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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
1
A distressed report describes a vessel overturning near the bank after a turn, with the superstructure breaking away. Five persons were onboard. some were found clinging to the decks and were carried ashore by boats.
A bill to create a new county was introduced by Senator Wheatley. The committee was tasked to report on the county’s formation and involved include names such as Bulloch, Walton, Montgomery, Seminole, Nicholls, Grady, Atkinson and Ben Hill.
In Vienna on Friday August 26 1905 a general examination for teaching public instruction was announced with consent sought. The notice references Dooly County and hints at wagon arrangements and weather considerations, mentioning Thompson and tersee in fragmented phrases.
A damaged report from Cordele describes an arrest and fines related to intoxicants plus a grocery business issue. The fragment mentions a city court, a Brooks case, a $50 fine, a $20 or thirty day penalty, and a November date, but many words are garbled and names are uncertain.
A man named Joe Tomathe Chin faced the city court Saturday afternoon for pointing a pistol at Ronie Owen during a dispute over laundry tickets. He pled guilty, fined 40 dollars, and was relieved of all costs totaling about 10 dollars, with a promise of good behavior in the future.
The price listed for a one year subscription combines the Twice-a-Week News and Tom Watson's Magazine at a total of 1.75 dollars. This bundled offer reflects a low annual rate offered by the publisher.
A civic notice requests Vienna citizens to collect ice at the water shelf. It explains effort to deliver ice failed for all by the due time and asks those needing 5 or 10 cents worth to meet the provider for exact change. Larger quantities may be unavailable.
A seven foot eight inch alligator boarded a Macon bound train, drew a crowd, and, after a brief chase, was trapped aboard. J K Coffin helped lasso the jaws and the animal was muzzled and secured for transport. A plan to sell or display the gator followed, with a possible future travel skin consideration if no offer is made.
A mourning notice from 1905 recalls the death of Mary Velina Powell born May 4 1904 at fourteen months old. The family J S Powell is heartbroken as Velina is buried near their home with friends writing of a precious one from us gone. The bereaved include Juwra Dickcox and Loa Coxxeut.
A standing offer from D Swirr & Co patent lawyers in Washington DC promises $8.00 for each inventor name submitted. They urge readers to find inventors and send names while they handle the rest.
New York, Auk 7. William Bmith, a steward aboard the Advance from Colon, died of yellow fever in quarantine hospital. Two suspected passengers from New Orleans remain under observation as health officers decide on release. The victim’s body will be cremated today.
E A Pate, proprietor of Hotel Myrtle at Arabi and town mayor, died suddenly at about 45. He left a wife three children and two brothers J B Pate and J D Pate of Cordele to mourn the loss. Remains were interred at Hope cemetery Sunday afternoon.
A Cumberland mother recalls her baby Melegul, age 11 months, dying from throat trouble until two physicians gave up. After four bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds, the child improved to perfect health. Vienna Drug Store offers 50c and 1.00 guarantees with a free trial bottle.
Mrs Alsabrook died suddenly Saturday night at Snow after a short illness. The funeral was held Sunday at Snow Cemetery with Rev J D Snyder of the Methodist Church officiating. Survived by a husband and several married children, she was about 50 years old and described as a good neighbor.
A public notice from Jonn H. Jonna announces he is the Vienna agent for Clark's Monumental Works of Americus Georgia and invites orders. He requests correspondence to Findlay Georgia and signs the notice dated June 14 in a 5 8 month format.
An advertisement by the Vienna Drug Co promises a money back guarantee for Elliott Emulsified Oil Liniment. It touts relief for rheumatism sprains and swellings and claims broad family and stock use with a full 1-2 pint bottle at a bullet price.
Atlanta Ga August 8 The afternoon session of the legislature discussed a general tax act and a bill by Mr Walton to tax saloons and distilleries. The plan aims to levy $10 per year on each establishment like inns and dispensaries, with collection starting after two years. About 20 thousand dollars would be raised to build and equip an inebriate asylum, with ongoing $10 taxes to fund the institution.
An advertisement explains dyspepsia and indigestion definitions attributing stomach trouble cures to Rydale's Stomach Tablets. It promises a guaranteed cure and urges purchasing a trial box for 9 1/2 cents at the Vienna Drug Co.
In Rome Georgia the Sanford case jury remains deadlocked with no verdict after deliberations. Judge Wright recharged jurors on self defense and homicide points, hoping for a verdict but warning a mistrial is likely if the jury cannot agree. The outcome hinges on the final chapter of the case as spectators await closure.
An 19th century style advertisement claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balve quickly cures blind bleeding piling burns boils and old sores without tearing. Warns against dangerous substitutes and notes Vienna's Drug Co. as seller.
The readable text is garbled and partly repeats phrases about law and age. It mentions a person described as a boy and hints at legal knowledge or status. No clear incident, place, or names emerge from the fragment.
The fragment mentions Witmer Stone of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Science and his leadership with a collection of mounted birds in America. It poses a question about what the birds are stuffed with, hinting at the technique used in taxidermy.
The article highlights Caruso as the tenor of the day, noting his fame and vast performance count. It mentions his influence on music and public appeal, reflecting on his status as a celebrated Italian tenor.
An unclear New York Press fragment notes a duel reference and a party involved, mentioning a father figure and an affectionate object. The readable portion hints at a dramatic event as the piece discusses first presents and a notable encounter, though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary London story notes a deteriorating situation described with garbled text. Readable phrases imply concern over decline or neglect and reference a slow, worsening trend amid unclear specifics and damaged OCR context.
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