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VOL 2. NO 37. VIENNA. GA. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22,1902. TWICE-A WEEK $1X0 PER YEAR SOME DAILY DOINGS OP TOWN AND COUNTY DEFTLY DESCRIBED INVESTED INTO INTERESTING ITEMS The Tales That the Type Truthfully Tries to Tell to the Thrifty, Thoughtful Throng. Cotton Market. SQUARE RAI.B MARKET. Good Middling 7 3-4 Fully Middling 7 6-8 Middling. 7 1-2 ROUND BALE MARKET. Good Middling 8 1-4 Strict Middling ~ 8 1-8 Middling 8 Mrs. J. D. Norris is quite sick. R. E. Kelly is having his beautiful residence painted. See our Reefers for children; they are up-to-date. J. P. Heard * Sons. New Hope' church has hod their 'Church house repaired. Mrs. Morris is quite sick at the home •of her daughter, Mrs. Wt. J). Murray, in this city . ,, Rev. J. D. Norris filled his first ap pointment as pastor of New Hope ■church Saturday and Sunday near Unadilla. W. T. Adkins, of the News, was pres ented with one of the smart ties from •J. L. Taggart’s store by Mr. A; L. Calhoun tliis week', Prof. Gilreath of Cartersville, Ga.., •conducted a singing services at the Methodist church last Monday evening •at which there was a large attendance. Frank Washington colored, was -ar retted here Monday by Sheriff Sheppard ■On an indictment from Worth county for an assault with intent to murder. Mr. John Colllier who has been very low at his home five miles South of the ■city, is reported to be some better •and we sincerely hope to give more favorable mention ut our next writing. Miss Lilia May McDonald entertained -a few of her friends Monday evening -at tea. Among those present were: Misies Bertha Leonard, Grace Benson, Emma Myers; Messrs. J.' L. Taggart, •M. L. James, Mr. Morrill and W. T. McDonald. Deputy-Sheriff Lee Sheppard brought -a negro boy of about 18 years of age, from Cordele Saturdny morning. He was charged with theft, and on a plea of guilty, he was sentenced in the city ■Court to a sentence of twelve months, -or pBy a fine of |45. J. B. Cooper A Co., of Pinehurst, are ■closing out thei.* goods. An ad was placed in the News to that effect week before last and last week their store "was crowded with anxious purchasers -and they succeed in disposing of a large -amount of goods at cheap prices. Judge H. W. Powell left Monday morning fpr Atlanta, where he goes to push his claims for the position of ■door keeper of the House of Repre sentative. Judge Powell is well quali fied for the positioh and the .News would be proud to leam of his success in the.matter. The funeral of D. Y. Williams, men tion of whose death appeared in our Saturday’s issue, took place at the Williams cemetery about 11 miles East of Vienna Saturday morning at 11 o'clock with Masonic honors. He was a member of the Lodge of this city. A •large crowd attended the funeral. The following new subscribers were wadded to our large subscription list Saturday: Messrs. B. H. Hudson. J. T. Jeter, A. L. Jones, R. E. Jordan, N. T. Bowen, J. H. Evers, J. T/ Knight, J. H Forehand and D E. Murray. Several renewals were also received, which speaks better fora paper than anything else. With few exceptions our sub scribers aro paying upas promptly as -ii'we had adopted an iron clad rule. Mrs. rioUie Whitehead. To the memory of Mrs. Mollie Whitehead, nee Mobley, -wife of Mr. R.- Whitehead, who died Oct. 37th, 1903, aged 52 years. Mollie was born in Crasy ford county on the 23rd day of April, 1850, and was married to Mr. R, Whitehead Dec. 6th, 1876 by Mr. Robert Owens. She united with the Baptist church at Harmony when quite a girl, and lived and died an exemplary Chris tian life. She was the mother of four children, Mrs. Maggie Ludlani, Jimmie, Bessie and Ethel White head, the former having died about two years ago, the other three children are at home. Mollie us a neighbor was aTwavs ready and willing to administer to the wants and necessities of the poor and needy in her community, and none knew her but to love her. As a parent she was indulgent, kind and loving and no sacrifice was too great for her in the interest of the loved ones that God had given to her. As a daughter she had few equals and no superiors, her devo tion to her afflicted father for years was so strong and untiring as to attract the commendation and love of all wiio saw it. She was equally us affectionate and tender to her mother who was her great care after father's\dcuth, As a sister, the writer never knew of such extreme devotion as existed between the deceused and Dr. Lewis Mobley of Byromville, who was with her and at her bedside nil the time during her sickness and administered to her every want. Mollie often saying, “Bud how can I ever repay your goodness to me,” As a wife she was an exception and all her aims was to smoothe the way of her husband who held the highest pluce in her esteem; her every effort was to cheer, comfort and strengthen “Reason." “Yes, Mollie,” ’tis hard to give you up. We miss you. As neighbors and friends we miss your cheerful words