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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
1
O G Cox recalls a mighty throng filing into a splendid edifice. From within, a thousand throats sing as trade closes and strangers unite to bless his name. The scene mirrors a global gathering every week, where rich and poor share a common song under a single gong.
A clipped column blends essays on gender views, learning, skepticism, and public weather forecasts. It cites the Eden story, urges critical reading from reliable sources, and praises forecasters for aiding farmers and mariners while noting limits and risks. It also spotlights editorials in Vanceburg Sun about toll gates and local justice.
From the Pulaski Times July 18 1861 the roll lists 82 officers and privates enlisting from Dooly County including Capt Joseph Arm erone 1st Lieut Redding Coley Ensign Patrick Gilbert Lt Thos Collier Sgt Elbert Wynne and many others such as James Carter Gideon Lasseter A J Cone TJ Cona Ammons Herring Arnett Henderson Ballard Herring Barton Hatcher Bell Cribb Monroe Crumpler Norris Cour Nanock Schooling Pollock Christmas Peavy Clark Roberts Collier Rodgers Your Rodgers Clemens Ridly Davis Davie Spradley Dupree Spradley Fair Shepperd Fenn Tippett Floyd Tatum Givoin Warren Graham Woodard Hall Wheeler Hall Williams Harvard Harvard Wheeler Ham Young Harvard. The record notes commissioned officers and privates totaled 82.
At 2 PM Tuesday Hon J H Woodward of Vienna wed Miss Emma Peacock of Snow in a small private ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Eld J T Evere. The couple departed for Judge Woodward’s home amid congratulations from state friends. Earlier on Wednesday at 4 PM Mr S P Adams wed Miss Eula Blount at the bride’s mother Mrs A J Blount home in a quiet family gathering with Rev J M Kelly conducting. Adonis holds a trusted post with P G McDonald Co and is widely known, while Miss Eula is praised for grace and virtue. Progress joins friends in warm wishes for both unions.
Judge Littlejohn of Cordale elected unanimously to succeed Judge W H Fish as judge of the Superior court of the Southwestern circuit. Col W N Hawkes withdrew before final vote. The Progress and many friends join in congratulating the newly chosen, noted for ability, vigour, impartiality and conscientious conduct.
During Cordele celebrations over Col. Z A Littlejohn’s election, a cannon misfire caused glass fragments to injure Fred Harder severely, including losing the left eye and part of a thumb. J W Cox and Ernest Hyde also sustained burns and minor injuries as the crowd watched. A local note credits One Minute Cough Cure for saving a child’s life.
A quiet Sunday ceremony was held at Mr H J Wilson’s home for Miss Mattie Wilson and Mr W O Young officiated by Rev A J Chayes. After the vows the couple attended Baptist services then returned to Railroad Street for a celebratory meal. Relatives and friends showered gifts and well wishes on the popular pair, with notes of their bright futures in town society.
Report from Warwick passenger Mr. P Rouse describes the drowning of four negroes and probable death of two others after a flat with shingles overturned on the Flint River near Burk’s ferry Wednesday night. J W Burk and crew escaped, six negroes clung to the flat and perished. two survivors are in grave condition. Local notices include an ad for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The Waycross Herald column closes with satirical verse about food and time.
The Atlanter Constitution notes Z A Littlejohn seeks the judgeship of the Southwestend circuit with strong backing from Dooly county leaders Senator Thomson and Representative Whipple plus Hedgood. Thomson and Whipple are praised as young, capable legislators and political operators aiding Littlejohn’s campaign while Whipple’s past role as county court solicitor connects to his current position. Dooly’s delegation is highlighted as progressive and influential.
A stern ancestral voice admonishes a son against idleness and vice. The speaker condemns loafing, overstocked business, and idle chatter about politics, urging hard work and restraint while painting a vivid, archaic warning about smoking and low self regard.
Advertisement touts Absolutely pure harmless One Minute Cough Cure for colds croup and lung troubles. Claims it never fails and that children like it for its pleasant taste and helpful effects.
Lawyer L J Collier announces practice in all courts of the Southwestern and Macon circuits with offices in Vienna Georgia. The notice outlines general service in legal matters.
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