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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
1
Mrs J W Mathis of Italy Texas died last Thursday. She leaves a husband a newborn baby and her parents Mr and Mrs B D Bryan Sr and siblings in town. Remains arrived by G S and F and were buried in the city cemetery. The family has the sympathy of many friends in their loss.
The Bachelor Girls held their first 1908 meeting hosted by Miss Davis with assistance from Mrs. O. W. Horne. They discussed club business, enjoyed refreshments, and were surprised by a note from the new All In and Down and Out Club requesting a meeting. The next gathering is set for Miss Myrtis Eversite's home.
On Wednesday evening January 8 at 7 30 the Vienna chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy hosts The Living Checkers for the monument fund The public is cordially invited and assured of an enjoyable evening Admission is 85 cents for adults and 25 cents for children Mrs M P Hall Cor Secy
Married Sunday afternoon about eight o clock Mr. John Akyidge and Miss Really Purvis daughter of Mr. John Purvis drove up to the home of Judge L. J. Hogsett in the third district where they were made husband and wife. The News extends best wishes.
The spring term of Vienna public schools opened Monday morning with a large attendance and a full corps of efficient teachers on hand. Prospects are bright for the largest attendance ever. Parents and guardians urged to enroll and ensure regular attendance.
A telegram reports the death of Oscar C. Horne a Savannah druggist found with a bullet wound behind a prescription counter. His father J B Horne of Pinehurst has been notified and Oscar is reported to be son of J R Horne and brother of O W Horne of this city. Father and son departed for Savannah following the telegram.
A Humble look at plant movement divides plants into sensitive types and climbing vines. Tendrils act as the brains of plant life, exploring by sensitive tips to choose supports. An example from a grapevine shows a tendril threading through a leaf hole three inches deep.
Last Saturday morning overseer W F Teat on Col M P Hall's plantation at Drayton argued with a negro named Jeff Lewis over missing salt from Vienna. Teat struck Lewis with a knife, Lewis stabbed Teat then fled. Teat reached Vienna Monday for medical care. A warrant accuses Lewis of stabbing.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peavy near Vienna hosted a large anniversary dinner for relatives, friends, and neighbors from nearby communities. D. A. and J. D. Taylor, A. C. Burlington, J. E. McKinzie, and others attended. Guests conveyed heartfelt wishes for many more years together as they departed.
The Pinehurst city election held Monday chose Mayor Dr. W. E. De Alderman and aldermen A. M. Wilson G W Roberts and D. T. Mashburn. W. C. Sandera was elected clerk treasurer and Henry Rape as marshal.
Notice states Vienns Cotton Oil Co will buy remnants of seed cotton at the highest market price in cash.
The Georgia division of the Southern Cotton Association holds its annual conven tion at the state capitol on February 5 to elect officers and adopt resolutions. Georgia’s delegates will be chosen to attend the parent association meeting in Dallas on February 19, where President Harvey Jordan is expected to resign and a new president elected.
Tuesday afternoon last week Joel T Lane and Clarance Lashley of J J Lashley rented house clash over moving out. Lane cut his own head with a two inch gash using a hatchet. Lane was arrested and jailed but posted bond Saturday.
Two pleasant rentals available with garden outhouses and waterworks. Low rates offered by Dr C Stovall. Local property listing notes a clean, well kept environment and convenient access to city amenities. Units likely suitable for families or roommates seeking affordable housing.
Prices paid for cotton in Vienna today include Good Middling Full Middling and Middling. Details are incomplete but indicate regional commodity quotes for fleecy staple. Strong entities include Vienna and cotton terms, with prices partially listed.
Jan 2 Irwin county deputies capture John Bind uick the man who sold sixteen bales of cotton to Z P Powell Sons of Mystic Ga on Dec 14 1907. They recover 40500 in the money plus a 20107 cashier's check from Irwinville Bank.
Governor Smith stands firm for lower passenger rates as conferences with Governors Green and Comer indicate the Southern Railway will adopt a 2 1 2 cent base fare with 1 000 mile family book and 2 000 mile book options. The Coast Line and Western Atlantic remain at 2 1 4 cents per mile.
Water taxes for the first quarter in 1908 from Jan 1 to Apr 1 are due and must be paid by January 1, 1908. J. A. Walden, Clerk and Treasurer, dated December 21, 1907.
An old patent medicine claim states Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tas cures all coughs and colds by gently cleansing the bowels, promising quick relief. The ad-like notice emphasizes general health benefits and uses period marketing language.
E R Kirkland & Son announce a new blacksmith and repair shop west of I. S. Lascater's warehouse offering repairs on carriages buggies wagons and farm implements. They solicit local patronage and sign their name from Viebua dated 1 19 08.
Two carloads of American and Electric Weld Wire Fencing offered for sale heights 86 to 58 inches. Byromville Georgia listing shows sales pitch and price. A farmer reports using 600 pounds of fertilizer on a crop grown with a plow operated by Will Shingles and plans to produce 40 bales of cotton next season.
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