Attempted incident near Vienna sparks mob fear and arrest
A report of an attempted assault near Vienna led to a riotous mob atmosphere. John Hanaway, a itinerant white man, was captured by officers and jailed after a girl, twelve, was seized but escaped. Community divided over lynching vs law, with Hanaway later moved to Valdosta jail for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanaway
Booze Christmas
Clewis
Ted
Christmas
Mr. Christmas
John
Americus Jail
Green's August Flower praised by Prof. Houston
Prof Houston reports in travels over ten years that Green's August Flower is the most used remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangements and constipation among tourists salesmen and office workers. He says it does not injure the system with frequent use and suits sour stomachs. Sample bottles are free from Dr C T Stovall and sold by dealers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Houston
Robbed in sleep in Vienna peddler's purse slipped
Burkwich Phillips, a Jewish peddler, lodged with R Boniske's clerk Qorovitz in Vienna. He awoke to find $50 to $60 missing from his purse. Orovitz denied the charge but was bound over to county court with $100 bond after Judge T R Smith presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkwich Phillips
Vienna
Orovita
Phillips
T. R. Smith
Orovitz
Hanaway Trial Adjourned as Extra Court Meets
Judge Littlejohn to adjourn Sumter Superior Court and hold an extra session of Dooly Superior Court starting Monday morning June 5. Hanaway must be indicted by the grand jury to stand trial. Cols A V Whipple and G W Wooten named as counsel. Case draws wide county interest amid concerns over mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanaway
A. Littlejohn
Sumter Superior Court
Dooly Superior Court
Superior Cent
Littlejohn
Cols, A. V. Whipple
G. W. Wooten
Large negro picnic ends in homicide near Georgia town
At Giovania Georgia a large black gathering yesterday ended with the shooting of Bob Pine a negro from near Perry by Alabama Red. Red demanded Pine surrender money after taking a five dollar bill, Pine fled and was shot in the back dying an hour later. Red was arrested and jailed in Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovania
Bob Pine
Perry
Alabama Red
Pine
Vine
Fiko
Trunks for Sale by D. B. Thompson
Old time classified notice offers 30 trunks for sale by D B Thompson. Also advertises Obelisk Flour proclaiming every sack and barrel absolutely pure and sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Thompson
Teachers Institute backs county public school plan
The Teachers Institute at the public school building drew a large crowd and sparked a drive to urge the Grand Jury to recommend a county wide public school system in Dooly. Speakers praised the effort and the Progress pledged support to secure needed improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Institute
Dooly
Free Boschee's German Syrup Sample Offer
An advertisement claims free samples of Boschee's German Syrup for adults with cold chest bronchitis throat or lung trouble who visit Dr C Ty Stovall. Each person may receive one bottle with no children without parental order. It touts wide physician endorsement and a 76 cent bottle price with universal dealers.
County Correspondence from Pinta and nearby towns in 1899
A regional update from Pinta Georgia and nearby communities notes visits among residents including Clary, Smith, Aliver, Dorough, and Mosely families. Rev Hobby plans to preach next Sunday. crops thrive after rain and farmers anticipate a busy week. Reports of injuries from a Pullman car accident near Unadilla and a buggy collision near Sumerford, Kate. Various social events, weddings, school commencements, and church notices across Unadilla, Drayton, Pete, and surrounding areas. May 1899 updates include farewells, visits, and upcoming commencement programs with speakers and diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinta
Arthur Clary
Benford Smith
Cordele
P. N. Mosely
J. W.aliver
Higgiston
J. H. Grant
W. L. Napier
P. C. Dill
J. ©. Dorough
J. H. Dorough
Hobby
Unapitta
Mr. Swain
Place
Pinehurst
Wootten
Pate
Kate
Mrs. Sumerford
Daniel Sumerford
T. Henderson Bridges
Hawkinsville
J W Saunders
Brook Farm
Richmond
Association of
Railway Surgeons
A E Graves
Annie Graves
William Stewart
C E Crawley
Annie
Unadilla
Mr. Stewart
Graves
Kissimmee
Fla
Smith
Snow
W. Br, Mumford
Macon
Col
M. A. Fleming
Vienna
M, KE
Teachers Reunion Notice at Vienna June 24 1999
We the teachers of thin colored monthly Institute of Dooly county invite Hon EG Greene and the Her itable Board of Education to attend the teachers reunion in Vienna on June 24 1999 at the Nance schoolhouse. Program includes welcome by Prof Nance address by Prof B G Greens response by Prof J 8 Randolph singing by Prof J J Buckholts orator of the day Prof W Sellers topics The Negro Problem by Prof B Barco A Remedy for Mob Violence by Prof LH Brown and a paper The Ability of the Teacher by Mrs Donald Holzendorf remarks by J A Nelson usher Ty Hill president Sarah Buckholts See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin Colored Monthly Institute
Dooly County
EG Greene
Board of Education
Vienna
Nance
Prof
B G.greens
J 8 Randolph
J J Buckholts
W Sellers
B Barco
LH Brown
Donald Holzendorf
The
Assembly
J A Nelson
Usher
Ty Hill
Pres
Sarah Buckholts
No Right to Ugliness Says Health Beauties Advert
A vintage advertisement claims beauty depends on health and purity of blood. It links constipation kidney trouble and nervousness to pimples and a dull complexion. Electric Bitters is promoted to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. It promises strong nerves bright eyes smooth skin and a rich complexion. Sold for 50 cents at Dr C Y Stovall's Drug Store.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Hanaway
Sumter County
Sheppard
Littleljohn
Negro
Mae Obelisk
Se Aways Relat
Jas. A. Williams
Pinehurst, Ga
J F Smith
Unadilla, Ga
C W Darden
Montezuma
F M Kelley
AW Lane
A W Whipple
Academy
B M Harvard
Vienna Progress
Our City
Bettie Martin
Cochran
Mra T H Gregory
Drayton
Wright
Richwood
A. Well
C. Greene
Drayton School
Ellie Wells
May Butler
Emma Collier
Draytons
W. B. Watts
Pete
Mr. Vernon
Mr. Shirah
Methodist Church
Oso
Pare
Blue Spring
Henry Fenn
Sarah Collier
Fenn
Migs Collier
Nannie Benson
H. R. Penn
W. B. F. Lilly
Fuqua
Anna Hamilton
Sara Collier
W. J. Dickson
G. M.D. Hunt
Patrick Butler
Annie Adams
Harry Jackson
Mattie Clarke
Ashburn
Sallie Merritte
Abbeville
Ala
Mia
D. W. Sumerford
H.D. Royal
Lizzie Jackson
Vienada
W. T. Fuqua
Hattie
Annie West
Houston County
H. D. Royal
Starling Yawn
Eula Buqua
Little Waud Smith
Annie Cole
F, F, Floyd
Weiter
Kilemner
Isiawoyernseay
Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N.Y
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