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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
4
The piece notes weekly publication in Vienna Ga with advertising rates and postmark details. It reports William Bryan drawing crowds for campaign speeches followed by a drunken passenger incident on a streetcar where a man refuses to yield a seat leading to a scornful retort and departure.
The text accuses Sammie Jones and others of crying for fair elections while alleging Democrats committed fraud. It claims a fair election occurred with Presto and Democrats gaining large majorities and cites opposition to a registration law as context.
A local appeal urges citizens to fund a Confederate soldiers monument, noting Vienna Cordele Unadilla as potential sites and calling for a one dollar donation from readers. The plea stresses unity, fundraising events, and immediate action to unveil the monument on Christmas Day.
Short obituary for May Morgan born September 22 1896 and died September 17 1896. The family laments her brief life and prays for comfort in faith, stating all things work for good to those who love the Lord and asking for strength to accept the divine will.
Jasper N. Sumerford thanks friends for constant kindness during his father's illness and passing. He notes the words and acts were deeply felt and expresses family gratitude.
Died October 1 1896 at Pinehurst Georgia Elizabeth P Murhum aged 67 born Laurens County Georgia October 1829 joined Poplar Springs Baptist Church at 18 baptized by Rev Hickbud Lee moved to Dooly County 1846 married Luellen Mashburn raised a family of whom the county is proud member of Pinehurst Baptist Church funeral by Rev J J Hyman in Arabi with large congregation she rests beside her husband in the Lord remembered for modesty refinement patience and many graces
J. A. Suri expresses gratitude to friends for their earnest efforts before retirement from the Justice Peace race due to illness. He asks continued kindness in January for the same office and signs respectfully.
A quotation from Robert Ingersoll extols women's love as the constant light that sustains humanity. It argues women are morally superior to men, their hearts open, and self sacrifice linked to love and motherhood, prompting wonder at reformers' response.
Geo W Wooten, lawyer, announces new office on Cotton Street near the New Court House in Vienna Georgia. He will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah. Dated August 18 1894.
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