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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
1
Uncle Dave Gamble a respected citizen aged about 88 died Saturday at his home east of the city after months of ill health. He served as a Confederate soldier and left an aged sister and many relatives. The burial was Sunday morning at the family burying ground near his home with a large crowd attending.
Mrs J D Reynolds and Miss Yttle Bullard spend time at White Springs Florida. Miss Lizzie Calhoun of Cordele visited Miss Annie Sims Friday and Saturday. Little Felton Frasier of near Hiloh visited cousin Master T Franklin last week. Miss Clara Sims spent weekend with Miss Claud Shell. Pearl Frasier visited her parents C E Frasier this weekend. Downing and Pattishall visited Cordele Saturday. Prof New visited Vienna Saturday. W T Sims and family shopped in Cordele Friday. Buford Smith and son Earl of Leslie spent Sunday with Mrs R T Smith. Several attended services at Lime Sink Sunday. G T Franklin and family spent Sunday with J T Brown.
Jeff Mode a.k.a. Jeff Moore, long held in a life sentence for a killing on J H Quihann s place, has been declared insane by county doctors. His lawyers Col J M Buebee and W W Harrad filed with the governor to place him in the asylum and await a hearing. Warden Woodruff had orders from the prison commission but the attorneys requested cancellation pending the asylum decision. the transfer to the penitentiary hinges on the final disposition.
A brief notice from J. A. Smith requests continued patronage, thanking friends for past favors and urging prompt delivery as Sam Youre to serve at the bar by the car and weave up the streets.
The grand jury of Dooly County reports to Judge A V Whipple. They inspect the poor farm jail and courthouse. At the poor farm they find 16 acres in corn growing well with sweet potato preparations, about three acres in oats, 50 to 60 bushels of old corn on hand and sufficient fodder to feed one mule for the balance of the season.
Program of entertainment by the Music Class of Vienna Public Schools held at the Auditorium on May 21 1909 starting at 8 o clock. The program includes piano solos choruses duets and quartets with performers such as Stella Brown Gladys Taylor Zerith Forehand Amanda Nobles Iva Morgan Bessie Butler Myrt Morgan Estelle Campbell Willow Smith Fay Thompson and others.
Four miles west of Boston there was a collision between Atlantic Coast Line train No. 10 and Edward Howell’s automobile. The car was demolished but all occupants escaped. those aboard included Mr and Mrs Howell and bank officials. The car valued at $2500.
The notice reports an all day singing session planned for the fifth Sunday in the month at Cedar Valley, inviting all residents to attend and bring well-filled baskets. The entry also records local financials and board actions from a Pinehurst area meeting, including salaries, expenditures, and recommended levies.
Northbound Georgia Southern and Florida Railway passenger No 82, the South Atlantic Limited, derailed at Tivola 17 miles south of Muron while traveling at high speed. Two cars were damaged but no injuries were reported, and delays continued until near noon. Engineer Lott and Conductor Barker supervised the service, marking the first accident since the train began service months ago.
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