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VOL. 2. NO 24. VIENNA. GA. WEDENSDAY SEPTEMBER 3. 1902. TWICE-A WEEK $1.00 PER YEAR = A PLEA FOR BETTER ROADS IN DOOLY CO. Dr. Edvards of Cordele, Writes a Card and Gives a Good Plan. BIBLE INSTITUTE IS IN SESSION HERE Many Prominent Ministers are and lTncii Good is Being Done. Mu. Editor; — As a delegate to the Good Rpail convention in Atlanta last November, we heard some splendid lectures on the benefits to bo derived from a good road system in our country. I saw a good road actually constructed with the best of machinery used for such purposes. We have not heard very much of the subject since the conven- tion, but it strikes me ad a matter of great importance to our especial section where roads con be made good at the least possible expense. I now suggest that we have the grand Jury to take up the subject of bettering the condition of our public highways at the earliest time possible. I understand that there is a law that provides that on the' re* comendation of the grand Jury the Ordinary has the authority to levy a special tax for rood improvements. The way seems easy and clear and willwork no special hardship on anyone Individ ual, while all will be bencfltted physi cally, financially and otherwise. Ltt the grand jury discuss this law, and if possible have same put in operation at once. ' It is estimated that for $200 per mile n good road can be constructed that will prove entirely satisfactory. I esti mate that twenty-five hands With about three good mules can build about forty miles of this kind of road in a year’s time at an expense of $g,00ti. Let this tax be levied for five years and we will have constructed 200 miles of good , roads, which will lie -very near all we need. Let the regular road working, as at present, be maintained for repairs. Let me mention some of the many advantages that will'come to the aver age farmer living five miles front our city at the present time. Two bales of cotton is about as much as the average team will haul to town—with the con sumption of the entire day, with great fatigue to stock, as well St wear and tear to wagon and harness. Under the new condition of things this same farmer will carry twice the load; and, by working an hour extra, make two loads instead of one, which means that eight bales of cotton have been marketed at the some expense of two formerly cost uhder the present or old regime. It means the establshment of rural mail delivery that they do not enjoy at present. Wood that is now rotting in your fields, will be valuable since a market has been made easily accessible to you, while coal is advanc ing every year by reason of trusts, combines, etc. This seems an easy and simple plan to us and should at once be inaugurated without any delay. The benefits' will be many in appreciated lands Ip the county, to say nothing of the pleasures amfeomforts to be derived therefrom. It seems high time that we were wak ing up to this much needed improve ment of our already prosperous county. Nothing will pay a better dividend for capital invested; nothing can give more pleasure; nothing will economise Better nothing will better preserve our faith ful and good friends, the horse and mule; nothingoanpossibly.make more saleable your.rural'home.. Irifao* it Bee ms there is nothing better to be desired at this time. Why can’t we have them? Let the grand jury act. W. E. EDWARDS. J. A. Lane dead. Mr. James A. Lane expired sud denly lit the home of Mr. McDon aid on the Well’s plantation near Drayton early Sunday morning from hemorrhage of the lungs. His remains were interred Monday morning at the old Adkins grave yard about four miles north of Coney. HO leaves a daughter and two softs to mourn bis death. Tbe famous SEPTEMBER TERM OP DOOLY SUPERIOR COURT CONVENED MONDAY The fourth annual session of the South Georgia Bible Institute con vened in this city Monday night at 8 o’clock. , The opening sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. Domin' gos of Hawkinsville, .in the . ab sence of Bishop Warren A. Can dler, whose name appeared on the program^ The church was filled to its seating capacity. A very interesting program has been arranged as published in the News last week and everybody that attends these meetings will find them both interesting And in structive as the program contains the names of some of the best preachers in the state. The opportunity is ours and let’s take advantage of it and learn more of the teachings of the great book. Three services a day Aire being held—morning, afternoon and at uiglit. ■ The News gives the visiting ministers and others in attendance upon the institute a ■ cordial wel cbme to our town. Carter—Smith. A quiet home wedding took place at Americus Sunday, when Mr. J. T. Smithof near Coney, led Miss Mamie. Carter to Hyme/i’s Altar and the happy couple were made husband and wife. Miss