and your kind deeds; as relatives we miss your affections and smiles, but as husband and children at home—so lonely, so berefl-i—we cannot describe in words how we miss you. But to the rulings ot Divine Providence we in submission bow, for we know our Heavenly Father is too wise to err and too good to do wrong. We sorrow not ns those who have no hope, for we feel thnt our loss is your eternal gain. Farewell! but not forever. We hope to meet you in that great beyond where there are no sorrows and tears, and where partings will be no more. “Asleep in Jesus.” J. P. H. For Sale For Next 15 Days The Ridenhour and Mrs. Kelly residences near the depot. Well situated for the erection of a store house on either lot. If not sold after 15 days will'rent them for a year and build a store house if renter desires one. Apply at once to * J. R. Kelly, Vienuu, Ga. dsn Lika Hot Cake “The fastest selling article I hare in my store,” writes druggist C. T. Smith, of Davis. Ky., *'is King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs aud colds, be cause it always cures. In my six years of sale it has never failed. I have known it to -ave suffers from Ihroataud lung diseases who could qet no help irom doctors or anyother remedy. Mothers ,rely on it, best physicians paesenbe it. and Forbes & Coxe Drug Co. guarantee satisfaction or return price. Trial bottles free regu- ios size jo: cad fl. BUNDRICK REMOVED TO AMERICUS. Carried There for Safe Keeping While Awaiting Legal Action-Hopes to Prove an Alabl. Although, there had been no violent talk against Mr. Andrew Bundrick in this county, or any attempt made to do him bodily barm. Judge J, A. Walden and Sheriff Sheppard removed the prisoner to the Americus jail last Friday night for safe keeping. As yet nothing has been heatd of George Bundrick, and if stiil living he has effectually covered his tracks, but he is being sought with unabated interest and many believe that it is only a question of time when his capture will be effected. “Murder ,will out” is an old adage that has been proven time and again and it is hoped that Bundrick will soon be in custody to answer for this grave charge. Andrew, speaking to a News reporter stilted that he was not near the scene of the crime and hopes to prove an alahi, he also states that George would clear him of all blame were he here, and that it is a conspiracy hatched against him. He was placed in the murderers cel) in Americus to await legal uction. Shooting. The News has received meagre hews trum a killing near Cordele. It seems that a negro boy of Sandy Nealy’s, shot another negro man of 35 or 40 years of age. This shooting occurred Saturday after noon on the road near the Bows- den pluce. The First Quarrel. After the explosion the following were found to be injured: The Groom.—Slightly scratched about the face, force or character and self esteem somewhat shattered; will hereafter show timidity under like cir cumstances. The Bride.—Dignity hurt, but not broken: showed unexpected courage; will recover slowly. Cupid.—Badly shocked; will recover. -Life. HU Free Will Offering;. “What’s that $5 kept out of my sal ary fort” demanded the employee of the state institution. “That's .your voluntary contribution for campaign purposes,” blandly re plied the superintendent. “But it Isn’t a voluntary contribu tion. You’ve no right to hold It out on mo. That wasn’t in the bargain. I never heard anything about it before. It Is a gouge, and I won't stand it!” “But you have to pay It, you know, or lose your job. Does It go?" “Y-yes.” “Well, that’s why we call It volun tary.”—Chicago Tribune. Tn, Sympathy. Tom—Why so melancholy* old man? Jack—Bliss Jones rejected me last night Tom—Well, brace up. There are others. Jack—Yes, of course: but somehow I can't help feeling sorry for tue poor girL—Chicago News. Too Moeh Promised. ' “Did her father forgive her for run ning off and getting married?” “Yes; the old man said that he would forgive and forget them.’’—In dianapolis News. Although she may have no knowl edge of medicine, the dressmaker who can euro bad fits has a lot of patience. 4 Mrs. Parham's Death. LOCAL COURSE With deep regret Ihe News chronicles to its many readers the sad death ot Mrs. Torn Parham which occurred at her home near Unndiila, Sunday morning after an illness of about three weeks with slow fever. She leaves a husband and several relatives to mourn her death. She was a good woman and her ■ death was a great shock to the community in which she lived. Her remains were carried to the Daniel graveyard near Byromville, where the burial took place Mon day morning ut 11 o’clock in the presence of a large crowd, Rev. J. M. Kelly of this city officiated nt the grave. City Court. The third quarterly term of the City Court of Vienna, convened yesterday morning with a large number of cases on both the civil and criminal dockets with Judge D. L. Henderson presiding, While J. T. Hill, the city court solicitor is indisposed and that position is being filled by Col. W- F. George. Following ts a list ot the cuses that have been disposed of at this term: State vs Wm. H. Smith, accusa tion, attempt to break in store; plea of guilty. Sentenced to pay a fine of $20. to include cost. State vs S. H. Sampson, simple larceny, verdict of guilty, nob sen tenced. 