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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
8
Community notes from Drayton include Miss Lucille Sandlit visiting Miss May Butler and a Macon county camp meeting. The piece highlights sickness, local doings, and a vivid account of blue-gum stories, then promotes the Georgia Industrial Home Tabernacle Fair in Macon September 20 to 29 to aid neglected children.
The article describes the Georgia Industrial Home five miles northwest of Macon as a landmark charitable effort. Chartered January 20 1899 and opened February 22 the board included P D Pullock W A Davis G R Glenn KE J Willingham and Rev W E B Munford founder. In one year the home spent several thousand dollars on land and improvements and possessed two hundred acres of land with three new buildings underway.
Captain Frank Orenshaw of the United States volunteer infantry died at Elkin sanitarium after his return to Atlanta for treatment of a wound received in the Philippines. He was to lie in state, with burial arrangements pending, and had hoped to return to service in the army before his illness. He was credited with capturing a sword from insurgents during action in Guru. The dispatch also lists Osage and Kaw tribal population counts for 1900 and 1899 with totals and blood classifications.
Turmoil rocks Persia as a revolt aims to dethrone the shah and place his brother on the throne. Western influence and old Patoulk factions fuel tensions, with implications for travel to Europe.
Aug 28 reports charges by friends of Dr Bell Insaghi the Brazilian researcher at Vera Cruz that he has been hindered in his yellow fever serum experiments by professional jealousies. Despite the obstacles the serum shows some success in the tests.
Savannaz Aug. 25 Only about 50 serpentine stills in Georgia have been registered under the act of congress requiring all to come into law by Sept 1 or face a penalty of 400 dollars each.
In Gillman Illinois a mob of about 250 attacked the home of Mrs. Dr. C. W. Wright after a coroner verdict. Deputy constable Michael Ryan was killed, several others wounded, and the house set ablaze. Mrs. Wright and a blacksmith John Myers were among the dead or seriously hurt as the town struggled to quell the violence.
A group of Negro coal miners traveling to LaFollette to work in the mines refused to proceed after meeting labor leaders at Coal Creek Tennessee. Union organizers persuaded many to stay, leaving the train. Mines are operating on a short schedule due to the strike.
The War Department announced no immediate deployment of additional U S troops to China. Troops from the 1st United States Cavalry were diverted from Kobe to Manila, while cables from China faced tampering allegations. A casualty list from Colonel Wint reported fighting near Takua with July engagements.
Aug 28 report from Without Confirmation Wasnixeton notes no Russian source confirmation that the Chi oor have recaptured Peking. Backepee officials express disbelief as the claim circulates without verifiable evidence.
The proclamation outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to extend pension provisions to widows of Confederate soldiers. It explains the amendment’s scope, ratification process, and voter ballot wording, to be decided at the next general election. It includes the governor Allen J. Candler and details about publication and enforcement.
Sheriff sale announced for Cordele in Dorly County Georgia with multiple parcels auctioned at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in September. Properties include lot 80 block 2 Gordela and other blocks in Cordele and Cordelo tied to various judgments and tax liens. Written notices given to tenants. levies by R F Yeoman and others.
In Dooly County appraisers filed their report for twelve months support and furniture for widow Mrs Jane Ray and four minor children Sallie James Henry Polly Ray. The court will review the report on the first Monday in September next. August 6 1900. J D Hargrove OD C.
R H Pate administrator on the estate of R H Pate deceased applies for leave to sell real estate in the county. hearing set for the first Monday in September next. dated August 6 1900. J D Hargrove O D CG
J M W Williams executor for Robert Williams's estate in Dooly County GA asks the court to discharge. The court will hear the petition at the September term of the county Ordinary’s court. Citizens with claims must show cause by then. May 80 1000. J D Hargrove O D C
Mrs E E Williams executrix of Wesley Iveys estate in Dooly County has died her petition for discharge. The court cites all concerned to show cause at the ordinary court on the first Monday in September next in 1900. J D Hargrove O D C Road Notice.
J A Ward applies for establishing a new public road starting at the terminus of 7th street on the north side of Cordele and running northwest through several landowners, intersecting the Vienna and Irwinville road near Shiloh church. The county officer will rule on August 18. May 10, 1900. D Hargrove, O DC.
A store expands its inventory with a full line of Corzine, Casgars and Burial Robes offered at reasonable prices, advertised by J P Heard & Sons.
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