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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
1
The death of Misa Annie Dorenfield in New Orleans follows two grafts to save her life after a gasoline fire while cleaning gloves. Her mother Mrs. Marx Dorenfield offered both times, recovering from ether each surgery. the daughter died after nine weeks of pain. Body to be moved to Corsicana, Texas for burial.
Vivian M. Waters of this city attends Southern Dental College in Atlanta where he stands among 41 students as a top class member. He was named quiz master of his class, a position highly regarded and earned over several peers, signaling a bright professional future.
Revival services begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Methodist church. Dr. Walker Lewie of Atlanta will preach next Sunday and broadcasts will air during the meeting. Attend Vienna for blessing.
Former railroad commissioner Jos. M. Brown announced Wednesday his bid for governor at the Jones primary. He favors strict prohibition enforcement, pension payments, railroad regulation, reduced taxes, immigration limits, municipal control of utilities, anti lobbying laws, and other public-policy measures. He is a son of Georgia’s war governor and says he runs only after urgent solicitation.
Mr Richard Lewis of Pleasant Valley area died Sunday night at an advanced age. He leaves a wife and several children and was among the county’s oldest settlers. The remains were buried at Owens' graveyard three miles from the city on the Montezuma road.
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad promotes a free illustrated booklet titled Seashore and Mountain showing seashore and mountain resorts along its line with an up to date route map. Requests for copies should be sent to W. H. Leahy General Passenger Agent Atlanta Ga.
Notices outline registration locations for voters, naming district contacts in multiple towns including Unadilla Pinehurst Tippettville Drayton Find ley and more. Voters are urged to register to be qualified for the upcoming primary and are reminded to seek 5 Star branded slippers from W F Newby.
The postoffice department adopted all recommendations of Henry M. Robinson of Atlanta to overhaul the Alaska mail system. Robinson, assistant superintendent of railway mail service, studied Alaska conditions and transport facilities before submitting a complete new plan. His proposals were accepted in full, expected to greatly improve service.
A man announces an immediate sale to raise funds for debts. He plans to sell four plantations, horses, mules, and farm implements at low prices to move quick cash.
Hartwell Ga March 20 Foster Pressley found guilty of murder in the Savannah River ferry incident last October and sentenced to life imprisonment. Maj Frederick L Palmer retired US Army to serve with Georgia State troops after leaving Philadelphia college post. Seaboard Air Line pays 56510.56 taxes for 1907 despite receivership. Birmingham Air Line pays 6700.47. O E Hart of College Park arrested in Atlanta while preparing to flee with a young wife. Travelers Protective Association Late Convention to be held in Atlanta with receptions and theater event. Central of Georgia Railroad may join Illinois Central system April 1, routing more traffic via Georgia to Savannah. Peach growers convention in Atlanta to address marketing this year’s fruit crop.
President Edwin Alderman of the University of Virginia addressed the Civic Forum at Carnegie Hall on The Growing South. He argued whites must lead, enforce social separation, and guide the negro toward citizenship while condemning slavery and urging intelligent study of the race question.
The article argues the prohibition law was not submitted to the people and cites democratic concerns. It claims disenfranchisement was not yet a fact and that supporters feared the corrupt and unreliable black vote.
New York March 20 Madame Annie Gould ex wife of Count Boni De Castellane arrived on the Adriatic and denied plans to marry Prince Helie De Lagen She says she has had enough of married life and will remain in the United States for two months accompanied by her three sons custody granted to her by French courts She will visit her sister Helen Gould and return to Europe afterward stating she is not engaged nor seeking to settle matters of property in America or Paris
Ambitious young women at Athens Business College in Athens, Georgia, have secured excellent positions with good salaries after months of training in book keeping, business training, shorthand, and typewriting. The article urges readers to prepare now for a year hence, inviting readers to tear out the ad, submit details, and request a 162 page catalog of convincing facts.
Farmers hear that D B Thompson will stock Armour's High Grade Guano and Acid through June 1st. He invites consideration of fertiliser options and promotes Armour products.
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