03 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
1
Nemo laments uneven employer liability for workplace injuries across states and urges uniform laws. He predicts insurance schemes for employers, argues for justice over profit, and urges parental honesty about origins and sexuality to shape future generations.
A 1897 local tax proposal for Georgia counties would match the state school fund, with funds collected by the tax collector kept separate and used by County School Commissioners. The Board of Education would extend county school terms to at least seven months, following grand jury endorsement and broad public support.
A six person party led by BP G McCarty left Snow on November 10 in three wagons for hunting fishing and piney wood viewing in Florida. They traveled via Albany and into Worth Mitchell Decatur and Thomas counties meeting small towns like Camilla and observing labor shortages and changed landscapes along the way. The group reached Shell Point after five and a half days, finding about twenty five wagons on the beach as locals and visitors pursued fishing and leisure. They note depopulation and old antebellum farms, with reflections on future revival and local governance issues remain unresolved.
Mr Lee Adams living six miles east of Pinehurst was robbed last Thursday night of a trunk filled with clothing Jani papers and 85.00 in cash. Thieves fired the woods while residents searched the fire scene and carried the trunk away returning it later aright against the plantation fence. The aunt who saw a stranger with the trunk could not tell the thief's race. The Advertiser reports Adams recovered the trunk and papers the cash was missing.
The board permanently locates Patton's in the 1st District Dooling near Byromyville road intersection Jalappa and Montezuma round Shiloh in the 6th Zion Hill in the 11th Cordele Central Academy Mt Olive in Unadillas for whites TemporarilyBradshaw and Pilkinton in 6th for whites Mt Moriah in Unadilla Rock Spring In Pinehurst for colored
A fire at Isabella Worth County jail destroyed the jail and the jailer's home. Insurance covered both structures. Sheriff Nelson saved the furniture. Two prisoners were removed safely. The blaze renews plans to move the county seat with Poulan Sylvester and Sumner pushing their claims.
Rumor confirms Elder Middleton McDonald of this town will wed Mrs. Sykes of Sylvester Georgia today. McDonald, 84, is a well known longtime resident and active minister of the community. Friends extend wishes for a long, happy life together.
An old advertisement urges readers with tickling throats and lingering coughs to seek Scott s Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites. It claims to enrich the blood tone the nerves and heal inflamed membranes, offering a free book and noting price options. The copy stresses avoiding mere cough syrups and promotes a nourishing tonic available from druggists.
As the shoo fly passenger train reached Cordele Sunday night, unidentified individuals rocked the car causing damage. The train returned to Richwood and bloodhounds were used to track the culprits, who remained at large.
Vol C J Shipp was appointed his own successor for another term starting June 1. He faced strong opposition from Col J T Hill of Cordele but is praised as an excellent officer and worthy of endorsement for a second term.
Lost or stolen notice for a rent note of 100.00 signed by I R Graham payable to Mrs Dr A Rullusey due October 1 1896. Forewarned not to trade for it. If found please return to me at Wenona Gu.
On Tuesday night Nov 24 the marriage of W G Gunn of Eureka Ga and Mike Lula Watson of Byron Ga took place at the bride’s brother’s residence. Miss Watson appeared charming and many friends applaud the union while Mr Gunn is described as a prosperous farmer. Best wishes from numerous friends.
E G Gurren informs all Dooly County teachers to gather in Vienna at his office on Saturday December 5 1896 for the third quarter settlement. The State School Commissioner has advised that the quarterly check will be mailed this week and may be settled the same day.
A caregiver delayed medical help for a child, administering the so called One Minute Cough Cure used previously for croup. The local account notes the danger of relying on patented remedies instead of professional care, with Stovall and Forbes referenced.
At 4 P. M. Sunday, Mr. J. W. Murray and Miss Sarah Perry were married by Judge J. T. Carlisle at his home. The ceremony drew friends from Sharon and Rochelle, Ga, with many attendees and congratulations for the couple, including relatives and neighbors. The groom is son of prominent local citizen T. Murray. the bride, daughter of the late James A. Perry of Coney.
Minutes record a November 28 1896 city council session with Mayor Forbes and aldermen approving road work from Waters corner to Kellam's place extending Sixth Street and Cordele Vienna road improvements. Actions include water works land issues, water supply contract dispute with G S D F Ry, tax collections, and debts of the old school board. Marshal J R Purnell elected to fill the unexpired term of W H Everett. several bills paid to local firms. Meeting adjourned.
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