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VOL. 2. NO 48. VIENNA, GA. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29.1902. TWICE-A-WEEK $1.00 PER YEAR THANKSGIVING IS GREATLY ENJOYED £11 tlie Business Houses in Henna Closed for . the Day-SeiTlces Held at Methodist Church. Thanksgiving day was observed in Vienna very appropriately. Un ion Thanksgiving services were held at the Methodist church by Rev. E. S. Atkinson, pastor of the Baptist church. All business houses in town were closed during the day—an occasion which has not happened in Vienna in years before. The spirit of the day seemed to pervade the people as it seldom does. Thanksgiving day is not a day for carousal and dissipation—not a day for fun nnd trolic as so many seem to think and observe it in that way, but it is a day of humility and' gratitude towards the great 'Creator, the giver of all good and perfect gifts.. The services at the Methodist church were well attended, and the w , _ , sermon by Rev. Atkinson was Very fitly appropriate for the oc* •Caston. Why is it that so many people degrade themselves on this almost holy day into a season of drunken debauchery and simple dissipation? Why of all other days do they se lect this one to-debase themselves, I and disgrace a day that was set : upatt by our Christian forefathers t us a'day of thankfulness and grati- ' tude to an all-wise Creator, for mercies and goodness extended to them in a time of sore need ? Surely -Christian sentiment will stamp cut this baneful custom. Land—Busbee. At the Methodist church in Rochelle, at high noon on Thanks giving day, Mr. Perry G. Busbee, of this place, and Miss Grace Land of Rochelle, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. E. H. McGehee of Cordele, officiating. The ceremony was a most beau-, tiful and impressive one. The bride was attended by Miss Sallie McCrimmons and Miss Lilia Mae McDonald, while Col. J. M. Busb.ee acted as best man to the bridegroom. Mr. W. T. McDon ald and Mr. Bob Reid acted as ushers. The bride was given away by Judge Max Land, her brother. The church was filled by admiring friends and relatives of the young couple, nnd the scene was beauti ful to behold. After the ceremony, a dinner wns given at tlie hotel, at which twenty-five invited guests sat,after which the happy bride and groom, accompanied by some of their in timate friends and relatives came to Vienna and were tendered a re ception on Thursday night by Col. and Mrs. G. W. Busbee, parents of the groom, to which about fifty guests were invited. It was a hap py and brilliant gathering, and those present showered their con gratulations on the happy couple. Several liandsoma presents were received by the bride. Among those that came with the party to Vienna were Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Busbee of Cordele, and Messrs: Judge and Fort Land, of Rochelle. A PROSPECTUS OF THE FUTURE What Vienna May Possibly Be in tlie Days to Come, If Our Citizens Will Work to that End. Lasseter—Westbrook. A Six O’clock-Tea. Mr. W. V Georg?, W. H. Lasseter, -and Mr. L. M. James- tendered to •elect party of young lady friends on Thursday evening, at the Southern hotel, a dinner. The young ladles who attended weret Misses Bertha Leon ard, Clfford and Ann Whitohead and Miss Minnie Morton. It was a verry happy little gathering, nnd the even ing was spent most pleasantly. The following is the menu: Turkey, Quail on Toast, Cranberries. Beat Buieuit. Chicken Snlad, Lobster Salad, . Celery, Olives, ‘ Salted Almonds. Geletine and Whipped Cream, Angel Food Cake, Devil Cake, Chocolate Cake, Sherry Wine, Champagne. Cheese Straws, Hat Chocolate, Grapes, Oranges, Banannas, Apples, Tea. Coffee. Cures Blood, Skin, Troubles, Cures Blood Polton. Greatest Blood Purllier Free If your blood is Impure, thin, diseased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itching, risings nnd lumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism or any blood or skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm (B B B) Recording to direction. Soon all sores heal,aches and pains stop, the blood is made pure and rich, leaving the skin free from every eruption, and giving the rich glow of purfect healta to .the skin. At the tame time IIBD improves the diges t!on> cures dlspepsia, strengthens weak kidnevs. ]ust the medicine for old peo ple, as ft gives-them new, vigorous blood. Ljrugglsts, f i perlarge bottle, with di rections for home cure. Sample free and irepared by writing Blood Balm Co., At- antn, Ga. Describe trouble and special medical advice also sent free In sealed letter. B B B Is especially advised tor chronic, deep-seated cases of impure blood and skin disease, and cures after all eltelail. ASLEEP AMID FLAMES. Breaking into a blazing home, some firemen lately dragged the sleeping in- -Ittates from death. Its that way when you neglect coughs and colds. Don’t do It, Dr. King’s New Discovery forconsump ».tion gives perfect protection again «t all ■ throat, chest and lung trouble*. Keep it near, and avoid suffering, deaia and doc tor's bill. A teaspoonful will stop a late vough, presislent use tlie n.oat stubborn. Harmless and nice tasting, it’s guaranteed -to satisfy by Forbes & Coxe Drug Co Price 50c and ft.Trial bottles tree NOTICE. Sf-GEORGIA—Dooly County. f Will be sold before the Council Cham' ber door in the city of Vienna, Ga., be- 'tween the hours oi to and ta o’clock y Sm. on Saturday, 6ih day of Dec,, 190a, dimone black cow, marked split and under- 'JK'slope in right tm and split in left ear f > Sold to pay empounding fee and feed bill. 