Local notables and visitors fill Vienna streets this week
Monday and Sunday gatherings include D G Avera at ordinary's court, HC Melton moving to Richwood, and visits from Gordon Burne, Jno Forehand, Joe Fenn and wives, Miss Mando Weat, and others. The town notes sales, fevers, church events, a planned June Masonic gathering in Albany, a new bank in Cordele, and plans for a county fair and a re union day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Burne
Morgan
Americus
Bowen
Jno
H Forehand
Sumpter
Mando Weat
Moultrie
Mas
AH Jordon
PG Bunbee
Cordele
Vienna
Joe C Fenn
Dr. Baxemore
Mary Swearingen
Columbus
Campmeeting Planned for July Campground Gathering
The article notes a campground meeting to start on the third Saturday night in July and run four days from the 16th to the 20th. Committees are appointed for grounds and meeting work, with a general work day set for Wednesday, July 13.
Girls Join Baptist Church in Moving Ceremony
At the Baptist Church the service featured six young girls forming a joining line to receive church fellowship. Names include Sallie Mooley Aline Joiner Gladys Heard Louise Hargrove Laura Kate Morgan and Essa May Hamilton with Letitia Wood Myrtle Smith joining Wednesday Lucile Morgan and Karl Lashley added later. Nine girls and one boy under teens to be baptized Friday as the meeting ends. Mr ZW Lasseter ruined Sunday and his wife put in her letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Christian Fellowship
Sallie Mooley
Aline Joiner
Gladys Heard
Louise Hargrove
Laura Kate
Morgan
Essa May Hamilton
Letitia Wood
Myrtle Smith
Lucile Morgan
Karl Lashley
ZW Lasseter
Vienna Base Ball Association Forms With Public Subscriptions
A public meeting at the courthouse established the Vienna Base Ball Association. About 600 dollars was pledged with an additional 400 expected. Officers include B M Wood president K R Lewis vice president LL Woodward secretary treasurer and JL Taggart W T McDonald Ed Howell as directors. They plan to hire top players and field a lively team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Vienna Base Ball Association
B M Wood
K R Lewis
LL Woodward
JL Taggart
W T McDonald
Ed Howell
Sermon for Men Only Warns Against Smoking and Drinking
Reverend J. G Silomon preached to six men in a Sunday evening service urging removal of coats for comfort while he spoke. He condemned cigarette use and strong drink citing harms and business refusals to hire smokers, delivering a warning filled with practical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G Silomon
Railroad
Seedless Apples Exhibit At World's Fair
The article highlights seedless apples showcased at the World's Pair with California seedless oranges and Florida seedless pears. Colorado produced the seedless apple, which grows on blossomless trees and is reportedly insect resistant. John F. Spencer of Grand Junction pioneers the species and plans further seedless varieties, with fruit stored in Colorado’s Palace of Horticulture exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Colorado
John F. Spencer
Grand Junction
Spencer
Palace of Horticulture
Snow church sing event planned despite rumors
Rumors of a canceled union sing at Snow Church sparked suspicion, but a leader confirms the event will proceed next Sunday. Preparations are underway by the Indies for a large dinner akin to the two years ago gathering, described as one of Snow's best. Singing starts at 10 and should run until about 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgs
Snow
Oak Grove
Ashburn
Pleasant Valley
J A Walden
Bennett
Judge Alden
Byromville
J J Fields
Bryant Bros
Lee Nobles
Hall
Japan
Russia
Local chaos and tragic weather and war notes from Athens to Cripple Creek
A report notes two young Athens women killed by lightning. It mentions Sylvester winning a court case to move a county capitol, and a Cripple Creek dynamite explosion killing 12 non union miners with seven wounded. It references labor unions, Japan and Russia’s war, local politics in Parker, and a chaotic diary of events including protests, a bullfight incident, and a damaged building fire. The piece blends sensational items and public notices with opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Sylvester
Isabella
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Teachers Examination to License Public School Teachers
There will be a general examination for applicants for license to teach in the public schools of the state held at the Academy in Vienna on Friday and Saturday June 17 and 18 1904. Applicants must attend both days since only part of the questions will be submitted each day. The exam will begin at 7 o clock. Yours truly EG Geene C8 Dooly Oo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Vienna
EG Geene
Dooly Oo
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Richwoo
Hon Fenn
Dippett
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EF. Summers
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Geo. W. Butler
Jordon Butler
Pat Butler
Lula May Torchand
Mra. R P
Albany
Wi W Jordon
Atinie Wooten
Tamber City
Mary
Martha Parkers
Walcox
G, Goff and Children
Messrs
J, F, Holmes
Barber
Valdosta
Sallie Leonard
Livy Cobb Institute
Augusta
Johnny Hargrove
Price Heard
Mercer
J Frank Powell
Jewel Powell
Muda Somerfork
Macon
JT Coleman
Little Daughter
Mr. Coleman
CT Bennett
Rupert H Stovall
Bolyne Medical Hospital
New York
Dr. Stovall III
F M Yearwood
W S Yearwood
J B McDonald
Melrose Fla
Yearwood & McDonald
Mary Bowen
Dooly
Joe Cont “Spradley
Texas
TI Ingram
OZ Turner
Dave Harvard
D A R Crum
J. M. Whitehead
Chifeh
Churcil
Mosley
BNOW
Moseley Mercantile CO
Parker
Griggs
Hearst
Georgia
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