Vienna Progress Shoppers and News Hit Hard by Illness
Vienna crowd routes through Powell Bros stables and Taylor's closing out sale as local life buzzes. Court attendees, new millinery firm Daisy Ridenhour, and Rev. B. W. Davis return to the pulpit. Train schedule shift, Jelks Willis cotton purchases, and north Carolina turpentine man Sam Walte move to Vienna. Local grocers tout canned goods and preserved meats while Powell Bros. emphasizes fixed prices and bulk carload deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Georgia Southern Road
Vienna
Col. J. Middleton Busbee
Mid
Ile
Col. Mid
Lizzie
Daisy Ridenhour
McDonald
Miss Ridenhour
Grand Jury
Eren
Powell Bros
Mess
James Callaway
The
Telegraph
J. J. Harvard
Dispatch
News
R S. Burton
Corderean
Rushin
Vienna Seminary
W. J. Heard
Sam Walte
North Carolina
Dooly
To Our Customers Call for Aid to Pay October First
A dated plea from CaLnoun and KeExty asks customers for financial help to meet a payable by October 1, warning of cost savings and urging support to avoid fraud or loss. The misspelled names and archaic tone suggest a historical or local notice urging repayment.
Left His Family as Brannan Elopes with Bellflower
On Thursday night the man known as T. J. Brannan ran away with Miss Sarah F. Bellflower. They are now in hiding in unknown locations. Brannan, raised and married near Snow in this county, previously wed a Miss Bellflower related to the claimed victim. His wife and three young children are left with no money or provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith
T. J. Brannan
Sarah F. Bellflower
Brannan
Snow
Bellflower
Fourth quarterly meeting of Dooly County Farmers Alliance
The Dooly County Farmers Alliance announces the fourth quarterly meeting at Alliance Hall Vienna on Thursday October 5 at 9 o clock in the morning. President E G Greene will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County Farmer's Alliance
Alliance Hall
Vienna
E. G. Greene
Missionary Inquirers to Present Sacred Entertainment at Baptist Church
The Missionary Inquirers of the Baptist church announce a sacred entertainment at the Baptist church this Friday night with no admission charge. Vienna Reading and Literary Society meets Monday evening October 2 with acts by Mrs J M Whitehead Mrs J S Kingsbery Miss Vic Powell Col D A R Crum Miss Lida Rushin Mr J A Murphy and others including Duets and Recitations at Hotel Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Barnes
Macon
Powell Bros
W. B. Nichols
J. R. Duncan
The
Missionary Inquirers of the Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
Vienna
W. H. Whipple
W. C. Willis
Alma Davies
Clara Penny
Em Collier
Hotel Duncan
Help For Brunswick Ladies Rally For Brunswick Relief
The ladies of Vienna organized a relief drive for Brunswick supporters, raising about $30 after a $10 donation from the grand jury. The Funds were sent promptly to Brunswick as the Progress commends their charitable effort and labor for those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Brunswick
Very Creditable Record At Vienna Seminary
Prof Heard reports pupil standings for the month with Emmie Roberts, daughter of Deputy Sheriff J W Roberts, scoring 100 in every lesson and department. Several students reached 100 in multiple subjects, but Emmie unique for perfect scores across all areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Heard
Vienna
Emmie
J. W. Roberts
Free at last Bob Burton after long jail ordeal
Bob Burton, confined at Dooly jail on murder charges, was convicted and sentenced to life. Attorneys Busbee and Crum appealed to the Supreme Court, which granted a new trial. In a retrial last week he was found not guilty and walked free from the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Burton
Dooly
Bob
Mess
Busbee & Crum
Supreme Court
Court House
Bushee & Crum
Poisoning at turpentine farm ends inquest verdict
