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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
1
In a March letter, Comptroller-General Wright urges Georgia tax receivers to value property at true market value, require full lists by number and street, and enforce accurate returns for real estate, household goods, stocks, and enslaved workers.
Barwick Georgia March 17 Special to Vienna News S B Dixon a prominent Barwick resident shot himself in his room amid illness from mumps leaving a wife and several small children The coroner ruled death by suicide with no known motive The report also notes nearby deaths including Judge O W Buchanan and a fatal shooting over a quarrel and other local incidents on the same day.
Emma Moore daughter of a once prominent Buffalo physician was arrested in Evanston for stealing a $5 bill from the first Presbyterian church collection plate. The church offered to hospitalize her for treatment rather than prosecute, with police likely to accept.
We sincerely thank the good people and kind friends of Pinehurst for their kindness and hospitality in our troubles. May the Lord bless and protect them all. March 16 1908.
The Americus Times-Recorder argues against Dudley M. Hughes challenging E. B. Lewis, noting Lewis' senior role on banking and currency and the risk of losing leverage for Southern farmers. It contends Hughes’s platform adds little new and warns replacing Lewis now harms financial reform prospects.
Mal lory Leard a 14 year old boy fired at Florence Lindley a prominent Marietta citizen at Leard s home. Lindley was shot in the abdomen and in very critical condition. L D Day was alleged to be causing a disturbance and Lindley went to call officers.
In Hawkineville Georgia on Sunday one mile south of Pineview a Gulf Line wreck damaged one coach and toppled another while the engine stayed on track. Fire burned part of a trestle. a passerby extinguished the blaze but could not reach a station to report it before the train crossed the burned section.
Dr Henry H Shipp and Mrs Ellen Scarbrough wed yesterday at the bride's residence with Rev J M Kelly officiating The groom is described as a popular young physician and the bride as a gracious attractive young woman with wide circle of admirers Friends extend warm felicitations and best wishes for a prosperous life together
Mt Vernon notes slow planting progress with corn in the fields. Rev R C Pool led services to large crowds. Ladies Aid and Cheerful Workers met. Miss Mamie Dunn taught at Williams school and visited homefolks. Miss Georgie Royal and Mollie Butler visited neighbors. Mrs M C Adkins tended her mother J H Forehand. Deputy Harvey Butler dropped by and the dove shoot at M P Butler's drew attendees. Annie Williams of near Ross visits kin. Mr and Mrs J B Mason hosted at W C Ingram home. R Royal called on Byromville. Tom Coxe and Willie Lashley from Vienna visited H D Royal. Mrs O A Westbrook visited Mary Ingram. Dark Eves.
notice states the registration book is now open at the Ordinary's office in the Court House for 1908 with urging to register. signed by C. R. Moreay and T. C. D. 0.
In Covington Georgia on March 17 Governor Hoke Smith told Newton county listeners he will pay the second pension installment to veterans in April instead of June. He said the treasury is ready and instructed the pensions commissioner to prepare for an April payment during the first week.
On Monday evening March 15 Epworth League members met at Mr. and Mrs. M B Ferrell from 8 to 11 for the first social gathering. Members participated in games, shared refreshments at 10, and departed around 11 expressing enjoyment of the event.
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad highlights a illustrated booklet titled Seashore and Mountain with depictions of seashore and mountain resorts along its lines and a current map. Free copies available by applying to W. H. Leahy, General Passenger Agent, Atlanta GA.
Registration books are available at multiple district offices and residences including Districts 2 through 9 list names such as C E Jenkins J L Martin P G Lindsey J W Sanders W O Sanders and A B Tippett plus locations Findley Find ley Tippettville Drayton and Court House Voters are urged to register to qualify for the coming primary C R Morcax T C D C
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