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>, \ \cnua Progress. ; LOCAL
1 iTLSDAY, MAY 2.
BUSINESS NOTICES,
NEWS j Mr. said Mrs. T. Turlington of
J Fenn wen?. in town shopping Sat
urday.
COURT YESTERDAY
ort
Wholesale and Hetail
^ We carry the larg
est and most varied
^assortment of Drugs,
fee in this section,
e are now offering
Iraordinary induce-
fner*s in the way of
Jow prices
and try us. Every-'
jhing fresh and relia-j
le.
V
•w. T. Peavey,
Watchmaker, Jeweler and
Gunsmith.
Un ad ilia, Ga.
Work Solicited. Office in
Racket Store.
LAWYERS.
WOOTEN & ELLIS,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
VIENNA AND COP,DELE, GA.
G. W. Wooten i I’jo arson Ellis,
Vienna. Ga. ! Cordele, Ga.
Office, West. i Office i" Shipp
side of Pui-lic Bail
Plaz i. near ne
court, iioiise.
All business addressed to either
office will receive prompt alien
tnm from the firm.
D. L
■ Henderson,
-LAWYER
VIENNA,
Matters before the Court of Or
dinary, Ejectment and Collections,
a specialty.
u.
f. WHIPPLE,
LAW YEN, '
V/tNMA. GEORGIA.
Will practice in all the courts
except. Dooly County court.
G. W. Busisee. D. A. R. Crum.
BUSBEE & RUM,
LAWYERS,
Vienna, Dooly o. Ga.
Practices regularly in the Courts
of the Macon, Southwestern, Oco
nee, Southern and Brunswick Cir
cuits.
State Supreme Court, United
States Circuit and D’strict Courts
and Court of Appeals.
Huckleberries are getting ripe.
Melons are looking well but are
late.
Fresh lot of Flour direct from
the mills. Cheap for cash.
J. P. Heard <fcCo.
Mrs, B. M. Wood has been quite
unwell f< r several days.
Besme to look sty those swiss
ribbed \esG, 2 for 25/ at.
W. C. Willis <fc Co’s.
Regular monthly session of
county court to-morrow.
Our senior editor having been off
all last week is lying up now with
a broken appetite.
Just received. A fine line of
Crockery and Glass-ware at
J. P. Heard <fc Co.
Bliss Leila Ilaslam of Pinehurst
spent last week with her sister,
Mrs. A. E. Jordan.
Neckware, new, bright and at
tractive at
W. C. Willis & Co’s.
Col. D. L Henderson was taken
sick last Friday afternoon and has
been in bed quite sick since.
Mr. W. C. Willis spent several
days of last week in attendance
’ upon the Hynds—Willis wedding.
Mr. Hugh Heard was quite sick
LoiTIC for several days last week but was
able to come down town again yes
terday.
Need a new straw Hat? Call
and see the line at
W. C. Willis & Co’s.
Mr. Jasper F. Lewis, who lives
two miles above Vienna is said to
have the finest field of corn in the
county.
Alee line of buggy Robes, linen
j Dusters, Alpaca and Seersucker
Coats for the warm weather.
J. P. Heard & Co.
The dockets of the county court
are filling up right along now as
nearly all eases under $500 are
being brought in it.
Our clever post master has been
in bed a day or two with fever-
We trust that lie may soon be able
to be at his post again.
Fresh and fine is that new lot of
fancy Candies received Saturday—
and better than ever.
Parlor Grocery.
Work on the streets goes rapidly
on and the highway's of our town
are being put in excellent condi
tion.
Mr. J. F. Waters lost the Wilcox
colt last week that he lias had for
two or three years. lie died from
distemper. ,
Soap, Soda, Matches, Starch,
Potash, Kerosene Oil, Snuff, To
baccos and Cigars—very best
Dualities only, at Drug Store of
Stovai.l & Forbes.
Several visiting attorney's and
citizens were in town yesterday in
attendance upon the hearing of the
contested aldcrmanic election from
Cordelc,
Mess. W. C. Hamilton, Samuel
Carnes and D. L. Henderson re
turned from Atlanta Thursday
night and report a good time.
