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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
1
Local reader in Pinehurst Georgia on May 19 responds to a polemical piece by quoting moral guidance on judging others. The letter argues harsh judgments harm the judge more than the judged, citing biblical lessons and warning against hastiness, cruelty, and self-righteousness.
Drayton Ga May 19 Rev A J Cheeves filled his regular appointment to a large Sunday crowd and delivered a fine sermon. Local notes salute Sheriff Uncle George Sheppard and clerk for steady service, praise Terrell ahead for governor, and describe a lively county political race with boats and streams imagery.
The speaker accuses a man of being a deceiver who urges a brother to remove a splinter while ignoring the beam in his own eye. The message urges self examination and washing one’s hands before condemning others. This admonition frames hypocrisy and moral duty.
Atlanta May 19 Warrants totaling 275000 will pay Georgia teachers half of what is owed. Governor Candler has ruled no further borrowing until June 15, with checks mailed by Thursday and signed by the governor and comptroller Wright. Secretary Hitch prepares the warrants for payment to county school commissioners. Teachers have long awaited the funds and will likely be glad to receive this installment.
Miss Rosa Coppeye daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Je Coppeye dies after a brief illness at age not stated. She recently graduated from the Female College at LaGrange with distinctions and devoted her life to teaching and religious service. Her loss is mourned by family friends and students, with hopeful notes of life eternal.
AA Herrén of Finch Ark endorses 7 Honey and Tar as the best cough cold and lung remedy claiming it cures consumption in early stages. Sold by all dealers.
At the bride’s father M B Timmons’s house in the city, Miss Sallie Timmons married Mr H H Parrish. Rev H P Myer officiated the ceremony about 7 o’clock Sunday night.
The Vienna city court opened its May term with Judge Henderson presiding. Pleas of guilty were entered in several criminal cases including Richard Walker for cruelty to animals, sentenced to 12 months in the chain gang with no fine. M G Hall fined $5 for carrying concealed weapons. Lemon Henry guilty of selling liquor, eight months or $35 fine. Civil cases were also disposed of.
The Comptroller General's Office in Atlanta informs Mr. F. J. Lewis of Vienna Georgia that the final 1902 statement and all vouchers have been received and examined as correct. A receipt for Receiver's commission is enclosed, and praise is extended for faithful efficient service and prompt reports and remittances.
News from near Pinia reports the 12 year old son of Mr J Cy Musselwhite died from an accidental pistol discharge. He held the loaded weapon in his hand and the bullet entered his face as he apparently looked down the barrel, killing him instantly. The incident leaves his parents grief stricken.
Comrade I. S. Lasszrzr invites veterans to meet in Vienna on June 6 to arrange a reunion in Cordele on July 4. Cordele citizens are especially invited to attend. The message is dated May 17, 1902.
A Chicago physician discusses a dubious kidney cure amid a stream of medical fables. The piece questions the treatment’s validity, noting implausible claims and urging caution toward unproven remedies.
Waycross Ga May 16 on Sunday May 25 the Atlantic and Birmingham railroad will inaugurate a new schedule and begin trains on the Fitzgerald Cordele line A new passenger train will be added and nine double daily trains will run The line has grown from Waycross to Fitzgerald in a year and extensions toward Montezuma Oglethorpe Vienna Byromville are planned with grading due to finish by mid July and operations expected by September Surveyors also seek Oglethorpe Talbotton link In two years mileage rose from 45 to 108 and eight modern engines now serve the road with two more on order The company carries a debt of 500000 bonds about five thousand dollars per mile far below peers Earnings have doubled to about 13000 monthly and may rise to 18000 with the new link Leaders include W G Raoul Geo Dolety Alex Bonnyman and H C McFadden.
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