02 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
1
A thoughtful essay links the Fourth of July mood to debates on freedom and republics. It contrasts Swiss liberty with Transvaal constraints and critiques monarchic interference, arguing true freedom evolves with society and that Americans must sustain active citizen power beyond ritual.
The colored school at Unapamua Unadilla Ga closes with J J Buckholts as teacher. Mr A J Lockerman witnessed the closing exercises and reports them second to none among colored schools. Local colored citizens urge families to send children to this school.
At Macon’s state convention two Dooly County residents received top roles Col J T Hill was chosen as a delegate to the National Convention in Chicago and Col E F Strozier was elected to the state executive committee Both were praised as capable and worthy gentlemen who will serve with credit and dignity.
Report from Griffin Virginia notes an article written during a visit to the area. The writer recalls prior coverage about the free silver debate and references a B P A meeting in progress during the same trip.
A writer describes a two hour engine breakdown near Griffin on the way to Macon for the State Democratic Convention. Heat stifles delegates and visitors as candidates swarm hotel curbs and the Academy of Music opens the convention after a sleepless, sweaty night.
A visitor describes a trip to a Georgia agricultural experimental farm of 130 acres with 80 cultivated, noting the pleasant breeze and the director’s well funded role. The farm provides labor, fertilizer, stock, implements, and buildings for experiments and is divided into acre sections.
Visitors tour a farm showing seven year yield records for 80 acres, oat crops yielding 40 to 50 bushels per acre, and a busy dairy and cheese operation. Butter testing, milk from Jerseys and Holsteins, and cheese stock are described amid farm exhibits, lectures, and social events at the BYP convention with attendance and instruction praised.
Willis Brown and Miss Leila Brown married at the Methodist church in Rochelle at 11 o clock Wednesday. Rev J T Lowe officiated as a large crowd witnessed the couple become husband and wife. They left for Cordele on the west bound train and are boarding at the Beaman house. Willis is a trusted salesman with Wight and Weslosky Co. He is a local business figure and Leila is from L Brown Sr. in Rochelle with ties to Vienna.
With the editor away for several days the junior staff will run the paper. They pledge to make it as interesting and error free as possible and invite readers to send in news.
The Progress urges Vienna's young men to form a brass band and reflects that the town has long needed such an ensemble. It calls all citizens to support and assist the effort for the town's credit and morale.
On Wednesday evening the 24th inst Mrs V Morgan and her Sunday school class held a festival at the School Park for the Baptist church. The event was very enjoyable and brought in several dollars. Sherbet and cake were the refreshments.
Gene Whitehead, a barber, pulled a long hair from a patron in his shop this week. The hair had wound under the skin and caused a noticeable swelling as it grew until removed with tweezers. Cordelo
At the residence of Joseph Clewie near Snow on June 24 Rev H W Morrison officiated as H J McGorvey and Hattie Clewis were united in marriage. The groom is a respected Snow merchant and the bride a popular young lady admired by many friends. May their life together be peaceful and bright.
Ora Davies of Vienna and J B Holloman of Cordele wed Wednesday afternoon at 8 at Miss Rodgers residence. Rev J M Kelly officiated. Ora, a Davies step daughter and Rodgers niece, leaves town for Jordele to begin married life with a prominent Cordele businessman. The Proauns extend best wishes for long happiness.
Sheriff Roberts and deputies arrested a gambling crowd at Edmond Forbes's house. Participants Edmond Forbes George Oliver Virgo Whitehead Jake Roberts Jake Hooks and Lewis Collier faced the judge. Oliver Forbes and Whitehead paid 50 dollars each. Hooks Roberts and Collier paid 35 dollars each.
A May obituary marks the death of Carsie DeWitt, a promising youth from Mra Adolla Raines’ home. The friend’s verse laments the loss, offers faith in heaven, and conveys sympathy to bereaved kin. The notice includes an ad for Small in Rise and Stovall & Lorbès remedies.
An 1896 obituary notes Rosa Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Gy ry Roberts died May 24 after a brief illness. The notice, from Byromville Georgia, includes prayers for the departed and memorial verses, with friends Annie Hughes and Lila Woodruff named among mourners. Funeral details not provided.
An English doctor warns that disease germs rise in summer and threaten the weak, thin, and unwell. He argues health and a strong body resist illness, urging people to maintain a healthy weight to avoid catching diseases.
The text promotes cod liver oil as condensed nourishment to strengthen the system against disease. It advises reasonable summer use for those under health standards and suggests asking a pharmacist about it, noting a price of about 50 cents.
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