Parties wishing to purchase
some fine Chickens should see Mr.
O. P. Swearingen, Jr. He has now
a few Partridge Cochins, light
Branias and half dozen Brown
Leghorn hens which he can dispose
of now. Call at once and see
them as they are very' fine.
A couple of dusky 7 daughters of
Ham fell out last week and decided
to indulge in a little hair pulling.
Not much damage was done how
ever. Mayor Heard asked them
to pay over $5,00 each with costs
in satisfaction of the town’s claims
in the matter.
Judge W. H. Fish came over
from Americus Sunday and held a
special session of court yesterday
We hear of considerable sickness ! to hear the contested election ease
Fans by the thousand at
W. C. Willis & Co’s
Ga.
with dysentery about over the
country just now.
Writing Paper, Box Stationery,
Tablets, Pads, memorandum books,
epens, inks, pencils, crayons <kc
cheap at, Stovall & Forbes’. •
lire. C. A. and G. R. Horne of
Unadilla were in town a few hours
yesterday shopping.
Mr. Frank Powell took an ex
tended trip down to Coney, War
wick and Cordele Sunday.
If the Style is what you want
we can please you. All kinds of
Ladies Hats, Flowers, Ribbons,
Ornaments etc., just in from New
York. Come to see them
Mrs. Morgan and Miss Brown
Our physicians say that there is j
considerable sickness now, caused
by the hot days and warm nights-
Mess J. F. Cooper and W. B,
McPhaul of Moultrie were the
guests of Mr. B. P. Howell last
Tuesday'.
Sen us at once for bargains in
Buggy and one and two horse Wag
on Harness. We have a few sets
that must be sold.
The Fullington & Barfield Co.,
Pinehurst, Ga.
Mr. Jno. F. Waters has con
structed for his own use a barrel-
stave hammock and says that he
is ready for the summer.
You’ve never seen a dollar go so
far, and buy so many nice goods
as it will at
W. C. Willis & Co’s.
Col. Geo. W. Wooten, of Vienna,
was on a professional visit to
Hawkinsville on Monday last.—
Hawkinsville Dispatch afid News.
We sell only for the Cash.
The highest market price paid
in trade for Chickens, Eggs, Hides
and Tallow.
The Fullington <fc Barfield, Co.
Pinehurst, Ga.
Miss Zeph Pate, of Unadilla, is
visiting Mies Ella Glover. She is
one of the bridesmaids at the mar
riage this evening—Hawkinsville
Dispatch and News.
Those Thompsens Glove fitting
corsets are still the favorites. A
full line of sizes at
W. C. Willis & Co’s.
ih which Mr. G.H, TommeyofCor
dele contested the election of three
aldermen that were elected in Jan
uary last. After hearing the evi
dence and arguments of counsel in
the case Judge Fish decided the
case against Mr. Tommey.
Several receivership cases were
up for a hearing also.
Picnic at Smith s Mill-
Whisk jy in Wilcox.
The Supreme Court of Georgia,
in a decision rendered last week,
There will be a picnic and bas
ket dinner at Mr. R. T. Smith’s
mill out 9 miles South-west from decided that the local law prohib
V'ienna on the Third Saturday in ! Ring the sale of whiskey' in IVil-
May, iast. Everybody invited to i cox county was unconstitutional
attend. and could not be enforced, hence
«-•-» — i “bug juice” will flow freely over
Singing. ; there now.
Our Spring goods are here. The
shapes and shades are the pret
tiest ever worn. Why' send off for
a Hat when we can till your order
for half the money?
Mrs. Morgan and Mi6S Brown
MEDICAL.
Dr. W. M. Has lam.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.
Pinehurst, — — Ga.
Can be found at store during
the day and at residence at night.
T.P. MMXS.
PIIY'SICIAN and SURGEON.
Vienna, — Ga.
Offers his professional services
to the public.' All calls promptly
answered, day or night.
Office at residence.
jR. W. H. Whipple
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
VIENNA, - GA.
Surgery, Obstetrics, diseases
ucident to our climate, and dis
eases of women and children
tpeciaitie. Office at his Drug
store. All calis ptotnpily atten
ded to day or night. Can be
found at night at Middleton’s
Hotel.
