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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
5
The Atlanta Journal notes possible entry of Judge Allen Port into the next year's gubernatorial race. It mentions Judge Fort as a recurring name and comments on political tariff debates led by Senators Bacon and Clay while urging equal tax distribution for public benefit.
General O A Evans reports the Georgia Confederate Veterans will travel to Nashville for a three day reunion starting June 22. The program includes a Daughters of the Confederacy meeting at the state capitol, a veterans reception, and a convention of Confederate camps at the large tabernacle. Speeches of welcome and responses are planned with divisions assigned to positions.
A reflective passage notes the mother’s influence on unborn generations shaping eternity. It urges careful care for the Expectant Mother to ward off danger and ensure her life remains happy.
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a tonic for expectant mothers, claiming it calms nervousness, relieves headaches cramps and nausea, and shortens confinement. It asserts safety for mother and child, promises stronger recovery, and offers a so-called small bottle with a book of temperance and testimonials. Sold by druggists with price details and free information booklet.
Lawrence Ball petitions the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia seeking parity with Convict Chapman in Washington jail. He alleges denied visits, proper meals, and basic comforts while Chapman enjoys visitors, a telephone, private rooms, carpets, and elaborate fare including meats and delicacies from Arlington.
A reader condemns jail officials for tolerating a convict who acts as valet for Chapman, while a poor innocent man is denied basic care. The piece laments biased justice, cites Ball’s petition as a warning against corruption, and contrasts with unrelated local notices of showers, accidents, visitors, and school memories.
The writer witnessed the closing exercises of Miss Edna Brown s school seven miles south of Vienna on Friday. Morning examinations showed thorough instruction. At noon dinner was served, and after, pupils performed speeches and recitations. Miss Brown was unanimously elected for next spring. The patrons commend her talents.
Quinine and other fever medicines take five to ten days to cure fever. Johnson's Chill and Fever Fonic cures in one day, asserting a rapid remedy with simplified dosing and claimed effectiveness.
Findlay residents noted a quiet spell as Shell Lasseter tends his cotton patch. Anthony Bullington travels to Vienna with the school commissioner. Judge McCormick studies new law books while F. M. Bullington sits with his Bible, and the hour of cracking jokes at Loafers Re- begins.
TY F Bivins offers special attention to obstetrics diseases peculiar to women. All calls answered promptly day or night. Office over W A Baker Co Store. Office telephone 18 residence 25.
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