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►VOLUME SIXTEEN
VIENNA. GA . THURSDAY. May 17th. 1017.
NUMBER 42
MISS LEWIS IS GIVEN
CERTIFICATE IN PIANO
RECITAL FRIDAY EVENING WAS
MUCH ENJOYED. HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS FURNISHED ABLE
SUPPORT. *
One of the most artistic musical
Many farmers throat
_ . , . county are concerned nbou'
programs that has ever been present, £ > { hordes flf weevjl| „
ed in this city by amateurs was - - • *- 1 ■
FARMERS TROUBLED
WITH PEA WEEVILS
\o
LITTLE PESTS ARE'S. ESTROY-
ING COTTON. SO. % SUBSTI-
TUTING OTHER CR 6
Friday evening given by Miss Ruth'
Lewis who completed the piano
course in the department of music
here this year. Miss Lewis is, eq-
dowed with a remarkable natural
talent for music and this has been
materially strengthened by persistent
practice. The same vivaciousness
that* so dominates her personality is
also evident in her musical accomplish
ment. The skillful manner in which
she executed th§ several classical se
lections Friday evening signified an
expenditure of painstaking study on
her part and unusual ability on the
part of her instructor, Miss Brown
lee, has done splendid work at
the head of the department of mu
sic here, the work of her pupils be
ing excellent proof of her efficiency.
Assisting Miss Lewis Friday even
ing were several high school students
who contributed largely to the sue
cess of the program, each partici
pant merits praise for the creditable
S anner in which she acquitted her*
If, and Miss Lewis is especially to
be congratulated upon the triumph
which attended this exposition of her
musical ability. She possesses the
qualities that go to make up a real
artis't and her friends predict for
her a real musical career.
SHORT SESSION OF
SUPERIOR COURT
NO CIVIL CASES TRIED AT THIS
TERM—GRAND JURY FINISH
ED THEIR WORK YESTERDAY.
the
pres-
bear
f striking resemblance to v tV «« ?ad-
kd boll weevil, although in reality
they are only the large black pea-
weevils that ordinarily are found on
pea vines and other vegetation.
From reports these little pests are do
ing a destructive work, in fact if they
Continue their devastation as persist
ently as they have begun there will
be little left for the boll weevil to
do in Dooly. The farmers who are
being troubled with the pests say
they make their raid on the young
plant when the first leaves appear
and simply make a clean swe?p as
they go. It is possible that the ap
pearance of the weevil at this early
stage is not altogether as unfortu
nate as one might be inclined to think
since they do their work early enough
for the crop to be replanted or plow
ed up and another crop substituted
whereas if it is left for the boll
weevil to destroy at a more advanced
stage there is little chance for the
production of another crop. Some
of the, farmers have already gope
about preparations for other crops,
some will replant with cotton while
others are substituting grain and
other things.
MRS. SUSAN M. BYROM IS
. DEAD AT AGE OF 88 YEARS
Byromville Was Named For Her—
Two Daughters and Son Survive
Byromville, Ga.—Mrs. Susan M.
Byrom, known as the mother of By
romville, died here Saturday after
noon at 2:40 o'clock. She would
.ve been 88 years of age had she
until June 26. /
Byrom was consort of the
Hardwick Byrom. She
was a member of the Methodist
church. Two daughters and one son
Survive, Mrs. Julia B. Wimberly, of
Macon; Mrs. Adelja V* DuPree, of
Montezuma, and W. F. Byrom. She
had numerous relatives and friends
throughout middle and southern
GeoVgia.
The funeral was he^d at Byromville
Sunday afternoon, the services being
conducted by the Rev. F. A. Hearn.
ATTENTION DOOLY BOYS!
HAWAIIANS DELIGHT
t VIENNA AUDIENCE
INTERESTING PROGRAM CON
SISTING OF MUSIC, SINGING
AND DANCING MAKES HIT.
You are urged to join the army of
food producer?. Every boy in Dooly
between the ages of 10 and 18 is ask
ed to plant a half acre in sweet po
tatoes. Practically every boy in the
county could arrange to do this. The
News has been authorized to state
that a valuable prize will be given to
the boy who produces the greatest
quantity of potatoes on the prescrib
ed space. Get busy boys. Win this
prize and at the same time have the
satisfaction of having done some
thing of real worth.
