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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
1
A lengthy protest recounts opposition to England's Educational Bill mandating state church teaching and taxes, labeling it oppressive. It argues against forced religious doctrine in schools and praises religious freedom in the United States, urging no state church.
The ViennA Cotton Oil Co states that after this week it will operate East Vienna Gunnery Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays until January 1st. After that date gin days end and the firm will buy remnants of cotton in seed and cotton seed at the highest cash price. November 30 1903.
J D Norris argues against tax funding of religious institutions and chaplains in the army and government bodies. He asserts Baptists seek religious freedom and oppose coercion in funding sectarian worship. He calls for voluntary giving and equal treatment of all beliefs.
Chicago firm E C DeWit & Co unveils DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a specific for piles and skin conditions including eczema, cuts, burns and bleeding. Warns against counterfeit imitations and promotes genuineness. Sold by Vienna Drug.
John H. Sparks presents a trained animal exhibition in Vienna with a grand parade at noon and free balloon ascent and parachute jump at 1 and 7 p m rain or shine. Admission is 15 and 25 cents, with the show billed as the largest cleanest neatest on the road and boasting up-to-date features.
W Richard Veal a wealthy cotton planter near Sandersville Georgia was killed in a public road exchange with his brother in law Charles Taylor. Veal died within an hour from a double barrel shotgun wound as they met while traveling toward Camar o. Domestic troubles said to be the motive. Taylor has not been arrested.
Dr and Mrs H A Youmans hosted a young crowd in this city last Friday evening for Miss Virgie Calhoun and Miss Ethel McDonald. A large attendance enjoyed games then a grand supper in the dining room. Guests expressed thanks for an enjoyable evening.
Local retailer Va d. P. Heard & Sons advertises Grindstone brand boys clothing as the best on the market. The notice also promotes DeWitt's Salve for piles burns and sores as a general health remedy.
A Bainbridge, Georgia merchant named John Sapp was kidnapped at night while returning with his wife from his father’s home five miles away. He reportedly had $500 on him. a search by large parties and reports of pistol shots continue with no trace found. Sapp, about 25, a lifelong local, was married six months.
In Americus Georgia on December 7 police captured a gang of mostly young Black men who confessed to daring car robberies. They admitted stealing wagonloads of coffee meat shoes dry goods and other merchandise from Americus and Smithville and selling it through local confederates.
Dec 7 Jerry Georgia reports farmers finishing crop housing and preparing for hog killing, with Christmas hopes. Trustees plan for a good school next year and a meeting has been called. Local visitors and attendees include Mesars Will Clark Wimberly Lupo and Jim Braswell. Various trips to Cordele Vienna Mars Hill Findlay and Kerns noted along with musical lectures by Prof Pounds and Dr I S Mitchell.
The Vienna Public School reports a fall term attendance near 200 with five teachers handling about 40 pupils each. Officials anticipate a larger spring term and consider adding a sixth teacher and a new building.
The Potter Journal notes a thin issue this week but reports Sparks circus drew an unusually large Monday crowd. The show maintained its reputation with no rowdyism or gambling and the management aims to deliver value for money and courteous treatment. The article mentions an exhibition planned for Vienna on Thursday December 10.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr W N McKenzie and Mrs McKenzie of Arabi plus Mr D A Taylor his wife and daughter Gladis of Vienna and W C McKenzie of this city at Mr and Mrs C M McKenzies home. Vienna Cotton Oil Co advertises cash or meal and hulls for cotton seed buyers.
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