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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
1
The Prison Commission again denies a commutation request for George Bundrick in Chap County. Unless Governor Terrell acts or grants a respite the condemned man faces death for the murder of John Shrouder Friday. Reports claim Bundrick showed insanity signs, which Cordele citizens deny.
The two week protracted meeting at the Baptist church ended Sunday night. Twenty new members were received, fourteen by profession of faith. Pastor Cutts administered baptism after the sermon, with Rev. Long of Fort Valley assisting until Friday night. The gathering drew large attendance and showed strong interest.
A quiet home wedding will be held in Unadilla tonight at 8 o'clock as Dr. William S. Butler leads the couple to Hymen's altar. The bride Mrs. Mattie Lee Hooks widow of W L Hooks is widely known and many friends join The News in offering congratulations for a long life of happiness.
Depot Agent C B Brown of the A B & A has been promoted to the Montezuma office and will move today. He leaves behind many friends as Mrs Brown also departs. E M Smith of Tifton succeeds him here and is welcomed by The News.
Swapped residences last week with Dr H A Mobley and J Frank Powell exchanging homes. Mobley pays the difference in value. Paperwork has not yet been passed.
Citizens of Kerns plan a picnic at the Old Field on the sixth Saturday of the month. All residents are invited and urged to bring well filled baskets.
The California claim for the $3800 Bundrick reward reaches the state executive department after John Edmondson of Los Angeles says he captured the Crisp county murderer and handed him to the Georgia sheriff. Officials doubt Edmondson’s claim, noting Bundrick may have surrendered in Los Angeles. the state will pay only if Edmondson proves capture and nonvoluntary surrender.
The piece argues the ideal of feminine domestic virtue against vanity and laziness. It stresses duty, order, and motherhood, urging women to model pure thoughts and active care, while warning that spring cleaning and cheerful spirit dispel the blues. It ends with playful encouragement to whistle or sing to beat distress.
A reader disputes a prior Byromville vs Dooling game report, listing exact players by hometowns. He states the Dooling nine included two Vienna players and four from Oglethorpe, with Nelson tied to Dooling through family ties, and recounts a 28 to 12 Byromville win in the last game.
Citizens of Vienna and Old Soldiers are summoned to a meeting at the court house on Saturday evening at 2:30 to consider removing the reunion from the camp and to Vienna. Commander.
A Texas sale of rights to sell at the Old Soldiers reunion fetched 52 dollars to Vienna Drug Co. A New England patent medicine drummer offers drugs without a license, is confronted by a sheriff. The drummer pays a fine of 26 dollars the next day.
Miss Annis Kelly and her brother Thomas hosted a large group at their father R. K B. Kelly’s turpentine still last Friday. The day featured refreshments, games, and a noon feast enjoyed by dozens including K. E. Kelley and Heard families, Thomp son, Jordan, Lawson, Webb, and many others from Tippettville Cochran and nearby communities.
Savannah, June 16. Mrs. Thomas Cook and her daughter Estelle Fountain were burned to death when a fire destroyed the home of N. A. Fountain. Fountain was injured after falling from an upper window but is expected to recover. Firemen did not respond due to location beyond city limits. Miss Fountain reportedly attempted to retrieve more clothing and vanished amid the blaze.
NEWS FROM THE VALLEY reports social activities and visits in Byromville Vienna and nearby areas. Clara Thompson returns home from Byromville and multiple residents attend Sunday school and gatherings. A drawing contest and picnic at Campground highlight community life with several young people mentioned by name.
Water taxes from July 1 1907 to October 1 1907 are due and must be paid by the first day of July 1907. J A Walden is Clerk and Treasurer.
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