22 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
1
A reflective piece on life's futility if not for God and the soul. The narrator rejects worldly gain, cherishes inner vision, creation, and discovery, and pursues the divine purpose beyond transient politics and pleasures. He esteems the immortal within, choosing dream and truth over material success.
Jas F Cobb of his city has bought the Qucloneta farm on the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad for 25000 dollars. The 1000 acre tract includes bearing fruit trees grape vines a fine dwelling and other valuable improvements. The land was donated by Mr Tift of Tifton to be developed as an experimental farm for five years by the road.
Strayed Sunday night the 18th four head of horses from Holliday and Lee of Rochelle Wilcox County Georgia. Description includes a sorrel with white hind feet a small dark bay H branded on left side a large bay mare with eye injury a chestnut sorrel mare with white hind feet. Information leading to recovery is rewarded. Also notice for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve by Stovall and Forbes.
In Spalding near here Albert Kaigler was shot by Eugene McKenzie after years of threats. Kaigler died Sunday night from a single 82 caliber pistol wound to the face as Dr. Mullino probed the injury. McKenzie said he acted after Kaigler threatened his life and wife, noting prior insults and pistol threats.
A brief notice touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast remedy to prevent complications from common colds. It claims to avert pneumonia bronchitis and consumption with prompt use.
Logs on the track caused the Shoo-fly to stop near Sparks after a cow catcher failed to clear them. A second pile of logs near Pine would have ended in a wreck if spotted late. Conductor Sims ejected a negro for lacking a pass. the man fired a pistol, missing the conductor, with bullets lodging in the car. No arrests yet, but pursuit for punishment continues.
A humorous list extols women's multitasking, decision making, social ease, and endurance. It claims women can talk in harmony, sew, throw, say no with a low voice, sharpen a lead pencil, dance in tight shoes, recall outfits, soothe a colicky baby, and outwork men, with playful exaggeration.
A departing reader praises the Vienna Progress for candor fairness and public spirit. He commends its clear handling of issues, fair dealing with opponents, and avoidance of sensationalism or private vendetta. He notes reliability and journalistic integrity in the paper’s approach.
Miss Delia Ledbetter of Cordele and Mr D L Bloodworth of Syla carga Alabama married yesterday at high noon at the Ledbetter home in Cordele. The bride is well known in the region and many friends extend best wishes for happiness in her new home.
The Atlanta Journal reports Governor Atkinson won reelection by a margin over 12,000 more votes than two years ago, showing the people’s support for his administration. The piece praises his performance and urges continued faithful and fearless service during the next two years, noting unity against prejudice.
A memorial notice honors Ciprie Dixon born in Donly County Georgia who remained active in Mt. Zion and Mt. Vernon churches, died August 1896, leaving a husband W A Dixon and three children. The church offers prayers, dedicates a page in its records, and requests publication in the Vienna Progress.
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