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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1895
Page
2
A mixed page item recalls regional superstitions about rain and currency, a Vienna doll contest with soda votes, cautions about employment, a Georgia farm for sale, and medical notices praising or selling tonics and remedies. Advertisements include Dr. Westmoreland tonics and Chamberlain remedies with local distributor Stovall Forbes.
In a testimonial for Camberlain's Pain Balm the physician William Horre of Janesville Wisconsin states it is the best external remedy for neuralgia he has used and recommends it to many patients. It is sold by Stovall Forbes.
A 19th century notice lists travel tickets with varied prices and sale dates. $6.50 tickets valid Sept 5 and 12 and daily Sept 15 to Dec 15 1895 limited to Jan 7 1896. $4.80 tickets on sale Sept 15 to Dec 30 return limit Jan 7 1896. $3.45 tickets on sale Sept 15 to Dec 30 return seven days. Also references G A McDonald G P A and tonic remedies.
Advert shows a quick remedy for mange scratches and skin diseases in dogs. Claims include curing itch in 30 minutes and faster than any known remedy. Sold by Srovaiy and Forses.
Growers of long staple cotton are notified a new gin outfit is prepared at a plantation four miles north of Vienna. For information see Mr. H. S. Turlington, Manager.
Bailey and Turlington announce Exposition Inn within 100 yards of the Exposition’s main entrance. The Atlanta Ga establishment sits at the corner of Piedmont and 13th Street South of the main gate, offering all new clean rooms at reasonable rates for visitors.
A letter argues bluntly about coinage values and metal ratios, accusing a critic of evasion. It cites census wage data from 1860 and 1890 and discusses gold versus silver, cotton prices, and national leadership, ending with a call for credit to a capable captain at the helm. The piece also includes faded OCR text and dated political rhetoric.
Notice from R. FL. Woodruff of Byromville Georgia dated August 24 1895 warns against employing Eli Smith a colored laborer who abandoned his crop without consent. The public notice enforces a formal contract breach and threat of legal penalty for any employment.
D B Thompson announces enlargement of his warehouse at the depot previously run by Morgan Davis & Co. He promises a new plan for warehousing with a 3 per bale charge to weigh and deliver to the depot. If no sale is found, delivery to depot is free and insured. items will be shipped to any place if unsold.
Notice states the Dooly County sheriff will sell sixty nine acres in the northeast corner of lot seven, seventh district, at the courthouse steps for cash to satisfy a Dooly County Court judgment in favor of J J Gordy against D M Newell. Sale date “the 1st Tuesday in October 1895” per sheriff J W Roberts. The description notes legal hours of sale and that the land is levied upon as the property of D M Newell.
Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claims to cure in 1 to 3 days with one dose initial benefit. The ad touts rapid system-wide action, removes the cause, and immediate disappearance of symptoms. Sold by Stovall & Forbes Drugists in Vienna for 75 cents.
R P Sentell administrator of W W Sentell deceased has applied for leave to sell lands of the estate. The application will be heard on the first Monday in October near this sad day of September 1895.
An 1895 Albany notice advertises Georgia Balm promising cures for piles and skin ailments. Testimonials from Peter J. Strozier and Jas. Garrett Sr praise relief, with a money back guarantee and a price of $1.00 per bottle.
The law firm of Martin and Whipple is dissolved by mutual consent. J H Martin and U V Whipple sign off thanking the public for past favors and stating they remain to serve.
Public sale of three parcels in Dooly County described as lots 112 83 and 118 plus parts of 82 and 113 totaling about 567 acres to satisfy a $887 debt tied to deeds dated 1892. The Security Investment Company will sell October first at the courthouse steps in Vienna to the highest bidder for cash with title conveyed free of liens.
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder diseases is claimed by a new remedy sold by Sto vall and Forbes in Vienna. It supposedly relieves pain and urinary retention in both men and women, offering quick relief and cure.
Jordan Holland of Alabama announces a guaranteed cure and refund for hog and chicken cholera after seven years of testing. His daughter Rachel V. Thomas of Cowarts offers the remedy plus recipe and family rights for sale of state and county rights and general agents.
A customer reports prompt service from W. Thigpen Practical Jewelry now based in Vienna Georgia. The writer says they recently moved back and can be found at the Racket Store for repairs or fixes.
Ambitious youths urged to enter Atlanta Business College on Whitehall Street as a leading commercial training school. Emphasizes practical courses in bookkeeping, banking, shorthand, penmanship, and typing taught by skilled teachers. Free circulars offered for enrollment at The Progress. Also advertises scholarships in related Georgia colleges for business study.
Jno F Powell and Jno W Powell operate Jno F Powelll and Son lawyers. They practice regularly in all courts of the South western Oconee and Albany Circuits and in other courts by written contract. Office near Court House on Union Street Vienna Ga.
Geo W Wooten announces a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House in Vienna. He will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. March 13 1894. Lyr.
D L Henderson and W V Harvard of Henperson and Harvard advertise as ATTORNEYS with focus on contracts and ejectment before the court of Ordinary sections. They present 3 matters in a column.
Vienna physician advertises obstetrics and diseases peculiar to women as specialties. Special attention to women’s health with 24 hour service. Office over W. A. Baker & Co. Store with office phone 18 and residence phone 25.
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