COMMENCEMENT EXERi
.'/AT PINEHURST
CISES
SCHOOL
, Durden, of Tifton will
i Bin commencement sermon at’
v^Kehurst iiext Sunday morning. The
services will be conducted at the au
ditorium. Programs of the other
exercises appear elsewhere in this
issue. \
YE LADS AND LASSES
The Grand Jury summoned for the
May term of Dooly Superior Court
met Monday morning, and after a
strong charge by Judge D. A. B.
Crum, who is presiding, retired to
their room. They organized by elect
ing Mr. C. B. Morgan, Foreman and
Mr. E. C. Taylor, Clerk. As this
grand jury was only called for the
purpose of investigating jail cases
and other urgent matters, they com
peted their business yesterday af
ternoon and adjourned.
On account of this being the farm
ers busiest season and the urgent
need for them at horn*, Judge Crum
issued an order that only jail cases
would be tried at this term, and dis
missed all jurors from service except
those summoned for the second week.
The trial of cases by jury was be
gun Tuesday morning and as the
docket is being rapidly cleared, it is
probable that court will adjourn for
the term this afternoon. ^
The following cases have been dis
posed of as-we go to press:
Simon Lester, assault with intent
to murder, 12 months or $500.
Clifford Walker, Forgery, $150 or
12 months.
Will Marshall and Neal Canto,
carrying pistol, $40.
Wiley Brooks, manufacturing
whiskey, $250 or 12 months.
Irving Davis, assault and battery,
12 months or $100.
Roy McRae, Murder, reduced to
misdemeanor and sentenced to 12
months.
Lige Lewis, Burglary, 12 months.
'Jenks banning, larceny after trust
6 months or $40.
Geo. McGehec, simple larceny, 10
months or $76.
Cissero Lewis and Francis Ford,
negroes, were arrainged for trial for
fornication. But decided before be
ing tried that they preferred the
wedlock to the padlock and were
married by the Judge, thus dismiss
ing the charges against them.
W. T. RICKS INJURED
IN AUTO WRECK
ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN MACON
COUNTY WHILE TRYING TO
AVOID TEAM ON TURNPIKE.
LILLY SCHOOL WILL
CLOSE TOMORROW
REV. FLEMING, OF CHATTA-
NOOGA TO PREACH SERMON
AT II O’CLOCK SUNDAY.
Although a comparatively small au
dience greeted the Hawaiians when
they appeared at the School audi
torium Thursday evening, their en
thusiasm was in no sense dimin
ished and a delightfully entertaining
program was presented. Members
of the company were marked with
many of the physical characteristics
of the native Hawaiian—their quaint
costumes served to enhance this for
cign ait as did their manner of speech
and qiteer instruments. Their redi-
tions of popular airs were especially
pleasing as were those of the Hawai
ian selections many of which were
familiar to the audience. It was the
the first appearance of the ukelele,
the native Hawaiian musical instru
ment before a Vienna audience and
its reception was enthusiastic. The
individual numbers were good, the
violinist being particularly enjoyed
but the ensemble work was most ap
preciated, judging from the applause
accorded it. Several of the company
at intervals in the program talked in
terestingly of their native home, its
people and customs. The original
dances were another interesting fea
ture of the program.
[ ANNUAL FIELDS MEETING AT
| CROSS ROADS.STOCK FARM
The annual field meeting will be
held at Cross Roads &tock Farm, A.
H. and G. W. Sapgster proprietors,
r en Wednesday, June 6th. Everybody
interested in Dooly’s advancement in
~ agriculture is invited to be present.
Prominent speakers from the State
jHtoWege will be present to discuss sub
jects that are bi interest to every
body. A special invitation ia extend
ed to the corn and pig club members.
We want every member of these
clubs pre/eift. Those expecting to at
tend will send Mr. G. W. Sangster
card to that effect.
G. W. SANGSTER. *»
A. H. BROWN.
C./B. CULPEPPER, Co. AgL
Committee on Arrangement.
Ye young menne and Maidens, ye
lords and ladys, take notice I Ye
grande exerhibition concert^ of ye
Henpeck Singing Skewl at *ye Lilly
school house, Friday evening, May
18, 1917, at early candle lighting—
8:00 p. m. Ye leader of ye singin’
skewl, Squire Hezekiah Jenkinson,
will raise ye tunes.
Ye lyste of ye men and women
singers belonging to ye Henpcck
singin’. Skewl.
