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VOL. 2. NO 43.
VJENNA. GA. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12.1902.
TWICE-A-WEEK $1.C0 PER YEAR
72ND SESSION OF THE
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Held With Ebenezer Church Last Week and a Most
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Interesting and Profitable Time Was Had—Meets
With the riars Hill Church Next Year.
The Houston Baptist Association
IHet in seventy-second session at Eb-
enezev c(uu'eh, near Raines) Gai, Wed
nesday, Nov. 5th. Ebenezer church is
located In a flne section of country and
the church has 220 members and has
eight corners to the building, situated
In a beautiful pine grove. The recep
tion the good people of this church and
community gave the association was a
royal oile and the hospitality unex
celled. They supplied every need and
minstered to every want of the associ-
' tion, and, ail who attended this meet
ing yvijl ever hold the people in great
ful reinemberanc'e for their much kind'
riess.-
The Houston Association origionally
was composed largely of churches
located in Houston county, but she
has traveled southward until not a sin
gle church in Houston is a member of
this bcdy
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objects. This was decidely the best
report ever made to the association.
Rev. J. J. Hyman presented the re
port on Sunday schools. It was dis
missed by Rev. J. J. Hyman, Rev. 'JV.
■T, Barton and Rev. A. M. Sims and
Rev. J J. Hyman was elected presi
dent of the Houston Sunday School
Convention, Brother Hyman is not
only a Confederate veteran, but a
noble veteran of the Cross.
Rev J. D. Norris presented the re
port on publications. It was discussed
by Revs. J. D. Norris, , J. J., Hyman
and Alex. W. Bealer.
'Prof. L. E. Brown made the report
on temperance. It was spoken to by
Prof. Brown, Hon. Isaiah Williams.
The report on deceased ministers
was rend by Hon Isaiah Williams and
no minister of the association had
died during the year, but the wives of
Revs. J. J. Hyman and Isnnca Hob-
Death Of Little Earle King.
On last Friday night God sent an
angel to take little Earle to His
mansion on high. She was a patient
little sufferer for two weeks with
whooping cough and bronchitis.
She was loved by all who knew her
she was so good and obedient for a
little child of two and a half years
old. The only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. D. I. King.
We laid little,Earle to rest Sat
urday evening in thd cemetery at
Unadilla . She cannot come to us
but we can go to her for we know
she is safe in the arms of Jesus
It is so hard to say goodbye to
the little darling so soon, but our
God is too good and wise to do
wrong. Earle bore all her sufferings
without a murmur and the Master
called her home where suffering is
no more.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to
weep.
—Written by Her Aunt.
The Piedmont Association was orig- by have recently died, both of them
tonally organized at the foot of the were noble Christian women.
mountains ns the nnme indicates, but'
the has traveled southward until now
• the churches alpng the seashore around
Brunswick compose that body.
■ The only rerson we know why these
Baptist association? are moving south
toward, the gulf and the ocean, is that
there is much water there.
Twenty-nine churches compose the
Houston Association; nineteen are -in
Dooly, seven hr Worth, one in Macon,
■one In Irwin and one in Pulaski coun
ties. If all of the messengers had at
tended there would have been about
seventy two in all. It was in session
three days. Rev. J, 1). Winchester,
tihe aj p jintee, preached the introduc
tory sermon and it was a masterly ef
fort, It was no doubt the finest mis
sionary sermon ever delivered before
that body and those of us who heard
Winchester concluded that he was one
of the ablest divines in the Georgia.
Dr. S. Y. Jameson of Atlnntu, and
Rev. J. A. Chaves of Montezuma, col
lected and read the letters from the
churches, after which the oUlcers were
elected. Rev Alex W. Bealer of At
lanta and Rev. W. J. Barton of Ocllln.
■Collected the ballots and reported the
result. Rev. E. S. Atkinson was re-el
ected moderator. This was a deserved
compliment and , honor to this elo
quent and distinguished divine. He
presided vv'tli dignity, indeed Vienna’s
gifted pastor is a prince among parli-
mentinrians. Bro S. P. Odom wns re
elected clas k; he has been clerk for
twenty-two years and his long and
faithful services in this cspacity has
greatly endeaied him to the brethem
Blld lie is held in high esteem by them.