On Monday last week Offord Ireland suspected Wash Thomas of stealing his chickens and poisoned them with arsenic. After additional missing birds on Sunday night Thomas was found dead from arsenical poisoning. Coroner Graham and Dr. S B Stovall led the inquest. a jury ruled the death was caused by poison administered by Offord Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan & Co
Offord
Ireland
Wash Thomas
Wash
Graham
S. B. Stovall
Offord Ireland
Arm Amputation After Plantation Accident Near Williford
Last Friday Mrs Angus Melver had his arm caught in a gin on his Williford area plantation. He and his young son rode seven miles to Cordele for Drs Wallace and Baker to amputate the injured arm. The wound was painful and serious but he bore the pain bravely and is improving as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Melver
Williford
Cordele
Dedication Planned for Methodist Church at Una dilla
The Methodist Church at Una dilla will be formally dedicated to God on the second Sunday in October with Dr. J. B. Mc Gehee, Presiding Elder of the South Macon District, delivering the Sermon. Public invitation extends to all. A quarterly Snow circuit meeting follows at Pinehurst on the Monday after the fourth Sunday in October with services at 11 a.m. and p.m. Officials urged full attendance and wide welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Unadilla
J. B. McGehee
South Macon
Pinehurst
Specials at Willis and Co Dress Goods Sale
Berwick Dress Calicoes 41¢ per yd Free Lance Checked Homespun 4¢ 120 Doz small Pearl Buttons 1¢ per doz 10 Doz Ladies Underveste 9c each 3 Doz Ladies Waists worth 150 at Ticts 150 Pairs Sample Shoes half price Goods just received and will not last always The Money will get them at these prices as long as they last W C Willis & Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwick
W. C. Willis & Co
Vienna millinery offers stylish hats and fashions
Co V Morgan in Vienna Missouri displays an extensive line of ladies hats ribbons trimmings ornaments gloves and corsets picked from fashion centers. Prices are low as she states times are hard and invites ladies to visit her store Home while in town for a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Mes. Co. V. Morgan
Brown's Iron Bitters Promoted For Malaria Digestion
An 19th century advertisement touts Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for malaria liver trouble and indigestion. The brief claims to strengthen the stomach and bowels, improve appetite, and restore energy for weak sufferers. It highlights tonic benefits and household use.
Vienna Doctor Promises Modern Treatments
C. T. Stovall M D a Georgia physician surgeon advertises the latest approved treatment plans with guaranteed low rates. Calls answered promptly day and night. Obstetrics and diseases of children specialty. Office at Stovall Forbes Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stovall & Forbes Drug Store
Col Busbee's House Burned Near Irwinville Road
Col G W Busbee lost his dwelling in a Saturday morning fire inside town limits near Irwinville road. The blaze started in the shingles on the roof as the family was awakened. furniture was saved except items in the kitchen. Insurance totaled 1000 dollars, not covering the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
G. W. Busbee
Irwinville
Col. Busbee
Macon
Beck
Got the Wrong Mule
A humorous recounting of Judge S. D. Thompson hosting a county convict camp visit. He borrowed a mule and buggy, called for its forward surge, and discovered at Richwood that the animal was not his own mule but another’s. The prank left him the butt of the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Thompson
Richwood
Thompson
Shelby Lasseter
Youth Kills Negro in Plantation Altercation
On a Cordee area plantation between sundown and dark Wednesday, seventeen year old James Pate killed Dave Pooler after a fatal dispute over work. Pooler struck Pate with a stick and damaged his hat. Pate then slashed Pooler, delivering a fatal heart wound. Also noted is the death of Miss Lizzie Adkins, nearly fifteen, a Baptist church member who died after a malarial fever, and is laid to rest with family and friends attending.
