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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
2
Obituaries and social notes from Vienna Georgia recount Henry Hutto dying of pneumonia, Miss Jewell Powell tied to Cordele, and the Lupceysan child. The piece notes multiple weddings including Miss Bertha Pate and J Y Bridges, and other local events with names like Mrs S D Thompson and Rev J D Hilher.
Elder Casey preached a gospel sermon pleasing to the people at old Cross Roads today and will speak at Cordele tonight. The gathering cites Corinthians, chapter thirteen, noting faith hope and charity with charity as the greatest.
The Vienna election on a new charter for a free school system passed Tuesday by 77 to 20. Voter registration drew little interest, but activity increased at voting time as rival factions argued to influence the result. The outcome ends debate and begins a public school system that the community should support vigorously.
The piece lists numerous figures eyeing county posts including Hon W Harvard seeking a third term and Coroner J W Graham likely returning. John S Pate Col S R Fields and J F Powell among those mentioned. Tax collector P J Lewis and Treasurer D A Taylor expected to run again while others hint at candidacies.
Mrs 2B P Mitchels advertises a closing out sale starting in November through December. All new goods from factories this season offered to clear stock. Shopper urged to attend for bargains as business changes require closure.
In Vienna a Methodist revival led by Evangelist Thomas Leitch of Charleston draws crowded houses daily. Music by Rev. F. A. Marshall teams with Leitch’s fiery sermons as attendees seek repentance, renouncing gambling whisky and wife abuse. Events run daily at 10 AM and 7 PM through the second Sunday in March.
Terrell Any Guerry in Georgia campaign week with speeches at the courthouse on Monday and Tuesday. Each claims to be the right choice with distinct platforms to reduce taxes, curb liquor sales, and tax railroads fairly. Both men are described as capable, with business of the state continuing regardless of the outcome.
Mary M. Britt daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Mendvick was born Feb 4 1877 and died Jan 29 1902 Her family note the mercy of a kind physician and the Master calling She leaves a husband two children and a network of relatives and friends including Ada Wilson and Willie whose loss is deeply felt by all.
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