Commencement Ends at Pinehurst Public School
The Pinehurst commencement ended with a program in the school auditorium featuring instrumental music a literary address diplomas medals and a three act comedy drama Judge A V Whipple of Cordele gave the literary address. Diplomas were awarded to Palmer Snelling Ellen Barfield Maude Holt Ollie Sanders Blanche Peavy Verna Wilson Gold medals went to Palmer Snelling for proficiency and to Horace Beacham Winnie May Watson for general improvement. Teachers elected for the next year include Superintendent J B Herndon Miss Ancis D Bancaster Hawkinavilla for music Miss Mae Smith Claxton with the primary position to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurnt Public Schools
School Juditorium
A. V. Whipple
Cordele
Palmer Snelling
Ellen Barfield
Maude Holt
Ollie Sanders
Blanche Peavy
Verna Wilson
Horace , Beacham
Winnie May -Watson
Board of Education
J.B. Herndon
Brooklet
Ancis D.bancaeter
Hawkinavilla
Mae Smith
Claxton
Quarterly Meeting of Vienna Charge with Mar Vin Church
The Vienna charge will hold a quarterly meeting with the Mar Vin Church on June 20 led by Presiding Elder K Read of Cordele. A grounds dinner precedes a revival series conducted by Pastor Rev J J Ansley assisted by Rev G O Barn of Byromville. Strongly urged attendance by all possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Marvin Church
K. Read
Cordele
J. J. Ansley
G. 0
Barnwe
Byromville
Weak
Notice of weekly wheat grinding schedule at Barfield mill
Our roller flour mills are in siteb class condition. We will grind wheat on Tocadaga and Fridays only of each week. Wheat arriving in the fore noon on these days will be ground same day if possible but if hot we will grind the day following. Wheat arriving later than noon on these days will not be ground until next regular grinding day. Jno R Barfield & Co.
Eight Pages Every Friday The News Announcement
The News will publish eight pages every Friday with four extra pages for a serial story sermon and general interest articles. The editor urges every citizen in the county to subscribe, noting the paper’s twice monthly edition in Vienna and a one dollar yearly advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Times
Jim Wiggins Sentenced to Death for Wife Murder
Jim Wiggins, colored, was re sentenced by Judge U V Whipple Saturday afternoon. The eighth of July was named as the date of the execution. He replied that he had nothing to say before the sentence. He is to be executed for murdering his wife in the third district a few years ago. The attorneys will seek commutation to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wiggins
U. V. Whipple
Picnic Delights At Daphne Grounds Honored By Host Mr Byrom
Cooling News notes a large crowd enjoyed a Wednesday picnic at Daphne arranged by Mr Byrom praised for the lovely grounds. Friends learn of Mr Chas Nelson’s illness fever noted. Vernon Dorman and Luby Patrick made a business trip to Montezuma. Mrs Neal and grandson Greer Tooke returned from a pleasant Oglethorpe trip. Dr Shealey of Oglethorpe due today for a professional visit. Sam Jenkins family drove to Montezuma by auto. R B English returned from Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Byrom
Chas
Nelson
Messia
Vernon Dorman
Luby
Patrick
Montezuma
Mra. Neal
Greer [Tooke
Oglethorpe
Shealey
Vienna Triumphs Over Valdosta In Tight Two to One Win
The Vienna team defeated Valdosta yesterday afternoon by a score of two to one. Vienna’s pitcher allowed one hit while Valdosta’s pitcher gave up three. A second game is slated for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Vienna
Doctors Meet in Americus for Georgia Medical Session
On Wednesday June 16 the Third District Medical Association of Georgia will convene in Americus for its fifth semi annual session. Noted participants include Rev Bascom Anthony Judge Charles R Crisp and several doctors from Fitzgerald Oglethorpe Montezuma Cordele Vienna and Fort Valley with M S Brown as president and R H Stovall as secretary treasurer. Local committees list J R Stathan W S Pratner B B Gregory D B Mayes A Thomas and R B Cuto as Americus organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Medical Association of Georgia
Americas
Americus
Bascom Anthony
Charles R. Crisp
Osborne
Fitzgerald
O. A. Greer
Oglethorpe
J. E. Haslam
Marshalville
C. H. Richardson
Montezuma
H. B. Allen
L. 8. Osborne
T. J. McArthur
Cordele
J. R. Stathan
W. HE. Edwards
M. 8. Brown
Fort Valley
Local Society Notes From Sunday Gatherings
Mr and Mrs J L Peavy hosted guests of Mr and Mrs Roun tree. Mrs R A Washington and children of Thomasville visited her parents Mr and Mrs F M Walden. Mr and Mrs W H Adkins visited Mr and Mrs A H Sangater. Miss Della Walden visited Miss Lula Wood. Mrs H H Taylor visiting relatives at Fitzgerald. Mr John T Bust and sister Miss Rena attended Sunday school at St Paul. Mr Jack Wood attended Hollow Branch service. Mr and Mrs J M Rountree attended St Paul Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Peavy
