24 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
1
A vintage advertisement extols vitality as life force and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy to boost strength, enrich blood, and support the ill or weak. It offers two sizes, 50 cents and one dollar, with a free booklet upon request to SCOTT & BOWNE in New York.
A reflective piece by Nexo reads Christmas thoughts from a popular writer to readers in many states. It extols Jesus as an accessible example for all people, praising democracy, universal brotherhood, deeds over creeds, and the shared humanity of rich and poor alike.
The speaker ponders ward 68 and a night passage amid danger and pleasure, seeking meaning in life and relation to others. The All Father theme appears as a mournful reflection on wasted force and profitless existence, with life’s key already within reach in Emmanuel’s God with vel context.
One of Vienna's most notable social events, the wedding of Mr. T. P. Busbee and Miss Emma Adams, will be held at the Baptist church Wednesday night at 8:30. Rev. J. Mr. Kelly will officiate with Mrs. O. M. Heard playing the organ. The couple will be attended by Ethel McDonald and Ollie Smith as flower girls, with a large list of ushers and bridesmaids. A reception follows at the Southern Hotel hosted by the groom's parents.
Sunday in Heard featured a grand double ceremony at 10 30 at Mr J D Grays home. Lee Wright of Welton wed Lydieo Murphy and Will Smith of Doolgehunty wed Ora Murphy, with Justice James Smith of Welston officiating. The brides are Mrs Gray’s oldest daughters and the grooms work as farmers nearby. The couples departed for their homes soon after the ceremony.
This week the Progress is printed one day earlier to allow printers time for Christmas preparations. The regular issue will return next week, with no week off or half issue, unlike many country weeklies.
An old newspaper notice claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve quickly cures scale eruptions on the head chapped hands and lips cuts bruises scalds burns and is the most used remedy for piles and always cures them.
A playful verse piece sketches common scenes from daily life. A man chasing a ripe melon, a nurse carrying a child, and a pedestrian with a parasol each trigger wry, clipped reactions. The ditty captures social moments with quick, humorous insights.
Several weddings are noted including R. Shirah and Enma Dickson at Drayton with few family witnesses. Zeph Pate and a daughter of the late Dr. R. H. Pate wed at Unadilla with a large home reception. Young Sheffield and Eva Murray married at the bride’s home in Unadilla. E. M. Gunn and Mamie Mashburn joined in Pinehurst and Snow respectively, with congratulatory visits from friends.
Mr J M Scott and Miss Emma Hudson of Unadilla wed Sunday afternoon the 18th inst in a low key ceremony. Judge D L Ivey was summoned and drove three miles from Unadilla to meet the bridal party on the road, surprising friends with the news they had become man and wife.
Rules and regulations for Vina Public Schools outline penalties for teachers and students, daily session hours, attendance, and required materials. Eight grade structure with primary to high school divisions, prescribed books, and monthly matriculation fees for residents and non residents.
Judge Ivey officiated a wedding as a carriage remained stationary. Rev J R Wields joined at his home to unite Augustus Scho field and Pearl Hall of Rich wood with the bride’s four sisters as the only witnesses. Ordinary Har grove married Bryant Truluck and Cyntha Hall at his residence, with no parental knowledge, both brides being daughters of Nathan Hall.
In the clerk of the Superior Court's office lies a large lot of deeds and mortgages never called for. My term ends January next and I cannot reasonably hold them longer. All parties must call for their papers at once.
A public reception Tuesday night in the Cordele Opera House honored Judge Z A Littlejohn and celebrating his election. Senator W S Thomson and Representatives Redgood and Whipple led the event with program speeches noted for a royal good time. The legislature session closed with praise for Dooly’s representation and the 14th district senator. A referenced anecdote notes a saving use of One Minute Cough Cure by an old lady for a child's imminent distress.
L J Col lier attorney at law based in Vienna Georgia announces will practice in all the course of the Southwestern and Macon air circuits with date noted as December 17.
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