Little and Phillips Secure Contract for New Hotel
The contract to erect a fine two story brick hotel on the vacant lot next to the court house was let to Messrs. Little and Phillips on Wednesday. The building should be completed within three months. Vienna has long needed a commodious up-to-date brick hotel to handle growing hotel business. Plans were published in these columns weeks ago with only minor changes since.
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Court House
Messrs. Little & Phillips
Vienna
Williams Edwards Nuptials at Hogsett Home
Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock Miss Fannie Williams daughter of Tom Williams of the third district and J T Edwards a prominent young farmer were united in matrimony Judge L J Hogsett performed the ceremony The News wishes them long life of happiness and prosperity.
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L. J. Hogsett
Fannie Williams
Tom Williams
Third
J. T. Edwards
Newa
Ganley Thompson Claimed by Death in Baxley
Baxley mourns the death of Ganley Thompson eldest son of Mr and Mrs H B Thompson after a ten day illness. The funeral was held yesterday at 8 pm at the city cemetery with Rev R W Eubanks officiating. The family has the community’s deepest sympathy.
Insuring His Honesty in a Vermont Case
A shrewd Vermont farmer visits a lawyer to discuss a possible suit. The lawyer assures him the case is very good and offers to take it for fifty dollars. The farmer pays half the fee and asks the lawyer to clearly state his chances of winning the suit.
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Vermont
Vienna Cotton Market Prices Decline at Union Warehouse
The Vienna cotton market reports Middling prices at Union Warehouse. Middling stands at 14 1-2, reflecting current trading levels amid market activity.
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Vienna
Union Warehouse
Wealthy Clerk Kills Man in Cuthbert Hotel Office
In Cuthbert Georgia Julian F Lord Jr an eighteen year old hotel clerk shot and killed John W Harris fifty in the Hotel Randolph office after Harris and others were playing cards. Lord says Harris attacked first with a knife and the shooting was in self defense. Harris a lifelong resident and wealthy bachelor belonged to a prominent family and was cousin to Mrs B B Comer wife of Alabama's governor. Lord is jailed.
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Cuthbert
Julian F. Lord, Jr
Randolph
John W. Harris
Harris
Lord
C. S. Harris
B. B. Comer
Alabama
Cordele Primary Result For Three Aldermen
Cordele held a city primary Wednesday to select three aldermen. Leading candidates were J. M. Cox D. L. Bullock and W. P. Fleming with other names including D. A. R. Crom J. P. Hughes Bazemore and J. A. Lasseter listed in vote totals.
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Cordele
J.M. Cox
D. L. Bullock
W. P. Fleming
D. A. R. Crom
J.P. Hughes
Bazemore
J. A. Lasseter
Man Turns To Lion A Curable Or Fatal Rare Disease
Charles Myers a 22 year old Cincinnati shoemaker and city hospital inmate is shown to have a rare disease lonitasia acasia causing his skull to enlarge and facial features to resemble a lion. Doctors warn insanity or death may follow as his condition progresses.
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Charles Myers
Cincinnati
City Hospital
Medical Association
Meyer
Brain Leaks and Reform Themed Reflections
These fragments reflect a discussion on personal reform as the true starting point for social change. The text contrasts sermons that please with those that convict and notes the value of readiness and willingness in collective effort.
Laws on beer and dogs in Georgia restrict near beer and dog tax
The Dawseon News reports new Georgia laws curb near beer sales in towns under 2500 inhabitants after January 1 and raise high license impacts. A dog tax of one dollar per dog is imposed, allowing dog catchers to seize and hold pets until payment.
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Georgia
Dawseon News
Funeral Scene Goes Entertainingly Awry in Greenwich Village
A Greenwich Village funeral turned chaotic when a minister seated in a corner in a rocking chair amid a crowded room: a shout of There'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight interrupted the service. A family member revealed the chair was a hidden musical chair. The piece also notes ads for Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy.
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Greenwich Village
Wise and Just Judge Lets Grocer Off With Raw Egg Test
A Wilkes barre woman sued a grocer for serving eggs that allegedly spoiled. The judge ordered the grocer and his clerk to eat six raw eggs each to prove guilt or innocence. They ate, the judge discharged the case, noting punishment or absence thereof depends on truth.
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Ceryman
To Save The Manure Practical South shed system
A Practical Farmer offers a method to handle yard manure in the South with a cheap shed for cattle, dehorning, a back wall manger, dry bedding, and regular rotation to pasture. Cattle are kept in a well ventilated two story shed nine to ten feet high to maximize sun and minimize waste. Manure is spread when hauled to where it will be used, then the shed is bedded again.
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A. L. French
Raleigh
N.C
Printing nine million farm census schedules under way
Washington dispatch reports active work on preparing nine million copies of the agriculture census schedule to be used in April. Schedules printed on one sheet with instructions, designed for easier handling and faster tabulation, will weigh about 284000 pounds and cost roughly 18000 dollars to print.
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Washington Dispatch
United States
Census Bureau
Thies
Government Printing Office
Brewster Shares Crib of Corn With Neighbors in Hard Times
A Delphos farmer David Brewster during a long hardship gave away his corn rather than sell, despite buyers offering high prices. He refused profits from neighbors misfortune and instructed friends to distribute ten bushels to those in need.
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David
Brewster
Delphos
Kansas City Journal
Burglary Night Breaks In Ignore Ring on Finger
Perry Dec 14. Burglary at W E Swanson and W A Strather homes. Thief entered through windows, stole provisions at Swanson residence and Mrs Strathers pendant with 5 cash, diamond brooch valued 400, attempted to take a diamond ring from Mrs Strather. Police traced suspect Charlie Rountree three miles west. Brooch found later. puree and money recovered.
Bright Bits and Banter From Varied Papers
A collage of witty quotes and dull quips from several newspapers. Jokes on law ignorance sermons and parliamentary structures thread through humorous exchanges and brief observations.
Orovite Sale Promises Reduced Baby Caps and Seats
A fragment notes pricing changes for baby caps at 400 units priced at $1.5 and 60e reduced to 48 cents. It mentions removal bale and two seats H in a brief shop listing style.
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Orovite
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Cordele Primary
Ant
Foley
Yall
Mr. Chapleigh
Chicago News
New York Sun
Puck
Chicago Record Herald
Josiah
House of Lords
House of Common
Lords
Chicago Tribune
Catholic Standard
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