Fatal accident claims life of Alva Gregory aged five
County Surveyor Hy. D. Royal reported a tragic incident near Unadilia on Monday afternoon. Five year old Alva Gregory son of Mr and Mrs T M Gregory was playing with a single barrel shotgun when it discharged, the shot striking under the chin and nearly severing the head. Death was instantaneous. The funeral was held at Snow cemetery Thursday. The Gregory family recently moved to Dooly from North Georgia. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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Hy. D. Royal
Alva
T.M. Gregory
Unadilia
Perham Place
Bita
Snow Cemetery
Gregory
Dooly
North Georgia
Infant severely burned in Unadilla incident at home
Louis Gurr infant son of Mr and Mrs C M Gurr received serious burns when a spread near the fireplace caught fire while the mother was away. Children nearby possibly played with straw and ignited the spread. Dr J D Coleman of Henderson attended. recovery believed possible though danger persisted.
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Louis
Guard Your Weakest Point in Life and Heart
A Joseph Parker reflection warns that a life is only as secure as its weakest point not its strongest. Hidden sins can thrive behind guarded months and silent eyes while some gates remain open. The metaphor states attackers seek the castle’s flaw, not its strength, urging vigilance at every entry.
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Sad Wei
Joseph Parker
Pensions Paid To Old Soldiers And Widows
J D Hargrove informs The News that pension checks from Pension Commissioner John W Lindsey have arrived. All state pensioners are urged to call and collect their funds promptly as this payment arrives about ten days early, aiding those in dire need of cash.
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J. D. Hargrove
Shack
John W. Lindsey
Hhe
My Creed Prayer Excerpts Include Promises of Abundant Life
A devotional compilation presents numbered lines pledging not wanting food drink rest guidance companionship joy honor comfort and life. It cites Jesus statements such as I am the bread of life and I am the way to the Father, promising eternal life and presence with believers.
Burt Seed Oats Arrival Notice
Burt Seed Oats and Twill announce a carload of Burt Seed Oats arriving by January 15th. Those who could not sow due to dry weather should plan to sow now. Respectfully, DB Thompson.
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Thompson
Mrs Jown Collier Passes Away After Illness
Mrs. Jown Collier widow of John Collier died Wednesday morning at five at her daughter Mrs. H R Kenn’s home five miles southwest of Vienne. She was in her 70s and frail for years and a devoted Methodist. Survived by two daughters Mesdames H R Fenn and O S Bazemore amid many relatives. Funeral held at city cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 8:30 o clock.
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Fannie Collier
John Collier
H. R. Kenn
Vienne
O. S. Bazemore
Reader letter on Dooly County roads and taxation
Editor Vienna News reader Pineharat Georgia complains roads in Dooly County are poorly maintained despite high taxes. He cites no road work for two years, favors more legislation, condemns officials, and threatens opposition to auto owners as county roads are criticized. He notes grand jury praise from railroad-adjacent areas and calls for broader road improvements benefiting farmers.
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Pineharat
Vienna News
Dooly County
Grand Jury
Tyler’s Cousin Marries in Eatonton Georgia
Eatonton Ga Jan 18 Tom Tyler aged 70 a cousin of former President Tyler married here today to Mrs Missouri McAllister widow 60 Tyler had not previously married His resemblance to the ninth president is noted by local schoolchildren with pictures of President Tyler in their histories.
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Eatonton
Tom Tyler
Tyler
United States
Missouri McAllister
Census enumerators to receive standardized pay rates
Director Durand announces a three tier pay system for the Thirteenth Census starting April 15. Rates vary by district with per diem and per capita options to ensure fair earnings, especially in sparsely populated regions across the far West Southwest and Great Plains.
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United States
Nena
Durand
Congress
Arizona
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Death notices of Albert Smith near Mt Vernon
Mr Albert Smith of near Mt Vernon died Monday afternoon between 4 and 5 after a brief illness. His death follows that of his brother W K Smith, earlier this week. He leaves six children and two sisters, with other relatives. Funeral was held Tuesday at 8:30 p m at Mt Vernon Cemetery. The News extends sympathy to the family.
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Albert Smith
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Smith
W. K. Smith
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A fragmentary Chicago News item offers pithy maxims about work luck and personal fault. The prose notes job loss strains friendship and cautions against self praise, asserting riches fly yet poverty clings and all faults are our own to own.
Confusing Tax Rates for Enumerators and Farms in 1900 Plan
The text lists per capita and per diem pay scales for enumerators, farm workers, and productive industries with multiple classes and sub-classes. It notes increases from 1900, varied rates by class, and distinctions for farms, barns, and livestock enclosures under mixed and other rate systems.
More Power for R. R. Commission
Atlanta January 18 The push for greater authority for the State Railroad Commission is promised as lawmakers prepare for the forthcoming session. The commission seeks power to require full rail wreck reports and investigations, arbitrate disputes with public utilities, restrict franchise transfers without consent, secure funds for inspections, and ensure true-value taxation of railroad properties.
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Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
M.gandler
A Georgia man in jail asks for greens before bail
A colored man from Georgia, new to Washington, was arrested for a light city offense. The Y M C A secretary arranged a minister to post bail, but the prisoner asked to delay release to finish a dinner with greens being prepared. He requested greens before signing out.
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Georgia
Washington
Jippincott’s
Negro Y. M. C. A
Tate
Wilcon Girl Seeks to Learn Despite Doubt
Tom and Dick discuss a girl named Wilcon who wants to learn. Tom notes her persistence and apparent eagerness to improve, while Dick asks why she keeps trying despite challenges. The dialogue hints at social or educational obstacles.
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Tom
Wilcon
Boston
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leWitt
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Mr.albert Smith
His. Ho
Mt._ Vernon
The
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Cleveland
R. R. Commission
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