31 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
1
Aimed at relief from cold and poor digestion, the ad promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver oil to boost appetite and coating fat. It emphasizes that ordinary fat is insufficient to keep warmth and health, urging readers to use the product with two sizes and a free book offer from Scott & Bowne, New York.
A layman author urges readers to resist year end resolutions and resolve to daily fight temptation. He warns against hollow promises, emphasizes steady effort, kindness, and living the Golden Rule, and cautions against prying gossip and judging others. The piece ends with a hopeful New Year wish from those who care.
The Ordinary reports it holds blanks for veterans pensions and urges all eligible former soldiers to come forward soon to complete the forms and have their pensions arranged promptly.
Masters Johnnie and Willie Sen tell aged fourteen and nine, sons of R P Sen tell, near Vienna, were out hunting Monday when a discharged gun fired into Willie’s chest, killing him instantly. The family and friends express grief as market-strong DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are recommended.
In Unadilla on December 28 a gunman ambushed 65 year old George Sumner as he checked a barn fire seven miles from town. The killer fired again when Sumner reached his home injuring him fatally. Sumner’s daughter, a 20 year old woman, wrestled the pistol away and the assailant fled. Sheriff and locals search for the attacker as Sumner lingers near death.
An old Mr George Sumner was murdered at his home between 10 and 12 last Sunday night one and a half miles south of Snow. He was shot twice with a shotgun and a third shot wounded him fatally. The barn and belongings were later burned. A daughter present resisted the criminal act before the victim died. A double barrel shotgun and a new pistol were left at the scene. The community denounces the deed and vows pursuit of the perpetrator.
The letter urges swift justice and predicts arrest and conviction of a guilty party. It notes an unwritten national code protecting women and mentions Uncle George Sumner’s burial at Snow on Tuesday evening. Homer Faulk, about twenty one, has since been arrested and jailed on suspicion.
Mr and Mrs D T Forehand Sr celebrated forty years of marriage at their Fuqua area home. About one hundred guests joined family and friends for a long, cheerful afternoon with a bountiful dinner and a family photo. The couple, natives of Dooly County, have six married children and remain central to a growing clan.
The Vienna Lodge No 324 Masons elected officers for 1897 on the 24th inst. J F Calhoun was chosen Worshipful Master with UL Whipple Senior Warden H A Mobley Junior Warden WC Hamilton Treasurer R Kellam Secretary W Thigpen Tyler E G Greene Senior Deacon Ri Smith Junior Deacon J M Whitehead Senior Steward R A Wilson Junior Steward Wesley Lane Chaplin. An inserted testimonial notes One Minute Cough Cure saved a child in a prior incident and mentions Stovall & Forbes.
Rules and regulations mirror 1805 06 catalogue with emphasis on punctual attendance parent written excuses for absences and property repair for damages. Daily schedule eight recitations four to six per day proration limited to prescribed studies with monthly matriculation fee 50 to 1 00 cents and advance tuition details from secretary John Howell.
Brief note records that 7M Kelly provides additional information from the prison, cheerfully delivering details on request or inquiry.
The Progress reports several weddings: Miss Florence Robertson wed Mr. J P Phillips of Athens Georgia at Col George W Wooten’s home with Rev S G Mitchell officiating. Miss Mamie Walters of Spalding married to Mr John N Speight, a leading local businessman. and a surprise union of WD Mivay and Miss Viola Mortis at the Ordinary’s office after a drive. Congratulations pour in from many friends as the couples begin their new lives.
Mr G Hy Miktenzie married Miss Jutta Poston Wednesday at the bride’s residence with Rev Hep Mae Poston and Rev J O See officiating. The groom is a prominent Cordele businessman known as “The Bird” and widely liked. Cordele Sentinel sends best wishes for a long life of happiness.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Night a large crowd gathered in Shiloli to enjoy a fireworks show. J. Ty Murray described the display as extraordinary with a large quantity of fireworks exploding safely, and no accidents or damage reported.
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