04 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1903
Page
1
The piece rails at the president and whites' decorum while slurring Black people and foreigners. It recounts a preacherly moral about a bachelor and a cautionary tale of marriage with a Native bride claim.
The article invites readers to share memories of Vienna’s infancy when forests covered streets and only a few houses lined the road. It recalls postmasters, local storekeepers, and church members like John Smith and Inpiah Pitts, noting different social norms and a desire for first-hand historical tales from aging residents.
The News Chronicles reports the death of Miss Adie Claire Lilly, fifteen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Lilly of the Mt. Vernon community. She died Monday after several days of fever. Interment was in Adams cemetery with many relatives and friends in attendance. The paper extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
The silent scene of the once great saw mill plant at Richwood shows the end of a bustling industry. Where rumble and wheel rot sound once echoed through pines, now only crickets and frogs mark a quiet landscape.
Saturday afternoon Marshal Forehand attempted to corrall a squealing pig when a horse hitched to his wagon bolted from Mayer Watts Co. The horse ran into H. L. Lewis's two horse wagon, smashing a front wheel. No further damage recorded.
Miss Elizabeth Pender of Dibb county and Mr S L Thomas of Kern s were united in marriage at A H Brown s home in Kern s on Sunday at 3 pm. Rev J D Norris performed the ceremony. The couple are well known in their communities and friends rejoice in the nuptials.
The Ladies' History Club was organized last week at Mrs. D. B. Leonard's home with officers elected including Mrs. John B. McDonald as President Mrs. P. G. McDonald as Vice President and Mrs. M. P. Mall as Secretary The second meeting will be held this afternoon at Mrs. P. G. McDonald's home.
A moral excerpt urging true gentility comes from the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. It dismisses status symbols and wealth as mere trappings, insisting real gentleness comes from character. Boys should be true, manly, honorable, civil, courteous, and godly in conduct.
A personal endorsement from J B Taylor of Chiieaman, Texas, describes a weak stomach causing illness and weight loss. After trying Kool Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, four bottles restored strength, weight, and health. The piece touts the remedy as a turning point in recovery.
A terse city notice informs Vi enna merchants that a specific lien is due and must be paid at once. Reap J A Walden, Clerk City of Vienna, signs the notification.
In reply to Blue Boy, Uncle Bill boasts of local women and warns Blue Boy to bring a car load. He praises Vienna ladies who ride in coaches and predicts a new railroad, suggesting Blue Boy may have to sit down.
Proctor Lashley Company announces a grand opening of its Merchant Tailoring Department on the 9th and 10th. The event invites customers to explore new tailored garments and seasonal lines at the downtown showroom. Local shoppers are encouraged to visit for exclusive designs and introductory offers.
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