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. .J . ,\^.'~^XAt^i(A^4 k> _ —i , . * • •• • • • • ■ ■ : -■•■•' - 8$*’.- 5 ; |:i;Ji.UK(ia;ife 'AtI'^fp ? ■-•■ SMI : VOL^.NO.6^,.^ VIENNA. GA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21,1903- TWICE-A-WEEK $1.00 PER YEAR k THE NEW HOAD ’. IS SORELY HERE Vienna’s People are 4j * Very Happy Tfo Laying oftfis Iron Was Completed to this Git; Monday Afternoon and . fbe Work Goes Steadily On. r ^Vienna is happy. .Beat the tin pan; blow, the bass horn ; clap the cymbals and be merry. The Atlantic & Birmingham is here with both feet. They tried to keep us froth getting it;.they put obstructions and many obstacles in the way, but the great highway of commerce and industry overcame them all and is now wjjb us,, and from here it will push on . tit (nake other towns, on (be lihe of itsjroute happy. Its coming has been looked for ward to .Whb. happy and eager anticipation by the people of this town for many a long day, add now that it has at lest arrived, they are just as anxious to see it. pftlh; on io its'finhl destination.' The men who are behind this m.agnificient highway cl steel hive .,^had their nerve and Stock of patience put to the severest ' test. | They engendered the malice and. active opposition of various enemies and they found great stumbling bleaks bad beeu put in their path, but with a mighty*and unconquer able determination, they' brushed aside all obstacles, subdued and overcame all enemies, and. brought pYfheir road on in spite of A]I ib'p - r opposition. > The people of Vienna have •watched With watchful eyes the fierce war that was waged on t.be A. & B. by malignant enemies, and when they saw it come out of the combat victorious, with its banner flying, textile breeze, they felt like giving out a tremendous shout of joy and triumph, so earnest was their feeling In the matter. But the difficulties are all over, and they now haie the unalloyed pleasure of knowing that the town has by.the acquisition of. this great factor in industrial development been put*upon a sure and firm foundation for a maghificient and rapid growth u'long all lines. let the’battle cry be: “Vienna to (he front," and let every man .. strive to put herthere. t*t us make a city right" here where little Vienna stands, . Tell the calamity howlers to go way back and sit do wn, and give room for the man who wants to do something- V Let us be up and; doing. There is a-mighty work to do—a big t.isk to accomplish. The News will do Its part; will, every other man do as much ? If so. We cun accomplish the job. THREE NEUROES IN a FI JHT, i Claud Brown Receives a Dangerous \ Wound on the Head. p? Charlie Smith, Sal lie Brown and Sallie’s son, Claud Brown,engaged , in a general jamboree Sunday night andfCbarlie .is now under bond to appear in court. It seems that Charlie had a grudge against the younger Brown and proceeded to satisfy his feelings by lampooning Claud over the tap- ermost part of hi* wooly anatomy with, a .stick ol wood with no mild si rote - bVsith was arrested and released on bond to make bis appearance later when bis trial will be held. SMALLPOX RAGING IN MACON COUNTY Mr. Gabe Butler, a Prominent Farmer ot Rear Monteznma, Died From this. Dread Disease Saturday. The people in thfs section are some what uneasy over the small pox situa tion The dreaded and loathsome disease is epidemic at Montezuma and some deaths have occurred there from It. One case in particular will be of interest to pur readers, as the victim was well known here. On last Saturday afternoon Mr. Gabriel Butler died from the effects ot the disease at hia. home near Monte- sumaand'the remains were interred Monday. It is said he'experienced fearfnl agony from the ravages of the dread destroyer. The family of Mr. Butler Also took It, but none ot them have succumbed. The deceased was well known here, where he had ttiany friends. Great caution should be exereised to prevent its spreading to Vienna. There Is constant communication between this placp and Montezuma, and It Is an feaay matter for it to spread.. We. (rust the authorities here will keep a dose watch on the situation, and if it should become at all danger ous to the people ot this community, prompt' action should be taken to properly safeguard their lives and health. • There is no need for any excitement over the matter, and the News does hot wish to cause any, but it is well for the people to understand the true situation, so that they may govern thenudves. > ■ McCLOUD—CARMACK. Two Popular Young People Married - Last Wednesday In Wilcox. At the home, of the, bride’s patents Iti'WHcbsi County on last Wednesday, Mr. R. I..Carmack and Miss Cleo McCloud were united in marriage by Rev. J. M. Kelley ( of this city. Both the contracting [forties are highly connected socially, both being young people of universal popularity and high standing in their respective communities. Mr. Carmack is a citizen ol this county and lives near'Kerns. He ts a young man of sterling worth and counts his friends by the score. The bride is the pretty and accom plished daughter of Mr. nud Mrs. John McCloud, who are very prominent and highly respected people of Wilcox county. An elegant and tempting repast was sorved to the young coupleat the bride’B home, after which they Came to Mr. Carmack’s home near Kerns, where another elegant recaption was held in the presence of many admiring friends. The youtig people received many handsome and useful presents, from their friends and relatives.' two fTneturnips. Presented to the News by Mr. J. S. Morgan, of Near Drayton. Mr. J. S. Morgan, a-prominent and well-to«dj farmer, of near Dray ton, called in to see us Tuesday and presented the office with 'two immense turnips, each ’-measuring zi inches in diameter. He also showed us the tusk of a monster hog which he killed recently that weighed 435 pounds. The tusk was obout-four inches long, Mr. Morgan is a staunch friend of thc'Newi and renewed hiz sub scription for another year. A SlgstHic Dltcomy. Kodal Uoes for the stomach that which it la unable to do .for itself, even when but slightly disordered or over-loaded. Kodal supplies the natural juices of di gestion and does tne work of the stomoch relaxing the nerrona tension, .while the in (tamed muscles of that organ sre showed to rest and heal. Kodal digests what you cat and enables the stomach and digestive organs to trantform all food into rich red blood. Vienna Drug Co. SOME VALUABLE CLAY DISCOVERED IN DOOLY Reports State Geologist W. S. Yetftes, Who Says it is the Richest Vein Ever Found .in this State—It Means Much for Dooly if the Report is True. The following article recently appeared in the Atlanta News and Is of untold interest to the people of this county : “State Geologist W. Si Ycatos reports the most valuable find of clay that has ever been discovered in Georgia has been recently found in Dooly county, Georgia. - “This deposit covers something like two hundred acres and has a vein run ning through it thirty-five feet thick. “It was discovered in a peculiar way. The land was bought for the purpose of using the timber that grew in bounteous plenty on it, and with no thought as to its mineral properties. “A well was being dng and after excavating fi feet. below the surface, this rich find of clay was exposed, which caused a further examination with the result named, “Theclay is of the finest composition, being absolutely free from all grit, and is easily pulverized with even a slight pressure of the teeth. “Geologist Yeates states that this find is extremely valuable, as It may be used in the composition of making the finest chinaware, and on acepunt of its pureness from grit, it i* an exceptional deposit. “In thasattogJw .intend* to make a thorough examination of this find and make a complete report in his next work concerning the mineral deposits of Georgia.’’ In all probability this discovery means fortunes to some of the cit izens of Dooly county. This clay is recognized the civ ilized world over as one ot the most important products in the industrial world . It it said that from it can be manufactured the finest class ot chinaware. Of course, all our readers know the great value of chinawafe, and the price it brings in the market. It is claimed that the clay .is found here in great quantities, and every effort will be made to devel op it to the fullest extent. If the yield proves us large os anticipated and the quality con tinues as good as that first found, it means money- to our people lyithout a doubt. . The News will make an effort to obtainfull particulars of the mat- , ter and give them to our readers as soon as possible. A WORD IN BEHALF OF VIENNA, BY. A CITIZEN The phensminsl growth of Vienna in the last year ts due to a great extent to the untiring and intrinsic interest that our energetic editor of the Vienna News has displayed through the col umns of his worthy and up-to-date paper,.in trying to arouse the people nnd make awake their slumber to their interests and the interests of our al ready progressive little city. A good paper is as necessary