Vienna Georgia Notes and Local Happenings
Local items from Vienna and surroundings include weather, school, church schedules, and social notes. Mentions J M Hamilton, J M Word, Agent Ruff, Vienna charge of the Methodist church, old maids convention, Wizard Oil show, coroner J W Graham, W S Ross, and several residents across Dooly and surrounding counties. Little drama, many routine updates, plus occasional ads and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Methodist Church
Kerns
Old’ Maids
Opera House
In Memory of Luther Adams
The poem venerates seven year old Luther Adams who died December 27 1900 after a brief illness. It comforts grieving parents, declares he rests in Jesus, and promises a future resurrection with angels and eternal peace.
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Luther Adams
Death
Luther
God
Jesus
Cordele Eyes Free Mail Delivery Expansion
Cordele grows toward free postal delivery as business nears the $10 000 annual threshold. The Cordele office reports about 2500 in quarterly business, seen as a sign of rising importance. Vienna already has two rural routes with two more planned. The sister town at the railroad crossing shows similar pluck and potential for rural delivery.
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Asin
Cordele
Hall
Vienna
Christmas Eve Party at Miss Heard's Home in Vienna
The youth of Vienna enjoyed a Christmas Eve gathering at Miss Heard's home. The five parlors overflowed with merrymakers as games like Old Maid and Bachelor were played for prizes awarded by W H Lanse ter. A three-course menu and Russian tea followed, with the hostess serving in fine china and silver. The scene, bright with helly and mie tlettle, left guests with memories of a delightful evening and hopeful for a repeat gathering. Gratitude was expressed to neighbors friends and physicians who aided in nursing a dear companion and mother during her last illness and death.
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Vienna
H. D
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Fatty
Town Officers Nominees Lead In Primary Vote
At the nomination Tuesday for town officers to be elected on the 14th W T McDonald received the highest vote for mayor and O R Morgan and J J Cooper for aldermen The election on Monday week will doubtless ratify the nomination Let us all flock to the nominees and voted solidly for them whether we voted for or against at them in the primary All together now for two more years of good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T
McDonald
O. R. Morgan
J. J Cooper
Return of the Rev John G Smith from Texas visit
The Rev John G Smith, aged about seventy, returned for a visit to Dooly County after twenty three years away in Texas with his wife and three children. He recalls his brother Thomas Smith of Bay Point and is now among old ties with the Georgia homeward readers of the Progress. Also reported is the death of William West, seventy five, whose wife’s morning call led to a fatal stroke at their Willacoochee home.
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Rey. Jno
Smith
Dooly County
Texas
Georgia
Deport
Wm. West
Earl of Willicoochee
Wanted Liverail Office Managers in their counties
A brief employment notice seeks district office managers in this state to represent the advertiser in their own counties. Willing to pay yearly 60.10, payable weekly. Desirable employment with unusual opportunities. References exchanged. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. A Park, 20 Caxton Building, Chicago.
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Caxton
Chicago
Century Start Surrounded by Rain and Politics
On the first day of a new century, rain persists and politics stir. Sheriff G W Sheppard takes commission and is sworn in, while Rev Sam P Jones hints at prophecy. The piece voices support for the gold standard and critiques free silver, arguing for a 16 to 1 ratio and ongoing silver coinage.
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Sam P. Jones
Chicago
Love at First Fight: Blind Passion Ignites
A brief poetic reflection contrasts love’s sudden spark with blindness of passion. The line suggests romance deemed instantaneous and consuming, warning against hasty judgments as feelings flare. The compact verse centers on romantic intensity and perception.
Letter about ginger in the line guage and blue mathe incident
A set of letters circulated in the office this week regarding a ginger related issue in the line guage and a blue mathe sighting on several hundred newspapers last week. One letter claimed forgiveness for Wilts in relation to the isl noted in the correspondence.
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Pontine
Unclear notice on unpaid subscribers and payment policy
The text discusses dropping unpaid subscribers to avoid losses. It notes many will never pay and argues it is better to drop them than show partiality. It emphasizes bills must be paid or the publisher goes under.
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Vienna
Val
Wei
Interstate Building and Loan Association Taken by Receiver
The last corporation of its kind in Athwein, the Interstate Building and Loan Association, went into receivership this morning after urgent financial distress. The move was confirmed by state authorities, with the institution immediately placed under court supervision and operations halted pending further action.
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Interstate Building and Loan
Athwiin
Suwannee River Route Train Details Published
Central Railway announces a revised Macon to Columbus and Birmingham service with connections at C R A Junction. The Dixie River sleeper runs between 1 0018 Ma and Jacksonville via Tifton, with through coach and sleeper to Macon and Jacksonville via Valdosta and A V W Hallway. Passenger reception opens at 9 30 pm in Macon Union Depot and remains available for a period until further notice.
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Central Railway
Macon
Columbus
Birmingham
Low
Macon Union Depot
Itn
Bazemore
William Checkly Shaw
Avent
Rhodes
Gan
Rhoo Dixie Quick
Titan
Aldostr Amiel OG
iUr
Valdosta
Anil Sia
Pau
Lake Oity
Hampton Ree
Matontiee
Bila
Jacksonville Ly
Palatka
Ain
Port
Macon Vin Central
Chattanoog
Nashvill
St. Lis
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Avason
Dooly
Cuba
J. M
Hamilton
Kentucky
Spme
Agent Ruff
North
JA. J. Ross
Wizard Oil Company
Waters House
Dr. Harvard
Clark &Co
Philadelphia
B. M. Verona
Procruss
Cordele - Sentinel
Graham
Unadilla
W. 8. Ross
Talbotton
New Era
Wizard ‘Oil
J. L. Ross
Seaboard Air Line
Hackney
Mary Ross
Sarah Royal
Sycamore
Georgia Eva Penny
Eenrth
Goring
Lowie
Middleton
Dooly County Society of Medicine
Tia Jesus
W. T. McDonald
John G. Smith
Visina
Amit
Old Dooly
M. E. Rushin
Georgia Southern
Florida
Suwanee River
Timah
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