24 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
1
A wartime era oration argues for united patriotic action to defend the American republic. It traces foundations, condemns foreign influence, and warns that mismatch between unions and monarchies risks a monarchy. It urges cross party, sectional unity to resist England and gold standard threats.
Prof J A Bryan resigns as principal of Eastman Academy to become a traveling salesman for the American Book Company. He leaves after improving enrollment to 180 pupils and will remain a familiar presence in Eastman as his home.
Hon Robert L Berner of Forsyth a leading Georgia Democrat and senate nominee will address Cordele residents on Saturday September 26 at 10 o clock am His invitation speaker Hon ER B Lewis may attend but has another engagement in Hilaville that day.
The Houston Baptist Association will convene with the Baptist church at this place on Thursday Oct 8. A large attendance is expected and preparations are being made for a glorious meeting. It is expected to be one of the most interesting religious meetings ever held in this city. Everyone should come and take an interest in the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Jno E Howz11 express heartfelt thanks to friends who offered kindness and support during their time of bereavement. The message notes the comfort and relief their sympathy provided in nursing and laying Tone away.
In Vienna opinions urge blending faith and governance, arguing elections hinge on divine guidance. Readers are advised to seek God’s help to achieve righteous ends, invoking Caesar and God’s realms alike, to ensure peaceful outcomes in upcoming elections.
In a 19 line exchange Sam Jones discusses Georgia politics with Col Wallace Butler's lawyer. The dialogue touches on perjury after Sam Jones admits to ballot tampering while serving as election manager and questions about advisory powers and fair counts.
Last Thursday night about 8 the one year old baby of Mr and Mrs H J Morgan of Drayton died after a long illness from slow fever and whooping cough. May was a bright babe and the joy of father and mother. They have the sympathy of many in their sad loss.
The ad declares DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve drains and heals indolent ulcers and open sores, claiming it speeds recovery and is the best pile cure known, by Stovall and Worbes.
A reflection on enjoying small pleasures lasting beyond their moment. The author argues brief joys widen life’s horizon, color memory, and improve parenting by providing children with innocent happiness. Moments of beauty linger, shaping happiness for years to come.
A farmer living near Ao ond submits a damages claim to Grim Agent Dickey weeks ago. The handwriting notes a train striking his boot and a cart or mule at mile pole 86. The horse or animal sustains severe injuries with broken parts and internal wounds. The farmer pleads the animal will likely die and urges prompt reporting and action.
In the second week of Dooly Superior Court the major trial so far was State v J Riley Brown charged with murder. After about thirty minutes the jury returned a not guilty verdict. The State was represented by Solicitor James DuPree and Gol J T Hill and the defense by Capt J Martin A V Whipple and Busbee Crum. The column also promotes Dewitts Colic and Chalera Cure as a relief for summer distress and dysentery.
All parties indebted to Dr. W. H. Whipple are notified that I have charge of his collections at this place and expect prompt settlements. Please call on me and arrange all due notes and accounts at once.
A lengthy essay urges young men to respect women and to seek noble purpose. It argues true character is shown by attitudes toward mothers and sisters, links female respect to national progress, and contrasts cultures where women are oppressed with those where they are honored. It calls for self discipline, effort, and gratitude to mothers as drivers of a better century.
A bark like a dog’s warning signals a foreign irritation. SCOTT’S EMULSION of Cod liver Oil is claimed to strengthen the body to throw off disease. A promise of prevention is offered with a free book on the subject upon request.
Sufferers seek fast results and turn to One Minute Cough Cure marketed as a safe remedy. The advertisement claims it is the only harmless remedy that produces immediate results, endorsed by Stovall & Forbes.
Speaking at Arabi Georgia Judge A V Whipple of this city and Col C J Shipp of Cordele will address a gathering Saturday October 8 on the political issue of the day. Both are noted speakers and a large crowd is expected.
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