11 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
1
An advertising note touts Scot s Emulsion as a safe tonic for undernourished pale children. It claims to improve growth, strengthen digestion and nerves, and build rich blood without causing excess fat. Free information is offered by Scott and Bowne, New York.
The author argues that environment shapes both bodies and minds across cultures from Tierra del Fuego to Africa and Russia. He contends Americans are no exception, stressing the need for personal teacher attention to avoid sterile, asylum-style education and the perils of mass schooling.
A discussion on home influence profiles patience and virtue in hard conditions. A letter from a young doctor stresses family example and moral training alongside poverty. Superior Court opens with Judge Littlejohn and Solicitor General Hooper guiding a busy grand jury session.
Cordele, our enterprising sister city, has subscribed the stock for ground and buildings and a guarantee fund. The chatauqua opens May 9 Sunday and will run through the following week, promising a successful event per the Progress.
New Homes contractor Shipp has finished Mr H Q Fenns new residence on Sixth Street and Fenn moves in Saturday. Shipp will begin a new house for Mr B M Woo on the vacant corner beside Mrs Fenn and Mr O M Heard has bought the adjacent corner by Dr B Stovalls and will start a modern home at once. Vienna progresses steadily.
Bill Hamilton received a gash across the throat during a fight at Mr. Toombs's place Saturday after dinner. Negro Out Pleas Bryant allegedly cut the wound while teasing and prodding. Hamilton was taken to town and treated by Dr. G C T Stovall. the wound was ugly but not deep or dangerous.
Col D A R Crum celebrated his 29th birthday Tuesday inviting a wide group of friends. Attendees included Judge J W Haygood Montezuma, Judge Z A Littlejohn, Col E I Strozier, Col W A Hawkins, Hon W Thompson of Cordele, Capt J H Martin of Hawkinsville, and Gen F A Hooper of Americas. The gathering was described as distinguished and congenial.
The Confederate veterans meeting scheduled for yesterday is postponed to Saturday the 27th. All veterans are urged to meet then to set the time and place for their annual reunion.
Thatcher and Smith's Comedy Co played three nights in Vienna's MacDonald's Hall drawing good houses. They opened with The Little Egyptian, followed by Jerry the Tramp, a melodrama, then The Other Girl a farce, praised for meritorious laughter and pathos. Mr Thatcher led the troupe with Miss Fannie Ogden highly noted.
The paper reports strong attendance at the teachers' institute despite bad weather. It notes several instructive talks and renewed commitment to raising teaching standards, with Prof. J. M. Kelley named to teach a program for teachers at the next session. A reader notes a curious corn ear with half white and half red grains.
Advertised letters list includes Ayey Miss Bessie Burney Mr Mattie Brantley Clay Favors Logos Henderson Jean Hofle John Howard Miss May Kelley Mrs M R Knox James Jones Mrs Edna Me Jackson Sylva Munn James Z Mayo R L Raschal Steve Polhill Miss Lucy Rines Mrs Ella Robertson Ed Smith Mrs J D Sherman Miss Lizzie Kippine J C Ward Alex Walker Eddie Willingham Mr Willmath Mrs J L Wilke Charley. Please ask for advertised letters at W J Harvard P M.
Vienna Public Schools issues rules for pupil conduct attendance payment and board. Absences require parent note and damage charges apply to pupils who deface property. Tuition for residents and non residents set monthly with boarding and music fees listed. cooperation with parents urged for school success.
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