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VOLUME FIFTEEN
VIENNA, QA , THURSDAY, MAY 11th, i9I6.
NUMBER 41
SERIOUS AUTOMOBILE WRECK docket
HAPPENS TO A VIENNA PAR#k IS B ™ CL ™ ED
On Thursday evening of last week
an automobile party composed of
Misses Ella Smith, Genie Morgan,
Messrs. Vernon Kirkland and Geo.
Kedfern while enroute to Cordele for
a pleasure ride was the victim
of, a deplorable accident. It is un
derstood that Mr. Kirkland who was
at the wheel was driving at a very
high speed when the one light which
was the only one of service on the
car, suddenly went out. Realizing
the danger of running at such speed
without light, he quickly attempted to
stop the car. When he threw on the
brakes the rear wheels were locked
with such violent force ns to pitch the
car forward, turning it over and pin
ning the occupants underneath. The
two young men escaped without se
rious injury, both being bruised and
scratched. Mr. Redfem sustaining a
badlyS'iashed nose and knee. The
ypung women were less fortunate.
Miss Smith suffered a fracture of the
upper leg-bone and a painful injury
lust above the right eye.
Miss Morgan who was crushed by
le weight of the car is considered
e most seriously hurt. She was
thrown under the engine, the impact
of the heavy' machinery fracturing
her collar bone, both Tower jaw bones
,nd bending her ribs, wounding and
iruising almost her entire body. She
displayed remarkable heroism in the
attempt she made to extricate herself
from the wreck. The contact of her
body against the hot pipes filled her
with the terror of being burned alive
and with almost superhuman strength
she tore her clothing from her
in a desperate effort to save herself
In the meantime Mr. Redfcrn had
come to her assistance. - Both girls
were carried into the home of Mr.
Hunter immediately jn front of which
the accident occurred. Medical aid
summoned from Cordele, Drs.
McKenzie and Edwards responded
quickly carrying them directly to the
Cordele hospital, where Dr. Patton
was called \jn to assist with the case
cf Miss Morgan.
Miss Smith is still at the hospital,
reports from her bedside are to the
effect that she is convalescing as satis
factorily as possible, considering the
nature of her injuries.
! At first it was thought that only one
of Miss Morgan's jaw bones was frac
tured but after several unsuccessful
attempts to set the bone, she was re
moved to her home here and Dr.
Johnson, of Macon, an eminent dental
surgeon was called here for consult
tation. A thorough examination, dis
closed the fact that both jaw bones
were broken, necessitating a rather
delicate operation. It was success-
fuilly performed Tuesday afternoon
by Drs. Johnson, and Patton, Drs. Biv
ins & Mobley assisting with Drs. E.
P. Whitehead and V. M. Waters in
attendance.
Her splendid constitution and buoy
ant health are proving valuable allies
in the ordeal through which she is
passing. Her condition is encourag
ing and her loved ones and friends en
tertain the most sanguine hope for her
complete recovery.
MISS JULIA CATCH1NGS,
i WOMAN PLANTER SLAIN
Georgetown, Ga., May.—Miss Julia
Catehings, 66 years old, reputed to
be the wealthiest woman planter in
southern Georgia, proprietor of the
most magnificent plantation in Quit-
an county, was murdered during
Saturday-night. /Her body was found
on the front porch of her home.
Rich Henderson, a negro has been
arrested and is in jail at Cuthbert.
A "health ring" worn by the negro
via found clutched in the hands of
the' dead woman and the coroner
thinks she tore this from his hand in a
struggle.
A coroner’sjury held that Miss
Catehings’ death was caused by stran
gulation. There were finger marks
on the neck and the skin had been
brokemunder the right jaw, as if
pierced by'the thumb of a strong per
son. The motive is believed to have
been robbery.
Henderson had been a trusted ser
vant for twenty years. A search was
made of Henderson's room and a
blood-stained pair of trousers and a
torn shirt were found.
Miss Catehings lived alone on her
mafiuficent plantation in Quitman
county close to the Alabama line.
She had an overseer, Warren Cooler,
in her employ for the past thirty years
but she gave personal attention to
much of the fanning.
The coroner’s jury named Rich
Henderson as the slayer of Miss Catch-
ings.
