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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
1
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock the exercises of laying the cornerstone of the Vienna Baptist church will be held at the principal trees of the city. Hon Heard will deliver the dedicatory address, with remarks by church officials. The new edifice is planned to be a landmark for a city of this size and a credit to the state. all are invited to attend.
Ep Hows of Vienna declares aims to audit city books by an expert, publish findings, and push for economical, businesslike administration. He pledges to act in the public interest, offering a resolution to auditors and urging transparency if elected. December 2, 1909.
A group of Vienna residents and friends of B M announce his candidacy for mayor in the city primary on December 16. The notice invites white voters to support his bid and notes a shoe sale by H le sewed with two hundred dollars reduced to one hundred nineteen.
A garbled reader message touts a sale and encourages quick purchase of items at a favored shop. It hints at good value and quick action, mentioning removal of stock and a chance to obtain desirable goods. The exact items and location remain unclear.
Vienna market report shows current cotton price quoted by Union Warehouse Box. Kidney Cure appears in the entry as a product or sponsor.
The News reports plans for a new brick hotel in Vienna with awarding of the erection contract to follow in days. It will be a modern addition to the city, designed to accommodate rising traveling business and expected growth. Authorities promise multiple improvements in the capital city of Dooly over the coming year.
Aunt Polly Pearson died after paralysis at age 74, leaving husband Uncle Johnny Pearson who died Jan 11, 1909. They had no children but cared deeply for J. W. Noble and others. Funeral held at Friendship cemetery with Rev. J. T. Hill officiating. Narration by her niece Mrs E Hm.
Vienna Cotton Oil Co announces that gunnery will not be run after this week and will resume on December 20th if cotton supply justifies it. All customers are advised of the stoppage and forthcoming restart contingent on demand.
The home of Mr Scage Morgan near Dooly County Campground was destroyed by fire Wednesday at about 10 am. The blaze started behind a smokehouse from a trash box, destroying the new dwelling and most furniture. Loss valued over 2000 dollars with 1200 dollars insured. The Morgans receive sympathy from friends.
The Athens Business College reports the largest enrollment in its history with fall attendance surpassing prior years and an expected January surge. A dedicated staffer handles student enrollment and placement, offering prompt attention to visitors and inviting catalog requests or phone inquiries.
Fishermen and textile workers advertised a sewing and cutting tool with reversible open head cotton king disks in 16 18 and 20 inch sizes. The ad lists right prices and credits F. M. Barfield of Pinehurst Georgia as the contact.
An old sale notice lists DeWitt's 7? Salvation for Pikes Bars and Soros, and mentions H. Orovits's Removal Sale with cheap Blue Serge suits. A medical claim touts Foley's Honey and Tar as safe cough remedy in yellow package, no opiates, urging consumers to refuse substitutes.
A Mount Clare correspondent recounts shifting from high fertilizer use on cotton to lower, thicker corn planting. Through decade-long trials from 1904 to 1908 the farmer increased corn yield per acre from poor to about sixty bushels with fertilizer costs, noting weather and hail impacts. He argues the method can profitably replace cotton where suited.
Lilly locals report R. L. Lilly spent Monday in Montezuma and W. E. Ingram visited Vienna Tuesday. W. B. Dawson of Byromville came through Thursday afternoon. A group including B. L. Dickson J. O. McGough Vande Ingram J. Robert Fudge Orson Nelson W. H. Pope and W. H. Hill attended Vienna Carnival Thursday night. N. T. Grantham and family moved from Byromville to Lilly. Ollie Bunbee, recently ill, shows slow improvement.
Agricultural and Mechanical School at Americus Ga invites boys and girls to enroll. Dormitories filled. girls and boys housed separately with dedicated facilities. Tuition free with spring term opening Jan 4. Principal K M Collum invites applications for catalog and available spaces for students from multiple states and counties.
Advertises a stove repair request addressed to W H Brown in Vienna California. Includes advice on soil and farming practices for sandy and stiff land, promoting one horse farming methods, soil preparation in winter, and prudent timing for plowing and planting to maximize yield.
Valdosta Ga Dec 1 A major wreck on the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad occurred near Blanton twelve miles south when a switch was opened letting a southbound passenger train into a siding where it struck a freight train. Engineer Robinson and the fireman were severely injured and several passengers hurt. All injured were taken to Haylayon sanitarium for medical care. Three freight cars were destroyed and the passenger engine overturned. There is no clue to those who opened the antioch switch and covered the lights.
A collage of light anecdotes from Nora's elopement account to office banter, wordplay on lunch versus luncheon, a windfall legacy, thrift tips, traveler humor, and a jokey quip about married life ending with a return to the club.
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