DENTIST.
W. E. SEECH AM,
DENTIST.
UNADILLA GA.
Al! work attended to promptly
and satislaction guaranteed.
J. W. & D J. WILLIAMS.
DENTISTS.
OORDELE. GA.
Office in Bank of Cordele build
ing.
Our Spring and Summer Dry'
Goods and Notions are now here.
We would be glad to show them to
you.
The Fullington <fc Barfield Co.,
Pinehurst, Ga.
The junior editor, accompanied
by' his wife spent several days of
last week with friends and rela
tives in Perry. There is certainly
not a more hospitable people in
Georgia than in Perry and Hous
ton county.
For your “May Haw Jelly” get
our Jelly glasses with tin tops at
30 its and 35cts per dozen.
The Fullington <fc Barfield Co.,
Pinehurst, Ga.
The annual picnic at Line creek,
just across the river in Sumter
county, will occur Saturday, -Vay,
13th inst. This is a noted picnic
ground and Vienna partias usually'
attend it. Ye editors gratefully
acknowledge a pressing invitation
to attend.
We can sell you the very latest
in Hats, Caps, Flowers, Ribbons,
Buckles, Ornaments, Gloves, Cor
sets, Etc., that are on the market.
We are opening the finest and most
stylish line of these goods ever
shown in this market.
Mrs. Morgan and Miss Brown.
Mr. J. E. Howell, of Vienna^
the senior editor of that sterling
sheet, the Vienna Progress, is in
the city to-day attending the
Hynds-Willis marriage, and is the
guest of Mr. J. J. Whitfield—
Hawkinsville Dispatch and News.
For cheap Tin, Crockery and
Glassware, see . us and get our
prices.
The Fullington <fc Barfield Co,
Pinehurst, Ga,
Mr. J. P. Heard is sporting a
watch chain now that he takes
pleasure in showing his friends.
He received it a^few day's ago from
Dr. W. B. Cone, an old Dooly' boy,
of Gainesville, Fla., who made and
lettered it himself. Mr. Heard
appreciates the present very much.
The Fullington & Barfield Co.,
Pinehurst, Ga., will sell you the
best grade, water white Kerosene
Oil at 15 cents per gallon. 18
pounds best granulated Sugar for
$1-00. Best gloss Starch 5/ per-
pound. Best Tobacco for the
Money from 30/ up. Lampchim
neys 5/, 0/ and 8/ each. Open
and covered split Raskets 5 cents
up.
For sale at and below cost, durs
ing the next thirty days we wil-
sell our stock of damaged good,
consisting of Clothing,Shoes, Hatsl
Dress Goods, Trimmings, <fcc, at
what they will bring. Although
only slightly damaged yet they de
tract from our stock and must go.
Barfield & Wilson,
Unadilla Ga,.
LOST.
A little child lost her breast pin
a small, long, gold one, while re
turning from the Baptist church
on Sunday last. The finder will
please leave same at this office.
School Population.
Mr. T. A. Adkins has just fin
ished taking the school census for
the Vienna and Ninth districts
and has very kindly given us the
result for publication.
In the Ninth district there are
between the ages of six and eigh
teen years:
Males (White)
Females “
Males (Colored)
Females “
Of these 2 white and 112 colored
children over 10 years old cannot
read and only 5 (colored) that
have never attended any school.
In the Vienna district there are:
Males (White) 256
Females “ 262
Males (Colored) 265
Females “ 269
Total 1052.
Of these 2 whites are blind, 37
cannot read and 4 have never at
tended seho.pl. Of the colored 195
cannot read and 25 have never at
tended school.
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
Jesse Odom now shows his ebo
ny hut through the bars of Dooly
jail. Ilis arrest creates anew a
lively interest about which there
was considerable mystery in Dooly
some two years ago. Our readers
will remember that a Jew peddler
was found dead in the swamp near
the roadway just outside of Una
dilla. His head had been almost
entirely blownjjoff by a shot from
in front. His body was beginning
to decompose when found. The
coroner’s jury did their utmost to
obtain some clue as to the identity
of the perpetrators of this foul
dead, but no clue could be found.
