19 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
1
In this column the author urges youths to curb envy and seek spiritual growth. The piece uses a road and toll-gate metaphor to argue that happiness comes from contentment, sacrifice, and steady effort. It warns that comparing lives harms progress and stresses sharing, responsibility, and the common good.
Democrats in Dooly County elect Jno B Howell as chair and 1T J Brooke as clerk. Delegates D L Henderson J M Busbee E I Strozier and W H McKenzie chosen for the state convention with alternates G W Shipp L Moore W W Harvard and R Bedgood. Also elected to Hawkinsville convention to nominate a successor to the late Charles F Crisp. Ema Fudge's child dies after burns from playing near fire. doctor not summoned in time. One Minute Cough Cure credited with saving another child. Stovall and Forbes.
The article lists Democratic majorities by district, noting the Third District led with the largest Democratic majority. It records per district totals for Democrats, Republicans, and Populists, including overall Democratic majorities, and ends with the Georgia presidential vote: Democratic 94,201. Republican 60,195.
Mr G R Mathews secured a small X ray device in Macon last Sunday and shows it at his store. The Rays pierce any solid so that the obstruction cannot be seen. The device is described as wonderful and astonishing.
Austin Wilson of Findlay and Fannie Morgan of Vienna eloped on Sunday after securing a license Saturday. The couple, longtime sweethearts, was married by Eld. J.T. Evers in Findlay after a surprise two day absence. Both are popular young locals with many friends wishing them happiness.
The town notes the deaths of J B Joiner Sr of Drayton, Ady son of T J Barry near Vienna, Mrs Jane Lasseter mother of Mrs I B Lasseter, and Mrs J G Forehand of Pleasant Valley. Each obituary notes long residence, good character, and the surviving relatives, with community sympathy extended for the losses.
Mr M E Williams of Pinehurst shot Charley Wooten, a negro, with bird shot after a dispute over debt and cotton delivery. Wooten was insulted and pulled a pistol. Williams fired from his buggy striking him in the neck and shoulder but caused no serious injury.
A collage of old quotes and snippets references: an Oklahoma editor thanks a friend with oranges, the Morning Post remarks on Corbett’s mask, a chemistry lecturer warns with a poison tale, and a clergyman’s warning about slippery paths. Also noted are Irish debates on leather tax, temperance rhetoric, and a Tom Watson acceptance letter used by Marion Butler.
The Board of Education of Dooly County will meet at the Court house in Vienna on Saturday November 28 1896 to arrange for the 1897 schools. A list of permanently closed schools is shown and trustees must bring district recommendations and land title numbers. Those seeking relocation or board action must present claims and district trustee recommendations.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Ro Fenn hosted a Saturday dinner party attended by Mr. and Mrs. Q. R. Morgan Mrs. B. M. Wand Mrs. F. J. Lewis Mrs. G. R. Mathewe Miss Alina Hamilton and Mr. Edd Kibbe of Vienna Mrs. E. Everett of Tawkineville and Mrs. O. E. Hamilton of Coney the gathering praised as a most pleasant time.
At the Vienna Board of Education meeting on Monday night, teachers for next year's public schools were unanimously elected. The current school rolls exceed 100 students in the fall term with tuition charges, and next spring the enrollment is expected to reach about 12 10.175 pupils, signaling a strong educational outlook and potential for increased patronage.
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