Cardinal Sarto Elected Pope in Surprise Move
Richmond dispatch reports Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto chosen as pope at 6:40 am, a surprise pick not seen as a strong candidate. The Venice patriarch, noted for independence and executive ability, is among the youngest cardinals, rising to prominence in 1898 and now leading the Catholic Church amid worldwide interest.
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Richmond
Giuseppe Sarto
Patrriarch
Venice
Leo XIII
Cardinal Sarto
Leo
Rome
Inal Sarto
Brave Bursular Editor Looses Watch In Peculiar Theft
Editor J. W. Bivins reports a Sunday theft from his pants pockets at his home in Georgia. He seeks return of his watch a nickel and two soda water checks and offers to donate money and checks in exchange. He notes this odd crime as the first of its kind in the state.
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J. W. Bivins
Free Scholarships Offered For Four Referrals In Education
Advertisement promises free scholarships for four friends who enroll in a course by August 22 at noon. The offer covers tuition and full supplies including books, pencils, ink, and writing paper, with time extended to complete the chosen course. Signature: Resp t W S Christiax.
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W.S. Christiax
Real Estate Deals Expand in Vienna Led by Rev P G McDonald
Rev P G McDonald brokers several Vienna transactions this week. He buys G R Mathews dwelling and lot plus meat market lot above Newby store, then acquires J T Murray wooden store occupied by W F Newby, followed by the old livery stable and blacksmith shop from W D Dixon. Purchases create a block extending across Union Street and Cotton Avenue, 285 by 210 feet, with plans not yet decided. The paper notes rising city growth and invites readers to sell unwanted property.
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Vienna
Rev
P. G. McDonald
G. R. Mathews
Newby
J. T. Murray
W. F. Newby
W. D. Dixon
Union Street
Cotton Avenue
McDonald
Two Home Weddings Bring Joy to Local Families
On Sunday morning at Mrs. Mary Youngblood’s home in the city limits, Miss Eliza Youngblood wed Mr. Oscar McCorvey of Worth County with Judge H W Powell officiating. A large crowd attended and a fine dinner followed. Thursday the 80th, at W G Gunn’s near Pinehurst, Miss Nannie Gunn married Mr. J M Giddings of Eastman, Rev J M Bass officiating. Both couples are popular in their communities and wish for a long, happy voyage in married life.
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Mary Youngblood
Eliza
Oscar McCorvey
Worth County
H. W. Powell
W. G. Gunn
Pinehurst
Nannie Gunn
J. M. Giddings
Eastman
J. .M. Bass
Unadilla
A Good Woman Dead Near Anadille
Mrs. 8 Lane aged 72 died at her son John F Lane's home near Anadville Saturday August. Born February 18 1881 she was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church over thirty years She leaves two children and numerous relatives and friends The funeral was conducted by Pastor Rev J D Norris at Snow Sunday afternoon before a large audience.
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8. Lane
John F. Lane
Anadille
New Hope Baptist Church
J. D. Norris
Third Quarterly Conference Invitation in Methodist Circuit
Dear brothers and sisters, I will preach and hold the Quarterly Conference at Smyrna Church on Unadine and Snow circuit Friday August 7. At Drayton Church on Pinehurst circuit Saturday and Sunday August 16. At Shiloh Church on Vienna circuit Sunday night August 16 and Monday August 17. Delighted to meet all able to attend. Affectionately.
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Bueruren
Smyrna
Unadine and Snow
Drayton
Pinehurst
Shiloh
Vienna
Semi-Weekly News plans revival and reader support
The Semi-Weekly News announces dropping four pages due to slow ads and intends to resume publication on September first if advertisers cooperate. It argues a two weekly edition suits Vienna readers and merchants, urging patrons to commit space for the next year.
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Vienna
Jerry Team Meets Hawkinsville First Nine on Mingo Diamond
The Jerry and Hawkinsville baseball teams met on the Mingo diamond last Friday afternoon in a standout south Georgia game. Hawkinsville led early but Jerry rallied to finish with 2 runs to Hawkinsville 1. The Jerry team is among the county’s best.
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Jerry
Hawkinsville
Mingo Diamond
South Georgia
Hawkinsville Boys
Jerry Boys
Vienna Juniors Defeat Cordele In High-Scoring Duel
Cordele third nine traveled to Vienna Monday afternoon and faced a local team at the fair ground park. The game stayed close through seven innings before Vienna publicized its backup, scoring two in the eighth and one in the ninth to pull ahead. Final score 15 to 12 for Vienna.
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Cordele Third Nine
Vienna
Fair Ground Park
Cordele Boys
Senate Panel Rules Special School Districts Unconstitutional
Outside incorporated towns in Georgia, a Senate constitutional amendments committee ruled that bills creating special school districts are unconstitutional. The Leonard district proposal in Cobb County was rejected with similar action on related bills, aiming to keep county school control intact and avoid disrupting the public school system.
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Atlanta
Senate Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Cobb County
Leonard
Senate
Obituary for Mrs. Rachael Arnold in Crawford County
Mrs. Rachael Arnold aged 92 died Sunday night in Crawford county. She left 85 grandchildren 78 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. The two great grandchildren who went to Macon for the casket were whitehaired men. Her husband, a Crawford county farmer, has been dead 40 years. Vienna Drug Co.
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Rachael Arnold
Crawford County
Macon
Atlanta Journal
A Virginia letter on Vienna Dooly county life and harvests
Uncle Rectus extols Vienna and Dooly county’s good people and growth, praising the Atlanta spirit, local farms, and hospitality. He notes high harvest prospects, corn and cotton yields, and wholesome rural life near Byromville Capron and Mount Vernon, with mentions of local families, meetings, and social visits.
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Bro. Weaver
Rectus
Train Strikes Black Man Near Cordele Killing George Cobb
A passenger train coming from Cordele fatally injures George Cobb an aged Black man as he crossed the track about two miles above Cordele near his home. The engine tore the top buggy and dragged it. Cobb died before help could reach him. Coroner Graham was notified and an inquest was planned the next day. Cobb known as a hard worker with last year’s cotton on hand and ten dollars in his pocket.
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Atlantic
Graham
Unadilla
George Cobb
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Dooly County Georgia
All persons having claims against the estate of I Y Peavy deceased are requested to present them in writing to the undersigned. Also, all persons indebted to the estate are urged to settle. June 23, 1. Ce Peavy executor of L Peavy the Estate of I Y Peavy.
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I. Y. Peavy
Ce Peavy
L. Peavy
Pla
Peavy
Peavey
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Early Bird
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Dooly County
John
Dooly
Growler
Rick
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Byromville
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Webb
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