Rev*. J. D. NirrisJR. A. Wilson and
Blnlnrk we: e appointed a special com
mittee to visit the Houston High
school and examine the buildings and
meet the faculty and student body and
report the condition of the school.
They spent Wednesday night nt Arabi.
the guests of honor of that noble nnd
excellent high school. Thursday
morning the faculty and pupils at
tended the association in a body. When
they entered the church the associa
tion arose nnd gave them a most hearty
■and enthusiastic reception. The music
teacher presided at the organ while
the school and the audience sang some
soul-stirring music and this was one of
the happiest events of the occasion.
Arab! High school is otieof the great
est and biggest things in Dooly county.
Too much cannot be said in its- praise.
It deserves and merits the hearty and
substantial support and patronage of
the people of this part of the state.
' Rev. A. M. Sims read the report on
education nnd this report was ably dis
guised by Brethem A. M. Sim-, W. J.
Barton, Prof. L. E. Brown, J. H. Bed
Enjoyable Dance.
J. H.Bedgood made an able report
on state of religion. Revs A. M. Sims.
J. H. Shingler and J. D. Norris made
speeches on the report.
Bey. F. M. Blalark presented the re
port in Orphans’ Home. It was spoken
to by Dr. J. B. Taylor, Revs. F. M.
Blalark, J. M. 'Champion. Twenty-
five dollars was raised for the home.
Rev. J. D. Winchester read the re
port on missions, which was discussed
by Rev. J. D. Winchester, Dr. S. V,
Jatnerson nnd Rev W. J. Bartoitr
Rev. A M. Sims introduced a resolu
tion requiring trustees oT Houston
High School to make a report nt the
next meeting of the association, giving
plans and specifications of the proposed
new buildings that are needed by the
school.
J. D. Norris introduced a resolution
creatinga new standing committee on
ministerial changes nnd was niadjC
chairman and reported to the
body before it adjourned.
Re,v Alex. W. Bealer preached a flne
missionary sermon before the associa
tion..
Among the distinguished visito-s to
the association were: Rev. A. J.
C'heeve of Montezuma, Drs. 8 Y J»mer-
son,JB Taylor and Rev A \V Bealer,
Atlanta; Rev W J Barton Ocilla; Rev
Tom West, Albany; Messrs. A B and
Vi T Tippett, Tippcttville. These
brethem rendered valuable services
in the deliberations of the nssuciati'on.
The next session of the association will
meet with Mars Hill church nt Jerry,
Git., Nov 5,1903 J D Norris wns ap
pointed to preach the introductory
sermon Rev. J. 8. Fillyaw alternate.
Rev F M Blalark to preach the mis
sionary. sermon, Kev. J M Kelly alter
nate. Rev. A 51 Sims the delegate to
the Southern Baptist Convention, Kev.
J D Winchester alternate. Rev J 3
Hyman, Judge'D L Henderson. Hon.
J D Pnte, Prof. L E Brown, Rev. F M
Blalark and J D Norris and others I
cannot recall were appointed delegates
to the Georgia Baptist Convention.
It Vika a great association.
J. D. NORRIS.
Last Tuesday W. H. Holt, who lives
a few miles east of Vienna, went a
’possum hunting' and succeeded in
catching three large ones, and is re
ported that they were so fat they would
leave greasy spots on their shadows,
Mr. Holt had them prepared for their
next day dinner together with a lot
of other good tilings and had as his
gupsts: Messrs. C. B. Wood, E. J,.
Peavy, J. B. Carlisle, Judge J. T. Car
lisle and “Coot" Bowen, and their
families It is reported that four of
the guests were compelled to have a
An enjoyable d:tn,ce was given
Monday evening by the Vienna
German club, at the young men’s
Athletic club at which a number of
the young people were present:
Dancing wnsjnduldged in until
eleven o’clock when all adjourned
until' the next meeting when
another will be arranged lor.
