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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
1
A. Taylor, ex-county treasurer and merchant, appointed Tax Receiver to take up the books of late Receiver HC Brown by Ordinary J. D. Hargrove. The new appointee has qualified under the new law and will proceed with duties.
Ordinary Hargrove will call an election next week to fill the unexpired term. Twenty days notice is required by law before the election date. Mr Taylor, the new appointee, has not decided whether to run. The commission moves to complete year end books, sending them to the Cecaised family.
Mrs Lucy Smith nee Roberts of Ashburn died Thursday night. Remains brought to this county and buried Friday afternoon in Roberts cemetery near Byromville. She was sister of G W Roberts Mark Roberts and C H Roberts. Lived in Dooly, born and reared there until marriage to Dr Smith of Ashburn.
E. B. Bryan superintendent of Riverside Fruit Farm near Oglethorpe is killed instantly by a lightning strike. A prominent Macon county farmer, he leaves a wife and several children. A medical advertisement recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder trouble.
Rev. R W Eubanks leads a group to Blue Ridge Georgia for the State Convention of the B Y P U with Nellie Turton Alice Turton Annis Kelly and Leon Henderson among travelers They will reach Atlanta to catch the B Y P U special train The 200 acre Blue Ridge tract donated with 5000 to build an auditorium hosts August conventions with meetings Bible institutes through August 4 to 26 Board rates and lodging are noted with rail discounts and local entertainment and sermons by noted divines.
In Bellwood near Columbus Missouri Binns aged 5 and Askew aged 7 fell into a 24 foot well when the curb gave way. Both girls were submerged with Askew clinging to a bucket. Rescuer J O Binns and S M Davis plunged to save them. rope failures occurred but the children were brought out and survived.
We are manufacturers of goods that sell quickly. One or two hustling men wanted to handle same good terms offered to desirable parties. Auiegse P. Box 113 Cordele Ga tet.
The Alexander proposed amendment to the general tax act tightens near beer controls. It raises quarterly license taxes to 1000 for manufacturers and wholesalers and 500 for retailers, with enhanced license conditions, inspections, bonds, and publication notices. Violations trigger revocation and disqualification from future licenses or employment in the trade.
Mrs J C Morton of Dooling died Saturday night after several days illness with fever. She was about 48 and a consecrated Christian woman whose life influenced the community. She leaves a husband and several children. She was a sister of Mr Jeasie Willis of Hawkinsville and mother of Mrs Sherrod Manuel of Unadilla. Interment was in Rackley cemetery Sunday afternoon, funeral by Rev R E Tooke.
An advertisement touts Foley's Orina Laxative as beneficial for stomach and liver issues and habitual constipation. It claims to sweeten the stomach and breath, gently stimulate the liver, and regulate the bowels, asserting superiority to pills and ordinary laxatives. Sold by all druggists.
Sunday morning about 10 o'clock on Church Street R. T. Smith was dragged by a runaway horse after stopping to leave a melon at Dr. J. M. Whitehead's home. He was knocked down and the buggy passed over his right side but suffered painful yet not serious injuries.
A gold bracelet engraved Laura Edenfield is missing from Pinehurst Georgia last Thursday. Reward offered by W N Edenfield to anyone returning it to the owner.
Lucy Kent died Monday morning from blood poisoning after being shot in the left thigh at the lattern farm near Findlay last Saturday night. Julius Buckholts claims the shooting was accidental and was jailed to await a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment. Col. W. H. Lasseter will defend him.
Albany Ga July 81 While en route to Albany to join the Albany Guards for a trip to St Simon s Island the Fourth Battalion goes into camp tomorrow W D Heath of Century Lee County was accidentally shot He had laid a heavy army pistol on the bed and it discharged when it struck the floor the ball went through Heath s leg causing an ugly though not dangerous wound The Guards left tonight for St Simon s twenty five strong under Lieut G W Saye they will camp for a week
In Wellston Georgia near July, Sim Anderson, a Black man, was dragged from a deputy outside town and struck by a crowd after peering into the room of W P Bell’s daughter. Bell struck the intruder, causing minor injuries. the man was later captured and taken toward Perry before a posse overpowered the officer escorting him.
Two year old Lillian daughter of Mr J. B. Dixon of Findlay died Thursday night after about thirty days illness. Burial was held Friday afternoon at Mt Olive Cemetery. Foley's Honey and Tar ad promotes cough relief and lung healing claims.
Sheriff Bennett and Deputy Butler pursued Toney Jones who had entered a Richwood home, stolen two pairs of pants and a coat, and fled. Jones, a one armed man with prior gang ties, was exhausted and captured near Richwood after a field chase. Officers recovered the stolen items while bystanders arrived at the courthouse to learn of the arrest.
John Dorminy aged resident of the sixth district died Friday from injuries after being thrown by a mule at his home on Saturday morning as he prepared to leave for church conference. His death is mourned by relatives and friends across the county.
Mrs. C. F. Grace of Unadilla died yesterday after a two week illness. She leaves a husband two children and other relatives. The remains were interred this morning at the family burying ground in the country.
C W Horne announces a removal sale to clear stock at cost before moving into new quarters. Attendees can expect reduced prices on goods today in The Fews, with a rush to purchase before the relocation.
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