18 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
1
Poor blood is the hidden cause of weakness and fatigue. Pills bitters and iron tonics fail while cod liver oil with hypophosphites in Scott’s Emulsion is marketed as the best remedy for enriching the blood. Sold by druggists for 50 cents and 3 dollars, by Scott & Bowne, New York.
A reflective essay by Nemo urges readers to break from sheep like conformity. It champions free minds, learning from history, and active social duty. It contrasts material self interest with communal giving and personal growth, urging living now with purpose.
Mr. R. B Edwards was examined and admitted to the bar this week by a committee including Judge A. Y. Whipple Cols. D A R. Cram Gee W. Wooten J. M. Dupree and the Solicitor General. He passed a thorough examination and is described as worthy and likely to succeed with Progress predicting patronage and success.
Last week's Superior court session ran late with untried Priday assignments and disqualified cases to be moved to the next term. Judge Littlejohn seeks a presiding replacement and an extra week may be added to clear the docket. Criminal work began Monday. the jail is crowded with bonded suspects. Tom Walker was acquitted after evidence failed. Gus Walker was found guilty of assault with intent to murder and fined 150 dollars. Henry Fish pleaded guilty to forgery and received twelve months. Will Jordan pleaded guilty to shooting during a Christmas frolic, with ten months or 60 dollars. Arthur MacKenny faces trial for killing a white tramp near Arabi. jury deliberations continue. The court notes youth among officers and a shrinking grand jury workload, praising the local bar for handling most business.
The writer argues that those who acted before the fire are as capable now, but earlier they lacked strong legal talent and the numbers to share the business. The point contrasts past limitations with present capacity and expertise.
The Vienna Public School honors list shows students across grades earning 95 percent or higher in daily recitations and examinations. Names include W. O. Roberts A Adkins J B Carlisle B Lashley John H Gaines Lucy Heard Cliff Whitehead Emmie Roberts Emmie Woodward Nellie Odom Lizzie Harvard May Dy Roberts and many others across 2nd, 4th, and 6th grades.
A Friday night gathering at the country home of H R Fenn seven miles southwest of Vienna drew many young people. The Holland band of Cordele performed fine music. Attendees from Vienna included L J Collier and several young women, with couples listed among the guests, ending with a partial roster of names.
Bob Fitzsimmons knocked Jim Corbett out in the 14th round yesterday in Carson City Nevada to win the world championship and a large purse.
State of Georgia. Dooly County. Report of condition of the Bank of Vienna. Notes and Bills Discounted. Overdrafts secured and unsecured. Bonds stocks and other securities. Banking house furniture and fixtures. Due from banks and bankers in this state and other states. Current expenses. Totals and figures show 58820.17 and 86820.17. Includes terms like doubtful items and assets.
A critique argues that men who fail or commit crimes blame external causes rather than their own indolence and vicious instincts. The piece questions whether this justification should affect how ladies and gentlemen are seen when engaging in innocent social amusements.
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