Sheriff S. M. Mattox, of Quitman
county, whep he went to Cuthbert to
jail Henderson,' saw Judge Worrill
who promised to call a special ession
of QuRman county superior court and
give the negro a speedy trial.
Mt. Beazer School Closed.
The Mt. Beazer school came to a
close Friday after a very successful
year under the supervision of Hiss
Ida Reynolds, of Pinehurst. The us
ual commencement exercises were dis
pensed with and instead a delightful
_ was spent at Murray’s Ferry.
Nearly all of the patrons of the school
and the children together with quite
. number of appreciated visitors en
joyed the day, fishing and picnicing,
At the noon hour a bounteous spread
was enjoyed under the wide spreading
trees that help to make this spot such
i ideal picnic ground.
Among the visitors who shared in
he pleasure of the day were Mr. and
drs. Charlie Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs.
Fill Snelling and Miss Alice Rape,
if Pinehurst; Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
!hel>, of Vienna.
The people of this community are
rery much gratified with the progress
node by the school daring the year
ind this happy conclusion will be long
nembered by all present
SHERIFF CANNOT SEIZE
$14,000 WORTH OF LIQUOR
Injunction Granted By Judge Speer
To This Effect.
Ocilla, Ga., May 9.—The first at
tack on the new prohibition statute
of this state .was made last night when
the Ocilla, Pinebloojn and Valdosta
Railroad company presented to Judge
Emory Speer a petition praying that
David .Ricketson, sheriff of Coffee
county, be Onjoined from taking
charge of or seizing two carloads of
whiskey, wine and rum which is in
possession of the railroad company
at Leilaton, Coffee county.
It seems that the two cars of whis
ky have been in the possession of the
railroad company since about April
29, and since May 1 the sheriff has had
an eye on it He was preparing to
seize it today d-hen early this morning
attorneys served upon him a sweeping
injunction from Judge Speer enjoin
ing all interference with the freight.
It is contended in the petition that
the sheriff and his deputies are exceed
ing their authority in making seizure
of the whiskey and that they have a!
ready rendered themselves liable to
prosecution by taking into their pos
session a portion of the shipment.
It is contended that any intoxicants
on hand on May 1 may be legally held
by the owner or by anyone for him.
The petition was filed by Attorneys
Quincey & Rice, of Ocilla, and Attor
ney O. H. Elkins, of Fitzgerald.
When seen this afternoon the attor
neys stated that the suit would un
doubtedly result in a judgment finally
and all time fixing the rights of prop
erty owners in Georgia and holding
that a sheriff, bailiff or policeman can-
not appoint himself as judge and jury
to determine property rights in this
state.
\ NEGRO MURDER CASES
!*’ SED OF AND IN EACH
. v* £
CA •£. VEN LIFE SENTENCES.
The criminal docket of the May
term of Superior Court was taken up
Monday morning with the jail case3
first, and a large number of these to
gether with many banded cases ano
ethers in which the present grand jury
has returned bills have been disposed
of. ,
So far the most important cases
tried were two murder cases in which
all parties were negroes. In both cases
the defendants were found guilty and
each given a life sentence. There are
several more important cases set for
trial but owing to the congested con
dition of the docket it is not known
whether they will be tried at this
term or not, as Crisp court convenes
next week and it will be impossible to
continue court here longer than this
week.
The grand jury which has been in
continuous session since court open
ed will probably wind up their busi
ness and adjourn for the term. It
ir, the opinion of many that the pres
ent grand jury has been one of the
busiest in the history of .the court.
In every blind tiger cose in which
there is a conviction, Judge George is
giving them a straight sentence of
twelve months on the gang without
the privilege of paying out.
The following is a list of the crim
inal cases that have been disposed of
as we go to press:
West Mosely, carrying concealed
weapons, 6 months on gang or cost
Willie Dixon, cheating and swind
ling, 6 months on gang.
Charlie Williams, larceney from
the house, 12 months or $50.
Raz Cobb, selling liquor, 12 months
on gang.
Dennard Wright, Burglary, 12
years..
Sammie Lewis, simple larceny,
2 years. . ,
Oscar Smith, murder, life sentence.
Will Goolsby, selling liquor, ver
dict, 12 months.
Ade Brown, guilty, not senten
ced yet.
Garfield Mathis, murder, life sen
tence.
