13 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1904
Page
1
In a telegram to the Daily News state entomologist Newell warns county farmers about the boll worm misidentified as the boll weevil. Fields should be plowed and harrowed, early cotton varieties planted, trap rows added, and worm parasites observed to reduce pest damage.
The twenty fifth State Convention of the Georgia Y M C A will be held in Augusta from February 20 to 28, 1904 with reduced railroad rates and free entertainment. The event invites pastors, Christian workers, and men’s associations to attend, participate in discussions, and view gymnasium demonstrations showing apparatus use for physical and moral development. Each association will send five men to score on grace and movement, with a section for communities lacking an association to learn practical outreach. For details contact W Woods White or J W Reap in Atlanta.
Ashville N C February 9 Wiley B Brown of this city received word of the death of his brother in law Rev B A Kuykendall who preached at Corinth Baptist Church He spoke from Genesis chapter forty four I will go and see him before I die then suddenly clutched his side and fell dead in the pulpit within seconds without a word
For sale several thoroughbred Berkshire sow pigs about 100 pounds each. Contact G Tee Satls M ere H. K. Teal in Richwood, Georgia for details.
In Jacksonville a jury found Helen Willimans Post guilty of violating federal statute 5480 for defrauding people and using mails to further the scheme. The case carried a potential penalty up to $500 fine or 18 months imprisonment. Sentencing pending. defense granted ten days to motion for arrest of judgment or new trial. Post is on $1,000 bond with eleven additional indictments listed against her husband C C Post and son in law Charles C Bergman.
Reverend K H Basmajiam of Atlanta and formerly Constantinople will preach at Pinehurst Baptist Church Sunday morning. The sermons aim to be unanimously interesting and instructive, promising attendees there will be no regret in attending.
Melbourne Florida resident H Haggins credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after a doctor said his consumption was incurable. He tried a free trial bottle and began recovering. The remedy is guaranteed for throat and lung diseases with trial bottles free at Vienna Drug Co, price one dollar.
Insurance agents claim their fire insurers report adjusted losses exceeding five hundred thousand each from the great Baltimore fire, yet their vast surplus remains unimpaired. The M E Rushin Fire Insurance Agency represents over sixty million dollars and stands as a strong financial bulwark.
Frank Farmer of Bluff City Kentucky reports a severe eczema case on his child healed after using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. He praises the product for removing scabs and restoring healthy hair growth and warns buyers to seek the original ensuring pure witch hazel.
Valdosta Georgia notes a unique habit as nine white churches lack bells and congregations gather by clock time rather than sound of bells. Black churches have bells. city growth leaves bells absent though some earlier ones remain. The trend hints bells may vanish from Valdosta churches altogether.
A February 12 letter from Patesville Georgia defends and promotes Hon. Russell Fields for senator from the fourteenth district. The writer counters a card favoring Col. Crum, praising Fields as hardworking, upright, and in touch with local interests.
Eli O B Perry, a local farmer, endorses Col D A Crum as the popular senate candidate for the district. He asserts Crum will win by a large majority and praise’s the selection as a strong match for regional business, noting broad support from Dooly and neighboring counties.
Parties may obtain board by the month at the house above Dr. H. A. Youmans residence. Apply at once to Mrs. J. O. Fullington in Vienna Georgia. Dated January 19, 1904. Immediate response requested.
Will Lecture at The Opera House in lanta formerly of Constantinople Turkey on Oriental Life illustrated by native costumes songs and musical instruments at the opera house Monday night Feb 15th. If you want to hear and see something interesting and in structive don’t fail to attend.
Dooling Georgia February 10 report notes about 100 two and four horse teams hauling cotton seed and guano, four carloads received, siding full, lumber awaiting cars, and plans for mill operation. Local church activity, Sunday school growth, and upcoming Children’s Rally are mentioned along with various visits and local happenings. Storms affect school attendance and community life.
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