The Hebrews_of Macon offered a
reward of $300 for the capture of
the miscreant and Governor North-
en supplemented this offer with a
reward of $200 by the State for the
capture and proof to convict.
Cetectives Patterson and Jen-
kids of Macon have been working
for that reward. They first fast
ened a chain of circumstantial evi
dence upon Jesse Odom, then went
to work to find him. Last week
they located him at the brick yard
near Macon and arrested him.
They took him to Unadilla and
had him committed.
The detectives say they have
very' strong and positive evid.-uce
against him.
PINEHURST DOTS.
Seed Ground Peas.
I have 100 bushels of good Seed
Groundpeas for sale at 75/ per
bushel.
Apply to or addres.
J. S. Byrom,
Byromville, Ga.
Birthday Dinner.
Miss Lena Powell gave a birth
day dinner to a number of invited
friends last Sunday- A number
of her friends went out from Vi
enna and report a most pleasant
occasion indeed.
Miss Lena is a charming and
popular young lady and withal
hostess par excel’ent.
With Conditions,
While in Hawkinsville last week
our Mr. W. C. Willis fell victim to
the charms of a most versatile,
charming and pretty Gainesville
beauty and they' decided to an
nounce their banns at once. Of
course we gladly rush to their res
cue and make the announcement
for them while we wish them such
a life of bliss supreme as only
those mortals realize upon whom
the gods smile continually. They
will issue invitations immediately
to as many friends as will promise
to offer as presents anything from
a fine house and lot to a good horse
and buggv. If you wish to attend
under these conditions notify them
and you will receive an invitation.
Selah!
The work on the Baptist church
is progressing finely and one more
weeks work like last one, and it
will be completed.
The delay of the train Friday
eve caused one of our young men to
be very uneasy', he feared there
was a wreck and his best girl was
down in V’ienna.
Miss Ella Borum of Henderson
is visiting Miss Ida Herring. She
is quite a favorite with the young
people here, and we are always
glad to see her.
The Baptist Sunday School here
has accepted an invitation to picnic
with the Unadilla school at Beech
Haven the 13th inst.
Miss Nannie home attended the
wedding of Miss Annie Willis of
Hawkinsville last Wednesday', and
returned Friday eve accompanied
by Miss Eunice Guthrie of Una
dilla who will spend some time with
her,
Mr. W. S. Rogers was quite sick
Friday but we are glad to note his
appearance on the streets again,
Mr. G. W. Fullington now drives
a fine pair of bay horses.
The lecture by Prof. Sanders at
the Sunday School teachers meet
ing Friday night was enjoyed im
mensely by all.
Miss Etta Wright of Snow has
been visiting her sister Mrs. John
Wilson the past week.
Rube Burrows.
0AKLAWN SKETCHES.
Mr. J. A. Hurdle, of Henderson,
was in Dooly last Sunday. What’s
the matter Joe you are going fur
ther down the road.
Mr. Dallas Peavy is suffering
with rheumatism, and his wife
with a terrible rising on her finger.
While a party of men were on
their wayjiome from Unadilla one
day last week, two of them, Mr.
Tom Gurr and Mr. Asa Daniels
became involved in a quarrel and
Mr. Daniels stabbed Gurr, but we
are glad to note it is not fatal.
A Turkey Creek Girl.
YOUR BLOOD IS BAD.
Spring time is here and you
need a Blood Purifier.
We hrve Ayer’s—Begg’s—Dr.
TFitts—Stovall’s—Hood’s—Pierc
es—Radwav’s— Cuticora—Peruna
S. S. S., P. P. P.,—B. B. B.,—C. C.
C.,—and various others. Reduced
prices on half—dozen lottles. -
Stovall & Forbes.
The all day, basket singings to
be held in Dooly for the next few
reeks will be as follows; ,
Third Sunday in May at Byrom
ville and Harmony Grove (Morris
& Tracy’s Mill)
First Sunday in June at Ebenez-
A!1 invited to attend and partic
ipate.