'Motion for a nsw trial will be made. Wilkins Givens, gaming. Jury out. >. Will Likely Play Vienna. It is very probable that the Smith-Price Comedy Go., now playing a six night’s stand in Cor dele will be presented at the Heard Opera House in this city nt an early date. Manager Hester was in Cordele Monday night conferring with Mr. Smith in regard to the playing of Vienna nnd Mr. Smith seemed to favor a date here. He is carrying one of the highest cluss, as well as most moral plays, that is now in this part of the state and we hope that it will be so that this company can play Vienna. Hollow Branch News. Christmas is getting near. The farmers are all looking happjr over their cetton crop. Mr. Farris Hudson and wife and child visited Mr. E D Spradley near here last Sunday. There are two charming little girls in our community who sent Mr. Floyd Lensey word to take them to Mr. J R Aultman to a Saturday night tucker. Come again sweetheart. Mr. B F Richardson and son visited his sister Mrs. L J Spradley Sunday. Mr. U A Mims and family visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J A Mash- burn Sunday Inst. Bfr. Frank Wells and sister from near Cordele, visited their aunt BIrs. L J Spradley near here last Saturday night nnd Sunday. BIamua’s Baby. ’ Taylor Bros, have just received 12 barrels of glassware including all kinds of lamps. Hare your walks fixed and laid with Portland Cement. For sale by D. B. Thompson. AT CORDELE, GA, Messrs. Palms? and Killian Have Con* traded With the Alkahest Lycetua for Some Good Attractions. Messrs. Palmer & Killian have.eon. trncted with the Alkahest Lyceum ot Atlanta, for the most attractive Ly- ceum course for the present season that they have sold outside of the. larger cities and the people of Cordele' should congratulate themselves thq£ they will have such-an excelledt list of- attractions to attend. This course wall more than successful last season and much appreciated by all. The manage- merit will leave nothing undone to make this season more attractive. The season opens on Oet. 20th with Mr. J. Williams Mncy in his evenings of humor, song and story. Mr. Mooy was with us lost season-and it is suffi cient to say that all who saw him will see and hear him again. On Nov. 20th, comes the much talked of Musical Combination, the Boston Stars, followed with Dr. Dixon a few later. lit January Prof. John DeMotta in his famous lecture, “The Harp of the Senses.’’ In February the Original Mule Quartette—they need no intro duction having been with us last sea- son. Jn March Mr. Fred JSmersou Brooks, the California poet. The sea* son closes early in April with Miss Ida Benfey the happiest lady entertainer in the land. Season tickets for the seven dumbers good for two are being sold nt $3.50. . See Mr. Palmer at the Cordele National Bank or 0. M. Kil lian at his office over this bank. Third District News. We have been having some very fljm weather for the past few days tor fin ishing up the crop for 1003, and a good many farmers are putting in their grain crop for next year. Mr. J H Adams of near Kerns, is able to be out again and visited his sister Mrs. W D Cross, of near Harmony church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R A Mims of nea.r Hol low Branch was on a visit to their pa rents Sunday last. Miss Anna Mims, one iof our fairest belles went to Unadilla shopping on Tuesday of last week. Mr. J M Gnmmage of Vienna, was in our midst a few days of lost week. Old satan is smiling on the young people now. The ball room is open and I guess you know “tucker” is the game and darticing Is all the go. Boys, get your guitar, violin nnd the bow; put on your standing collars as it is most time to go. Bad Bot. One Dollar Reward* For a piece of old gold band round piece of Atlantic cable with five copper wires in middle, sur rounded by vulcanized rubber and steel wires and about The size of a dime. L. L. Woodward. Take ears ot the stonaek. The man or woman whose digestion is perfect and* whose stomach performs its everp functiod is never sick, Kodol clean ses, purifies aud aweatens ihe stomach and curea positively and permanently all stomach troubles, indigestion and dispep- sis. It is the wonderful reconstructevs tonic that ft making so many sick people well and weak neopie strong by convey ing to their bodies all of their nourish- ments in the food they eat. Rer J H Holladay of Holladay, Mass, -..rites: No dal has cured me. I consider It the best remedy I ever used .'or dlspepsia and stomach troubles. 1 was given up by physicians and Kodal saved my life. Take it after meals. Vienna Drug Cct Fop Rent- A good one-horse farm, knowtv as the widow Hall place; 3^ miles South of Vienna. Apply to G. B. Shell, Vienna, Ga v