Houston High School at Arabi Showcases Growth and Scholars
Houston High School at Arabi held its commencement with sermons by Rev. L. A. Cooper and concerts showing strong community support. More than 140 students from 82 counties and three states attended, with diplomas awarded to Willie Odom, Tommy Fenn, HB Brughn, and Fannie Bedgood. Principal Lawson B. Brown plans to return for another term as teachers prepare for September.
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Arabi
Houston Baptist Nestroration
Houston High School
Arab 16
Georgia
Blunt
Ocmulgee
Academy
Lawson B. Brown
L. A. Cooper
Quitman
Polly Hopkine
Tommy Thompking
Hol McKenzie
Willie Odom
Brooks County
Tommy Fenn
Berrien
HB Brughn
Miller
Mies Fannie Bedgood
Dooly
Matrons Club Entertained at Heard Home
The Matrons Club entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Heard with a six table progressive Crolarq event. Guests included J P Heard Sr and wife DAR Crum and wife P G McDonald and wife Dr C T Stovall and wife M E Rushin and wife. Prizes went to Mr. J B Whitehead and Mrs. P G McDonald with H D Smith taking a consolation basket.
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O. M. Heard
J.B Whitehead
P G McDonald
H D Smith
Nora Powell
P A Lennard
J P Heard, Jr
J B Whitehead
J M Whitehead
JO Hamilton
Jo Powell
Annie Whitehead
Cora Powell
Essie May Hamilton
Gladys Heard
Veterans meet at Courthouse for Pinehurst reunion plans
Veterans invited to gather at the Vienna Georgia Courthouse at 10 AM on Saturday June 2 to arrange the annual Pinehurst reunion set for July 4. Citizens of Pinehurst and nearby areas urged to attend. large attendance desired. May 22, 1000. Signed by Commander I.5 Lancaster and Adjutant Crum of the ALR.
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Vienna
Pinehurst
Lasseter
Alr
Crum
Murder and marriage tragedy near Cordele claims two deaths
At the Raines home eight miles northwest of Cordele a dispute over an elopement ended in gunfire. Sam Gleaton shot Thomas Raines, who then was killed by Thomas Greene. Sam Gleaton died next, and Annie Raines wed Dad Gleaton amid the wreckage.
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Thos
S Raines
Lula Gleaton
Raines
Nouth
Cordele
Rivnea
Gleaton
Dudley Gleaton
Mies Annie Raines
Sam Gleaton
Annie
Thomas Raines
Thomas Greene
Annie Raines
Dad Gleaton
Mr. Raines
Heiss
Shack
York
Tolly Raines
Cedar Creek Chhurch
Mr. Gleaton
Joe Gleaton
Worth
Let the Baskets Alone at the Picnic
A letter urges guardians to guard baskets on trains to prevent meddling boys from plundering provisions. The writer proposes a steel trap in every box and calls for police presence with baggage masters to keep dishes, rations, and linen uncontaminated. The piece condemns rude behavior by “Vienna boys” and appeals to better conduct.
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Vienna
Sunday School Convention of Houston Baptist Association
Harmony Church in Dooly county hosts a two day Sunday School Convention on June 9 and 10. Basket dinner on Sunday. All Sunday schools are invited to send delegates and take part in papers and discussions. Program details to be published later. Lawson E. Brown, President.
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The
Houston Baptist Association
Harmony
Dooly County
Lawson E. Brown
Round Bale Establishes Itself on Georgia Clay
Like the Cotton Factory, the Round Bale has come to stay as they are planted on old Georgia clay daily. D B Thompson.
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Georgia
D,b Thompson
Wedding at Vienna Baptist Church
The Vienna Baptist church hosts a Wednesday evening ceremony on June 18 for Mr. John Wesley Camp of Waverly Hall and Miss Effie Melton of Vienna. Mr. Camp is a noted young man from Waverly Hall, and Miss Melton is the only child of Mrs. Ella Melton, who moved to Vienna from Benna Vista two years ago. The couple’s plans and guests are not finalized, but the event promises to be a pleasant occasion.
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Baptist Church
Vienna
John Wesley Camp
Waverly
Hall
Gai
Effie Melton
Camp
Waverly’ Hall
Miss Melton
Ella Melton
Benna Vista
New Quarters Offer With Ground Floor Side Track
In sixty days now I will be in new quarters on the ground floor with side track attached to relieve the long felt want. Bottom prices with courteous and convenient arrangements with Cash to back it. D B Thompson.
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D B Thompson
Long Life Remembered at Harmony Funeral
Mr Merrett Etheridge aged 86 dies. funeral held at Harmony Sunday with Rev J M Kelley officiating. Masonic honors graced the service as a large crowd from Macon Hawkinsville Dublin and across Dooly attended to pay respects.
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Harmony
Merrett Etheridge
Mr. Etheridge
J M Kelley
Bro. Kelley
Macon
Hawkinsville
Dublin
Dooly
Mrs Maggie Ludlam Dead After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Maggie Ludlam nee Whitehead died early this morning after a year long battle with consumption. The death cast a pall over the town as J P Heard & Sons closed their store and bank from 10 to 12 during the funeral at Pinehurst.
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Maggie Ludlam
Whitehead
J. P. Heard & Sons
Pinehurst
Vienna School Board Elects New Staff
The Vienna school board met Monday night and elected Rev. J. M. Kelley as principal and superintendent. Elected as assistants were Mrs. F. E. Hamilton, Miss Mary Woodward, and Mrs. D. A. R. Crum. Miss Annie Hamilton was named music teacher and Miss Irma Swearingen elocution teacher.
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School Board of
Vienna
J. M. Kelley
F. E. Hamilton
Mary Woodward
D. A. R. Crum
Annie Hamilton
Irma Swearingen
Thompson Aims for Global Trade via Gin Plant and Telegraph
D B Thompson envisions a large gin plant and a storage house with a Telegraph office to keep in touch with the world of trade during the day’s business and the coming season. He emphasizes immediacy and connection.
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World of Trade
D B Thompson
New Hats Each Week at Mrs Walton Millinery
Mrs B G Walton offers fresh weekly arrivals with the daintiest and prettiest mid summer hats at all prices.
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B. G. Walton
B Y P A Program for Sunday May 27 1900
The B Y P A program lists Judge D L Henderson as leader with a song service and prayer. A talk by J L Peavy is scheduled, reflecting a church affiliated reform group event for that date.
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D L Henderson
J L Peavy
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Matrons
Benson & Houser
Sea Island
Percales
All Colors
Real Manchester
W. T. Jay
P.S
Jay
Mr. Merrett Etheridge
B.Y.P. A
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