Suwannee River Chautauqua-
The second term of the Suwan
nee River Chautauqua will be held
at White Springs, Fla., May 14th
to 19th inclusive, aii elegant
program has been arranged for the
occasion which will make it a sea
son of constant and unalloyed
pleasure.
M iuisters and public speakers of
great note have been engager 1 , 1
such as Rev. George O. Barnes, I
D. D.. of Kentucky Rev. E. F. Cook
Over in Hawkins ville-
The senior editor of the Prog
ress took two or three days off
last week and spent part of the
time over in Hawkinsville, the
guest of Mr. J J. Whitfield, better
known as “Clever Jim.”
In company with with Mr. W.
C. Willis of our town we boarded
the north bound passenger train
Tuesday afternoon. At Pinehurst
we were joined by Miss Nannie
Horne and by Miss Zeph Pate,
at Unadiila.
At Grovania wo alighted from the
train and took a couple of carri
ages that had been sent over for
us. The ride of twelve miles in
the late afternoon was perfectly
delightful in itself, but when
heightened by the presence of
beautiful and captivating young
ladies, many rare, choice and sweet
smelling flowers and the singing
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“;ni Brunswick, Hon. John lemple j thril , of le ' SJre was b l iss .
Graves, the greatest living orator, | Havvkin; T vi IIe we fourld to be busv
Hon. A. J. Russell of e/aeksonviile, i ,
I Fla, Hon. W. N. Sheats of Talle- ‘ 0 n Wednesday morning we had
S.
A nice line of Millinery goods,
the cheapest in town, if you don’t
believe it come to see us and we
will prove it. We bought at low
est cash prices possible from auc
tion sales.
Very resp’t.
J. A, SMITH, Ag’t.
Grand Occasion at Pinehurst.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Dr. W. E. Beacham, a
prominent young dentist of Una
dilla, and Miss Nannie Horne, a
most estimable young lady of
Pinehurst, on the night of the 24th
of May. Dr. Beacham, though
young in his profession, ia fast
forging himself to the front and to
popularity and bids fair to be one
of the leading dentists of the coun
try, and is now enjoying a nice
practice.
Miss Horne, for a long while re
cognized as one of the most popu
lar young ladies of the county, is
the daughter of Mr. J. R. Horne, a
prominent farmer near Pinehurst,
ever amiable and pleasant, with
many natural gifts and attractions,
she promises fair to make any man
an agreeable companion and in her
Dr. Beacham will capture a rare
jewel.
The marriage ceremony will be
performed at the Baptist church
in Pinehurst where surrounded by
their many friends, with a full
corps of attendance they will be
made one; from the church they
will repair to the residence of the
bride’s father where tho reception
in the form of a sumptuous repast
will be given.
The bride and groom will make
Unadilla their future home.
hasse, Fla, Hon. W. B. Lamar, At
torney' General of Florida, Geor
gia’s own Ham and a number of
others as prominent and noted.
All railroads will give reduced
rates.
Blind Tigers.
The celebrated animal known as
a“blind tiger” had better keep I
both eyes open in Dooly now for j
Judge Whipple of the county court j
is right after them. Last week a j
white man by the name of Moon j
who has lived in Cordele for quite I ba U
a while and who was generally I them the7have already'been“pitch”
thought to have been running a 1
the great pleasuie of accompany
ing Mr. Me C. Pate on a drive
behind his black charger. New,
pretty and costly resiliences are
going up over the entire town. A
$10,000| brick school building is
under course of erection that will
be a great credit to the enterprise
of this city and would grace a
much larger place. The people
seem to be enthused over the pres
ent of Hawkinsvile and taking
hold of enterprises of every descrip
tion with a liberality and public
spirit that is characteristic of
great hearted people. If there
been any croakers among
ed into the river where they belong,
blind tiger all the while was caught . and llow overy citizen is enthusi
up wnb and went before Judge! ugtically talking, working and
l 7T.lL He ,' VaS c L 0nV1Ct , ed and I praying for their home t- wn.
finnd rvp m n n ♦ li a in t li n n n. i * ® ...
fined $250 or 6 months in the gang.
He is now working out his time in
McRea’sgang at Valdosta.
