughter. We desire to express our gratitude and appreciation. The Lord mercifully bless them in all their sorrows. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wimbush.
We purchased the entire ribbon stock from J O Hamilton at half price and are far below competitors. Visit to view the selection of hats in Vienna offered below market rates. Mrs J A Smith invites customers to come see these goods.
To Our Customers we are greatly in need of money and sold you expecting pay by October 1st now will you kindly come to our aid and save cost and feeling Your friends Carnoun and Ketty.
Mr. Davis visited neighbor Mr. B F Golden and left a Winchester loaded on a bed. Golden’s seven year old son climbed onto the bed and discharged the gun striking Mrs. Golden in the back. She died in the yard before help could arrive.
Vienna physician and surgeon advertises latest approved treatments with low rates and 24 hour call service. Specializes in obstetrics and diseases of children with office at Stovall and Forbes Drug Store.
A concise note urging prompt payment to legitimate loan providers. The message emphasizes acting now and discourages delaying contact.
A local millinery invites shoppers to view a wide stock of hats. The ad promises the latest shapes shades and fancies at prices from 15 cents up to any amount. It extends a cordial invitation to make the store home while in town.
The marriage of jeweler Wiley Thigpen and Miss Mary Owen occurred Sunday afternoon at 3 30 p m eight miles above Vienna in the home of Hon John C Owen. A large gathering of relatives and friends offered congratulations and best wishes for the couple and their future.
J O Hamilton announces discontinuation of mercantile business and a close out sale. He invites bids from merchants for the entire stock and urges customers to come in the next weeks for bargains.
Seed Oats and Rye offered for sale in Georgia. J S Byrom of Byromville lists 1000 bushels Thomas County Rust Proof Seed Oats and 75 bushels Georgia Seed Rye. Hardy Walden of Vienna advertises Tombstones and Monuments with custom designs and quick service.
Coroner Graham was called to the A. J. Fenn plantation after Dock Adkins was found dead from gunfire as he rode a mare along the road around 3 PM. A 38 caliber pistol and four dollars were found. no motive or suspect is identified, and shooters remain unknown.
The list shows students achieving perfect weeks at Vienna Seminary during the past month. Named honorees include James Carlisle Watts Powell Ina Murray Lida Rushin May Howell Mattie Brown Richard Murry Charney Heard Nixie Lashley Emmie Roberts Lucy Heard Annie Murray Ernest Roe Buck Rosa Coppege Ninnie Lasseter and Lee Lasseter. Lida Rushin achieved perfect study in every week of the month.
In Huntsville Alabama a lender notes a ready money loan for property improvement. Local Board Officers listed include W.H Wuairie as President A. V. Wulterre as Attorney W. C. Wirtis as Secretary and Treasurer with J. A. Murphy and L. A. Morea mentioned.
Passenger schedule shows through Pullman buffet sleeping cars from Palatka to Nashville Chicago and Atlanta connections. Notes include travel via Macon Gainesville Cordele Tifton and connections to Birmingham Kansas City and Augusta with fast trains and vestibuled services. Tourists bound for the World’s Fair offered seamless sleepers and breakfast options in Macon.
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