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James Pate
John S. Pate
Cordee
Dave Pooler
Pate
Pateville
Mr. Pate
Dave
Lizzie Adkins
T. A. Adkins
Lizzie
Raptist Church
Farm Loan Negotiations Offer in Dooly County
A display ad states willingness to negotiate loans on improved farm lands in Dooly at slow rate interest. Applicants should contact Joux H Woopwarp, attorney and real estate agent, Vienna, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly
Joux H. Woopwarp
Vienna
Tax Notice of precinct dates for tax collection
Tax notice lists precincts and dates for 1% tax collection across multiple districts. It names Byrowsville Zoat Shand Upadilla Sid Pinehurst Vienna Cordele Pinta arabi Mth district Money Drayton and other districts with October and November collection dates and December 19 deadline, signed by M. EL Kies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrowsville
Wand
Zoat
Shand
Upadilla
Sid District
Pinehurst
Vienna
Arabi Et
Mth
Oney
Drayton
Oet. Is
Tippettyilie Dee
Findlay Dee
M. EL Kies
The New Millinery Store Debuts Fall and Winter Line
The New Millinery Store announces a fresh fall and winter collection with new shapes shades and trimmings. Miss Daisy Repexnove welcomes customers and notes Mrs A I Davies will assist at the door inviting buyers to inspect the goods and await posted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angels
Daisy Repexnove
Prop'r. N.B
A. I. Davies
Rich display attracts crowds to Willis & Co stock
W C Willis & Co unveils a fall stock described as rich and beautiful. After long sourcing in New York, senior partner W C Willis gathered premier dry goods, shoes, hats and clothing at deep discounts. The Vienna retailer, new to town a year ago, has built a strong local trade by promoting quality and value to gain confidence and momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W C. Willis, & Co
W. C. Willis
New York
Mr. Willis
Willis
Vienna
Sen Sizike
Do You Want Work Do You Want Work
Georgia Ala bama Business College in Macon Ga presents practical instruction praised by the Chicago Trade Journal. The college promises two to three month graduation and placement, with a guaranteed thorough practical training at lower cost, open to all sexes year round, though current term is best to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusrentee
Alabama Business College
Macon Ga
South
Chicago Trade Journal
University of Chicago
Wyatt
Martin
Macon
Montgomery
For Rent Store Rooms in Vienna Ga
FOR RENT Two centrally located store rooms. Terms reasonable. Possession given Sept. 1st next. dno. F. Waters. Vienna, Ga.
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Dno
F. Waters
Vienna
Snake mistaken for iron derails mill shaft tale
A Colorado sawmill project hinges on a frozen rattlesnake misidentified as iron. An engineer and workers cut, heat, and turn the supposed shaft but the snake thaws and thrashes, prompting a hasty retreat and a vow never to trust such material again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thay Bos Blae
Mim Fer
Colorado
Sleeping Cars and Rail Connections From Macon Ga
Passenger service details outline sleeping car availability on night trains from Macon and Palaska, with connections to Atlanta Nashville and Chicago lines. Notes include depot times, break points, and onward routes to Athens Milledgeville Savannah and other East North South points. H Burns and A C Knapp are travel agents in Macon Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turoves Polimas
Ile
Atlaria
Union de
Nashvile
Chicago
Wooivehe
T +s
Jacksonville
Testista
Cero
Auinry
Birmington
Kansas City
Maen
Palaska
Lear- Pelatk
Macon
Atlanta
Ogastr
Athens
Milledgeville
Eenery
Savannah
Pointe East
H. Burns
A.C. Knapp
Trav
Pass. Agt
Traffic Manor
Macon Ga
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Ocal News
B. P. Howell & Co
J. D. Hargrove
Co Cell Bros
Iva Powell
Alva
Tawnet Snes
J. P. Heard & Co
James Fenn
Mary Ray
James Ray
Coney
de Sole
Sumter
Jelks & Willis
J. J. Lashley
B. W. Davis
Baptist Church
Davis
K. P. Howell & Co
Taylor’s
CaLnoun
KeExty
Church Entertainment
Negro
C. T. Stovall
M. D
L. H. Taylor
H. W. Taylor Vierna, Ga
J. A. Smith
Ag't
Notes &c
Stovall & Forbes Wholesale
B. P. Howell
W. B. Morgan
J. M. Field
B. P, Howell & CO
Benton Strange, M. D
Suwannee House
Morgan & Smith
T. T
J. H. Morgan
J. B
R. H. Davis
J. M. Gammage
J. T. Carlisle
J. W. Lashley
Morgan Davis & Co
Alliance Warehouse
E. G Green
Serlesman
Morgan, Davis and Co
Ga, Southern and
Florida
R. R
Suwannee
JO Florida
Kouxp
Jem . A. Mesu
Allania
Macon Junction
Uunue
Tifton
ArareeCity
Tackeouville
Herayre
Vpalatke
Nouth Korsp
A.M. P
Georgia
Alabama Business Colleges
Ala
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