MANY WILL DISCUSS
LIVESTOCK RAISING
STATE-WIDE CONFERENCE ON
PRES. WILSON URGES
BRANDEIS ON SENATE
Washington, May.—President Wil
son's letter giving his reasons for
nominating Louis D. Brandeis for the
supreme court and urging confirma
tion was read to the senate judiciary
committee today by Chairman Culber.
son, but no vote was taken and no
time was fixed for one.
In conclusion the president wrote:
“I beg that your committee will ac
cept this nomination as coming from
me, with a sense of public obligation
and responsibility.”
Important to Club Members.
There will bo a regular business
meeting of the Civic Club' at the
school building this afternoon at
o’clock. The membership is requested
to be present for the annual election
of officers and other important bus
iness.
“IRON CLAW” ACTORS CIVE NEW
YORK CROWD A THRILL.
1-ast Sunday, Park Row, one of New
York's busiest streets, was the scene
of an unwonted thrill. Passersby saw
two men struggling for life on the
top of the tower of the Park Row
Building, which boasts a height of
thirty-seven stories. A crowd gather
ed in no time and many turned their
heads in horror, when they saw one
of the struggling figures lose his foot
ing and fall headlong to the sidewalk.
Several policeman held back the
crowd while others dashed into the
building to apprehend the survivor.
A foolish look came over the faces
of everyone when the body was turn
ed over on its back and it was discov
ered that it was a cleverly made dum
my. The mystery was explained when
Edward Jose, the Pathe producer,
with Creighton Hale, the actor, left
the building accompanied by a camera
man. Mr. Jose had obtained permis
sion from the superintendent of the
building to stage some scenes in the
tower for the serial photoplay “The
Iron Claw,” now showing at the Dix
ie Theater.
PHILIPPINE'S INDEPENDENCE
NOT TO BE URGED NOW
Washington, May.—Manuel Que
zon, Philippine commissioner, who
has been urging Philippine independ-
ence, told President Wilson today
that ho and his followers had aband
oned the idea of freedom in the near
future and hoped congress would pass
the house bill giving a greater share
of self-government to the islands, but
setting no date for independence.
Mr. Quezon urged the president to
support the house bill and not insist
upon the Clarke amendment approv
ed by the senate which would give in
dependence by 1920. T. R. Yangco,
president of the Philippine chamber
of commerce, saw the president with
Mr. Quezon. The whole question was
discussed at length and the president
promised to consult with senate and
house leaders.
THIRD DISTRICT CONVENTION
. HELD IN VIENNA LAST WEEK
LIVESTOCK RAISING TO
HELb AT MOULTRIE.
BE
Aitate-wide conference on live
stock raising will be held at Moultrie,
Ga., on June 27th and 28th, 1916,
under the auspices of the Moultrie
Chamber of Commerce and the Geor
gia Branch of the Southern Settle
ment and development Organization.
Details of the Conference ore now
being worked out by the Moultrie
Chamber.of Commerce and by Chair-
h-an J. Ward Motto of the Georgia
This conference will last
for two days and will consist of a se
ries of practical discussions relating
to the livestock industry. Experts on
ail phases of livestock raising will be
in attendance and it is universally be
lieved that a great deal of good will
come of this conference.
Chninhan Motte points out that a
somewhat similar Conference was held
at Tamga, Florida, by the Florida
Branch of the Southern Settlement &
Development Organization, in Febru
ary last and that it is the unanimous
opinion of those in attendance that it
was one of the most useful gather
ings ever held in the South. The of
ficials of the Southern Settlement &
Development Organization are of the
opinioh that the most effective meth
od of quickening the settlement of the
unused lands of Georgia by desirable
people il to concentrate its energies
upon the development of the live
stock industry, which must necessarily
form the basis of the future prosper
ity of Georgia Agriculture.
Moultrie, Georgia, was selected as
the placfe of the Conference because
it. offers the very’best illustration of
the dssAApmenfrofa local market for
food animals, thbp being one of the
important, if not the most important
consideration in livestock develop
ment
The program for the conference
will be announced at an early date.
TWO CARLOADS OF WHISKEY
VALUED AT $14,000, SEIZED
Waycross, Ga., May.—Two car
loads of whiskey valued to fourteen
thousand dollars are in custody of au
thorities of Coffee county today as a
result of an investigation made by
Sheriff Dave Ricketson. He took
charge of the whiskey at Leilaton, the
> being on the Ocilla, Pine Bloom
and Valdosta road.