Mehitable Skinflint, George In
gram; Roxannu Hankinson, Lilly God
win; Dolly Wcstinghouse, A'nnie L.
Butler; Abigal Plunkett, Lois Smith;
Euphenia Stout, Hallie Strozier; Ar-
villa Haffelfinger, Alberta Lilly; Mal
vina Spruggins, Jewel Forehand; Pris
cilia Doolittle, Janet Ryder; Druscil-
la Doolittle, Leuna Baskin; Sallie
Anh Hawkins, Louise West; Reuben
Abercrombie, A. O. Nelson; Hank
Slopum, Joe Rainey; Thomas Jeffer
son Stout, B.- L. Dickson; Martin Lu
ther Grubb, Paul Butler; Pericles
Pennypacker, Loyd Nelson; Joel Jo-
hosaphat Pitt, Wclton Smith; Peter
Poppinjay, Alonzo Forehand; Tobiiis
Hackenberry, Colon Ingram.
Admission 15 and 25c.
Come One—Come All.
FAT FOLKS MAY NOW
BECOME SLIM QUICKLY
Be Moderate in Your Diet, Breathe
Deeply, and Take Tassco
Mr. W. T. Ricks who is engaged
in the lumber business in this county,
his plant being located near Lilly,
was painfully and it is feared serious
ly; injured when his auto was swerv
ed from a turnpike near White Water
Creek in Macon county last week in
to an embankment. The accident was
the result of an effort on the part of
the driver to avoid running into a
team in ther oad, the mule having
become frightened and backed into
the way of the car. Both Mr. Ricks
and the negro driver were thrown
through the windshield sustaining
many cuts and bruises. It is feared
that Mr. Ricks received internal in
juries also. He was removed to his
home at Reynolds where a report has
not been given out as to the extent
of his injuries. Mr. Ricks has many
warm friends in this county who re
gret the unfortunate accident and
wish for him a speedy and perma
nent recovery.
ELLIS LAW IS WINNING OUT
Georgia Represented at National
Meeting.
Of unusual interest is as taiement
being issued by the Raoul Founda
tion concerning the adoption of the
EUis Health Law by the various
counties iiuthe state. According to
data recently compiled by the office
of the foundation, all the provisions
of the law have been compiled within
11 counties; the ogligatory provision
that if—lice ompletion of the Health
Board by the appdtfltUient'uf m phy
sician to co-operate with the Super
intendent of schools and chairman of
the Board of Commissioners—has
been fulfilled in 55 counties, and* in
a number of these action has also been
taken 9s to the optional features by
one Grand Jury; but where two Grand
Juries have acted, the result was un
favorable. 41 counties report no ac
tion taken, while 45 have made no
report os far.
The Federated Woman's Clubs of
the State and the State Department
of Education, led by Supt Britain are
joining forces with the Foundation in
urging the adoption of this law and
calling attention to the benefits to be
derived by the various countieh from
its provisions:
The foundation will soon announce
| a movement for additional tuborculo-
legislatiqn in Georgia and greater
The school at Lilly closes Friday
of this week after a very successful
year. The commencement begins
Friday evening with a play, “An Old
Fashioned Singing Skule” given for
benefit of seating the auditorium.
On Sunday morning Rev. O. D.
Fleming of the St. Elmo Baptist
church, Chattanooga, Tcnn., and
brother of the Superintendent of the
school will deliver the commence
ment sermon. A chorus trained for
the occasion will furnish the music.
On Monday evening Miss Foun
tain gives her music recital and on
Tuesday evening there will be an op
eretta followed by the graduating ex
ercises. As only one, ^ Miss Lilly
Godwin, is to graduate, no separate
night will be given to these exercis-
ENLIST NOW1 YOUR COUNTRY
NEEDS YOU!
Under act of Congress, July 28
1916, postmasters of second, third
and fourth classes are authorized to
act as recruiting officers for the army
r.avy and marine corps.
By enlisting before the selective
conscript law is placed in operation
you can select whatever branch of
the service you desire. I will take
pleasure in giving you all the infor
mation possible about the different
branches of the service.
Dooly county has not measured up
to the requirements aa to enlistments
in comparison with other Georgia
counties. So don't delay the matter
.any longer, but call and talk the mat
ter over. Give your home county
credit for your enlistment by apply
ing to your postmaster.
