Marriages Galore In Cordele And Nearby Towns
A flurry of nuptials fills Cordele area pages with announcements. Miss Irma Swearingen of Montezuma will wed B Ailen of Moultrie at her home. Miss Lei Qub Roberts set to marry Andy M Lane at the Cowart home. Lane, editor of the Moultrie Observer, and Miss Susie Hall join in marriage. Miss Annie Lester weds Col. W G Harrison near Nashville, Ga. Also noted are unions of Miss Laura Mae Faulk with Jno C Crumpler at Cross Roads, and Frank D Sloan of Atlanta to Miss Maggie Blount of Vienna.
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Cordele
Irma
Swearingen
Montezuma
B. Ailen
Moultrie
Torbe
Misa Swearingen
Cordelo
Allen
Moultrie Observer
Cordele News
Mise Swearingen
Vienna
Lei Qub Roberts
Andy M. Lane
Cowart
The
Courier
Arlington
Calhoun County
Lane
Dodly County
Susie Hall
W. A. J. Hall
Earnest L. Culberth
Albany
D. J Dunn
Jr. M. Kelley
Dooling
Annie Lester
James D. Lester
Col
W.G. Harrison
Nashville
Miss Lester
Gol. Harrison
Southern
Frank D. Sloan
Atlanta
Maggie G. Blount
W. L. Walker
Charlotte
N.C
Sloan
Atslonta
Vienna quietly strengthens as a growing town
The passage praises Vienna for steady, gradual growth, avoiding exhausting spurts. It lauds the city's persistent pull, likening it to a person who paces themselves and endure. Vienna is projected to continue growing while similar towns fade after rapid booms.
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Vienna
Vienna Merchants Ready for Heavy Holiday Trade
Merchants in Vienna prepare for a strong holiday season, stocking up amid a year of plenty. The text notes Providence has blessed the land and calls for generosity to the poor and needy during Christmas, reflecting gratitude and a spirit of giving.
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Vienna
Holiday Goods and Farm Supplies Ad from Pinehurst
Telephone orders to Egleston and McDonald for Cotton Seed Halls and Meal delivered within city limits with prompt attention. Barfield and Horne promote holiday goods, perfumery and jewelry. Cut prices on buggies and wagons for the next ten days from iesrd and Sons.
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Egleston & McDonald
Barfield & Horne
Pinehurst, Ga
Iesrd & Sons
Proud of His People By Representative Elijah B Lewis
Montezuma Georgia congressman Elijah B Lewis praises his Third district for contentment amid minor local affairs and growing cities while urging stronger currency safeguards. He expects a currency bill this session and hopes it passes.
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Elijah B. Lewis
Montezuma
Gulp
Georgia
Abi Apanlonec
Defaulter in Cordele Prompts Police Pursuit
A. E. Causey, longtime with Clegg Lumber Co., misappropriated several hundred dollars and fled Cordele after being trusted with collections. Manager S. C. Clegg discovered the shortage on Wednesday, Causey left by buggy for Richwood, boarded a train, and authorities chased him toward Macon.
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A. E. Causey
Cordele
A. E.,causey
Clegg Lumber Ca
Mr. Causey
S. C. Clegg
Clegg Lumber Co
Mr. Clegg
Daily News
Santa Claus and a Dooly County court tale
A playful verse frames Santa as a jolly figure while a City court session in Vienna, Georgia, unfolds. Col Crum defends Roscoe Jones in a vagrancy case with a noted eloquent speech, resulting in a not guilty verdict. Judge Henderson gains popularity as sessions end for December term. Si Tip admits lighter reading due to stenography duties and sends regards from Vienna's legal community.
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Col. Crum
Roscoe Jones
Dooly County
Henderson
Tippettville News Holiday Plans And Local Weddings
Tippettville High School under Prof Colum shows about 60 pupils. Mrs Nora Mixon recovering from illness. Rev 0 0 Colum preached at Friendship last Sunday to a large crowd. Christmas tree planned for Christmas night with all invited. Mr Oliver Dorming and Miss Callie Cason wed last Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs W S Peacock visited R J Cook last Sunday. Rev B F Raney and family from Am boy visited here last week. E J Tippett and Dan Scarborough returned from Houston High School in Arabi for Christmas.
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Tippettville High School
Collum
Nora’ Mixon
Friendship
Oliver Dorming
Callie Cason
Cazzle Wilson
W.S. Peacock
R. J. Cook
B. F. Raney
Amboy
E. J. Tippett
Dan Scarborough
Houston
Arabi
Pleasant Hill Local Notes and Sunday Events
Pleasant Hill locals report Rev. W A Conner filled his regular appointment. Mr and Mrs Jim Murray visited Mr and Mrs J E Perry. Mr and Mrs Pat Ward attended preaching at Richwood. Misses Ruby and Sallie Ward visited Misses Mollie and Nettie Ward. A pleasant singing followed at BR E Ward’s home. Prayer meeting progresses nicely and a large turnout is hoped for next Friday conducted by Mr Jackson.
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W.A. Conner
Pleasant Hill
Jim Murray
J. E. Perry
Pat Ward
Richwood
Ruby
Sallie Ward
Mollie
Nettie ‘Ward
BR. E. Ward
Jackson
Iron market bids by Thompson invites early bids
A brief notice from D B Thompson requests all types of ecrop iron to be brought to market by April 1. The message emphasizes readiness and timely submission of materials for sale.
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Thompson
Teacher Wanted at Farmers Academy Near Findlay Ga
Farmers Academy in Dooly County seeks a teacher for the public term of 1903. Patrons meet December 23 to consider applications. A balloon ascension and parachute leap was held Thursday afternoon to advertise a show at the opera house, witnessed by a large crowd, with the descent following after the ascent. The crowd was wary of fake schemes often tied to Vienna showmanship.
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Farmers Academy
Findlay
Dooly County
Opera House
Vienna
A Bad Negro Incident With Cook Arrested
A negro woman Laula Halt was greeted by Marshal Forehand for disorderly conduct. Employed as a cook at Henry Morgan's, she spilled water, cursed the family, threatened the marshal with a knife, and bit him. She resisted arrest and was jailed pending likely heavy sentencing.
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Laula
Marshal Forehand
Senator Morgan's plan to move Southern Negroes to the Philippines
The writer derides Senator Morgan's scheme to resettle Southern African Americans in the Philippines. He predicts the plan will fail, arguing whites would resist displacement and that African Americans would prefer staying in the South, where self-reliance is a daunting task. The piece implies coercive colonization is unrealistic.
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Morgan
Philippines
One Minute Cough Cure Ad from Madison Ga
A weather warning and home health tip promote One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds laryngitis bronchitis pneumonia and lung troubles. An endorsement from EH Wise of Madison Georgia claims it saved his health and life. Vienna Drug Co. markets the remedy.
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Madison Ga
Vienna
Washington Hats From Egleston and McDonald
A reader notes receiving a line of celebrim ted Washington hats offered by Egleston and McDonald at lower prices. The brief item comments on availability and cost.
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Washington
Egleston & McDonald
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Croas Roads
Jno.c. Crumpler
Laula -Mae Faulk
Hargrove
H. D. Wood
Lewis
Ust
Dooly
SI Tip
Santa Claus
Santa
Ser Nuanetangel
Lucius
Tippettville News
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