The Progress makes its best
We commend them for the inter
! est they feel, as shown by their
I conversations and actions
And it was indeed a pleasure to
bow to the Judge and hopes that I minglc wit h these good people,
he^will keep up that lick untill 6 si
every one of the abominable things i
many of whom we knew before and
many' more whose acquaintances
are killed, out in the gang where j we made during our 8tay .
thev holonor or are run out of' ■*•...■ -.
they belong or
Dooly.
NOVEL STATE OF AFFAIRS.
UNADILLA GLEANINGS.
“To Beech Haven” is the cry and
the Sunday School children are
happy, it means that our Sunday
Schools here will join several oth
ers at Beech Haven on the 13th
inst to celebrate our May-day fes
tivities with an old time all day
picnic.
A programme is being prepared,
refreshments will be furnished free
and everything will be done to add
to the enjoyment of the occasion.
Excursion rates will be furnished
for the “Shoo-fly” train and all can
go with a very small expense.
Mr. L. A, Morgan of the Prog
ress passed through town on
Wednesday last on his way to
Perry and other points in Hous
ton.
It is reliably reported that one
of our young men will soon take
to himselt a better half and will
thereby add one more to our thriv
ing town.
The Philoretorian Society met
on Monday night at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Carroll and
seemed to be generally enjoyed.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Bridges.
Mr. W. H. McBride who has
been in Florida for some time re
turned home on Saturday last.
Owing to the kindness of our ef
ficient depot agent Mr. ./. D. Fra
ser we were allowed excursion
tickets to and from Beecn Haven
at 25/ for the round trip, none are
so poor but what are able to pay
that small amount for a whole
day in recreation and amusement.
Miss Zeph Pate is visiting in
Hawkinsville this week, where she
went to attend the marriage of a
friend.
Some of our citizens have de
clared war against the finny tribe
and often now you hear them speak
of their exploits in the swamps,
the result: plenty of bites, no fish.
Miss Nona Duncan, of Araoi, is
with her sister, Mrs. W. B. Nich-
ols.
Amico.
We heard recently' of a novel
state of affairs that exists in our
neighbor town of Perry.
Our information is that for sev
eral years up to April 1st of last
year substantially the same Mayor
and Aldermen had been kept in
office. Some dissatisfaction arose
over the managenmnt of the town’s
affairs and two tickets were put
out for the election in April of
last year. The new aspirants for
aldermanic honors were all defeat
ed but the new candidate for May
or was elected over the former oc
cupant. The members of the coun
cil didn’t like the idea of serving
with the new Mayor and would not
meet and work with him nor did
they' ever make any report. He
found the town in debt and went
to work. Since that time lie has
contracted his own bills, audited
and paid them. Last April anoth
er election was held and the same
officers re-elected. The aldermen
have never been sworn in and the
Mayor has the entire town in
charge. He manages all the busi
ness and has the town out of debt
with money in the treasury.
We have no idea that there is
another town in the state in the
same condition.
Farm Lands.
I am prepared to negotiate loans
on improved farm lands in Dooly
it a low rate of interest.
Address or apply to
Johx II. Woodward,
Attorney and Real Estate Ag’t.
Vienna, Ga,
FROM DRAYTON.
We have been threatened with
rain several times this week, but
have had but little up to date.
The crops are looking w.ell con
sidering the disadvantages under
which they have attempted to grow.
Most of the farmers have their
corn in tine condition, they report
a good stand of cotton and cotton
chopping is getting in full blast.
Mr. Bullock who has been strug
gling between life and death for
some time is reported to be some
better, there is now some hope for
him.
Our family fish fry last Satur
day was fine. At dinner it is said
that Dr’s. Watts and Howell led
the procession, ail except Mr. Jno.
F. Butler, who was so far ahead
that he was not considered “in it”
but “out of sight.”
It seems that Billy the Kid and
Major was not “in it” to a very-
great extent last week. We must
not be so superfluous Major. You
know one,of the mottoes of the
Progress is brevity and simpliei
ty, therefore let us not deal in cir
cumlocution, for at it we see our
articles thrown out.
Mrs. Daniels has been quite ill
for the past ten days.
Dr. J. C. Hooks, who has been
absent from our town for several
days, returned this week to revel
in the smiles of his many friends.
