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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
1
A disturbance on the plantation of the late Richard Ransom east of Unadilla led John Thompson to shoot a mentally unbalanced man in self defense as the assailant fired at Thompson. McNeese aided in the shooting to protect others. details were delayed by downed telephone lines.
Americus Times-Recorder reports Col Dudley Hughes visiting Sumter and Americus to court votes for Congress against E B Lewis. Hughes is escorted by Sen Crawford Wheatley, who backs Twiggs county ally. Lewis seeks rural mail routes and regional projects benefiting fourteen counties.
A Georgia reader touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for consumption and bronchitis. An ad from Vienna Drug Co. promotes the medicine at 50 and 100 cents with a trial bottle offered.
Prominent Andersonville citizens report finding thousands in gold and bank notes concealed in the home of Mrs. Josephine Sullivan who died Tuesday. The cash, hidden in a mattress and crevices, includes about 4500 dollars deposited in a bank by relatives, with the total wealth believed far higher.
The southbound passenger on the G. S. & F. Ry was badly delayed due to a broken engine. The accident occurred near Tivola, a few miles out from Macon, and the train reached Vienna at 4 16, instead of 1 17 Wednesday afternoon.
An advertisement promises health gains from Dr King’s New Life Pilla noting visible signs of vitality such as rosy cheeks bright eyes firm flesh and buoyant mind. Available at Vienna Drug Co.
Atlanta May 24 The Georgia Supreme Court ruled back taxes on the Western Railway of Alabama stock taxed to Georgia and Central of Georgia railroads are void for 1903 and 1904 due to improper return time. The single tax involved totals about one million dollars and will be reissued.
The News corrects a previous notice. A citizen from Ricwood Ga reported that Miss Ethel Dorough and Mr Charlie Sims married Sunday. Mr Sims objects to the report. The correction is issued in the interest of accuracy for all parties.
Notice to 7th District Veterans to meet at the Vienna courthouse on Saturday May 26, 1006 or send a written statement by Tuesday of enlistment date, company and regiment, discharge date and place. Signed H W Powk J P We. Also a local ad for special prices on ladies mens and children low cut shoes from P Hoard & Sous.
Readings and solos feature Gladysa Taylor Eunice Adkins Streabbog Georgia Forehand and a long list of performers. The program includes duets, trios, quartets, and readings with titles like Witches Flight Blacksmith's Story Meditation Shenandoah and My Sweetie. The event showcases Irene Trippe Leone Powell Leta Wood H. Lichner Minnie fee Jordan and many others in a varied student recital.
C B Perry notes Georgia statesman Hoke Smith drew the largest Vienna crowd on May 16 to defend populist principles and denounce corporate influence. He cites Smith’s critique of the state Democratic executive committee, disfranchisement debate, and contrasts Smith with Dear Clark as governor hopefuls. Perry calls for more debates.
Notice states new office location upstate in the patio Ing formerly occupied by the Vienna News near A. L. Powell's store. It invites friends to visit and lists Dr. C. T. Stevans and Dr. Rupert H. Stevan. The ad promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia for stomach health and mentions Vienna Drug as seller.
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