for the upbuilding of a town as any other en terprise, if not more so, for it contin uously reminds people of what has been done and what can be done. jfot everybody become enthused and infused with the important idea of awakening to the realization ot their situation, and get out of their old shells and become interested in the fu ture welfare of our town. Don’t sit down and hoard up what money you have made and that right here in Vienna, scatter some of it and lend a helping hand to those who arc willing and anxious to increase the growth of Vienna. Build more house* for rent and throw out inducements to others to come here. Get up more manufacturing enterprise*. *Lay off new lot* for tale, extend the streets and make new ones, put in a complete system ol sewerage, let every home in town put In electric lights. Make the sidewalks neat and clean, repaint your houses, nnd let the ladies improve their alrendy beautiful yards. In a word turn over a new leaf and poll for Vienna I It is a known thing that Vienna is considered by people all over the state and elsewhere at being the wealthiest town of its size In Georgia, and with that weiilth nnd the natural beautiful environments it claims together with its fine location and perfect health, and everything that goes to the building up of a larger and ntoro beautiful city. What else is there to hinder us from equalling and soaring above other towns that have not these advantages, but to be up—and-doing? Let others see that you mean to have a city, sur passed by none, and they - will Imbibe your progressive spirit, and ere a few years you will‘wonder fit amazement at its prodigious growth. While the new depot for the A. A B. B. R. is being built lose no time in building a new and np-to-date brick hotel. Vienna ean already boast uf her imposing publto buildings in the qonrt house, jail and stores, and mng- nllioent houses, handsome turnouts and a great many other things, but the thing we wan t Is noan of these things. Come to Vienna and put your inter ests here, and pull for her with all your might. CITIZKN. W. M. PROCTOR, President. W. S. CHRISTIAN, Seo'y. and Trees. DOOLY BUSINESS COLLEGE,' Viexj^ot, Got,, Is now open both day and night and offers to young men, young ladies, boys and girls an unprecedented opportunity to obtain * thorough practical business education at* very small cost. _ The teachers are graduates ot the Georgia-Alabama Business College, Macon, Ga., and as they give each student personal instruction,' it enables the scholar to complete a combined courae in about one-halt of the time that it would take at a College in a large city, and at Hbout one-third of the cost, We teach Shori-hind, Typewriting, Book-keeping, Penmanship, etc., and guarantee to get every atudent a position in 30 day* after graduation. Hoard can bcobtained at very reasonable prirealn Vienna—much cheaper than in ihe large cities, end the instruction that is given each student is hr superior to that of other Business Colleges, For further inloruiation call to see or write W. H. PROCTOR, President, VIENNA* - - - - - GEORGIA. ANOTHER NEW ENTERPRISE Hessrs. L. S. and Yf. H Proctor, and JndsonL. Lasbley to Establish a Gents Furnishing Store. Among the many new enterprise, contemplated and assured for Vienna is a gentlemen’s furnishing store to be conducted by Messrs W. H. Proctor, L. 8. Proctor and Judson Lasbley. All the necessary arrangements are now being mude and these gentlemen contemplate opening their place of business on Feb. 1. The firm name will be Proctor, Lash- ley A Company, and they will occupy the room recently vacated by Mrs. Mitchell, adjoining Dr, Youman’s jewelry store. It has not as yet been definately settled which member of the firm will have active? control of the business, but it will be either Mr. Lashley or Mr. L. S. Proctor, of Swaincsboro, a brother of W. H. Proctor, of this place. The firm will carry a complete and well assorted line of gent’s furnishing goodH, and will handle everything found in an up-to-date store of this kind. They will furnish it with elegant fix ings necessary in this line of business, and all appointments will be first-class. The three young men composing the firm are all young nnd possessed ot excellent business qualifications. They bear the confidence and esteem ot all the people of Vienna, and it is quite needless, we think, to say their venture will prove a success. Preparations are being made to open for business on Feb. 1, and the News hoped to see the Boys make a great success, KICKED TO