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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
4
A biased letter accuses local officials in Vienna Georgia of neglecting to curb vagabond Negroes, warning that crime endangers homes and businesses. The piece advocates stricter policing and questions press performance while referencing local newspapers and public access to court dockets.
Senator W. T. Thomson proposes state purchase of two or three farms to establish a reformatory for lesser crimes while harsher offenders like burglary and murder would be leased to private parties. A penitentiary board chaired by the governor would regulate the system, aiming to reduce cruelty and reform convicts amid debate over practicality and public sentiment.
A physician endorses Dr Miles New Heart Cure noting it restored his wife after six years of heart disease. She suffered fluttering, palpitations, and left side pain before taking three bottles and remaining well for two years. The doctor recommends it with a money back guarantee and free book on nerves.
Pinehurst community items recount Sunday mis observation, cotton price concerns, visits by Mr and Mrs A B Jordan of Vienna, and local residents' movements including M G Barfield OC Home H W Oliver and J Emmett Horne. A secret marriage near Snow involving James Swearingen and Clara Graham is noted with best wishes.
The marriage of Mr. Jas A Williams and Miss Marion Madgette at Mr J R Hornes residence in Pinehurst Wednesday was described as happy and romantic Judge D L Henderson of this city performed the ceremony Williams previously met Madgette in Princeton Minnesota where she served as School Commissioner A correspondence followed and she traveled to Pinehurst for the nuptials The Progress extends its congratulations to the couple.
Advert says ver medicines take trod to 0 days to cure fever. Tonic cures in ONE DAY. Claims fast relief and rapid recovery, urging readers to buy now for instant results.
The Georgia Southern and Florida railroad will stage a wreck on October 12 at Central City Park in Macon. Greatly reduced rates on all railroads offered. Do not miss the display. This is a historic accident reenactment event for public viewing and travel discounts.
Law notices advertise professional cards for W. W. Harvare Attorney at Law, detailing services and contact avenues for legal representation.
Jno. F. Powell, Jno. W. Powell, Jno. F. Powell & Son advertise regular practice in all courts of the Southwestern, Oconee and Albany Circuits and other courts by special written contract. Office near Court House on Union Street, Vienna Georgia.
Geo W Wooten announces a new-law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House in Vienna Georgia. He will practice in all state courts and in federal courts at Macon and Savannah starting August 18 1904 with accompanying legal service offerings.
Medical offers 24 hour response with a telephone at residence and office. Office located over JF Calhoun & Co's store. All orders left there will be promptly attended to.
W Nedenfield, physician and surgeon in Pinehurst, offers care focused on diseases peculiar to women and children. Uses the latest appliances and methods, with prompt calls answered. 2.20961 yr
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