Pension Plan Shift Sparks Opposition From Pensioners
A letter from Pen son Commissioner J W Lindsay explains a new quarterly pension payment plan for state pensioners. The plan splits annual pensions into four quarterly payments to reduce fees and county work, but many Douly County pensioners oppose it citing multiple trips to receive funds and fear of lost full access. Local representatives consider an extra legislative session to block or modify the measure.
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Elao
John W. Lindsay
Douly County
Smith
Adkins
Seed Remnants Wanted by Vienna Cotton Oil Co
Notice states Vienna Cotton Oil Co will buy remnants of seed sron at the highest market price. Explore terms and delivery details with the company for sale arrangements.
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Vienna Cotton Oil Co
Cotton Market Note From Vienna: Fleece Prices Touted
A brief market note from Vienna highlights prices for the fleecy staple. It mentions good selling conditions and steady demand for cotton in the current session.
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Viena
Istore Burned at Dooling
The store and contents of P. C. Patrick at Dooling were destroyed by fire about five o'clock Sunday morning. The origin of the fire is not known. The loss is partially covered by insurance.
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P. C. Patrick
Dooling
Farmers Union District Meeting Held in Tifton
The Farmers Union district meeting for the Second and Third districts convened at the Masonic hall in Tifton with about fifty delegates. Officers elected for another year include President J B McCormick Pineburnt Ga Vice President J B Forehand Vienna Ga Secretary James S Black Tifton Ga Chaplain B M Bowen Tifton Ga Conductor A T Royal Lilly Ga Doorkeeper G W Walker Tifton Ga The next gathering is planned for Moultrie Ga on April 15.
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Farmers’ Union
Masonic Hall
Tifton
J. B. McCormick
Pineburnt
J. B. Forehand
Vienna
James 8. Black
B. M. Bowen
A. T. Royal
Lilly, Ga
G. W. Walker
Moultrie
Narrow Escape From House Fire In City
The home of Col. L. L. Wood ward faced fire danger Monday afternoon when a lawn burn spread to vines on the porch and the porch and gable. Quick action by nearby residents prevented total loss.
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Col.l. L. Woodward
Robert E. Lee Birthday Exercises At Vienna
The Vienna Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy held a public birthday program for General Robert E. Lee at the public school Monday night. The event drew a large audience and featured songs and recitations among other activities.
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Vienna
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee
Byromville Charge Holds First Quarterly Conference
The Byromville charge will conduct its first quarterly conference on February 1 and 2. A dinner on the ground is planned for Saturday. M B Ferrell serves as pastor.
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Byromville Charge
M.B. Ferrell
Union Meeting Notice at Pineharat Local 2 PM Friday
Members of the Pineharat local union are requested to meet Friday afternoon at 2 o clock sharp. Signed J C McCormick Dist Pres 1-2008.
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Pineharat
J.C. McCormick
Dist
Judge Powell Receives Brig Gen DeVaughn Appointment
Judge H. H. Powell of Dooly camp No 1109 U V C has been appointed chief commissary with rank of major in the west brigade Ga division by Brig Gen J B DeVaughn of Montezuma. This honor is highly appreciated by the judge.
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H. H. Powell
Dooly Camp
No. 1109
U. V.C
J.B. DeVaughn
Montezuma
West Brigade
Railroad earnings show increase after reduced fares
Atlanta reports indicate higher passenger earnings following fare cuts. The Atlanta and West Point line posts November 1907 passenger earnings of 8 812.87 vs 95 025.58 in 1906, up 4 887.84, while Georgia Railroad shows 64 047.77 vs 59 820.87, up 4 227.40.
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Atlanta
Railroad Commission
Atlanta and West Point Railroad
West Point
The
Georgia Railroad
Georgia
Atlantic Coast Line
Coast Line
Central of Georgia
Central
Lane Dining Highlights January Gathering at Lane Home
A January family dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lane drew relatives and friends including Cullen Lane, W. C. Christmas, R. B. Lane, M. C. Christmas, L. Q. Nobles, S. H. Browe, E. S. Johnson, Meara Wyman, Lula Brill, Jasper Lane, Bownie, and Dr. C. T. Stovall. Mrs. Lane provided abundant appetizing fare and guests wished many returns of the occasion.
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W. L. Lane
Lane
Cullen Lane
W. C. Christmas
R. B. Lane
M. C. Christmas
L. Q. Nobles
H. Browe
E. S. Johnson
Albany
Meara Wyman
Lula Brill
Jacksonville
Fla
Jasper Lane
Bownie
C. T
Regional Briefs From Georgia Ship News Reports
News from Statesboro Valdocta Athens Macon details a fatal accident of a 6 year old in Brooklet a county fire and a train wreck at Asbene Junction where Engineer Tarver died and Fireman Williams was injured. The reports also mention a cotton school closing in Athens and local tensions after a riot.
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Statesboro
J. J. Womack
Brooklet
Savannah
Smith & Weason
Macon
Central
Atlanta
Asbene Junction
W. B. Tarver
John Williams
Williams
Wreck on Atlanta Birmingham line leaves two dead
Tyrone Georgia January 20 1900 Assistant Foreman G O McFarland of Geneva and Will Taylor of Shellman were killed when a flat car wreck on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad is blamed on a misplaced telephone pole. Will Morris and John Taylor were badly injured. Chief Engineer Bonny and Dr. Pearson assisted at the scene. officials suspect the switch was left open.
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Tyrone, Ga
G. O. McFarland
Geneva
Will Taylor
Shellman
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Will Morris
Will
John Taylor
A. L. Bradshaw
Uun
McFarland
Atlanta
Alex Bonneyman
Thomas Berry
Br. J. W. Goldsmith
Dr. Pearson
Call Issued for Georgia Democratic Committee Meeting
Chairman A L Miller of the Georgia Democratic Executive Committee calls the state committee to meet February 6 at the Piedmont hotel convention hall. The purpose is to set a primary to elect delegates to the state convention and thence to the national convention in Denver July 7.
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A. L. Miller
State Democratic Executive Committee
Macon
State Committee
Piedmont Hotel
Denver
Georgia
State House
Miller
General ’ Assembly
Atlanta Constitution
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Menan
Fasion Commission
Penson
J. W. Lindy
Commission
Foley
DeWitt
Valdocta
Statesville
Weatherty
Perkins Bros
J. W. Ward
Athens
University Cotton School
Souse
Birmingham
Atlantic
Ster
Tarver
Raila
Kennedy
J. J. Lashley
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