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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
4
The printed image from last week's Sentinel shows a young woman inviting Mr Bivins to the mayor's chair. The article notes uncertainty about her identity and criticizes northern press sensationalism while recounting a Jackson Argus reader's testimony about resisting drink on a trip to Atlanta.
Sam Parker a farmer from Cecil was killed at Hahira ten miles north of Valdosta by Shelton Dampier a wood rack worker. Dampier once served in the chain gang after Parker accused him of stealing meat and vowed to kill Parker upon release, a threat he fulfilled.
A sheriff's posse killed Charley Gibson at six Sunday evening near Peters' pond after a confessed rape of Miss Sallie Chapman. His body was strung to a tree and riddled with bullets by about 150 angry residents. The case includes corroborating evidence alongside the confession.
Quinine and other fever medicines take from ten days to cure fever. Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic cures in one day.
In Decatur this morning H. G. Perry was hanged for Lanier’s murder. The case stirred state attention after a divided supreme court allowed no new trial despite newly discovered evidence and disputed dying declarations. Perry’s statements linking the rape of his wife to the killing were central to the contention.
The article profiles D B Leonard a longtime county official praised for integrity while serving 1887 to 1894. He reportedly earned 24 percent commissions on transactions under ten thousand dollars and voluntarily refunded 858.60 claiming the excess was not owed.
A reflection on Genesis and childbirth citing a curse averse to modern motherhood. It notes danger and suffering for expectant mothers and urges avoidance to reach the hour of birth with vigor and strength. The passage emphasizes maternal hope and resilience through hardship.
An 19th century ad claims “Mother’s Friend” relaxes system and eases childbirth. It touts relief from nausea, headache, and gloom while promising many happy mothers. The Bradtield Regulator Co of Atlanta sells through druggists and mails order booklets with testimonials.
Badies Pninted To call and see my new line of Millinery Goods the prettiest lot ever been to this place new and stylish. A nice lot of ribbon all the new shades Dress Trimmings Gloves and Hankerchiefs. Come and price before buying anywhere else. Ladies when you come to town make our store your headquarters we will try to make your stay comfortable profitable and pleasant. Mrs J D H Evers Pinehurst Go WANTED Everybody and his wife to get a bottle of Dr Tichenor s Antiseptic the most wonderful healing compound of the nineteenth century. Money returned if it fails to give satisfaction. Heals cuts burns etc like magic. Fragrant as the last rose of summer and cooling as an atmospheric wave wafted from the deep blue sea. For sale by Dr C T Stovall.
Local notice lists T F Bivins with office telephone 18 and residence telephone 25 as contact details for the individual.
Pinehurst Georgia advertises treatment for diseases peculiar to women and children with the latest appliances and methods. Calls answered promptly. services available for one year.
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