'C Given under my band and official »ig- •\v -nature this ayth day of Nov.. 190a. W. A. Forehand, Marshal City of Vienna. THANKSGIVING DINNER. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Forehand served an elegant Thanksgiving dinner to a number of their friends Thursday at noon. The invited guests were: Mrs. J. P. Heard, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Heard, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. J. W Roberts, Mrs. J. B. Whitehead, Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Mobley, Mrs, Gertie Kenny, Mr. J. H. Morris, Misses Carolyn and Emmie Rob erls and Cliff and Anne White- head. It is the desire of this paper that every person in this beautiful little city, whether big, littlei old or young, male or female, t® talk for this town and act for it, t|o. We want Vienna to grow and to pros per; we want this town to become of more nnd still more importance each day. We want to see new buildings erected here, new manu factories started up; new residences builded and more business houses established. We want to see more people .come here from other places—to see more capital invested amongst us. We would like to see new churches built here and the capacity of the public school building increased to accomodate a growing demand for more room. We would be glad to see some works established here that would give employment to a great number of people—that would bring many futnilics here so us to find employ ment. We would like to hear the sound of steam whistles nnd clang ing bells—the rumble and rattle of wagon wheels—the cl.tfter ot horses feet pulling heavy loads of mer chandise on our streets. We would be glad to see some elegant business blocks erected here and to.see them occupied by live and energetic bus incss men, ready and anxious tc drive a bargain. All of these things and more would we be glad to see here in Vienna. Reckon we will ever see it? Well, we trust that we will, and that before many years, too Do as we sny. Let everybody, talk and pull for Vienna. Tell strangers that this is the best town in the world, and if they don’t believe it bring them here and convince them oi the fact. Take advantage of every opportunity to advertise the resources and inducements of the town to outsiders, and in the mean time advertise your own business also—let the two go hand in hand and if this is kept up persever- ingly, it will most certainly bring its results at no distant day. Services at Mt. Pleasant. The people of Mt. Pleasant com munity had a Thanksgiving ser vice Thursday at the church. Mrs. Claude Forehand, Prof. E. G Greene, J. M. Spears, J. T. Tur ner and D. W. Wilder arranged a nice programme consisting of songs, prayers, recitations, Bible readings, addresses and a sermon. A splemdid dinner was spread on the grounds after the exercises and the large crowd present pattook heartily. APPROPRIATION BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE On last Wednesday afternoon, at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Lasseter, near Viennu, Miss Nena Lasseter was united in marriage to Mr. J. T. Westbrook. Rev. E. H. McGehee, pastor of tlie First Methodist church of Cordele, officiating. Miss Lasseter is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I, S. Lasseter, and is well known in Vienna, having attended school here. She is a lovable young lady, possessed of many attractions, and has a host of warm personal friends. Mr. Westbrook, the groom, is from our neighbor city, Cordele, and stands very high there in busi ness and sociul circles. They returned to Cordele on the afternoon of the marriage, at which place they will be at home lo their friends. It Will Probably Pass tbe House Early Next Week With But a Very HOMESICK CADETo. FOR SALE!—One twenty-five horse power Schofield engine, one thirty horse power Sehofleld return tubulor boiler, comparatively new. one grist mill with set 52 inch rocks. All of the a^ove set up and in good running order One skimmer 15 horse power engine, 30 feet of shafting, Lot pulleys nnd belt ing, Will exchange for land. Address “B.” Uimdilla, Ga. WANTED. We would like to ask through Ihe col umns of your paper, if there is any person who has used Green’s August Flowers for the cure of indigestion, dyspepsia and liver troubles that has not been cured— we also mean their results, such as suur stomach, fermentation of food, habltunl costiveness, nervous dlspepsia, headache, despondent feelings, sleeplessness—infact sny trouble connected with the ttumsch or’liver? This medicine lias been sold for many years in our civilized countries, and we wish to correspond with you and send one of our book* free. If you never tried August Flowers, try one bottle first.. We have neyir known of iu failing. If so, something more serious is the matter with you Ask your oldest druggist. G G Green, Woodbury,N ] For sale by Vienna Drug Co., Vienna, and ]. \V. Sanders, Unadilla. Taylor Bros., have $2,000 worth of Shoes which they will sell st s great bargain. The New Man at West Point and tki Fans* ot Nostalgia. The new man at West Point has one misfortune to endure