Among those participating were:
Misses BertlVu Leonard, Sallie
Leonard, Meta Meeks,. Lilia Mae
McDonald, Kato McArthur, Carrie
Whidden; Messrs. Walter F.
George, W. T. McDonald, W.*H
Proctor, J. L, Taggart, Max
James,. Joe F. Everett, Burt Tur
ton,. Judron Lashley, C. S. Gurr.
Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Heard
chaperoning.
Hollow Branch Items.
n WOMANS ,POWER.”
Miss Bonnalr Price and Company, 'Mil
Present this Play Here on
Saturday Night.
Miss Bonnalr Price and an excellent
Compnny will play one night’s engage
ment at the opera house Saturday Nov.
■16th, presenting the great Society play
in five acts, “A Woman’s Power," hand
somely costumed. Scenic and electric
al effects, and a Coterie of clever spec
ialties between the acts including The
Wells Bros,, Inimitable Musicial sing
ing and dancing comedians.' Miss Rose
Winchester’s high-class songs illustra
ted, Harry and Stella Holman, the
royal entertainers. The attraction
comes highly recommended. The
Charleston (S. C.) Daily News-Courier-
says: “Miss Bonnair, Price and Com
pany presented the Society play, ‘A
Woman’s Power,’ at the theatre last
night to a large audience which mani
fested its appreciation of the prefor-
mance.in no uncertain way. This is
one of the best popular priced compa
nies seen in Charleston in several sea
sons and deserves the patronage which
will no doubt be accorded it. Miss
Price is a clever actess and her work
last evening won for her much merited
applause, her gowns were most beauti
ful. The supporting comp any Is capable
and Miss Price is not handicapped 'by
the wenk support which is often a mur
ing feature with popular priced attrac
tions. The scenic effects were excel
lent, and the polite vaudeville were
new and 'Something doing all the
time.’"
Seats on sale. Popular prices, 25, 35
and 50 cents.
Christmas is nearly here, but the
people have not quite finished gather
ing their crops.
The boys all think that their bycicles
are the idol of the day.
Miss Emma Bush and little brother
is visiting Mrs. Yanie Sprndley this
week.
Mr. nnd Mrs.L. J Sprndley and fami
ly visited their daughter last Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr. E.D. Hudson of near here spent
a’ few days with his brother, near
Unadilla, last week to go bird shooting
Mr, J. R. Mims visited his parents,
Mr, und Mrs, L, J. Sprndley last Sub
day,
There will bo preaching here again
next Sunday. Let everyone take a part
nnd enjoy It.
Christmas comes but once a year, but
everybody must pny attention and be
sure to hear.
carton, riw.> | physician the next day.
good, J. C. Mercer, Jerry Clemens and t v ^
' F. M.Avery made the report on finance | ‘
«nd 18,000 was reported as contributed ,
by the churches during the year for all 1
DeWItt’s M Salve
For Piles, Burn* Sores*
About the Legislature.
I will endeavor , to give a fe
thoughts to the many readers of the
News, which is one of the newtiest
papers that was ever published ill
Dooly, and one that every citizen
of the county ought to take.
I am anxious to see what the
editor will have to say’ in regard to
the acts of the present legislature.
I see that they ure starting off by
paying some of them to take up
I heir time naming babies. I trust
that it will not be necessary to do
this often, us I think the father und
mother ought to huve the exclurive
right to name their own children.
Then, I see that the representative
from Gilbert county wants to make
it n misdemeanor for any one to sell
seed cotton between the first day of
September und December. My
God 1 do they want to take all the
laborers priviliges uway ? The law
is sufficient on that point now, as
it prohibits the sale of seed cotton
between sundown nnd sunrise,
that is all that they can find to do
it would be better for them to
adjourn for all future time.
Success to the News.
T. F. Etukiiidge.
Twin Culves.
Mr. R. E. Jordan of Pinehurst,
had a cow to deliver twin mule
calves last week. This is quite an
unusual occurrence and Mr. Jordan
can justly claim the prize money.
