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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
4
An ancient rite is depicted with a corpse placed on a wooden altar and covered with fagots. Two participants remain, one ascends a step, the other to a higher balcony, then returns with a straw wisp. The wisp touches the corpse’s head five times, the pyre ignites, and ashes drift into the river.
A historic look at an under marriage in Holland with two week wait and civil ceremony. The bookish rite blends religious practice, feasting, and social rites, including a long church procession, sermon, a blessing, and a Bible tied to the bridal room. Afterward the courting duo enjoy dinners, balls, theater, and pranks as hosts tease the couple toward wedlock.
A 50 year old will set annual rewards for Holsworthy parish churchgoers. The Rev Thomas Meyrick noted local girls attended infrequently and directed an income be used to reward the young woman who attended church most regularly each year.
Dooly County court orders an election on the question of fence or no fence to be held in each G M district on the first Wednesday in July 1908. Notices published in the Vienna News for twenty days as required by law. Also notices of land sales and minor court actions listed. Local officials to file returns as mandated.
Georgia Dealy County notices report T M Lockrem executor and J M Nelson administrator seeking discharge after duties fulfilled and debts paid. Citations to show cause granted for discharge on first Monday in July 1905. Also mentions appraisers and administration of W State estate. Third notice references Jesse Clements administrator seeking leave to sue and settle canes.
In Dooly County Georgia the sheriff will sell ten acres in section 148 of the seventh district at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in July 1905 for cash to satisfy a justice court execution in favor of Dr C T Stovall against Mrs S J Stains. The land is in Mrs S J Stains’ possession and was levied by H J Morgan. Sale occurs June 2 1905. Louis Olew, Sheriff.
Mrs Annie Hunter of Pittsburg Pennsylvania recalls suffering four weeks with typhoid and kidney trouble. She says she grew bent double and could barely walk until Electric Bitters restored her health and strength, enabling her to walk again.
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