Originally thewhiskoy was consign
ed to a Fitzgerald man, but accord
ing to officers the shipment was re-
billed when it became known that Ben
Hill authorities would seize it. Sever
al arrests are expected.
The Fifth Annual Convention of
the Third District Federation of
Woman's Clubs met in Vienna May
5th and 6th. The meetings were held
in the school auditorium where the
original attractiveness had been
greatly enhanced by the pretty floral
decorations of purple and gold, the
Club's colors. —- ,
The Friday afternoon session con
vened at 3 o’clock with Mrs. D. G.
Ketchum, President of the Vienna
Civic Club, Presiding. The opening
prayer was made by Mrs. Lucy Smith
after which Mrs. V. M. Waters gave
a very charming piano interpretation
of one of Chopin.’s compositions. The
most prominent feature of the after
noon program was the very interest
ing address on Rural Education by
Mrs. Nichols Peterson, of Tifton.
There was a pretty sentiment attach
ed to the presence of Mrs. Peterson at
this convention and the place of honor
given her on the program. It was
she who reached out a firm hind to
the Club in its infancy and gave to it
the strengthening force of federation,
and ss this occasion gave to the mem
bers of the Clnb the very happy op
portunity to show her their tender ap
preciation of her erstwhile encourage
ment. Her address was for the most
part a very beautifully related true
story that sounded almost fairy like,
of the wonderful transition which had
been effected in rural school condi-
tions in Tift connty through the in
telligent methods of cooperation
adopted by the Women’s Club of Tif-
ton. It also included a plea to the
chib women present to begin a similar
workjn their own comities.
Immediately after this session the
guests were given a very delightful
automobile ride over the city and
some of the county’s beautiful high
ways.
From'6:30 to 7:30 the Club enter
tained at a brilliant reception at the
home of Mrs. W. F. George. The
lovely home is beautifully adapted to
an affair of this nature. It presented
an enchanting scene in its artistic
adornment of roses and sweet pear
t anked in profusion around the ser
vice tables and gracefully arranged
in wall vases and crystal receptacles
together with the assemblage of ex
quisitely gowned women who gave
animation and brilliancy to the en
semble. The sweet strains of music
from the orchestra were in harmon
ious accord with the beautiful social
spirit that prevailed during this hour.
A large audience gathered at the
auditorium for the evening session
which began at 8:30. After the open
ing number, a violin trio, Rev. W. L.
Wright made the invocation. There
TEN HEALTH QUESTIONS.
The questions that follow are pub-
hshed in the interest of childhood.
They are compiled by the State Chair
man of Junior Civics, and their use
as a printed placard for every school
wall is highly recommended as an ef
fective method of impressing the chil
dren with the important truths they
suggest.
1. Do you like your work?
2. Do you always play fair?
3. Do you sleep with windows
open?
6. Do you breathe deeply and
stand or sit erect?
6. Do you bathe regularly and of
ten?
7. Do you drink plenty of water?
8. Do you eat slowly and moder
ately?
9. Do you wash your hands fer-
quently?
10. Do you brush your teeth daily?
11. Do you wash and brush your
hair often?
12. Do you keep your nails clean?
13. Do you keep pencil and fingers
away from mouth?
14. Do you wish to do good work?
15. Do you easily get discouraged?
16. Do you always feel in good
health?
17. Do you try not injure the prop
erty of others?
18. Do you not try to dislike any
one?
19. Do you like flowers, birds, an
imals and music?
v as a bright song of welcome by n ed.
Next there was a short address from
Mrs. J. E. Heys, Vice-President of the
Georgia Federation, whose pleasing
personality and intellectual ability
delighted her hearers. Judge W. F,
George, the principal speaker of the
evening was then introduced. Prefa
tory to the very strong and able ad
dress he delivered he indulged for a
few moments in a number of joc
ular references to woman. Following
this however with a more serious dis
cussion of the subject, he immortaliz-,
ed her with a wealth of eloquent ex
pression portraying her in her most
beautiful and ennobling capacity, that
of motherhood.
Tho session Saturday morning was
considered by the club members to be
the meat of the convention, for it was
at this time that the reports df the
splendid work which is being carried
on by the women of the district was
heard and other business relative to
the Federated work attended
These reports were all excellent.