A Thanksgiving Dinner.
Heavy eating is usually the first cause
of Indigestion. - Repeated attacks inflame
the mucuous membranes lining the stom
ach, exposes the nerves of the stomach
producing a swelling after eating, heart
burn, headache, sour risings and finally
catarrh of the stomach. Kodol relieves
■he inflamation protects the nerves and
enres the catarrh. Kodol cures indiges
tion. dfspepsia, alt stomach troubles by
cleansing and sweetening the glands of
the stomach. Vienna Drug Co.
A Week of Prayer.
The Wom’an’s Foreign Mission
ary Society of the Methodist church
Vienna, will-observe a week
Prayer beginning Monday, Nov
24th. All the ladies of the com
munity who have anything to
thank God for,'are cordially invit
ed to join in this service.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
Thursday Nov. 27th, will be ap
propriately observed. Sermon by
Rev. E. S. Atkinson at 11:00 a.m
at the Methodist church. It is to
be Doped that the stores will all
be closed and the day properly ob
served.
The News from Jerry.
Our farmers will soon be through
harveitirg their crops tor 1902, and
preparations are'now being made
for another year. Corn crops it) •
this section were cut off considera*
bly by the excessive drouth in the
summer; In consequence of this
fact their will be a large crop of
oats sowed tins full,
t Hogs ure very scarce here, so
much so that there can be none
bought at any price und some are
now dying, which will cut the
meat crop short for riext year.
Rev. Geo T. Taylor of Cordele,
while visiting his parents here, had
severe case of fever. We are glad
to note that he is convalescing nnd
able to be up aguin.
Bro’s. Johnnie Wallace and Jim
Seaby, while on their return from
the Houston Baptist association,
happened to the misfortune to'get
their buggy torn to pieces by the
horse running away. Bro. Wallace
escaped by jumping from the buggy.
Bro. Seaby in trying to holfl the
horse, was somewhut bruised up,
but not seriously hurt.
Lewis Cross is still improving
after a spell of fever of five weeks.
Rev. A. J. Sanders is wearing a
kright smile on his lace now over
arrival ot a girl baby at hiB home,
J. W. Lemon and W. L. Browtt .
of Kerns, were among us Friday.
C. W, Reynolds made a business
trip to Vienna Friday.
Dr. Holiday has moved to his
former home in Atlantu, leaving us
without a physician. We would
be pleased to huve one lbcate here.
Mr. und Mrs. C. W. Reynolds
returned home Wednesday of lost
week from Cordele^ where they had
been shopping and prospecting
with the view of purchasing laud
and locating there. Mr. Reynolds
is a good citizen and one ot our
most enterprising farmers und we
can’t give him up.
Miss Annie Cross, who has been
very sick with lever, is no better at
this writing. We trust that it will
not prove serious with her, and that
she will fbon recover.
It seems that there is no effort
being mude on the part of our peo-\
pic in securing a teacher to teuch
the free school ut this place next
year. We hope that this ail im
portant question will not be over
looked, und that we may have one
of tii« best schools (hut we have
ever had. There is no reason why
we should not have one of the best
country schools in the county.
Misses Mamie Reynolds aud
Mary McKinney attended preach
ing at Friendship church Sunday,
Gus llendley made a very im
portant business trip to Cordele on
Saturday.
J. W. Lemon and Lcw!b Ridley
of Kerns, were here on business
Monday.
A worthy young man. oi this
settlement says he is goiug to get
married. We believe it und extend
congiatulutions in advance.
A STARTLING SURPRISE,
Verr few could believe in looking at
A T tioadley, a healthy robust black*
smith of Tilden, lnd., that for ten years
he suffered such torlueitroin rheumatism
as few could endure and live. But a
wonderful change followed his taking
Electric Bitters. “Tow bottles wholly
cured me,"he writes, “and l have, not feU
a twinge in over a year.” They regulate
the kidneys, purify the the blood and
cure rheumatism, neuralgia, nervousness
Improve digestion and gives perfect health
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