darter, the bride, has taught school in this county for n number of years and is liked by dll who know her. While the groom, Mr. Smith is a well known planter and is held in high esteem by all who know him. The News joins their many friends in wishing them a long life of happiness and prosperity, A Splendid Showing. A reporter of the News learned while in conversation with Judge Henderson of the City court,. that he had just turned over to County Treasurer D. A. Taylor, $983.34 for.'fines etc., collected by that court, making about $1900.00 that had been turned over to Treasurer Taylor since the establishment of thecourt. This is a splendid showing, and besides .being self-sustaining, it has taken quite a lot of business off of the Superior court and saved the county a lot of unnecessary expense. ij AtaUDIssppeMMRt. Ineffective liver medicine fs disappoint- ment bnt you don’t want to purge strain and break the glandr of the stomach and bowels DeWIttt Little Early Risers never disappoint. They cleans the stomach ol all poison and .putrid matter and do it 10 gently that one enlors the effects. They are a tonic to the liver. Cure biliiousness torpid liver and prevents (ever. Vienna Drag Co Will Be the Shortest Session. In Several Yetrs. ... Ju%Littl#n Delivers an Able Charge to the Grand Jury, and Goes for - Don't fail to taka advantag* of our SPECIAL PRICES on BUGGIES and WAGONS this weak. In foot everything In OUR PLACE has values. J. P. Heard* Sons. iiMi The September te'rm 1903, of Dooly Superior, court convened here Monday morning at 9 o’clock. VVhen Judge Littlejohn nscended the rostrum and rapped for order, Pooly’s large court hoti.se was filled with lawyers, jurors, witnesses and visitors.,. The calling of the list of jurors by the clerk was the first thing on the program and after,- they were syrorn'in by.Solicitor General F. A. Hooper; the grand jurors were directed to their room by Judge Littlejohn to elect their foreman and bailiff and return for the charge. In the meantime, T. R. Smith and J. VV. Graham were sworn in as special court bailiffs. The grand jurors then returned fpr the charge, having elected Mr. J. O. Hamilton, foreman and Mr. H. H. Hall, bailiff. Judge Littlejohn’s charge was lengthy, yet he took bis time an in a cleat and forceful' manher called the attention-*? the jurors to their sworn duties and cited the different sections of the code gov' erning grand jury’s. The'r especial attention was called to the increase of crime by the indulgence of card playing, licentiousness and drunkenness. The prevalence of pistol toting and deadly weapons was also mentioned os one of the small things that led to so many crimes. For the first time the attention of the giand jury was called to the examination of the tax books and if any property was found to be returned below its vclue tor them to assess such property. ( In speaking of our public roads Judge Littlejohn said' that Dooly should fall in line and secure better roads, and it the present system will not get them, to adopt some other plan. After a few concluding remarks in a general way, the jury was told to go to their rooms and a true presentment make. After returning to their room, Mr. M. B. Rushin was elected clerk ot the body. The greater part cf the day was consumed in calling the docket and getting cases assigned. OASES TRIED MONDAY. The following is a list of the cases that had been tried up to 8 o’clock yes terday afternoon: EA Ramsay vs Dock Kamsay, di vorce ; 1st verdict, total divorce both parties. James Mathews vs Bertha Mathews, divorce; 1st verdict, total divorce both parties. M H Hickson vs Mn Julia Hickson, divorce; 1st verdict, total divorce both parties. Anthony Barnes v» Ellen Barnes, di vorce; 1st verdict, total divorce to both parties. Carrie Bedding vs Robert Redding, divorce; 2nd verdict, total divorce to both parties. J E DeVaughn plaintiff in fi fa vs Heywbod Brown, defendant in fi (a A GOOD CITIZEN PASSES AWAY After a Long and GsetnL Life Mr. Alfred G. Wilson Goes to His Reward. Mr. Alfred G. Wilson, one of the oldest and best citizens in Dooly county, passed , quietly over the river into, the beautiful land of; eternal rest and happiness at the home of bis xon-in-law, Mr. Tom Lytle near Barren’s Lane, on lust Sunday afternoon, surrounded Gy. his loved ones. Mr. Wilson was 83 years old'the 4th of last March. He was one of the oldest and most consecrated members of Friendship Methodist church. For a number of years Mr. Wilson has been a regular tenter at the Dooly county cam j) meeting and his familiar face and godly conversations will be greatly missed by all. He was a man of sweet spirit and spotless charrtcter and,in whom his neighbors and friends had un limited confidence. His remains were interred in the Patrick graveyard Monday after noon at 5 o’clock in the presence of a large crowd. Rev. HV P. M vers of this city, his beloved pastor, performed the burial ceremony. SECOND WEEK OF THE WIZARD OIL CO. SHOW levy dismissed. TUESDAY. Ada McBride vs Alexander McBride, divorce; 2nd verdict, total divorce both ,d parties. BMWood vs Mrs Lee Otis Nason suit on note; verdict for defendant,, . ' J 6 Wood vsb'L Henderson, Adm’r.i Administrator’s sale and claimver dict for claimant. 