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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1894
Page
2
A fragmented community column from LaGrange area papers discusses political ends and public notices, with messages about payments, treasury size, and candidate aims. It records social visits, illnesses, and local events from Snow and Pinehurst, mentioning residents like Mrs. Eucese Ivey and Jady King, plus church and convent attendance and farm activities.
Solicitor General C B Hudson of the Southwestern Circuit died Thursday night at 8:30. He served as Solicitor General for seventeen years and was regarded as one of the state’s best criminal prosecutors. The writer recalls his kindness and support in boyhood and after.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings Revel Germeteur as a tonic to restore energy and aid sleep. It claims pleasant taste, non nausea, and safety for delicate systems, recommending Forbes in Vienna as the seller.
A Friday ordination at the Baptist church ordained four deacons Miss W C Willis J L Peavy Dr Henderson and Dr W H Whipple The presbytery from Americus Arabi and the local church officiated with deacons from Unadilla Byromville Beulah and local members present The service included examination sermon prayer laying on of hands and charges to the new deacons and to the church. attendees regarded the ceremony as instructive and impressive.
A Louisville judge rules that a man who aids a rival in courting a girl for another man cannot demand payment for his help. The decision finds such conduct ethically tied to deception and not a valid basis for compensation. The opinion notes the man’s timing and motives show poor judgment for the modern era.
A freight yard scene escalates as hundreds of bees attacked workers when a car opened. A Black man fled when bees surged from crates, while others formed a skirmish line around the car. Bees later held a mock executive session inside the car and the assailants were contained.
Fate Sumerford of near Snow claimed self defense after Mose Redding threatened workers on Sumerford’s land. A physical altercation led Sumerford to fire a 32 caliber pistol, wounding Redding who died later. Sumerford surrendered and was tried before local justices, found not guilty.
A reader from Mt Vernon reports no coverage of the neighborhood in the paper and describes the area as a very quiet part of the county.
In a vivid local update, residents praise a lively farming community near Tamapa, noting a promising school led by Miss Fannie Hickson with about thirty pupils. They plan to build a new schoolhouse, expect many pupils to attend public school soon, and describe active religious life with monthly sermons and a large Sabbath School. A Sunday School Evangelist visit was promised but postponed.
Two candidates for governor face the public in joint debates as backers urge broad participation. The writer argues for open discussions across counties to show policies on private, state, and national issues. The people could then choose the most capable candidate without bias.
A collector nationwide style notice lists multiple sheriff sales in Dooley County Georgia, detailing properties including specific land lots 161, 160 and 215 216, a steam engine and boiler, and parcels in Cordele. It records court actions from 1894 1898 era, including tax liens and executor notices for estates of J C Screws Alexander Lumber Co Wm Minor Sarah Yoemans and others with sale dates on the first Tuesday in April 1894 and related administrative motions. The ad also cites deceased estate administrators and petitions for discharge and letters of administration with dates in April 1894.
Georgia Aibame studness College Macon and Montgomery Alabama offer cross campus business courses by mail freight telegraph and pen art. Students can complete courses at either institution with guaranteed completion and graduates aided to positions. For details contact Wyatt and Martin or Montgomery Alabama.
Legal notice states that during the past ten days Fireshares of Capital Stock in the Bank of Cordele have been sold and transferred. The sender provides due notice of the transfer per the General Assembly statute and references a resolution dated 1892.
The Savannah Morning News promotes its independence and broad real news coverage. It lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including yearly and half yearly options, with varying rates for daily, Sunday, weekly, and combined formats.
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