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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
1
The first game in a two game series saw Tifton defeat Vienna after a tense three innings as Vienna players argued with the umpire for several minutes. The Vienna team later hoped to rebound in the Friday rematch at the city ball park.
The Vienna and Ashburn teams clashed Tuesday with Vienna defeating Ashburn 16 to 4. The article praises Vienna’s baseball spirit, notes strong pitching by Stovall and Broxton, and emphasizes community support and the goal of building a first class team.
The Quarterly Conferences will be held at Byronsville on Saturday and Sunday. Presiding elder Rev. M. A. Morgan of Macon will lead and be assisted by Rev. K. Read, also of Macon, in the services.
Last Sunday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage in Cordele, Dave Wells and Mamie Clements were quietly married by Rev. McGehes. The groom is a popular Cordele businessman and the bride the daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson Clements, living a few miles below Cordele. Friends express happiness over the union.
Fire originated in a stove flue and flames burst through the roof before the fire company arrived. Firemen held the blaze in check with the garden hose until help arrived. Damage described as very small. Fire crew arrived in about three and a quarter minutes.
Richwood Georgia May 25 The Sunday school grows despite rain. F E Lashley of Vienna spoke Sunday afternoon. C Sims of Ocilla visits. W T Sima travels to Macon on business. C A Sims and E G Cribb attend Mt Pleasant Sunday school. Ada and Maggie Bryant return from extended visit to sister Mrs Harvard Little Misses Clara Sims and Bertha Calhoun visit Bryant family. Martha Wilder visits Sims family. Lyda and Carrie Bridges attend prayer meeting. Ed Lee Greene and Jesse Berry attend prayer meeting. Schoolhouse at Richwood caught fire Tuesday afternoon with no damage.
Multiple parties announce the incorporation of the Flint River and Northeastern Railroad Co with a $100000 capital, up to $500000 allowed. Plans aim to build about sixty miles from the Flint River east bank to Pelham and Doerun with branches to Hartafield and Carlisle. Mallette Gray of Doerun currently operates tram road segments linked to Higgaton Lumber of Pelham. Offices to be located at Pelham.
The Pinehurst public school will close next Friday, June 5. A morning program features the Atkinson and Haslam oratorical medals contest starting at 9 o clock. An 8 o clock evening program by the Lanier and Riley literary societies, with piano and stringed music, precedes the medal awards including the Williams scholarship medal and Edenfield music prize. The term marks one of the school’s most successful years.
Miss Christine Patrick daughter of Mr. Dim Patrick wed Mr. Wim Minor Lewis at 1 30 PM today. Rev H P Jackson officiated at the bridegroom’s residence ceremony attended by immediate family. They left by the 2 20 PM train for New York with plans to visit the East. The bride, a Montezuma High School graduate of 1902, is a society favorite. Mr W M Lewis, son of Mrs Jno F Lewis and Congressman's brother, is noted for business skill and wealth.
Invitations are issued for the marriage of Mrs. Clara Hyman to Carlton M. McKenzie at the First Baptist church Cordele on Thursday afternoon June 4 1908. McKenzie editor of the Cordele Daily News is a lawyer and the bride is sister to locals L J 8 J and Miss Epsie Bush. After the ceremony the couple will tour with the Georgia Press Association to California.
Mrs J F Waters submits a list of park name suggestions including Prospect Park Semneatdes Synite ark Sunnya Glen Fair View and Khrosatvake for consideration by local authorities.
Regular Vienna council meeting with Mayor Whitehead and aldermen present. Actions include purchasing dog catching nets, erecting sign boards at city limits crossings, renewing Georgia Municipal League dues, considering city bonds for fire protection and sanitation, and urging brick paving in front of business houses. Minutes read and adopted.
Mr and Mrs M Rushin hosted a birthday dinner for their son in law John P Lilly of Cordele. A refined 1 o'clock meal delighted guests who wished many more such joyous occasions. Attendees included Miss Annie James Miss Erma James Mrs L W McKenzie Calla Lilly Lila Mae McDonald Jewel Powell James Ray Tom Fenn Jake Heard Bert Rushin and Mr Marshall.
A tenant house on Mr. Jerry Clemons plantation burned Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. All contents were saved except cooking utensils. The origin of the fire could not be determined.
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Barn express deep gratitude to friends and especially the fire company for their prompt help extinguishing a fire at their home last Friday afternoon. They remain sincerely grateful for the assistance and support received.
Notice is given of the intention to apply for passage of a bill at the next Georgia General Assembly to establish the City Court of Cordele in Dooly County. The act would define powers and jurisdiction, regulate proceedings, provide for court officers, and establish and maintain the court for related purposes.
Bailiff T F Powell brought Dawson Henderson to town and jailed him on multiple meat stealing charges. A tense confrontation followed as Henderson resisted with weapons, a gun discharged by a woman in his house, and Sheriff Sheppard intervened. Meat found in Hendersons house confirmed thefts, with prior arrests on similar offenses. Desperate behavior and threats toward officers were noted as the arrest proceeded.
A Sparks town meeting heard South Georgia and West Coast Railroad plans to extend from Heartpine through Quitman to Greenville with Gulf Coast of Florida access. Officials asked Sparks residents to contribute 8000 dollars to extend the line, and the contribution was raised in ten minutes signaling progress toward the new connection with Georgia Southern and Florida.
The Vienna Board of Trade held a Tuesday morning meeting at the courthouse, chaired by J. B. McDonald. New members elected include P. G. McDonald J. P. Heard W. F. Newby B. F. Forbes R. S. Middleton Dr. H. A. Youmans O. S. Bazemore and Dr. O. T. Stovall. Talks were given by Heard McDonald Howell Burns. A square bale gunnery project was discussed and enough capital stock of 6000 was subscribed to guarantee erection. The group urged business men to join and attend the next meeting.
The Baptist and Methodist Suns day schools of this city plan a picnic at the fair grounds park today. The grounds have been prepared with seats and amusements and conveniences, and the occasion is anticipated as one of the most enjoyable picnics in town history.
Charlie Griffin and Misa Queen Cato were united in marriage last Saturday afternoon by Rev. R R Hamilton at Wenona. The ceremony followed a picnic near Wenona and a buggy ride to the pastor’s home. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W Cato, the groom the son of Mr and Mrs C Griffin, a prosperous young farmer. Friends extend best wishes for a long and happy life.
The past days have brought steady August weather with warm temperatures and typical summer conditions. Residents note heat and humidity persist, with sunny spells and occasional heat advisories in effect.
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