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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
1
A fragmented verse meditation praising the universe and divine order. The speaker thanks God for space, life, science, and moral progress, while reflecting on human doubt, knowledge, and the hope for enlightenment. The prose-like poem petitions sustainment and transcendence beyond earthly temples.
At an enthusiastic meeting in Cordele the attendees unanimously endorse Col A Littlejohn to succeed Hon W H Fisch as judge of the Southwestern circuit. They commend Fisch’s service and urge Georgia legislators to elect Littlejohn to the high court post, praising his uprightness purity integrity and legal ability.
Judge W H Fish, nominated by the convention as a Democratic candidate for the Supreme court. His record shows energy and conscientious service. Likely successors include Col Z A Little of Cordele, Col W M Hawkes of Americus, Col J H Lumpkin of Americus, and Judge A W Whipple, with active discussion but no final decision.
The meeting, after debate, chose to send delegates to the convention uninstructed rather than three candidate instructions. The majority believed this would yield better outcomes and delegates supported a free mandate. Captain J. H. Martin of Hawikinuvilly notes the success of the approach.
Charles R Crisp was nominated Tuesday at the HawkinsvilleDemocratic convention for the unexpired term. Judge W F Clark chaired the meeting and H E Coates was secretary. The nominee, praised for honor to his father, spoke briefly and was expected to win without opposition. One Minute Cough Cure praised for reliability in colds and lung trouble.
M D H Ledbetter, manager of Ledbetter Telephone Co, plans to manufacture the telephones used by his firm in Cordele. He invented an improved transmitter ad and, a skilled mechanic, will ship in materials and assemble the phones locally. He also designed a 150-line special switchboard to be made in New York and installed in the Cordele exchange.
Mr A E Jordan general agent for Provident Savings Life Insurance Society of New York paid Mrs Annie Gilbert 1000 last week on a policy carried on her husband who died weeks ago. The company has promptly settled several death claims in this section. FOR SALE two horses Vienna Ga W D Murray
The firm of Heard and Cody of Cordele dissolves with J P Heard of Vienna and W E Cody of Cordele as partners. Heard took real estate belonging to the firm and the living assets, with the Proa ves informed of the division of business between Heard and Cody.
A 12 o clock ceremony united Mr. David M. Woodward of Unadilla and Miss Fannie Louie Kibbee of Vienna in a stylish Vienna Baptist Church wedding. The church was decorated with evergreens chrysanthemums and winter crocus bouquets, with Mrs W B Howell at the organ. After the nuptials Rev J M Kelly pronounced them man and wife and a large gathering attended a sumptuous dinner at the bride and groom’s family home. Guests presented handsome gifts in gold silver china glass and furniture. many predicted this to be the prettiest Vienna wedding yet.
A vintage health appeal promotes SCOTT'S EMULSION to strengthen weak lungs and constitution. It suggests family history of consumption as a risk and claims the product aids digestion, vigor, and resistance to colds.
Notice to Trustees and patrons of Dooly County schools announces a meeting at the Vienna courthouse on Saturday November 28 1896 to arrange plans for 1897. A list of permanently located schools is given with districts white and colored assignments and locations. Also invites proposals from those seeking site changes construction repairs or furnishings, with required district trustee recommendations and land parcel numbers. Public notices include a church festival invitation and a claim of topical cures by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
The New York Journal reports two Lex us colonels who sold cattle in the metropolis then argued in police court. One alleged the other pinched his slave and was persecuted for years. The magistrate fined Gol Hardy three dollars for not inviting his friend to unlynching.
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