We have a pressing invitation to
attend the Sumter picnic at Line
creek bridge, the second Saturday
in May. Those who are preparing
to entertain the people, may look
Tor Bill about 12 o’clock with a
rubber bag.
Billy the Kid.
Millinery Goods.
But there were quite a number
of visitors in town win, like your
scribe, had gone thero more par
ticularly to witness one of the most
brilliant affairs that lias occurred
for a long while, the
IIynds—Willis Wedding.
Which occurred at the Hawkins
ville Baptist church Wednesday
evening, April 26th.
The edifice, which is a handsome
ono, was filled to its utmost capac
ity long before the time for the
ceremony'.
This vast audience was enter
tained by viewing tiie decorations
so prettily and gorgeously arrang
ed by the bride’s maids. Great
pyramids of the rarest plants were
banked in the pulpit recess while
at its base and hid among the mooss
covered rocks and evergreens,
pretty fountain send forth its
enchanting sounds, while over all
pretty pond lilies lent grace and
baauty. ’Twas such a scene that
once seen was ever fastend upon
memory.
Promptly' at 8:30 o’clock the
doors were thrown open and the
ponderous organ begun t > peal the
wedding march, under tho skilful
touch of Miss Ella Glover, and the
bridal party marched in as follows.
Masters Oscar and McLendon
Pate entered to open the gates, fol
lowed by the ushers, Mess. 8.
George Willis and C. It. Warren
W. B. Glover and L. A. Jordan.
Next came the attendants.
Mr. Charles S. Johnson, Atlanta,
with Miss Mollie Joiner.
Mr. T. H. Bridges, Hawkinsville,
witli Miss Edna Roberts.
Mr. J. J. Witfield, Hawkinsville
with Miss Bessie Anthony.
Mr. M. C. Brown, Gainesville,
with Miss Lizzie Anderson.
Mr. S. P. Adams, Hawkinsville
with Miss Nannie Horne of Pine
hurst.
Mr. J. E. Dawson, Gaineiville,
with Miss Ida Way.
Mr. J. B. Willis, Hawkinsville,
with Miss Maggie Dunlap of Gain
esville,
Mr. R. A. Pate. Hawkinsville,
with Miss Ella Jordan.
Mr. W. C. Willis, Vienna, with
Miss Zepli Pate of Unadilla.
Mr. J. S. Hall, Cainsville, with
Miss Emma Adams.
The bride came down the center
aisle (the others having marched
singly'down the side aisles) lean
ing upon her maid of honor, Miss
Sadie Willis, and met the groom
who was in waiting at the altar.
There, standing under a large arch
from which was supended two
large entwined hearts with the
initials “H” and “W” deftly
worked in, immediately beneath a
large dove, their lives and destinies
were joined by Dr. W. A, Nelson,
the bride’s pastor.
It was a grand and impressive
scence. Nature, art and science all
combined had done their utmost.
Such magnificent decorations, such
blushingly beautiful women and
handsome men.
Ye goods,{come down and adore!
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Willlis, par
ents of the bride, gave the bridal
party a reception from 9 to 11
that could not be surpassed in
elegance of arrangement or the
fulness of its appointments.
The bride is one of Ilawkins-
ville’s favorite daughters, petite
and beautiful, and never more
so than this her bridal evening.
Miss Willis counts her admirers
WARWICK.
When the well known place
above mentioned is named the peo
ple of this section begin to ill tik
of the past, for many a happy day
has been s; e it in this historic old
place that stands upon the banks
of the Flint and is recollected by
the oldest citizens as a famous Fort
or trading point between tiie whites
and the red men in the early days
of Georgia.
Our senior editor had the hap
py fortune to spend last. Saturday
and Sunday in and around this
place and among its good people.
This occasion of our visit to War
wick was a General Meeting of the
Houston Association held with
Fort Early church. Arriving there
at 10 o’clock A. M. Saturday we
found a large congregation gather
ed and the exercises already begun.
Rev. J. J. Hymair, Moderator of
the Association was present, as
were Rev. H - A’. G Iden, pastor in
charge, Rev. I Hobby and Rev. Mr.
