Fourth of July 1900 Program at Camp Meeting
Exercises begin at 9:80 a m with prayer by Rev R M Allison welcome address by Rev B J W Graham response by Lasseter Commander of the Camp report by J P Heath historian introduction of the orator by Crum address by the orator Hon M P Hall of Jackson Ga dinner to follow veterans business meeting after dinner vocal music by a select choir and brass band attend with baskets trunks and boxes county papers please copy Crum chairman Lasseter commander
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Allison
B. J. W. Graham
Lavester
J. P. Heath
D. A. RB. Crum
M. P. Hall
Jackson
D. A. R. Crum
Lasseter
Citizenship Question Hovers Over Houston School Commissioner Race
Prof G W Smith struggles to prove citizenship after voting in Unadilla and teaching in Dooly. He cites Bibb poll tax records from 1894 onward and faces a challenge from an opponent whose appeal reached the state school commissioner. Smith has moved to Houston and may seek re election in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Smith
Houston
Smith
A Trip to Paris Travel With Professor McGath’s Party
Rupert son of Dr CG T Stovall joins a group of twelve from Emory College for a three month tour of Europe. They sail from Philadelphia on Saturday the 23rd visiting England Scotland Wales Belgium Switzerland Germany Italy Bohemia Austria Holland and France. The Rhine Oberammergau Passion Play and Paris Exposition are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
CG. T. Stovall
McGath
Emory College
Philadelphia
Europe
England
Scotland
Wales
Belgium
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
Austria
Holland
France
Rhine
Oberammergau
Liverpool
County Court Regular Term Opens With a Curious Case
Regular county court session opened Monday and ran to Wednesday noon. Jesse Donaldson, labeled a dusky hero of Santiago, faced charges for petting near a turkey gobbler near Unadilla. Indictments for Si and Burt Byrom were quashed due to a misdated bill. Rev LB Pearce had bond forfeited for failing to appear. Ed Patterson ordered to pay 35 dollars or eight months for threatening a gun. Wash Woodward sentenced to 40 dollars or ten months for borrowing 15 dollars under false pretenses. Some civil cases disposed, others carried over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Donaldson
Santiago
Unadilla
Burt Byrom
Burt
LB Pearce
Ed Patterson
Wash
Woodwird
Weddings At Cordele Record Four Local Nuptials
Col Will H McKenzie and Bat élle Herring wed at the Presbyterian Church last evening in Cordele. Charlie B Bowen and Minnie Mercer married Wednesday at Mr Joel Mercer’s country home. Robert E Harris and Etta Doughtry set to marry next Wednesday the 27th. J N Mitchell of Butler and Rosalie Marshall to wed in the Episcopal church on Tuesday July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. McKenzie
Batélle Herring
Presbyterian Church
Charlie B. Bowen
Minnie Mercer
Joel Mercer
Robert E. Harris
Etta Doughtry
J. N. Mitchell
Butler
Rosalie Marshall
Episcopal Church
Death of Hon. TJ Ray Former Georgia Legislator
Thomas J Ray died Sunday at 9 AM and was buried Monday by the Masons. Born in Dooly county near Drayton 55 years ago, he spent his life in the county. He served four years in the Georgia legislature and two in the state senate. He owned extensive farm holdings and was a valued resident who lived in Cordele in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TJ Ray
Masons
Dooly County
Drayton
Georgia
State Senate
Cordele
Deaths in Unadilla Claim Large Funeral Crowds
Mr. Mattie West, a much loved Unadilla resident, died suddenly on Monday and was laid to rest amid a large crowd. Mrs. C. A. Horne, wife of a noted cotton buyer, died Tuesday morning after a short illness, with many friends offering condolences to her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie West
Unadilla
C. A. Horne
See Our New Dining Chairs Rockers And Oak Suits
J P Heard and Sons announce new dining chairs rockers and oak suits arriving for sale. The advertisement highlights furniture options and brand offerings with emphasis on traditional wood furniture for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J P Heard & Sons
