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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
1
W E Edwards urges Grand Jury action in Dooly County to fund road improvements via a five year tax. Citing Atlanta Good Roads talks, he argues 200 miles of good roads at $200 per mile plus maintenance will boost farm output, enable rural mail, and raise land values. He envisions 25 workers and 3 mules constructing roads and urges immediate start.
James A Lane died suddenly from lung hemorrhage at the home of Mr McDonald on the Wells plantation near Drayton early Sunday morning. He was buried Monday morning at the old Adkins graveyard four miles north. He leaves a daughter and two sons to mourn his loss.
The fourth annual South Georgia Bible Institute opened here Monday night at 8 o clock with Rev J W Domingos of Hawkinsville delivering the opening sermon in the absence of Bishop Warren A Candler. The church was filled to capacity and three services daily are planned with a program featuring several of the state’s best preachers. The News invites visiting ministers and attendees to a cordial welcome.
A quiet home wedding occurred Sunday in Americus when Miss Mamie Carter wed Mr J T Smith. The bride, a longtime county schoolteacher, is well regarded, and the groom, a respected planter, is held in high esteem. The News extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
A News reporter learned from Judge Henderson that she turned over 982.34 dollars in fines to County Treasurer D A Taylor, bringing the total about 1900 dollars since the court's establishment. The system is self sustaining and has reduced Superior court business, saving county expense.
An old ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as a reliable liver tonic. It claims the pills cleanse the stomach gently, aid digestion, prevent biliousness and fevers, and avoid harsh purges that could irritate the stomach and bowels.
The September term of Dooly Superior Court opened Monday at 9 o clock with Judge Littlejohn presiding. Jurors, witnesses, and visitors filled the courthouse as the grand jury was sworn and directed to its duties. The docket began to be called, cases assigned, and several divorces listed for trial, including Ramsay Ramsay and Mathews cases, with verdicts expected.
Alfred G. Wilson, 83, longtime Dooly county resident and devout Friendship Methodist member, died at his brother-in-law Tom Sunday’s home. He will be remembered for his sweet spirit and godly ways. Burial was held Monday afternoon at Patrick Cemetery with Rev. H. P. Myers officiating.
In a Tuesday court session Ada McBride and Alexander McBride faced a second verdict on their divorce with totals noted for both parties. The hearing included related cases Pryton Bussey versus JL M Doughtry on appeal from Justice court, and P. G. McDonald versus Smith & Walton a fire loss suit for $4,000.00, which opened yesterday and is likely to continue today.
Messrs G R Mathews and HH J Morgan learned a few days ago of gambling at A Brews saw mill on the G S F road, went out Saturday night and arrested A R Massey J Turner Tim Williams and George Reeves all colored. They were brought to town and pled guilty before Judge Henderson and fined 35 each. All fines were paid.
Leesville Indiana man Brown endured asthma deaths agonies yet credits a medicine with instant relief and sound sleep. The ad promises miraculous cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis colds and grippe. Bottles sell for one dollar with trial bottles free.
The Wizard Oil Co stage show begins its second week drawing large crowds each night. Promoted as clean entertainment, the cast features Lew Daley on violin with comic blackface acts, Mr. Rawle and Mr. Wright in engaging skits, and moving pictures plus songs by Mr. Hackney. Prof Van Deck plays a refined organ, and a prizefight by Jeffries and Fussion is billed after the main show at extra cost.
At East Vienna a whistle blast sparked a depot scare when a bale of cotton caught fire. The fire company and residents rushed toward the depot but the flame was controlled quickly with no damages or injuries reported.
Atlanta August 31 Railroad Commissioner Pope Brown reports rapid cotton opening in his district and brisk sales. He has sold 100 bales of this year’s crop and hopes to sell 300 more as prospects remain encouraging.
In clothing store copy prices show suits from 8.75 to 12.50 and pants as low as 2.50. The ad touts boys suits as cheap options and urges customers not to miss clothing opportunities. Also mentions The Vienna Cotton Oil Co for ginning services and a Taylor Bros line of crockery and cutlery.
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