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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1893
Page
3
The Vienna Progress reports fever cases in town and a quarantine south of Atlanta with Vienna exempt. Local merchants Powell Bros and J P Heard & Co promote groceries, furniture, and closeout sales. The Arabi Institute opens, court actions loom, and community notes cover visits, plumbing, and stables for horses.
The Vienna council invites payment of ad valorem tax for 1893 by the 30th inst. Pay now to save costs. Vienna's cotton market remains active as warehousemen and merchants push top prices. local notes cover a burglary incident involving Ike Jackson, dinner gatherings at Mrs C V Morgan’s millinery store, sick editor, and humorous table banter about guests and meals.
Carry your horse to B P How ell & Co's stables near the jail in Vienna for proper attention. Mr B F Sangster of Jallapa in the 2nd district lost his house by fire Saturday, likely incendiary. He and family escaped in night clothes. Moved to Sparks Mr M McCormick, a top G S & F R R section boss, long a Vienna citizen, relocated to Sparks to repair the road.
Houston Baptist Association will meet with the First Baptist Church in Cordele on Oct 5, announcing the committee on entertainment to receive delegate names for lodging. The June confusion over Oct 5 or Oct 12 is resolved by authority. Delegates should send their names to B F Cawley in Cordele, Ga. as entertainment chair.
A Cordele court tale depicts Solicitor Thomson, famed for convicting many locals, delivering a case by reading accusations to the court. When asked for a witness, the exchange yields a comic note as the prosecutor asserts the defendant's Cordele citizenship to secure a conviction. The joke mirrors ongoing chatter about local justice in Cordele.
In Dooly County, S P Odom famed clerk of the Houston Association and grand jury is mistaken for a joke when he tries to speak. His puzzled reaction after the audience laughs shows the humor of a long tenure as clerk. Also an ad notes reliable stables near the jail ready to care for horses or mules.
Berwick Dress Calicoes 41¢ per yard and Free Lance checked homespun. 120 dozen small pearl buttons 5¢ per dozen. 10 dozen ladies undervests 9¢ each. 3 dozen ladies waists worth $1.50 at 150 pairs sample shoes half price. Goods just received and will not last, W. C. Willis & Co.
A busy store owner J P Heard eats only part of a rich chicken pie sent to him. Anderson Lewis asks for the leftovers, eats some, and soon falls into distress. He then leaps before a runaway wagon, is struck, and injures his left shoulder while nursing his pain. See shirts at Willis Co.
The Progress laments lax enforcement of Sunday closing laws after Judge Fish’s grand jury address. It condemns immigration and mercenary attitudes that ignore the prohibition on commerce Sundays, noting violations in the North and West and urging suppression of the evil to restore lawfulness.
Superior Court operations last week moved quickly with many cases disposed of across civil and criminal dockets. Attendance at the courthouse was notably light, with few spectators and prisoners to try for murder or lesser charges. County court work continues to reflect a large ongoing caseload and expected acceleration in civil matters.
General Gordon of United Confederate Veterans appeals through TO OLD VETERANS to publish progress on organizing Camps in the benevolent association. He notes 391 camps registered, with plans for 100 more, aiming for nearly 500 camps at the Birmingham reunion on October 2–3. Summary lists camps by state and division, 391 total.
Miss Emma Whiteside wed Mr Charles C Graham at Unadilla on Thursday night with a large turnout and generous congratulations. The next day a lavish reception followed at the Graham home. In Pinehurst, Miss Minnie Sheffield and Rev J J Hyman united in marriage at Pinehurst Baptist church with Rev G T Jennings officiating, in the presence of a loving congregation and many friends.
Pinehurst news notes a sick baby and hopes for recovery, local visits and travel to Milledgeville for college, a Baptist church wedding officiated by Rev J S Hyman, entertainment at Dave Harvards, and residents visiting relatives. Violinist Charlie Bradshaw from Tampa visits. J J Hyman delivers farewell sermon. Mashburn family illness. townsfolk sing about longing.
An 1900s style notice from the Georgia Alabama Business College in Macon GA invites applicants. It boasts rapid two to three month practical training, positions for graduates, and lower costs versus rivals. It claims high praise from the Chicago Trade Journal and open admissions for all ages and both sexes.
La dies and children's Oxfords offered at Manufacturers cost by W C Willis & Co as remaining stock.
Dr CT Stovall and M D Vienna Sr list updated treatment plans for obstetrics and pediatric diseases. Calls answered promptly daily. Fire at Stovall Forbes clinic noted but approved to continue services.
The stock of groceries crockery hardware tinware and furniture recently bought from L H Taylor will be closed out in a few days at any price they fetch. Only cash needed to secure these goods at near your own figures. Opportunity to buy affordable items this week.
Notice that our credit books are closed until January and all parties owing accounts must settle promptly. Prompt payment is urged to avoid delays on drug accounts.
Special sale notice from W. C. Willis & Co offering 200 yards muslin and 125 yards fine India linen remnants at 8 cents per yard. They claim the goods are worth double and announce the closure of the lot.
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