Methodist Revival Continues At Hodist Church In Dooly
Protracted meetings at the Hodist Church draw large nightly crowds with Leitch delivering plain forceful sermons and humor. Singing led by Marshall and assistants, plus new songs, elevates the atmosphere as attendees seek grace. The issue also lists five county office candidates with fields for governor, Pate, Harvard, and Brown in the voter slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leitch
Laslett
Providence
Dooly County
Col. SR. Fields
Jno
Akeré
Brown
Credit Ot Elf
MRS BROWN DEAD AT HOME AFTER ILLNESS
Susan Brown, 88, died at her home Monday night after weeks of illness. Her remains will be interred in the family burial ground on the home grounds this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan. Brown
Superior Court Delivers Verdicts in Multiple Cases
The jury returned $150 in damages for Bertha Bullington. Chas Thomas was found guilty of rape and sentenced to years in the penitentiary. General Green pleaded guilty to cheating and swindling. Chas Kinchen faced murder charges and was convicted of manslaughter, receiving 12 years. Charles Adkins was acquitted of barn arson. Joe Hollon pled guilty to shooting and got 12 months or $60 fine. John Davis case postponed. Guilford Gunter murder case to follow. Grand jury reconvened to inspect the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bullington
F. RK
Littljohn
Chas Thomas
Cols. W. W. Harvard
L. L. Woodward
Col.w. F George
Cols
M. P. Hall
J.T. Jeter
Charles Adkins
A. J. Feny
Joe Hollon Colored
John Davis Colored
Jordan Bros
Busbee & Busbee
Guilford Gunter
Hooper
Alr
Crum
Brind
Working 24 Hours a Day Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
Advertisement proclaims constant energy from Dr King’s New Life Pills. Claims cure for torpid liver biliousness fever andague. Asserts no gripe or weakness and that pills are small tasty and effective. Priced 25 cents at Viena Drug Co.
A Partnership Is Formed In Dooly County
Cols M. P. Hall and W. F. George of this city have formed a law partnership named Hall & George. Hall has practiced nearly two years and serves as assistant counsel for the G and FLR RR. George has practiced about eight months, opened an office after Mercer University, and acts as assistant solicitor of the City Court. The firm is expected to have a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Hall
W. F. George
Dooly County
Hall
Mercer University
Through Trains Delayed by Floods and Wrecks in Georgia
Heavy rains and washouts disrupted rail service across the state. The Central bridge over the Flint River between Montegoma and Oglethorpe was washed away, brick yard flooding blocked Macon lines, and multiple wrecks caused several deaths and many injuries as trains were delayed or halted.
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G. S
Macon
Candidate for Tax Receiver Seeks Voters Before Primary
H C Brown announces candidacy for Tax Receiver while continuing teaching duties. He cannot meet every voter but will try to see as many as possible before the primary, hoping the explanation is satisfactory to those he cannot meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Brown
Wille Eldridge and Walter Canon Wed in Ada Area
On Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents near Ada, Miss Willie Eldridge married Mr. Walter Canon. The News extends best wishes for a long and prosperous life to the newlyweds.
Fresh Bread Orders Taken by W W Jordan
Fresh bread is available with orders taken by W W Jordan. Fresh loaves arrive every Friday and all orders are filled promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Jordan
Letter From Pinehurst on Lobbyism and Local Politics
A Pinehurst letter to Vienna News discusses local taxes and discontent with the Southern Express and Telegraph Co. It endorses James A. Williams for tax collector and argues for reform through purer governance, referencing Ben Tillman and Mrs Nation as examples. Pinehurst blessings Guerry and notes potential outcomes in the Pinehurst race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorter Vienna News
Pinehurst
James A. Williams
Southern Express Company
Telegraph Co
Dupont Guerry
Vienna
Thomas B. Watton
Tillman
Guerry
Ben Tillman
Mrs. Nation
Mr. Guerry
Smith
Estill
Beatten
Teachers Institute in Vienna Georgia Holds March 1902 Meeting
The Vienna Georgia Teachers Institute opened at ten o clock with the president in the chair and discussed uniting with other counties to form a home or joint institute. Barnesville chosen for the next gathering with plans for division teaching and monthly written reviews. Nora Ingram death notices read and adopted. The program committee announced future topics and adjourned the meeting to March 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Dooly
Barnesville
Nora-Ingram
Lawson E. Brown
J. G. Oliver
J. M. ‘Walters
Protas Ji Ge Oliver
Power
Lida Greene
Mary
Woodward
Jed
Pross
F. A. Brinson
G B
Smith
Misses
Cora’ Anthony
Alba Herrington
the Institute
Alba Henameron
Sec'y
Resolutions Adopted by Dovly County Teachers Institute
The institute honors Miss Nora Ingram born November 9 1878 who died October 16 1905. A Christian teacher and active schoolworker she joined the Baptist church under Rev G J Jennings. The resolutions note the loss to the institute and pledge to continue her work while extending sympathy to her family. Copies are sent to Vienna Progress Vienna News and Cordele Sentinel.
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Teachers’ Institute
Dovly County
Nora Ingram
Baptist Church
G. 7. Jennings
Institute
Grd
Vienna Progress
Vienna News
Cordele Sentinel
Wight Was Her Terror
Mrs. Chas Applegate of Alex Indiana describes a severe cough lasting nights and poor sleep due to consumption. She attributes her recovery to three bottles of Dr New Discovery bought for $3.00 total, claiming weight gain and cure of coughs colds bronchitis and throat ailments. Trial offered at Vienna Dingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Applegate
Alex Ind
Vienna
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An. Naces
P. Hall
Council
the ‘Teachers’ Institute
Wight
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