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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
4
A humorous exchange quotes a wife fearing misfortune when her husband is late. Mr Meckton defends his long detentions as work related, admitting embarrassment about repeating the same truthful excuse. The Washington Star is cited for the quip.
The Vienna News informs subscribers that they will review the December list and remove any in arrears to comply with U S Postal Laws. They urge readers to send or bring the due amount to avoid cancellation and assure no subscriber will be dropped unnecessarily.
A. J. Sanders announces a new meat counter at the rear of his grocery store in New Market offering fresh meats on short notice and inviting customers to try the service.
For Sale three small farms and five residences and lots. Includes a 56 acre farm a 101 1 4 acre farm another 101 1 4 acre farm and several houses in Worth and Cordele Georgia with 2 to 7 rooms. Sell separately or swap for larger farms. Viewing encouraged. Dec 12 1909 James R Kelly Cordele Ga.
Classified notice lists harrows in 16 18 and 20 inch sizes offered by F M Barfield of Pinehurst Georgia at right prices. Also includes a WANTED item for a large work ox or cart and ox by J B Ryner of Vienna Georgia and a Help Wanted offer from Success Magazine seeking a energetic person in Vienna to renew subscriptions, with outfit and instructions provided from New York City.
On December 1 the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway will retire local sleepers and parlor cars between Macon and Jacksonville and replace them with modern Pullman equipment. Night trains 8 and 4 will offer 12 section drawing room buffet sleeping cars while day trains 1 and 2 will run Pullman services between Macon and Jacksonville. The service will be strictly up to date.
J L Peavy offers a well located Vienna property in good condition with land for eight additional houses and a cold drink stand and fixtures. Sale to occur between now and January. Contact via written inquiry.
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad announces low round trip holiday rates from all agency stations to major cities south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mississippi. Tickets must be used for outbound travel by December 22 to January 6, 1910, with return by midnight January 6, 1910. Tickets available via ticket agents or by writing H Leahy General Agent.
The Agricultural and Mechanical School in Americus Ga reports full dormitory occupancy in fall term. A girls dormitory opens Jan 1 with separate buildings and facilities. spring term begins Jan 4. Tuition is free, board six dollars monthly, five teachers, high school curriculum, domestic science and trades programs. Students from four states five counties six districts and 26 counties attend. many were turned away for lack of room. Principal J M Collum invites applications for catalog and admission.
A car load of Pittsburg Perfect Hog Field and Poultry fencing has arrived in Pinehurst Georgia with prices advertised as right. Contact local sellers for availability and details.
Georgia Dooly County notices announce appraisers set apart twelve months in port for Babe Hicks and seven minors from Luke Hicks estate. Judge Hargrove will review the report on the first Monday in January 1910. A second notice states J A Brown seeks permanent administration on Jas K Brown estate with review on the first Monday in January 1910.
Under an order of J D Hargrove an outgoing sale is set for the first Tuesday in January 1910 at the courthouse to pay debts and heirs of J J Martin deceased. Property includes half of lot 199 in Dooly County and lots 6 7 8 9 10 in block 42 at Byromville with cash terms. Georgia Dooly County notices also list guardians seeking consent to sell lands for wards maintenance and discharge of administrators with hearings in January 1910.
A brass founder in a Central American city converts a beer keg bearing Gambrinus into a Columbus statue. He alters the base and symbols to fit Cristoforo Colombo, then ships the piece for public display. A second tale recounts an Englishman spared by a flute of irony after claiming he left his umbrella behind.
A witty quip contrasts three Virgins on love's criteria with varying demands. The boldest asks for love without conditions while another seeks self and merit, and a third proclaims love must endure open flaws. The excerpt reflects Puck’s playful commentary on romance.
A tale recounts a French servant shown a priceless jewel by a great duke. The servant thanks the duke for allowing him to share in possession, noting the duke can only look at it while the servant may do the same.
Property to be sold at court house door in Byromville Georgia on the first Tuesday in January between legal hours. Levy on a brick storehouse and lot as the property of JT Coleman per court file in favor of Rele Grocery Co. Tenant in possession notified. Dec 2 1909. Also notice of New Wilson machines and bag wire available at Vienna Hardware Co.
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