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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
1
In Montgomery on August 1 the general prohibition bill by Mr. Henley was moved from the adverse to the favorable calendar after the house committee reported it. The house, nearly unanimously, suspended the rules to consider the measure tomorrow under Speaker Carmichael who vacated the chair during the motion.
After a successful several day session the Dooly Campmeeting closed Thursday morning. Renters visitors and ministers returned home as the crowd was smaller than in past years but good work was accomplished. Organizers praise the order and regular attendance and hope for continued growth in coming years.
In Sumter County Georgia two brothers Bram and Arnold Goodwin reportedly die within hours of each other. Bram dies in a field then Arnold collapses at his brothers body and dies from heart failure. The deaths, linked to heart failure in a long afflicted family, shock the community.
The Clover Leaf Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. C. S. Gurrs on Sixth street with many members present despite dark clouds. Visitors included Mrs Frankin of Baxly Ga Mrs G B Morgan of Americus and Miss Claud McDonald of Hawkinsville. Old fashioned games entertained guests and a salad course was served.
State Chemist J. M. McCandless reports a carbon tetrachloride method extracts more oil from cottonseed meal at lower cost than ether. Mississippi scientists and farmers see potential to recover tens of millions in oil now wasted. estimates show 2 million tons of seed go unused, with $25 million in oil left unrecovered.
Mr Kimbrough visited the city promoting The Macon News and a group of subscribers was secured. Cliff Calhoun is named as the local agent and will deliver papers to homes once the shoofly arrives, bringing news for all.
The tax book of the city of Vienna Georgia will open July 16, 1907 to receive city ad valorem taxes for the year 1907 and remain open until August 15, 1907. J A Walden, Clerk and Treasurer.
The Hardeman Covington prohibition bill clears the Georgia House after noon vote, banning whiskey beer and wine sales in Georgia after January 1 1908. The measure, with minor changes, goes to the Senate and then Governor Smith for signature. Upshaw of the Golden Age calls for reconciliation with saloonkeepers and urges preachers to support uplift efforts.
Stewart county held a prohibition election Friday with a four to one vote against the dispensary. Lumpkin precinct reported a strong 200 vote majority. Women and families joined the early polling and participated throughout the day.
We will make loans on improved farm lands in Dooly Pulaski Crisp Wilcox Turner Irwin Bell Hill and Worth counties. Reasonable interest rates land commissions supply of money unlimited. We deal directly with the lender and do not share commissions. If you need a loan investigate our terms. George and Woodward.
A bill seeks to amend state garnish provisions to cover day laborer wages. Merchants push for action while labor unions oppose. Current law already garnishes clerks pay, sparking debate over fairness and exemptions.
In Valdosta Georgia during the closing of saloons over a week, fixtures were removed, remaining liquor sent to warehouses, and several establishments moved to other businesses or rented out. About 400 casks of beer were sold, equating to 50 000 bottles, with 75 casks taken by individuals for future use and some shipped to dry towns. Seven to eight autos arrived from Quitman. arrests were limited to fifteen as crowds sang goodbye to alcohol.
The Georgia Kaolin Company advances crude kaolin from Twiggs county near Dry Branch with a modern washing plant. Macon capital backs the venture as tests show inexhaustible deposits and plans to supply a refined clay for premium wares, boosting local employment and production.
An Indiana editor logs a frugal year marked by frequent rebukes and modest cash. He tallies 800 reversals, 65 in money, 134 damned by the public, 480 roasted, 436 subscribers unpaid, and cash on hand from $1.47 to 6 cents.
A man in a faded clergy hat recalls a near poverty moment in West Virginia. He rented a bed for twenty five cents at dawn an old jew sued for daytime charges after paying for the night. The tale ends with a humorous misinterpretation about time and payment.
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