13 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
1
A columnist argues that self conquest is the essential remedy for moral weakness and social decay. It compares self discipline to healing, urges environment and inner resolve, and warns that character alone sustains reform, church, and public good amid temptation.
Cordele Herald reports the death of Carl Scandrett, five, at home with parents Mr. and Mrs. George Scandrett in big city. The child, beloved by the town for her sweet disposition, is mourned by family and community.
An advertisement urges quick action against cholera morbus or diarrhoea with DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure. It promises immediate results and restored bowel health, attributed to Stovall and Forbes.
Mr. Linton Wooten Jr of Calhoun county Georgia died August 3 from heart failure. He was the youngest brother of Col G W Wooten of our city. His death was greatly regretted by all who knew him.
A beautiful wedding in Vienna united Prof H J Lawrence and Miss Mary Rix Bryan at the Methodist church on Wednesday night. The ceremony was led by Rev J M Robinson with a large crowd in attendance and a reception at the bride’s sister’s home. They will reside in Canton Ga as he assumes a school post there.
About 8 o clock last Thursday night a fire at Col. C. J. Shipp’s residence on eleventh street spread to a nearby house owned by B. P. O’Neal and occupied by Col. Ellis. Both homes burned to the ground with total loss around $2,000. O’Neal carried about $600 in insurance. Shipp’s insured amount is unspecified.
Fragmentary advertisement urges readiness for green apple season and stresses DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure from Stovall and Forbes. Mentions parental caution and product placement without full context.
Elijah John Lewis age 17 died in Chester South Carolina on the 6th from appendicitis while returning from Montezuma for a merchandise purchase. He was the son of Hon. W. B. Lewis and nephew of Minor Lewis. A surgical operation was performed but proved fatal. The funeral will be at the city cemetery with all business suspended. The coroner's inquest found the child born dead and no criminal conduct.
Jerry Osborne and his wife from Richwood sought treatment from Dr R M Brown. In the office the wife delivered a stillborn baby who was left with the physician. Unable to preserve it, Brown placed the body in a pan on a vacant lot awaiting burial, but someone found it after a Saturday call to the country.
On Monday afternoon Mess I J and K R Lewis bought out the stock of General Merchandise of Mr J C Hamilton. The new firm will continue at the same place with a fresh line of dry goods and groceries. The Progress wishes the new firm success.
Readers are urged to register as Vienna welcomes about 50 bales of cotton this year. Numerous locals like Mr J Speight, Mr Lewis Roebuck, and Dr J A Ward are noted for short visits, illnesses, and recoveries. The Vienna High School opens August 8, and communications should reach the press by Wednesday.
Miss Ida Poston of Cordele visits Vienna. Rev G P Bostick preached at the Baptist church. local visits include J H Woodward and Dr. Monk. Cordele man Ed Ringland had an injury. young people hosted a gathering at Mrs Adeam’s. W W Bryan notifications discussed. Pearlman opens a dry goods store in town. Missionary society events planned. Dr. Robert Whipple visited and plans practice in Americus. Catalogue from Georgia Normal and Industrial College received. several Perry and Kathleen residents visiting.
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