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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1895
Page
3
A liberal reward is offered for the return of a black convict hound about 14 years old with a white spot on the back of his neck. Contact W. A. Greer of Ada Georgia. Notice dated 9 24 95. tf.
Mrs I Y Peavy died peacefully Sunday morning after a long paralysis illness. Survived by husband and large family of sons and daughters who built lives as useful citizens. She was laid to rest at Liberty church cemetery near her home after final summons.
The Dooly County Veterans Association committee met at the Vienna courthouse to plan a Confederate Monument. J J Hyman chaired with D A R Crum as secretary and D B Leonard treasurer. An auxiliary women’s group was named and Gen John B Gordon may be invited to speak.
The criminal Superior court adjourned for the term Friday after a busy week. Will Jackson faced murder charges and received a two year sentence after a consent verdict for involuntary manslaughter. Ras Shines was sentenced to life for poisoning his wife. Sam Green alias Sam Violet was found guilty of criminal assault on a 13 year old and given seven years. a new trial was requested. Henry Williams pled guilty to horse stealing and drew six years. Link Bembry faced a true bill for murder but was released after prior committal trial. he later appeared ready to surrender. Henry Hatcher pled guilty to stabbing. J A Lane was acquitted of cow stealing. Ben and Robert Whitsett pled guilty to stabbing and carrying a concealed weapon, respectively, with fines. Clifford Angeline and Mattie Leonard pled guilty to assault and battery, fined $30 each. Thompson Fields was tried for assault with intent to murder. verdict not guilty and the court noted malicious prosecution by the state. Col Wooten pursued additional divorce suits, and many orders and judgments were issued. Sdl. Gen. Dupree returned to duty Wednesday with temporary officers presiding in his absence.
Thursday afternoon at 2 30 PM a quiet marriage was solemnized at the bride's residence on Johnson street. Dr. T. J. McArthur married Mrs. Lannie Horne with Rev. B. W. J. Graham officiating. The couple will visit Gordon, Georgia, with many friends offering best wishes.
A Georgia writer recalls the Cotton State and International Exposition in Atlanta opened with fanfare on a Wednesday and editors from Georgia traveled Thursday. The party enjoyed free rail transport, beer, a scenic railway ride, a beauty show, the Phoenix wheel, and a banquet at Sheriff Callaway's barbecue house. They toured government exhibits and other pavilions, concluding the day with speeches and a train ride home.
Mayor Forbes visits Atlanta. Mrs. Wood visits Mrs. Wood. Dr. Bivine buys a Barnesville buggy. Cotton harvest shines as frac tional news notes reflect schooling and social life. Lida Rushin leaves for Shorter College Rome. Col Crum to Abbeville for Wilcox Superior court. The editor’s baby recovers from illness. O S Bazemore and family return from Cleveland Tenn. Dr W Dallas Hunt seeks help. Vienna gin and mill operates actively. Cotton hauled to gin. boarding pupils increase. A young lady gains two beaux. sleep is affected. Mrs H B Whitsett visits. George W Busbee rumored as candidate. Clyde Heard visits Unadilla. Will Parnell runs Western Union switchboard. Everett brings a 54 pound trout. Cordele plans brick city prison. Hendersons attend Unadilla nuptials. Dressmaking by Jeannie Morgan. Fields family moves near depot. Lost umbrella notice. Two farmers set daily cotton records. A note from a young lady puzzles a gentleman. W S Howell on vacation. Captain Banning of Americus praises Vienna. School opens with 100 pupils. boarding available. Jeannie Morgan attends Young People’s Union in Macon. Vienna cotton market remains steady. Rev B W Davis’s last Baptist appointment. successor undecided. Two prisoners remain in jail. murder trial delayed. new trial motion risks Supreme Court appeal.
The Little family expresses gratitude to those around Richwood for kindness shown to their son J. G. Little who died there on the 14th. They also thank friends for care shown to the son’s wife and child. Abbeville Ga Sept 18 1895. Also a Seed Rye sale notice from Daniel Drug & Seed Co Macon Ga offering new crop rye at 1.75 per bushel.
SEEKING TRADE. Promoters promise honest goods fair dealing courteous treatment and small profits to entice trade. They advertise fresh heavy groceries meats flour lard sugar coffee rice tobaccos and see about shoes hats umbrellas glassware dry goods and nations priced right. Drop in and compare.
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