Burglary Report at Lilly Stores Suspects Sought
Early yesterday morning two Lilly shops, H. B. Forehand and Ricks Bros., were broken into. Intruders smashed doors, took shoes shirts tobacco and some dollars while cash drawers were entered but left empty. Sheriff and deputy with tracking dogs searched nearby areas toward Byromville. no clues found.
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Lilly
H. B. Forehands
Ricks Bros
Ses Place
Bennett
Harvey Butler
J. T. Hall
Col
Watts Powell
Byromville
Vienna
Jon
H. B
Richwood Items Highlight Local Visits and Church Service
The village welcomes R. T. Smith and family near Cordele hoping for a long pleasant stay. A Thanksgiving service led by Rev. J. Austin was held at Shiloh. Local residents note visitors from Albany and Hartford and plans for Rev. Pool to visit Cordele next Sunday.
Burning of Dorming Hill School House Sparks Arrest in Hawkinsville
In Hawkinsville Georgia a schoolhouse burned at Dorming Hill ten miles below town. John T Knight, a prominent local farmer, was arrested as the incendiary after bloodhounds traced the trail to his residence. The building and furniture were valued at about 8000 dollars.
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Hawkinsville
Dorming Hill
John T. Knight
Rogers
Knight
Pleasant Valley Social and Sunday Visits
Mies Lilla Smith visited Miss Guasie Bowen Sunday. Miss Mamie Smith stayed overnight with Mies Alma Cole. J A Smith of Vienna attended Sunday school. Mrs J T McNeese and daughter Kate visited relatives near Oakland. G F Walton and family visited D R Swearingen. R G Swearingen visited relatives at Byromville. J W Smith visited Mr and Mrs J H Bowen. Ms and Mrs H P Swearingen spent Sunday afternoon with D R Swearingen. Minnie Smith and Alma Cole visited Miss Mary Swearingen. W H Bowen visited Mt Vernon Sunday afternoon.
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Mies Lilla Smith
Guasie Bowen
Mamie Smith
Mies Alma Cole
J.A. Smith
Vienna
J.T. McNeese
Miss Kate
Oakland
G. F. Walton
Near Pinehurst
D. R. Swearingen
R. G. Swearingen
Byromville
J. W. Smith
J. H. Bowen
H. P. Swearingen
Minnie Smith
Alma Cole
Mary Swearingen
W. H. Bowen
Mt. Vernon
Walter
Sermon by Rev J M Austin at Shiloh and local visits
Shiloh residents heard an instructive sermon by Rev J M Austin last Sunday afternoon. Myrtle and Willie spent Saturday and Sunday with her aunt Mrs R F E Ward. Mrs C T Perry of Florida visits her parents and relatives here. Prof Sligh and Miss Mattie returned from Abbeville. Mrs Kittie Fulgham returned to Warwick after visiting here. Stephen Jackson of Southport FL visiting relatives. Mollie Brown visited Miss Lula Mae Perry Friday. Several locals enjoyed a vane grinding trip Monday night. With best wishes I remain Sat.
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R. T. Smith
Cordele
Kasem
Vienna
Marvion
Mies Claud Shell
Marion
Clara Sims
M. C. Bullard
Myrtle
Willie
R. KE. Ward
G. T. Franklin
Sallie Jackson
Alan Willoughby
EK. Fraener
Orvices
Shiloh
J. Mustin
Allman
South Georgia
J.D. Reynolds
Savannah
J. J. Hilleman
Little Aughter Francis
Albany
F. Hamilton
F.S. Bradlaw
Theresa Richardson
Artford
Als
R. F E. Ward
C. T. Perry
Florida
Jim Lane
Prof. Sligh
Mattie
Abbeville
Kittie Fulgham
Warwick
Stephen Jackson
Southport
Fla
Misa Mollie Brown
Lula Mae Perry
Preacher Called Tuesday Night by Local Baptist Church
The city Baptist denomination met in conference Tuesday night and unanimously chose Rev. J. L. Eubanks of McRae to serve as pastor indefinitely. A committee was named to notify him of the call and terms. acceptance remains uncertain. Eubanks filled the pulpit Sunday morning and night, making a favorable impression.
