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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
2
A collage of notes includes in county race news with Judge H M Hickson, business interest changes at G R Mathews meats, waivers and ads printings, Saint Dooly county notices and a call for job work. Also a lost cow alert, scholarship offers, and a moralist piece on truth and punishment.
Obituary fragment recounts birth December 1869 to Mr. and Mrs. J T Dorough, marriage to J E Brown in 1888, devotion as a Christian Methodist woman. Body to rest in Shiloh church yard as family grieves. Includes verses and note of loss to sisters, brother, mother, father, husband, and community.
C. W. Johns dies after six weeks of illness including boils on neck and lung hemorrhage. He passed away March 12 at 11 50 pm after declaring he must die and calling for glory. He was about 40, left an orphan, married to Rena Johnson eight years ago, and served as town officer in Vienna for 15 years.
John A Forehand died suddenly at his home Saturday morning after a brief illness. Born December 18 1825 in North Carolina he moved with his family to this state as a youth. A veteran and devout Methodist, he leaves a wife five children and many relatives and friends. his death is deeply mourned by church and community.
Remains were laid to rest in the family burial ground Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of friends with Masonic honors.
Miss Mary Hall died February 5 1902 at her brother Zack Hall's after pneumonia in her sixty sixth year. A Primitive Baptist member, she lived a devout Christian life and was a kind sister aunt and friend. She died peacefully with loved ones near and expressed faith in the Savior. She leaves six brothers and one sister and many relatives. Burial was at Mt Beazer church with a large sorrowing company concluding her pious life will guide others.
The report notes a two day trial run with J E Brannon and Ed Brannon convicted for operating a disorderly house with colored women in the upper county. Lee B Jones is on trial for a $45000 embezzlement from Cordele Naval Stores and Lumberman's Bank five years ago with Judge J B Evans presiding. A jury finished at noon today.
The Methodist revival here, ongoing for half a month, ended last night. Revs Lieth and Marshall leave tomorrow for Fitzgerald to continue the gospel. They delivered messages of conviction and repentance, earning praise from Vienna church members for their noble services.
Last Monday night W C Batson closed his store, was struck at his gate, and died about 22 hours later. He groaned, was found unconscious, and could not identify the assailant. A suspect, Andrew Cross, the negro who found him, was arrested and jailed.
Guilford Gunter's conviction stands with a three year gang sentence and a new trial motion filed. he is released on bond pending the decision. Southern Express Co fined 500 for delivering C O D liquor. Oscar Thompson and George Sheppard convicted for December robbery of Railroad Agent Mallim Cordele. Thompson seven years, Sheppard four. Frank A Peavy on trial for murder before the fact in the Jesse lord case, with John Henry Peavy.
A letter to Mr H A You Man from Longman and Martinez of New York offers to donate gallons of paint for spring painting projects. They request building dimensions coats and colors, claim 30 years in business and 3 500 agencies, and urge the recipient to respond to secure new agency display.
D W Ihlard announces re election bid after solicitations from Dooly county residents. He expresses gratitude for past kindness and honors and pledges faithful representation if chosen again.
After considering advice from supporters J Pate consents to run for Representative in the Democratic primary. He pledges faithful service and outlines his candidacy intentions.
J. W. Roberts declares his run for county treasurer subject to the Democratic primary after consulting with supporters across the county. He thanks friends for past favors and seeks their continued backing in the upcoming vote.
The candidate D A Taylor announces his bid for re election to the office of county treasurer subject to the democratic primary and thanks supporters while soliciting continued backing for another term.
Jas A Williams announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Dooly County, seeking Democratic primary nomination and asking for broad support. Promises to serve all citizens to the best of ability if elected.
Louis Clewis declares candidacy for sheriff of Dooly County subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges to fulfill duties honorably if elected and requests voters support.
A reader letter from R. Fields declares candidacy for representative of Dooly County in the Georgia General Assembly subject to the upcoming Democratic primary. He asks for voter support and pledges to earn the people's approbation if elected.
A candidate for Tax Receiver pledges to perform duties to the best of ability if elected. The statement asks Democratic primary voters for support and notes the importance of the office.
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