Long These, assisted by Mess,
M. A. Tharp, D. T. Doughtry and
others made the day’s exercises ex
ceedingly interesting, instructing
and beneficial. Dinner was served
on the grounds and those assembled
were not half enough tocosume the
spread.
Saturday night wc had the pleas
ure of spending the time with
Mr. Rabe. Harris, one of the best
farmers of his community and
county and withal a clever, genial
gentleman. ,,
Sunday morning we returned
early to the church and found the
people gathering from all sections.
By 10 o’clock the assembled mul
titudes were great. The building
could not begin to hold them. The
Sunday School 70 strong formed at
the academy and marched in a
body down to the church when
they were, lectured until the preach
ing hour.
Rev. J. J. Hyman preached on
Saturday and the people were anx
ious to hear him again Sunday
but he had to return to Abbeville
where he had a revival meeting of
much interest in progress and
Rev. J. M. Champion, who had
come in Sunday morning was re
quested to preach at 11 o’clook,
which he consented to do. From a
long arid almost finished life he
gave the attentive andience a
sweet discourse that touched the
hearts of the people.
We have seen very few such din
ners as were spread on Sunday but
they say they are quite common
down there and we know we can’t
do it justice now—we did then.
After some short song, prayer
and exhortation exercises in the
afternoon the benediction was
pronounced and we returned home.
From the minutes we found that
nine churches had representatives
in attendance upon the meeting.
Considerable disappointment was
realized from the fact that several
speakers on the program did not
put in their appearance while oth
ers left before the close.
We never enjoyed a visit better
and saw many signs of improve
ment and prosperity, met many old
friends and made many news ones.
Send Your Job
Work to the Prog
ress Office.
NEW DRUG STORE
I am now prepared to
fulfil my promise to the
public to open a new Drug
Store in Vienna.'
I have bought a very
complete line of every
thing usually kept in a
first class Drug Store and
feel sure I can make it to
the advantage of every
one needing Drugs to
trade with me.
I will be opening up all
this week. The prices will
be low enough to surprise
you.
Call at the Everett Cor
ner and inspect the stock.
Respectfully,
T. P. McElreath, M. D.
Four States In One Ray.
Tbe patent plow men, the sewing
machine agent, and the traveling
stove men have been here and gone.
The life insurance agent, the book
agent and the coffee pot man are
here now. The patent'churn man
and the ice cream freezer are on
the way. The organ grinder, bag
pipe squeeler, and the Turk and
erforming bear will be along,
”Bi ue bye.”—Fort Valley Leader.
My Spring and Summer Stock
is now complete. I have the new
est, nobbiest stock ever brought to
Vienna and can sell at remarkably
low prices.
Call at the Everett Corner afydl
will take pleasure in showingpou
through my stock, whether,/you
buy or not.
Respectfully.
Mrs. E. A. McElreath.
The Maeon papers state that
the Georgia Business College of
that city, placed in good positions
as stenographers,one day last week,
four young lady graduates, repre
senting the four states of Missis
sippi, South Carolina, Tennessee,
and Georgia, three of whom had
been studying shorthand but two
months, having entered sinc j Jan
1st.
Six to eight months is the time
usually required for the completion
Book-keeping, Shorthand or
Telegraphy, in the Text Book Col
by the score, and her manners and leges of the country; but by the
entertaining powers are so perfect
ly charming that she captures
where she is met. Hawkinsville
gives her up reluctantly'.
Mr. Hynds, the groom, is one of
north Georgia’s noblest 6ons, ard
is prominent in business and soc
ial circles, and lie deserves the
queen that he takes to rule with
him in the hearts of so many who
admire him for his sterling worth.
methods of practical and individ
ual instruction, pursued in this
institution, full scope is given the
the energies and talents of every
student; and they receive their
just reward in his graduation and
location in a good position within
a few weeks.
From all reports, this college is
certainly proving a blessing to the.
youth of the south, not only by
giving them a thorough business
training, but securing good posi-
P. S. Wc returned Thursday j
out was “all broke up” and hav-1 jj 0 ,j f or them immediately',
en’t recovered yet.