throughout tbe first few weeks of his course—he must suffer the pangs of homesickness. Ho has entered upon a course of disci pline quite unlike anything In his ex perience. Every act of his daily Ufe Is regulated by an inflexible system. He has no friend at lmmft tbo word sympathy seems to be unknown. Older cadets look on, understand, pity, but give uo sign. H. Irving Hancock says in “Life at West Point:’’ It Is a common sight for a cadet cor poral, going into the room of a "plebe," to find him seated at bis table, peu in baud nnd a sheet of paper before him, storing blankly at tlie paper or the wall. The endet corporal takes In the scene before him. "Homesick, mister?" be asks. “Yes, sir!” replies the plebe, looking shamefaced. “Sure sign a new man’s homesick when he’s caught at study table writ ing bis resignation,” rejoins the cor poral composedly. The plebe, wondering how it is that tbe cadet corporal is such n mind read er, flushes, looks at tbo sheet before him and slowly tears it np. “That’s right!" says the corporal. Then, with a momentary touch of sym pathy, bo goes on: “Don’t get down in tbe month, mister. I’ve been through the nostalgia drill myself- It’s toitgb on you. but when you’ve been here a little whilo there’s no in ducement on enrtb that could make you leave of yonr own choice. Brace np! Homesickness hits ’em all at first." Then tbe corporal glances about and falls at once Into the brusque tone of the instructor. “See here, mister," he remarks, “ ‘policing’ Is one of the most Important duties of the soldier. Your shoe brash is out of place. Haven’t I told you where it helongs? And you cap is on your bed. Now, mister”— So be goes on with n list of criti cisms which at once reduce life to a practical level. The plebe has enough to do for tbe next half boar in “tidy ing up.” nnd nt the end of that time he is not tempted to resume bis letter. At least, be puts it off for one day more. Tlie appropriation bill whloh had been reported to the house by the ap« propiation committee carries the foL lowing items: Academy for the blind, $18,000, College for the colored, $8,000, Contingent fund, $10,000. Contingent fund railroad cornmta-. sion, $2110. Contingent expenses supreme court. SI,200. Department of agriculture, $20,000. Disabled soldiers’ pensions, $185,O0Q v Georgia Sanitarium, $330,000. Geological fund, $8,000. Geological printing fund, $2,500. Georgin Normal and Industrial ooU. lege. $22,900. Horticultural fund, $5,000. Indigent soldiers’ pensions, $885,000* Indigent widows’ pension, $90,000. Land scrip fund, $6,314. Legislative pay roll, $87,600. Library fund, $3,000. Military fund, $20,000. North Georgia Agricultural and Me* chanicnl college, $10,001). Prison fund, $105,000. Printing fund, $20,000. Public building fund, $18,5000, ■ Publishing supreme court reports, $7,600. Public debt interest, $321,800. School for the deaf, $27,500. School fund, $800,000. School of Technology, $45,000. Soldiers’ homo fund, $12,600, Solicitors general, $6,060, State Normal School, 22.500. Widows’ pensions, $185,000. Sinking fund. $100,Ouu. Probnbly some of these items will be changed, but It is thought the bill will go through mainly as it is. The North Georgia Conference named Griffin as the next place of meeting. The negroes of Virginia are, making a hot fight on the new constitution of thut state. A suit has been brought by them against every member of the convention that framed and adopted the present constitution, the governor, the three members of the registration board and three judges of election of a certain precinct. This suit is filed by a negro, and a«ks for $5,000.00 damages. The cuse will come up in the United States district court of Virginiit. A Chnnjt* nnd Come Over Him. There are some things in this world for which not even tbe most profound rural philosopher can account to his own satisfaction. “I never saw an animal move so slowly before In til my lifer’ cried an exasperated traveler in a New Hamp shire stage, behind which the clouds ot a rapidly rising storm were growing blacker every moment “Can’t tbo horse go any faster? Yon had an ex cellent one ten years ago, wbea I need to spend the summer here.” “That’s the cnFous thing about it” said the driver, gazing first at bis steed and then at the uneasy passenger In a mildly speculative way. “This hess is tbe very same identical boss that drove that summer. 1 don’t know what in tankers got into bimi He seems to bare lost bis animation.”— Yontb’s Companion. Tbe use of expert testimony in the courts of the country to swear away men’s lives is to a great extent a truud and a farce. A hand-writing expert, for instance. He pretends to be able by examination to r?C« ognize the hand writing of a man if he only hus one letter of that man’s hand by which to go. He claims that he can recognize otery similarity between different hands, and if you wrote n letter ten years ago, if you will give him a letter witten by you now, he can pick out the other letter from a thousand, Is such expett testimony as tbit sufficient to use in the courts of this country to convict men of crimes f We say NO. It is not. It should not be used. It is not fact; it is opinion—expert though it may ba called. The law should not giro it weight when a man’s life is at stake. Not even law has the right to take a man’s life on such testjo roony.