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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
1
Atlanta reports Governor Terrell endorses President Roosevelt's letter to Governor Durbin of Indiana on preventing lynchings. He urges speedy trials for offenders and says law must be upheld while eliminating delays caused by technicalities. He notes few Southern lynchings recently.
Viennas younger social set gathered in the park for an evening fete in honor of Miss Ruby Burns, celebrated as a future belle. Attendees included Miss Burns, Mamie and Minnie Tharpe, Margie Adins, Ethel McDonald and many others. chaperones were Hon. and Mrs. W Theodore McDonald.
Miss Ruth Clements died Tuesday night at her parents home in Arabi Georgia. A Monroe Female College graduate from Forsyth she was active in the Baptist church and well loved in the community. She leaves devoted parents one brother and several sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev J J Hyman and the burial followed on Wednesday afternoon in a large gathering.
On August 25 1908 the Atlantic and Birmingham Railroad runs a first class excursion from Vienna to Macon and Atlanta via Montezuma and Central of Georgia. Round trip fares are 1.00 to Macon and 2.50 to Atlanta with return allowed to August 29. Stops include Marshallville Fort Valley Forsyth Barnesville and Griffin. H C McFadden agent Waycross Ga.
Annie Clyde Forehand, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Forehand, died after several days illness. The burial moved to Forehand grave yard several miles above the city with interment that afternoon. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
An ad notes a limited period sale offering photographs for two cents per dozen at the Gallary near Vienna Drug Co’s store. The promotion highlights a vendor location and a budget price for image copies.
Fire discovered at 7 pm in the rear of J L Taggart's store spreads toward drapery and stock. Two fire reels and large water streams quickly quell the blaze, damaging stock valued at 5600 with insurance of 8600 and building insured at 1500 plus 1000. Origin unknown. lamp unused this week. stock from Lewis Bros. Co. partly damaged. Fire department praised. council urged to improve crowd control and deputize police for emergencies.
In Dooly County Georgia the executors J L Peavy J C Peavy and Franklin A Peavy of Isaac Y Peavy deceased apply to sell all real estate to the estate and distribute the proceeds among heirs. The court will rule on the application on the first Monday in September following. Aug 16 1903 J D Hargrove D D C.
The article explains a new bill allows a petition by one fifth of registered voters to call a county vote within thirty days on keeping the Alternative Road Law. If the majority opposes it, the old law returns. if in favor, the new law remains. Representative Fields promotes petition circulation in Vienna to inform districts.
Marshal W. A. Forehand resigns from the city police force and moves to his Pleasant Valley area farm. L. M. Altman is selected to fill the unexpired term as the new city marshal.
A card expressing heartfelt thanks to those who assisted during the sickness and death of the writer's wife, wishing blessing from the Lord on every contributor. Signed P.O. Parnick.
Col D A Crum addresses the Senate agriculture committee urging local self government and a popular vote on the Alternative road law. He cites mass protest, petitions from about 1700 white citizens, and cites precedent on vote authority and stock law in arguing for majority rule and county rights.
In Arabi Georgia on a Sunday morning Miss Maxie Southwell married Luther Stephens. The ceremony featured white organdie and roses with bridesmaids in matching attire. The couple's families and local notables attended a reception in the dining hall, with attendants listed as Miss Tilda Mae Southwell and Miss Stella Tyson with their partners.
D B Leonard sold 4065 acres known as the old Key place to J B Forehand for 25 dollars an acre totaling 10125 dollars. The house burned recently. Forehand plans a new home this fall and will run up to six plows next year with cows and hogs, plus a pasture with constant water.
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