20 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
1
A long prose medley by Wemo contemplates Schopenhauer, life's sorrows, and the selfishness and goodness of humanity. It contrasts gloom with education's promise, notes civic restraint, and urges unity of the human race, ending with a nature ode about spring and communal growth.
A sad city death follows a ten day paralysis, Mrs L Ef Taylor dies after a stroke, age 24 still leaves husband and six children. Her Baptist faith and large family circle accompany her burial at City Cemetery with Rev J M Kelly officiating. The paper extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
A roster of state and district committee members names several districts. The list includes chairs and ex-officio positions with names like Cobb chairman and various district representatives across Georgia. It reflects the party structure and the individuals attached to the executive and district committees.
Handsomely engraved invitations issued for the marriage of Charles Robert Crisp and Lucy Sheffield. The ceremony will be at Last Methodist Church on the evening of the 26th inst. The couple are prominent local residents and the town extends hearty congratulations for a long and happy life together.
Finance committee read and adopted report. Bills approved including Powell, Calhoun, Thompson, Gs&KF RR, Standard Oil. Aldermen Lashley Kellam and McDonald list sworn in. Mayor and Clerk sworn, salaries set. Water shut off valve ordinance adopted and bid process for pumping contract. duties and hours assigned. Board of education member elected. Adjourned to January 14 1898.
The city adopts a long schedule of license fees for multiple trades and professions from alcohol sales to clocks, hotels and boarding houses, auctioneers, fish dealers, furniture merchants, milliners, and more. Fees range from 2.50 to 1000 dollars, with a universal license term to February 1, 1899, and penalties for noncompliance.
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