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Baptist Denomination
Our City
J. L. Eubanka
McRae
Eubanks
The Third Commandment on Swearing Remains A Pitfall
A sermon from the Albany Herald warns young men to resist swearing as a dangerous habit that starts with needling provocation and social bravado. It describes the progression from casual expletives to a degrading, lifelong burden. The note ends with a farm job ad seeking a sober, upright young man in Vienna, Georgia.
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u—Albany Herald
A. E, Youngblood
Vienna
Brilliant men and women in Era Magazine analysis
A correspondent asks if brilliant men prefer brilliant women. The essay argues marriage thrives on companionship, intellect, and shared goals, noting that great deeds arise from married minds. It praises Ellen Terry and Duse as examples of charm and presence shaping relationships.
Georgia Baptist Convention Ends in Madison Sessions
The Georgia Baptist Convention concluded its Madison meeting on Tuesday with about 500 delegates in attendance. A key achievement was a cash subscription of 10,000 dollars to pay off debt. Delegates included Rev. J. M. Kelly from Dooly county, Rev. J. A. Nelson of Lilly, and Rev. R. E. Tooke of Dooling.
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Georgia Baptist Convention
Madison
Dooly County
J. M. Kelly
J. A. Nelson
Lilly
R. E. Tooke
Dooling
Teacher's Examination Dates Set for Vienna County
The next teacher license examination for county applicants will occur at the Vienna courthouse on Friday and Saturday December 18 and 19 1908. Those seeking licenses must attend both days as only part of the questions will be given each day. Exams begin promptly at 8 o clock in the morning. E G Greene C S Board.
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Court House
Vienna
Land Sale for Half Lot No 224 in Pineherat District
Notice of sale of half of lot 224 in Pineherat district near Mr James Pope. Sale to occur in one to three payments with award route Vienna Gar. Auction details unclear but lists payment options and location.
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Pineherat
James Pope
Vienna
Gar
Woman as partner in progress and marriage
A speaker argues women now work with head hands and heart, becoming intellectual companions to men. She insists there is no sex in soul, urging men and women to advance together in partnership, with a brilliant man needing a thoughtful wife.
Cordele Baptist To Hold Conference
The second annual conference of the Tithe Covenant of the Cordele Baptist church will be held at the church next Sunday December 6 with Thomas Kane of Chicago delivering addresses at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A special Business Man's meeting is planned for 8:30 p.m. Kane, a leading figure in the tithing movement, is active in Christian thought on Bible doctrine. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
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Mr. Kane
United States
NO VACATION AT Athens Business College
The Athens Business College in Athens Ga offers holiday enrollment with early return options for Christmas. Students may enroll during holidays with $12.50 monthly board and lodging and life scholarship tuition of $45 for bookkeeping or shorthand, or $85 for two courses. An 168 page illustrated catalog with details is available.
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Athens Business College of
Athens
Atudexité
Our City
Georgia
Mad Dog Scare Hits Valdosta After Bite
In Valdosta Georgia W L Treadwell and the daughter of Joe Stevenson receive Pasteur treatment after being bitten by a mad dog. The dog’s head was sent to Atlanta where hydrophobia was confirmed. Both patients progress well with no bad symptoms as Remerton officials quarantine dogs and many are killed to curb the outbreak.
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Valdosta
W. L. Treadwell
Joe Stevenson
Pasteur
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H. B. Forehand
Pleasant Valley News
J. M. Austin
Arly Hiser
Rosebup
Baptists
Rev
J. L. Eubanks of
Calbote Ubbard
Era Magazine
Tom Johnson
Robert Louis
Ellen Terry
Duse
Cordele Baptist
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