Many of the towns were represented,
some few who had no representatives
sent written reports, all of these bear
ing testimony that the federated clubs
are becoming a very potent factor in
the development of the towns in the
Third District.
Just prior to these reports, Mrs.
Moore made an inspiring address to
the women as club members, refer
ring in a beautiful way to the many
benefits that are the fruition of feder
ated club work,nottheleastofwhich is
the spirit of sociality and friendship
it fosters, she assured the club mem
bers of her persona! interest and ap
preciation of their past efforts urging
them to greater endeavor and still
more worthy accomplishment.
Another feature of interest at this
morning' session was tho talk on edu
cation by Miss Celeste Parrish, whose
presence on this occasion lent to It
distinct honor. Mist Parrish is a sal
ient force in Georgia's higher edu
cational circles and her identity with
the state club work in this capacity
has made her ope of its most valued
and appreciated members. She talk
ed very forcibly on this important sub
ject, giving a clever exposition of the
plan that is espoused by Mr, Brit
tain for the evolution of education in
Georgia. Another very Instructive
talk heard at this session was that
made by Mrs. Lyman Amsden on
Juior Civics, she made an impressive
plea for the boys end girls. Miss
Mollie SnelUng of Pinehurst, was ap
pointed chairman of the work in this
district.
The nominating committee report
ed Mrs. W. F. George named for Vice-
President, ehe wee unanimously elect-
(usrtette of local club women aftei
which Mrs. D. C, Ketchum in a very
happy manner made the welcome ad
dress from the club. Mrs. B. F.
Forbes followed with an appropriate
address of weRomc from the W. C. T.
U. Miss Mollie Snelling of Pinehurst,
responded for the district with a few
chnrming words of appreciation. Mrs
Jere Moore, the popular district pres
ident was presented to the audience
and during the remainder of the ev
ening presided with her ususl charm
ing dignity and poise. On bhslf of
Mrs. Fitzpatrick, State President, Mrs.
Lyman J. Amsden, State. Chairman
of Junior Civics gave a word of happy
greeting to the Federation conveying
regrets of her enforced absence.
At the close of this' session the
guests were refreshed with a delight
ful picnic luncheon in the inviting
cool of the shade from the lovely trees
that adorn the school ground. Dur
ing the luncheon Mrs. Moore's call
for toasts received clever and appro
priate response.
It was an honor and pleasure for
Vienna to entertain the women who
compose the personnel of the Third
District' Federation and the other dis
tinguished guests. It was alio her
pleasure to do it most successfully
just wt she always does affairs of the
kind.
The convention wilt be entertained
next yepr by the Marshallville Wom
an’ Club.
AN ORDINANCE
Be it ordained and resolved by
Mayor and City Council of Vienna,
and it is hereby ordained by author
ity of tho aame, that from and after
the passage of this ordinance and a
due publication of the some in the Vi
enna News, a newspaper published
within the limits of the said city of
Vienna, for tho space of 30 days,
that the Council Chamber in and for
said City of Vienna, shall be then re
moved from the building of the First
National Bank of Vienna, to the lot
owned by City of Vienna, upon which
lot the said Mayor and City Council
have recenttyerectedabuildingforsaid
City, the same being located on south
side of Union street and bounded on
west by an alley and property of Wal
ton Bros., and on the cart by proper
ty of W. R Vaughn. Said building to
hereafter become the Council Cham-
Ler of said City of Vienna, and the
said Mayor and City Council of Vi
enna, will hereafter conduct all its
municipal affairs of holding Council
session, Mayor and Recorder's court,
Office of the Clerk and Treasurer, at,
a permanent home for said Council
Chamber, at said Council Chamber,
the same to be hereafter a permanent
place to carrying on business of said
City.
Approved and adopted at a regular
meeting of Mayor and City Council
of Vienna, this May 8th, 1916.
J. W.LYTLE, Mayor,
O. L. ARNOLD,
J. R. CAUSEY,
T. H. GREGORY,
P. A. LENNARD,
Aldermen.
N. A. POWELL, Clerk.
FOR SALE *
The 202 1-2 acre tract of land
known as the W. E. Trippo place
about 6 1-2 miles west of Vienna.
Also gin outfit, all farm implements,
wagons, mules and horses, Every
thing in good condition. Apply to
MRS. W. E. TRIPPE.