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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
1
Local paper reports on church repairs and pastor assignments at New Hope, along with community arrests, funerals, and social gatherings. Notes include market rates for goods, a furniture sale, neighborly visits, and remarks on subscriptions and payments.
Mrs Mollie Whitehead wife of R Whitehead died October 17 1902 at age 52 Mollie born April 1850 Crawford County married December 6 1876 to R Whitehead joined Harmony Baptist Church lived a charitable life daughter of Mr and Mrs Mobley byromville Dr Lewis Mobley cared for Mollie during illness written by J P H conveying family friends and neighbors mourn her passing with faith in eternal reunion
For sale for the next fifteen days the Ridentour and Mrs Kelly residences near the depot. Well situated for the erection of a store house on either lot. If not sold after fifteen days will rent them for a year and build a store house if renter desires one. Apply at once to J. R. Kerry Vienna Ga.
Davis Kentucky merchant C T Smith declares King’s Newsdiscovery the fastest selling item in his stock. He claims it cures consumption coughs and colds and has saved throat and lung patients who could not get help elsewhere. Forbes Coxe Drug Co guarantees satisfaction or return price.
Judge Walden and Sheriff Sheppard moved prisoner Andrew Bundrick to Americus jail last Friday for safety amid a murder case. No violence against Andrew had been reported in the county, and his alibi claims involve conspiracies while authorities continue to seek George Bundrick, believed at large.
The News reports a fatal shooting near Cordelo on Saturday afternoon. A Black youth linked to Sandy Nealy shot a man aged about 35 to 40 on the road near the Bowden place.
The article lists those injured after an explosion. The Groom suffered a slight facial scratch and shaken confidence. The Bride endured dignity harmed but remained unbroken and will recover slowly. Cu aes shocked, will recover. Life.
A state institution employee objects to a five dollar deduction labeled a voluntary contribution for campaign purposes. The superintendent replies it is voluntary, but the employee argues it is coerced and unknown before. The exchange mirrors tensions over internal payroll practices.
In a melancholy exchange Tom comforts Jack who laments Miss Jones rejecting him. News from Indianapolis asks if a father forgives a daughter who ran off to marry, while a patient dressmaker cures a curious ailment and endures the town's whispered jokes.
The News chronicles the death of Mrs Tom Parham at her home near Unadulla after a three week illness with slow fever. She leaves a husband and relatives. her death shocked the community. Burial was Monday at 11 in Daniel graveyard near Byromville with Rev J M Kelly officiating.
The City Court of Vienna opened its third quarterly term under Judge D L Henderson. City court solicitor J T Hill is indisposed, Col W F George fills in. Cases disposed include State vs Wm H Smith for attempted burglary. guilty plea with $20 fine plus costs. State vs SH Sampson for simple larceny. guilty verdict. no sentence yet. Motion for new trial in Wilkins Givens gaming case. jury deliberating.
The Smith-Price Comedy Co plans a six night stand in Cordele with Vienna likely to be presented at the Heard Opera House. Manager Hester discussed a date with Mr. Smith who seems favorable to bringing the high class production to this city soon.
Hollow Branch awaits Christmas with farmers reporting happy cotton crops. Local visits include Farris Hudson and family with E D Spradley, B F Richardson and son at L J Spradley, and R A Mims with relatives. A pair of local girls arranged a Saturday night outing for Floyd Lensey to J R Aultman. Frank Wells and sister from Cordele visited Mia LJ Spradley.
Taylor Bros offer 12 barrels of glassware including lamps and fix walks laid with Portland cement sold by D. B. Thompson.
Palmer and Killian announce an Alkahest Lyceum program in Cordele Georgia. The lineup includes J Williams Macy in October and the Boston Stars in November along with Dr. Dixon and other acts. Season tickets at 3.50 cover two numbers and can be purchased at the Cordele National Bank offices.
The notice recalls damp weather aiding 1902 crop setup and mentions J H Adams visiting sister Mrs W D Cross near Harmony Church. It notes R A Mims visiting parents, Anna Mims shopping in Unadilla, J M Gammage of Vienna in the area, and social scenes with dancing and music as young people gather.
A one dollar reward is offered for a round old gold band piece of Atlantic cable with five copper wires inside, surrounded by vulcanized rubber and steel wires, about the size of a dime. L. L. WoopWarp.
Rev J H Holladay of Holladay Mass writes that Kodol has cured him of dyspepsia and stomach troubles. The ad claims Kodol cleanses and purifies the stomach, aiding nutrient absorption and restoring health after meals at the Vienna Drug Co.
A good one horse farm 24 miles south of Vienna available for rent. Apply to G B Shell in Vienna Georgia.
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