W. H. Adkins
A. H. Sangater
Della Walden
Lula Wood
John T. Bust
Rena
St. Paul
Jack Wood
Hollow Branch
J. M. Rountree
St Paul
In Loving Memory of James H. Rodgers
James H. Rodgers was born August 11, 1856 and died May 28, 1909 at age 58. He was a peaceful man who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. He leaves his mother, sisters, and a brother. The family laments his loss and finds comfort in the belief that his soul is safe in Heaven. Written by mother and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Rodgers
Lord Jesus Christ
Wolmen
Pardons Granted to Milledgeville Mutineers
Atlanta reports Secretary Goodloe Yancy of the Prison Commission says Gov Smith pardoned 25 convicts from Milledgeville prison farm for mutiny or prior escapes. Executive Secretary Hitch replies that most inmates suffer health issues from confinement and had good farm records. Treasury funds show $475,000 remained when Smith leaves office, down from $875,000 two years ago, with pensions, schools, and a tap on a near beer tax boosting revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Goodloe Yancy
State Prison Commission
Sidayapo Gov. Smith
Milledgeville
C.M. Hitch
Soiith
Treasury
Fashion versus beauty says sculptor decries waist fashion
Boston sculptor Hugh Davis argues fashion degrades the female figure. He says trends push the waist toward the hips, creating deformities, and calls for a return to the Greek ideal just below the breasts for a soft hip to armpit line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Davis
Boston
Money for Teachers in County Schools
County School Commissioner E. G. Greene tells The News that at Wednesday’s County Board of Education meeting the accounts of all county teachers were audited and ordered paid. Teachers may pick up their funds by visiting his office at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Greene
County Board of Education
Campmeeting Date Set for Revival Services
The Trustees of the Dooly camp ground held five meetings and named the Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July to begin revival services. The first service is scheduled for Saturday night at 8 o'clock on July 24, with the closing time undecided as they plan to defer that decision.
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Dooly Campground
Quotable Tiny Tales and Witty Dialogue Bits
A collage of humorous exchanges and sly quips from various papers. Jokes touch on Sunday school, marriage, fairy tales, politics, and mispronunciations. Names appear in passing while snippets capture light social satire and everyday mishaps.
Globe Sights Atchison Globe Humor Fragment
A clipped column titled Globe Sights reflects on gendered language and social observations. It passages gag about women and talk, burglars and small revolvers, grandparents and grandchildren, dogs and pugs, and a terse critique of press freedoms and daily life in a playful, reflective voice.
County Officers to Hold Session in Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Ga June 8 The Georgia county officers plan a three day session June 16 to 18 in Fitzgerald with about two to three hundred delegates. County Clerk D W M Whitley is secretary of the state association and has prepared a full program including addresses, speeches and races at Pine Park. The city council considers a 50 dollar appropriation for guest entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Georgia
D.W. M. Whitley
State Association
Lee-Grant Hotel
P.m
Lee-Grant
Ban Hill County
Thorsday
Henry McAlpine
Live-Grant Hotel
W.P. Ward
Fee County
Walter F. George
Vienna
G. Hudeon
Fulton
H.elkin
Fitzgerald Ga
Threshing Notice From Pinehurst Resident
Sy L. Fullington of Pinehurst Ga offers threshing service with an 8800 capacity. He will thresh on short notice for toll or money and asks to be notified by card. Also J M Woodward offers sale or exchange of two six room residences on 6th Street for farm lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy L. Fullingtom
Pinehurst
6Th Street
Tf. J. M. Woodward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whipple
JNO, R. Barfield & CO
Cooling News
Sam Jenkins
English
Alabama
Third District Medical Association
Mrs. H.H. Taylor
James
Prison Commission—Governors
Foley's
Clarence
Chicago Tribune
Tom
Bertie
Congress
Farmer Corntospel
Washington Star
the Pareson
Besa
Mra. Griggs
Griggs
Chicago Daily News
Globe Sights
Atchison Globe
Mary
Ben Hill County
W. IR. Bowen
Tudge
Chatham County
Pine Park
D. B. Jay
D. H. Elkin
Henry Fountain
W. R. Bowen
Wesley R. Walker
O.M. Wise
HM. Warren
Willia L. Smith
D. W. M. Whitley
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