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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
2
The Macon city race heats up as Rev. J. M. Kelley challenges Mayor Forbes with Capt. Samuel Carnes also entering. The paper notes the lively field and hints at bets on the winner while mentioning Alice Longworth’s appendicitis recovery and Roosevelt’s lingering interest in national affairs.
The Richwood Sunday school will place a Christmas tree at the location on the night of December 25. Organizers say preparations are underway to make the occasion a great success and a pleasant time for all attendees.
Governor Hoke Smith in New York says national politics are chaotic and Southern Democrats are loyal. He notes momentum for southern concerted action and the possibility of backing a southern presidential candidate if one emerges. The southerners insist on independent thinking rather than passive acceptance of northern leadership.
The Vienna council fears an ordinance against merchants selling fireworks and shooting in city limits. The Unadilla Leader urges sympathy for local youths and invites them to Unadilla, where freedom remains and Christmas is celebrated in a traditional way. Merchants claim explosives are held in large quantities and cleared through certificates like gold.
Effective November 1 1907 the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad will sell weekend and Sunday excursion tickets between all stations at one and one third fares for round trip. Tickets are valid for trains leaving Saturdays noon to six PM Sundays with return by noon Monday. W H Leavy General Passenger Agent.
The ordinance prohibits throwing garbage or bone debris on streets and within city limits and bans possession for sale or use of cannon crackers and high explosive fireworks. Violators face penalties per the city code. Adopted at the November 4 1907 council meeting.
All persons owing me by note, account or otherwise are warned that unless they pay at once their paper will be placed in suit without further delay.
Notices call creditors to render accounts for Mary Smith estate and debtors to pay. Guardianships discharge petitions and January 1908 court dates announced. Appraisers determine twelve months support for Mrs. E. E. Wildiane. sale of real estate for debt settlement authorised. Property description references lot 63 in the 7th district with TENANT notice.
Ernest Sentell announces he will operate the Musselwhite grocery business at the same stand and maintain a high standard of edible goods. He invites customers to trade for the best value and quality.
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