Treasury notes and political chatter from the era
A garbled column references Post Office policy in Vienna and March times, Rockefeller painting a barn, Taft being angry, Hot Springs heat, cigar brand picks for Turkish cabinet, political digs about Loeb, Oliver, and Wright, Chafin’s prohibition stance, navy water battles, 80 000 harvest hands sought, pension payments shifting to annual, Gov Smith and pension recipients in Georgia, Augusta Chronicle critique of administration, blame on the senate for an extra session over the convict issue.
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Augusta Chronicle
Smith
Senate
Universalist Meeting at Hollow Branch Schoolhouse
Rev L A Lowery of the South Georgia Missionary Universalist Church preached at Hollow Branch schoolhouse last Tuesday at 8. He returns Saturday at 8 for Why Universalists do not believe in endless punishment. Sunday services cover Universal Fatherhood of God and The Bible Hell. The meeting is five miles east of Pinchurat. all invited.
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L. A. Lowery
South Georgia
The
Univerversalist Church
Hollow Branch School House
Pinchurat
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Emma Graham
Resolutions note the death of Emma Graham, a longtime faithful member of the church, praised for an upright Christian life. The document expresses heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved and directs copies of the resolutions to the Christian Index and Vienna News for publication. Signed by J. H. Mack, G. W. Haden, and Mrs. Corene Mask.
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Emma Graham
Christian Index
Vienna News
Why I Could Not Marry My Husband Again
A Ladies Home Journal piece is summarized by the Milwaukee Journal noting an elderly wife who would not remarry the same husband, citing lack of affection, demands for housekeeping, petty control, harsh speech, cigarette smoke odor, and lack of compliments. Commentary contrasts average husbands and the need for better spousal understanding, with a closing joke about a Philadelphia watch sale for a Confederate bill.
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Ladies Home Journal
Milwaukee Journal
Mrs Dixon Dies After Enteritis At Pinehurst Burial Planned
Mrs J B Dixon died this morning from enteritis at the home of Mrs Grimsley on Thirteenth Avenue where she boarded with her husband and child. She leaves a two or three year old daughter, a mother, sisters and brothers. Remains sent to Pinehurst for burial on the two o'clock train, interment planned at Mt Olive cemetery Thursday. Before marriage she was Miss Eula Wilson of Pinehurst and sister to A M Wilson W H Wilson and Fate Wilson. She leaves a husband J B Dixon and a son. The notices note burial details in Pinehurst and Mt Olive.
Public Cotton Buyer Promises Fair Deals in Vienna
The letter from DB B Thompson declares readiness to purchase cotton and seed at the Vienna stand, offering to handle gin, bagging, and tie bills, and to assist farmers when prices drop or seed mills push prices. Thompson emphasizes readiness, cash availability, and commitment to serve the public.
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Vienna
B. Thompson
Cheap Excursion to Florida by G S & F Ry August 27
The Georgia Southern and Florida Railway offers a cheap excursion on Thursday August 27 to Jacksonville St Augustine and Tampa with round trip from Vienna. Fares: Jacksonville 3.25 St Augustine 3.75 Tampa 5.25. Two trains depart Vienna 1.09 pm and 1.21 pm reaching Jacksonville by 8.35 pm. A special train to Tampa leaves Jacksonville after arrival of both trains and returns by around 6:00 am. Passengers may stay up to five days in Jacksonville or St Augustine and six days in Tampa. First-class order with seating for colored passengers. Inquiries to W C Wilson Vienna Ga or C B Rhodes Macon Ga.
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Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Tampa
Fla
Vienna
Aclrr Immedi Itate
Arival
St Augustine
C. B. Rhodes
GS & F Ry
Macon
New Grocery Store Opens Near Taylor Bro's and Ridley Furniture
A new grocery line announces its opening in Vienna and surrounding country. The proprietor invites friends to visit and promises a fresh range of fancy and family groceries next door to Taylor Bros. and Ridley Furniture, seeking patronage.
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Vienna
Taylor Bro’s. & Ridley
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