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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
1
The Unadilla Milling Company announces its modern plant is now operating at full capacity of forty barrels per day under a skilled miller. The mill charges the standard one eighth toll and has invested about $5,000 in building and equipment. A future gust mill with 100 to 150 bushels daily capacity is planned within two weeks to boost supplies for local customers.
A force clears debris in the Cooper block before rebuilding store and office buildings destroyed by fire. Construction begins under Mr Teffar, a skilled supervisor, with plans for a handsome modern replacement and rapid completion to house former occupants now in temporary quarters.
The Third National bank in Fitzgerald was closed today to reorganize its affairs. Depositors and shareholders will not lose funds. The bank holds a large farm loan line from last fall and will soon reopen with strong financial backing.
London reports the Belgian trawler Delta B sunk by a German submarine off the Scilly Islands. All crew members have reached St Marys safely.
Atlanta authorities weigh a form 8 application to use the auditorium for an anti commutation mass meeting amid lingering bitterness. The move is led by Copeland with Phagan family allies backing it. Jim Conley, freed after serving as accessory, seeks to testify in a civil suit and laments missing $200. The prison commission's decision on clemency is due next week.
Barrow England June 1 600 women employed at the Vickers Sons and Maxim works in munitions have won approval to hire an additional thousand. The move is expected to set a pattern that other firms will follow widely.
Mrs. Mollie Handley of Ashburn route 2 reports her 17 year old son Olin has been missing since May 9. Relatives have had no news and all efforts to locate him have failed.
Exhibits must be Dooly County raised and owned by exhibitors for eight months before opening. Entries use blanks from the Secretary and may be used at other fairs with exhibit permission. The management may bar articles for written reasons. exhibits stay in the building. the association is not responsible for loss but will try to prevent it. Premiums are Blue Ribbon first, Red Ribbon second, White Ribbon third. Swine entries must be registered with owner. hogs must have anti hog cholera serum inoculation at least 15 days before opening.
Columbus, June 1. Beginning tomorrow the Perkins hosiery mills will run day and night until orders are met. The double shift will continue for months as orders remain heavy. Additional spinners dobbers and winders gain employment. River terminals will be built by Georgia Products Co with Johnson J Williams as president to load from car to river boats on the Chattahoochee. Terminals open to public by Sept 1.
Washington reports Britain will consider export of German beet seed to the United States under specific conditions. Assurances of non interference will be given if the seeds are only obtainable in Germany, no barter of goods is involved, and shipments originate from a central port such as Rotterdam. America had previously arranged seed shipments via Rotterdam for its beet sugar crop.
Seattle June 1 news reports reveal the big guns at Fort Worden and Fort Flagler were damaged by unknown persons. Strangers previously photographed the fort exposing gun positions, and an order restricting visitors has been issued.
In Atlanta on June 3, a portrait pairing Governor John M. Slaton with Miss Liberty appeared on a new issue of Georgia state bonds. The image, showing Miss Liberty beside the governor, is described as a beloved symbol from the capitol dome and a Georgia kin to the national coin likenesses.
Richmond announces Gen Bennett H. Young of Louisville was reelected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans. The 1916 reunion location shifts to Birmingham, Alabama, with Richmond, Virginia hosting in 1915.
Birmingham June 1 Fertilizer manufactured from blast iron furnace slag said to rival German imports will be sold by the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company subsidiary of United States Steel. The Ensley plant is near completion to meet urgent demand due to wartime German embargo.
Archangel, the north coast imperial port, is officially opened to navigation as per Lloyd's dispatch. This marks the clearance of a key maritime hub for the Russian Empire, inviting ships and trade to resume or begin operations.
At a Philadelphia banquet Senor Santiago Peres Triana urged U S businessmen to match South and Central American standards including pricing and liberal credit terms. He said Europe’s past access shows the path. Mayor Blankenburg proposed a Western Hemisphere declaration of independence for safe seas and an international flag. Delegates head to Pittsburgh tomorrow.
Mrs S W Coney wife of Ordinary Coney of Chap county died at her Cordele home after a lingering illness. Eldest daughter of the late R L Barfield she was born in Dooly and known for her Christian character and useful life. Survived by husband Judge W S Coney and several children. buried at Snonyside Cemetery Cordele Tuesday as friends and relatives gathered. Vienna friends mourn her loss.
Gainesville June 1. Sheriff sale closes on Green Street with the home of Mrs Helen D Longstreet sold to Charles Newton for 5500 dollars.
Cordele reports 825 washerwomen registered yesterday under a city ordinance requiring registration and permits from the city clerk. The measure aims to protect public health by regulating laundry workers and preventing diseased rognish yomeu.
Charles E. James resigns as president and director of the Dixie Highway Association accusing the Dixie Highway Commission of exceeding its authority by designating multiple routes through a state. He aims to build a short line via Tennessee Kentucky to Ohio and criticizes the commission’s handling in Chattanooga and Louisville.
The sixth annual conversion of the Inter State Oil Mill Superintendents Association is in session at the Ansley hotel Atlanta with hundreds of representatives from Georgia and surrounding states. Mayor James G Woodward gave the welcome, President D E Well replied for the association. A machinery exhibit accompanies sessions and registration is at the Ansley. The convention closes Friday with a big barbecue at Cold Springs.
Americus June 1 One hundred bushels of Sumter county wheat the first of the new crop was shipped to Atlanta Flooring Milland brought one dollar twenty five cents a bushel. One hundred thousand bushels is the estimated Sumter crop half of which has been harvested while the rest will be gathered this week. Americus merchants need not buy western flour this year as the crop is ample for local demands.
Washington June 3 The war department announced that the One Hundred and Eleventh company coast artillery at Fort Dade Florida will be sent to the Philippines on July 20.
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