Vienna Baptist Church Notice Meeting Time
All members are asked to attend next Saturday at 11 o clock for business of importance. Deacons should meet Friday night at 8 o clock with the chairman J L Peavy to discuss the Lord's work. If you care for the Lord attend else stay home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vienna Baptist Church
J. L. Peavy
B. D
Resolutions by Dooly Teachers Institute Honor Prof Rowland
The Dooly county teaching staff unanimously resolves to regret Prof A Rowland leaving the district. They praise his service to institute work and extend best wishes for his future success in the teaching profession. Signed by Lawson E Brown and committee members with several teachers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly Teachers Institute
Dooly County
A . Rowland
Lawson E Brown
M'N
D A R Crom
R O Powell
F BE Hamilton
W P Frese
Colored Picnic to Celebrate Nations Birthday in Vienna
The BY P U program for Sunday June 24 1900 lists Leader John P Lilly with a song service and prayer followed by a talk by Judge D L Henderson. The colored people of Vienna plan a picnic at the grove to celebrate the Nations birthday and invite all to attend with baskets. Rev J Wynn is chairman and committee members Jackson Hamilton and John Wooten are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Lilly
D. L. Henderson
Vienna
Rev. J. Wynn
Chas
Powell Jackson Hamilton
John Wooten
Treasure safe sought with fireproof double doors
Wanted: a secure, burglar and fireproof safe with vault size internal dimensions at least 36 by 20 inches. Preferred model is Herrings Patent Champion or Wittrams and Snelling, Pinehurst, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittrams & Snelling
Pinehurst
Property for sale in Vienna and church lot in Macon
For sale a lot in front of the Baptist church and all property in Vienna. Correspondence solicited. WH Wuirrxiz, Macon, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Vienna
Macon
Pleasant Valley Items Report Two Sermons By Young Pastor
Pleasant Valley notes last weekend's preaching by Rev. H B Bardwell who delivered two sermons praised for deep thought and doctrine. He also spoke to the Epworth League Sunday afternoon, while Mre R E Lewis and children of Moultrie visited relatives and R M Lewis recovers from a six week confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant VaLley
H B Bardwell
Bro. Bardwell
Epworth League
Mre
R E Lewis
Moultrie
R M Lewis
Local Visitors and Health Notes From Alapaha Area
Dutte Burnice and Floyd Smith visit their father J Smith of Alapaha during vacation. Cooper son of Mr and Mrs J B Forehand is quite sick. Bennett Scarborough of Cordele joined us briefly Sunday evening. A union singing at Little Greek drew many locals with pleasant time and plenty to eat. Join Bryan is improving. Jordan H Forehand of Mt Vernon visited his mephone, WM and JB Forehand and JB Smith several days last week.
Snow Happenings in a Small Town
Snow notes a sequence of local events on June 18 1900 including residents returning from Florida and visiting relatives. It mentions Miss Nannie Monk leaving Caranaville for home with Miss Daisy Monk Master Plant Barrow and Mrs Garrie Thompson burial at the poor house. The piece lists local residents working with Houston fruit growers and reports Mrs Sam Moore’s malarial fever recovery and visits by Mr Philips and Prof Monk at the Vienna Teacher's Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Monk
Barrow
Marshallville
Garrie Thompson
Mesdames Simmons
Alsabrook
Fannie May
Susie
Otho
Monk
Houston
Mise May Wallace
Misa Willie Alsabrook
Daviston
Sam Moore
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Dixner
Din
Paris
Thomas J Ray
Mary Penny
Nasty Bonisk Vivian Waters
CH Powell
Carl Morgan
J O Powell
Buford Hamilton
Ethel McDonald
Saura Kate Morgan Vera MacDonald
Myrtis Everett
Ora Morgan
Margie Belle King
Carl Stovall
Pesedaen
Simmie Bonisk
Ora Grape
BY. P.U
Tron Safe
Benson & Houser
Lacon
Vienna, GA
E.G. Walton
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