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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
1
The prison commission approved rules to control parole for felony convicts, aligning with the parole act. Rules will be posted at convicts camps and road gangs, with rank copies available on request. Three convict grades determine emblems I II III and eligibility for promotion, with monthly announcements and minimum sentences required for parole.
House and lot for sale in Vienna. Five rooms and half, lot area large enough for another residence. See T. A. Adkins at once for details. Also notes on parole eligibility and prison discipline rules from Atlanta Journal.
Mrs J M Ward of the sixth Blattlet died Tuesday afternoon likely from heart trouble. Her husband Mr Ward was away in Vienna when he left home she seemed well but returned to find her passed away. She was about 47. Burial was yesterday at Mt Olive Cemetery at 10 oclock.
Yesterday at Mrs. W. A. Forehand's home, Carrie Lou McKinney daughter of Mr and Mrs B G McKinney in the sixth district married Thomas C Russell of Mystic. Judge T R Smith officiated with close friends and relatives present. News extends best wishes for a happy married life.
J B Ryals a prominent merchant is elected mayor of Cordele over Col J G Jones and J P Hughes Frasuer Dupree and Dekle win aldermanic seats in a quiet election noted by the Cordele Rambler as a pocket vote affair
A humorous extract discusses rural telephone use delays caused by long conversations. Neighbors contest central lines as urgent calls, with Milly Hawkins chatting while Hans interjects about a fire, illustrating communication chaos in early rural networks.
Mr C E Graydom of Tifton stayed with sister Mrs J F E Jones last week. Mrs M C Bullard and daughters Myrtle and Willie visited sister Mrs J E Brown near Shiloh Friday and Saturday. Charlie Lima and Lonnie Wilder of Unadilla visited home folks Sunday. G W Boatright of Cordele was a Sunday visitor. Georgia Forehand from near Cordele spent the day with Clara and Annie Sims. F L Bradshaw made a business trip to Pinehurst. J D Reynolds and T F Mitchell traveled to Criep County on business. Mrs F L Bradshaw and Miss Richardson shopped Cordele Monday. Mrs J D Reynolds leaves tomorrow for Pulaski to visit her mother Mrs Hogett. Mrs Nolan Willoughby of VIsenna spends this week with.
Governor Smith declares the state’s finances are solid despite a projected deficit. The treasurer cites losses from convict hire liquor taxes and school funding increases, offset by higher ad valorem tax receipts and potential railroad assessments. He argues revenues will rise before July and that funds will cover education and a reformatory plan. Atlanta Georgian.
One of the grandest days in Vienna and Doo ly county history arrives Thursday the 26th when the Confederate monument is unveiled by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. A formal program, addresses, Guttenbergers' band, and a Georgia barbecue are planned. The article notes Mr and Mrs G T Franklin hosting during Mr Franklin's absence on a Macon business trip and Warren Easom to lead prayer services next Sunday night.
The piece extols union strength and discipline while urging farmers to unite against speculators, improve local farming methods, and push for laws protecting farmer interests. It highlights social value of meetings, shared experiences, and the need for focused leadership in national and state unions.
Governor Smith said he will convene the Western and Atlantic railroad commission in Atlanta around December 12. The nine-member body includes three state representatives, two senators, and four citizens named by the governor. Appointees listed are James R. Gray, Geo. Dole Wadley, Paul B. Trammell, W. H. Burwell, with Senator Howard and Senator Brantley and Representatives Alexander, Hall, and Fallbright named.
A dwelling five miles from McRae, owned by A. A. Graham, burned on Monday night. Mr. Yancey housed two Tucker girls for the night. Fire trapped them in the hall as the roof collapsed. One girl, about seven, was cremated with only a small portion of bones recovered. The girls were sisters of Mrs. Yancey.
Dooly county Grand Jury collected 14 dollars to be shared by the Baptist and Methodist Orphan Homes of the State. A postal card from Hapeville confirms receipt at the Baptist Home and acknowledgement of the Methodist Home’s receipt. The effort is welcomed as a relief from farm isolation and for fostering neighborly ties.
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