DEATH. Hose Burnham fleets Death at the . Heels ol a Itule. Moae Burnham, n negro working on the farm of Mr. J, T. Mashburn, near Pinehurst. was found last Sunday morning in a stall of Mr. Mashburn’s stable dead. Early Sunday morning Burnham went into the stable to feed the stock, and from the appearance of the body, it is supposed ns lie entered the stall in which a mule was standing, the mule kicked him, striking him ou vital parts of the *body, causing his death. This is the most reasonable liypo- thosis that can be arrived at from the circumstances, and it is uccepted as being the correct one. DEATH OF MRS. EDWARDS. She Passed Away at her Home at Snow Thursday Morning. Mrs. Mary Edwards, of Snow, passed away last Thursday morn ing about 5 o'clock, after suffering from n second attack of paralysis on Tuesday previous. She bad the first stroke some time in De cember and had never recovered. She was about 75 years of age, and had been a methbet of the Snow Methodist, church about 60 years. She wts the mother of VV. E. and James Edward and Mrs. Fate Sumerfcrd and an aunt of the Jordan boys here and at Findlay. Her remain* were interred at Snow cemetery Friday in the pres* cnccot a large crowd of relatives and frienda. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. M. Buss, ol Unadillu. TEACHERS EXAMINATION. A special examination for teach era license will bc'held in this city February 7th for the benefit ot 1 hose who did not stand the exam ination at the icgular time. Don’t buy your Buggies and Wagons before investigating my stock and prices. T. H. Gregory, Unadilla, Ga. SERIOUS WRECK # ON THE 6. S. & F, Occurred Last SalnrJaj Night Near Sibley, 6a. Caused by a Flange on One of the Wheels Breaking Off-Three Freight Cars The south bound freight train on the Georgia Southern & .Florida railway was wrecked Saturday night about six o’clock some dis tance this side of Sibley. Three freight cars, one loaded with hay, one with coal and the other with guano products were completely demolished? 1 The accident was caused by the flange on one of the wheels breaking off, thus derailing the car. The wrecker was sent for and arrived at the scene of the wrdek about one o'clock Sunday morning bringing Supt. Pei kins. Prepar ations were at once made-’ to clear the track. A large wire cable was 1 brought into use, and at it hap-' 1 pened came near causing the death cf Supt. Perkins. The cable had been stretched and was being used to pull the heavy derbis about, when it gave way and the flying end struck both Superintendent Perkins and Con ductor Childs, injuring them most painfully. Supt. Perkins was carried to Macon and placed under the core : of Dr. Ross, tlie-railway surgeon. His many friends will be sorry to bear of the accident to the super intendent and will wish him and Conductor Childs a speedy recovery i - News From Jerry- Log-rollings are the order of the day in this community. They come so thick nnd fast we can’t get around. Some of our farmers hnve begun to turn the soil preparatory for a new crop. ~ The free term of the Bradshaw high school opened up the 12th inst.-with 20 pupils, and has now inerbnsed to 37 pupils with more coming. Miss Maggie Lasse ter is the efficient principal. She is giving entire satisfaction and the school ls in a prosperous condition. J. H. Cross and son, Henry, visited Vienna on business Saturday. J. L. Adams went to Vienna on busi ness Saturday. John W. Sanders was on the siok list last week. We were the recipient of a number of sample copies of the News last week and they were distributed outand read with mucii interest. Kev. A. J. Sanders was a visitor to Vienna Saturday. Charlie Hcndiey made a business trip to Hawkfnsville lost week. We stated in our letter to the New* on January 18th, that Miss Maggie Lasscter’s school at Bradshaw opened on that date. This we wish to correct. It opened on Jan. )2th instead. C. W. Reynolds made a business trip to Tippettville Friday. The trustees and patrons of tho Brad shaw school are discussing the question of a curing more of the tree school funds with which to pay the teacher. It teems that the country -school* are being discriminated against ia favor of . the town schools. Carlton McKinney and famil/ were tlie guests of ltev. A. J. Sanders Sunday. POWERS—COLLINS. Mr. Robert H. Collins and Miss Bertie Powers were- noited in marriage last Sunday at the home ol Mr. and Mrs. Powers, near Kelly’s turpentine still. Rby. J. M. Walters performed tlie cere mony. For nice juicy Western steak see Williams * Cross,