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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
1
Telegram from Aycock Florida reports Jonzo Shell 22 stabbed to death by a nightwatchman after a dispute over entering the yards. Burial held at Marvin Cemetery after remains arrived from Aycock with family of Shell grieving and receiving public sympathy.
The Childrens Day service will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday night Aug 20 at 8 o'clock. An excellent program has been arranged and the children have prepared for days. Everyone is invited. Also a drug ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it stops pain and strengthens kidneys.
The building committee of the Baptist church has let the contract to Littleton and Phillips of Cordele for a brick church at 12500 dollars, not including pews and heating. Completion and furnishing push total to about 15000 dollars. The old church is sold to Taylor Bros. for relocation, and the new structure will start September 1 and aim for March 1, 1910. The design mirrors a McRae Baptist church with improvements, promising one of the finest church edifices in the region.
The fall term for Vienna public schools begins Monday morning with an able corps of experienced teachers across departments. Parents are urged to send children promptly to be properly classed. The faculty includes C. G. Power as superintendent, Virginia Collier as principal, grades led by Miss Carrie Mitchell, Miss Mary Parkerson, Miss Myrtis Everett, Miss Eola Joiner, J A Klein in charge of music, with Mrs J A Klein as assistant and Miss Mae Forehand in expression.
Ruby Hotto ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hotto of the sixth district died early Wednesday after several days of fever. The interment occurred Thursday morning at Lane cemetery.
A two day church event begins this morning with prayers and sermons. Programs include lessons on promises of the Old Testament and Christian giving, with sessions led by Rev. J. A. Nelson Rev. K. J. Jameson Rev. R. GC. Poole Rev. F. M. Biglock and Rev. J. M. Kelly.
Davisboro Georgia August 28 mayor J C Godfrey lies wounded at home after a quarrel following a mayoral court decision in a case against Gordon Collins a white man Collins approached and shot Godfrey in the right side the mayor's condition is serious and Collins fled the scene
Inmates initiate newcomers in the county jail. George Randall refused to ride the goat, provoking Mathew Whits to strike him with an iron, cutting and injuring him. Sheriff Bennett stopped the fight. Whits pled guilty and received nine months on the gang, with future trial for the higher charge at the November term of superior court.
T. H. Gregory sold to J. K. E. McElmurray a 40 acre tract in the city and about 850 acres of farming land outside Unadilla for 20 000 dollars. McElmurray, now of Crawford county, plans title transfer soon with moves for future plans uncertain. Gregory may stay in commerce or return to McRae to open a bank.
A South Georgia movement aims to settle the Wiregrass by attracting new residents. Ex Governor Hoke Smith and other leaders back the plan. A development company formed in Fitzgerald advances the project, with a Cordele conference to publish concrete steps. The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway backs the effort.
A false telegram claimed Dellie McCarty was killed by a sawmill accident near Hawkinsville while records show he was alive in Macon and Turner counties. Family inquiries traced the message to an unknown sender. authorities suspect McCarty himself staged the hoax to avoid a $25 Turner county warrant.
A large crowd gathered Tuesday afternoon for the funeral of H D Wood who died at his home nearby Monday. Rev John Hall of Pine Ridge Primitive Baptist church conducted the service at the grave and praised his life as a citizen and church member. Pallbearers included Rev Hall and church deacon members A J Lockerman G M Hall G W Lewis J B Watson E H Thombley W A J Hall.
The Atlanta Georgian notes a conference expectations list including WH H Tift J L Hand Ben Millican Enoch Bowsen Jeff Kirkland J R Donnemsson C W Dean Norman D L C Harper FL Baker Fisher Gaskins Joe Donald R L Wilson J H Sill W C McQueen H O Melfadden H H Elders and others among attendees at the meeting led by Mr. Leahy.
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