1 John Warren vs Rebecea Warren, divorce; 1st verdict, total divorce .to both parties. Pryton Bussey vs L M Doughtry, ap peal from Justice court; verdict for the plaintiff. P. O. McDonald vs Smith & Walton, suit to recover loss by fire, amounting to $4,000 00. This case was taken 1 up yesterday afternoon at the opening of court and will very likely consume to day’s Session of the oourt. DeWIAPs m Salve . For PM—p Barms lor—« Raid on Gamblers. Messrs G. R, Mathews and H. J. Morgan learned through a cer tain source a few days ago that there was considerable gambling going on at the saw mill of Mr. A. Brew er, a few miles above this city on the G. S. & F. road, and decided to go out Saturday night to see if they couldn’t make a raid on them. It wasn’t long after they arrived at tt)e mill before they had a party spotted, and they succeeded in ar resting A R Massey, andj. Turner, Jim Williams and George Reeves, colored. They were brought to town and placed in jail until Mon day when all of them entered a plea of guilty before Judge Hender son^ and were fiued $35 each. All the fines were paid. A Bet’s wild rids for Lift With ttmily around expecting him to die, and a ton riding for life 18 miles to get Dr King* New Discovery for con sumption, coughs and colds, W H Brown of Leeiville, Ind. endured deaths agonies from asthma, bat this wonderful medicine E ve instant relief and soon cured him. s writes; “I now s’eep soundly every night." Like m.rvelous caret of con sumption, pneumonia, bioncdti., coughs cold, and gripp strove its matchless merit for all throat and Ujug troubles. Guran- toed. Bottles 50.'and $1. Trial bottles free. Borbcs & Cove, diuggU.r. The Entertainments are Clean ant Moral; Rut Fascinating as Ever. The Wizard Oil Co., commenced its second week's engagement on Monday night and continue to draw large crowds at each .performance,‘ ■ A special feature of this show istluS total absence of any suggestive Jokes or remarks, so often found in traveling companies. Manager Clem Hackney; as we know him, would not allow any thing to pass, whereby the most, fas-* tidious and refined lady or gentleman oonld be. offended. Besides the intrinsic value of Wizard Oil, so well known to all, the beautiful presents attract many. A new- attrac tion was offered in the person of Mr. Lew DaLej who is not only a very clever black face comedian, but also an artist on the violin, that places him way above the average musician. Mr, Will Rawls and Mr. Fred Wright are very smooth and polished in their respeetlvd work. The moving pictures'sSid[, the illustrated songs by Mr. Hackney; ard always greatly enjoyed and anxioeuly waited for. Prof. VonDeck handles the organ in a very finished style—lit short, the whole entertainment is pol- 1 ished throughout, and the large.'Audi ences every night are the best proof of Mr. Hackney’s successful efforts to please. • On Thursday night the Jeffriea--FiU j simmons fight in eight rounds with the final knockout, will be introduced of tec 1 .the regular show, for which an aditional dime will be charged. Our citizens* who did hot .have the time or could not otherwise' afford to see the prize fight several months ago at San Francisco* Cal., can have the pleasure this week at a very nominal expense. Fire in East Vienna Gin. Saturday about noon our people were thrown into a fever of excite | meat by the Sre alarm which w&s given at the depot by the blowing of the whittle of the East Vienna Ginnery, and everybody that could went in a sush in that direction,. Our fire company with the reel were soon on the way to the depot, but fortunately it was only a spark of fire in one bale of cotton, which was extinguished before any dam age was done und'before any of {the citizens from up town arrived. Pope Brown’s Bis Crop. Atlunta, Ga. Aug. 31—Railroad Commissioner Pope Brown, was in the city, today on official business, says that cotton is opening very rapidly in his section, and that it i* being rushed into market. He has sold 100 bales of this year’s crop aud hopes to pick 300 more. Col Brown says that iu'his section the prospects are quite encouraging as the season has been good. BIG BARGAINS IN CLOTHING. $12.50 Suits now $8.75 10.00 8.50 5.00 2.50 Pants “ 6.25 .4-90 2.50 1.50 Don’t Mm these Clothing opportunities. BOYS SUITS ridiculously Cheap. We are determined to make BOOM. J. P. HEARD& SONS. The Vienna Cotton Oil Co. wants to do your ginning. Good service guar anteed. Three crates of crockeryvare and nice tine of table outlery Just recelvt i at Taylor Bros;