Vienna group adopts constitution and new members
A Vienna meeting adopted a constitution and by laws for the Greater Georgia movement. J B McDonald chaired. officers include H A Mobley vice chair, O M Heath secretary treasurer. directors listed. New members J M Adkins Jr and Woodward were added. Members urged to enroll and help build Vienna through the organization.
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Vienna
J.B. McDonald
Ghilirman
J. B. McDonald
H. A. Mobley
Heath
Ed Howell
J. L. Taggart
K.R. Lewis
W. F. George
A. E-Jordan
J.J. Cooper
B. M. Wood
W. W. Jordan
J. 0. Hamilton
Jos. Burns
A.E. Walton
Miede
Georgia
Harper's Weekly
H. A.mobley
T. A. Adkins, Jr
Edell
Sec
A. Youmans
O. M. Heard
Dole Walter F. George
J. McWhitehead
John B.magson
Park Names for the Fair Received This Week
Office records show proposed park names including Magnolia Woodishwood Rustic Hanshine Sweetbriar Glenwood Wildrose and Magnolia submitted this week by multiple residents. Names submitted by F Powell and M Whitehead appear among the entries.
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F. Powell
Magnolia M. Whitehead
How Vienna Won Rom Fitzgerald In Jax Season Opener
Vienna defeated Fitzgerald 16 to 8 in the first ball game of the season. Pitcher Stovall dominated with twelve strikeouts and Vienna’s heavy hitting sealed the win. Fitzgerald showed clever fielding but was weak at the plate, with only one threat to third base.
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Vienna
Fitzgerald
Stovall
Vienna Boys
Fitzgerald Boys
Vienna Eyes Strong Ball Team For Season
Vienna discusses building a competitive baseball squad. Citizens and the fair association are urged to back a strong team, with talks of signing good players from outside or homegrown talent and plans to draw crowds for better attendance. The article notes uncertainty over financing and selection, stressing the need for a meeting to decide on a plan and funding to ensure a capable team.
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Vienna
Citizens and the Fair Association
Vienna News Sees Growth Spur in Vienna Ahead of Atlanta
The Vienna correspondent celebrates local improvements including a new depot, a grandstanded fairground, and expanding housing as Vienna edges toward a Greater Georgia. Mentions baseball, rival Fitzgerald, officials Taylor and Youmans, and plans for the Dooly Business College building with moves anticipated by June.
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Greater Georgia
Vienna
J. M. Kelly
W. 8. Christian
Dooly Business College
Isaac
Newsboy Shot in Cordele Details Emerge
Cordele reports a pistol shooting at about 7 PM last Friday in which W T Stewart a local bicycle shop operator shot Willis Williford a newsboy. The boy was treated by Drs Edge and McArthur and reportedly recovering. Authorities took Stewart into custody as an investigation begins and no action yet announced.
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W. T. Stewart
Cordele
Greer
Willis Williford
Drs. Edge
Mc‘Arthur
Willis
Stewart
Officrs
Curious Find of Fifty Year Old Dried Bird
Dr C T Stovall brings to the News office a fifty year dead bird found by workmen in the old Stovall house. The preserved carcass, recognized as his mother's killie hawk, had been hidden in the loft and did not decay due to protection from air, creating a curious family coincidence.
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C. T. Stovall
Stovall
Stovall House
Dr. Stovall
Vienna ladies could win state fair prize in flower show
A letter from Huckleberry Ridge dated May 17 1903 invites Mr Rectus to visit and touts rural abundance. The note claims Americus residents overstate roses and lilies while Vienna could win if a prize was offered. It also mentions fresh produce and butter with rustic hospitality.
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Americus Daily Press
Vienna
Americus
Huckleberry Ridge
Houston High School Commencement Ends Successful Term
The Houston High School term closes amid rain and praise with over 500 dollars raised for a new dormitory. Miss Ida Bacon and Bessie McGarrah win medals, John R. Brown and Ida Bacon receive mercer and Monroe scholarships, while Col Crum delivers the prize speeches and the alumni address caps the event.
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The
Houston High School
J L. White
Macon
Ida. L. Bacon
Bessie McGarrah
Dooly
Mercer University
Monroe Female College
John R. Brown
Ida Bacon
New Ginnery Proposed for Vienna This Summer
Vienna may gain a modern square bale ginnery with fifty bales per day. Local businessmen consider subscribing 8000 dollars in a stock company at 6000 dollars capital, shares of 100 dollars each, with a capitalist from Atlanta providing the balance. The venture would boost cotton ginning capacity and prevent loss of market demand. the board of trade should act now to secure stock before it is too late.
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Vienna
Atlanta
Board of Trade
Forehand and Cross Attend Aise District Meeting
A. F. Forehand and D. S. Cross were present at a district meeting in the area, engaging with local officials and discussing district concerns. The event focused on community issues and upcoming plans in the Aise district.
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A. F. Forehand
D. S. Cross
Aise
Mail for Vienna Early Morning Services Improve
Vienna and surrounding areas gain earlier copies of the Macon Telegraph and Atlanta Constitution with a new A and B line mail schedule. Train No 2 from Atlanta to Montes Zuma connects with the Central of Georgia, carrying the papers, while Atlantic Coast Line No 2 departs Waycross later limiting connections. Official correspondence from Mr McFadden explains the adjustments and ongoing connections for Savannah Jacksonville and beyond.
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Vienna
Atlantic
Birmingham
Montezuma
Waycross
Wich
Macon Telegraph
Atlanta Constitution
Nowa
A.I& B. Hays
Central of Georgia
Atlanta
Macon
Monteszuma
Atlantic Coast Line
Savannah
Points Beyond
Atlantic Coast
Jacksonville
Pointa
H. C. McFadden
Long Owens-Wedding Near Vienna Cordele
Long and Annie Owens were married Wednesday at eleven at the bride’s home near Vienna. After the ceremony they took the train to Thomasville to visit relatives, then plan to settle in Cordele. Mr Long is a prominent Cordele businessman and the bride is highly regarded locally.
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T. J. Owens
Vienna
Richmond “Long
Miag
Annie Owens
Mare Ringe
Thomasville
Long
Cordelé
Mr. Long
Cordele
Bar Admission and Baseball Aftermath Report
Col W S Christian admitted to the bar in the Troup county circuit to wind up a large Alabama estate. He passed the examination without a missed question. Vienna and Tifton played on the Tifton diamond as we went to press with Vienna substituting players after a confident, but challenged, game.
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Col
Chrisstian
Troup County
Alabama
Vienna
Tifton
Joff
Bogatare
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Harnes
Reid
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Uncle Rectus
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