T. A. ADKINS, P. M.
The public is
be present.
ordially invited to
LITTLE NEGRO BOY
IS BADLY BEATEN
Face and Head Covered With Ugly
Bruises and Cuts.
VIENNA COLORED SCHOOL
TO CLOSE THIS WEEK
Fat persons, particularly those
from 10 to 30 pounds above normal
weight will be interested to learn that
they may easily reduce their weight
v:\thout starvation diet or tiresome
exercise.
This can best be done by being
moderate in .your diet, so that you i facilities for the institutional care of
CARD OF THANKS
R. Horne and children desire to
retbrn to their many friends and
•i jhbors their sincere thanks and
appreciation for the many expres
sions of kindness and sympathy ren
dered them during the sickness ‘ and
•ffeath of their wife and mother. Our
many iriends have done all that they
coqjd to help and comfort us in this
our great sorrow. We are grateful
to them and the faithful attending
g physicians who did nil that medical
dll could do for her comfort and
elief.
Sincerely,
jfR. HORNE AND CHILDREN
GOVERNMENT NEWS SERVICE
A bulletin issued by the Govern
ment is posted in the local post of
fice dail. These bulletins carry in
formation of interest and are being
generally read and enjoyed by the
public.
TAX EQUALIZERS TO MEET
^ The tax equalizers will meet Sat
urday, May the 19th at 9 a. m. All
parties will pleayc have their returns
for^taxes on hand by this time. We
will also hear from all parties who
wish^to appear before us for the
purpttae of adjusting tax returns for-
the year 1917.
will not overtax your assimilative
organs, by getting plenty of fresh
air, by breathing deeply and by tak
ing tassco four times a day.
Tassco may be obtained from
T. L. Roberts, Pinehurst, in 5-grain
tublets, take one after each meal
and one before retiring at night.
They cost little, are absolutely harm
less, are pleasant to take and are de
signed to reduce fatty accumula
tions in the system wherever located.
A few days’ treatment should
show a noticeable reduction in weight
the flesh should become firm, the skin
the suffering.
Georgia has a strong delegation at
The/nculty and students of Vienna
colored school invite the public* to
witness the commencement exercises
beginning Thursday evening Mpy 17
at 8 oclock at the school auditorium.
Thursday evening, a play, “Meet
ing of the Nations.”
Friday evening, May 18, an oper
etta.
Sunday, May 20, at 3:30 p. m.
Baccalaureate Sermon delivered * by
Rev. C. S. Wilkins, D. D., Pastor of
First Baptist Church city.
Monday evening, May 21, an oper
etta.
Tuesday evening graduating exer
cises at Mt. Zion C. M. E. Church at
Tuesday a small negro boy covered
with angry bruises and cuts was
brought to town- by a negro man and
turned over to Sheriff Davis. The
Loy who is about 10'years old was in
a most pitiable condition as the re
sult of a terrible flogging which he
claims was administered by his moth
er because he asked her for some
thing to eat. The wounds on his face
and head were particularly ugly in
spirit and body the little fellow bore
evidence of having suffered the most
brutal treatment. After the whip
ping he ran away from home and was
found by the' riegrj who, brought hijn
to town. The court awarded the
boy to Judge Slade and the liitile 1 *
daiky is doubtless congratulating
himself upon his good fortune be* ,
cause heh as already aroused the pity
of his new “mistress” who in the
kindliness of her heart has gone about
healing the bruises made by the un-
matural and atrocious mother.
The woman whose name is Mancy
Moye was up for trial yesterday af
ternoon, the result of the trial could
not be learned before going to press.
She has three other children, it is not
known what disposition will be made
of them.
... -
the Annual Meeting of the National i. 8:30 p. m. Commencement address
Association for the study and Pre- by Prof. II. Pearson, A. M. Phd.,
smooth and the general health im-
vention of Tuberculosis at Cincinnati
this week. Alto Sanatorium is rep
resented by the Superintendent, Dr.
R. E. McClure; the Atlanta A*ti-
Tuberculosis Association by its Secre
tary, Miss Rosa Lowe, and Dr. C. C.
Aven of the Medical Staff. Dr. J. A.
Gentry represents the Southern Bell
Telephone Company; Dr. Jos. A.
Bradfield, Battle Hill Sanatorium;
and J. P. Faulkner, the Raoul Founda-
Col-
Vice President Georgia State
lege, Savannah, Ga.
We wish to say that we have had
quite a successful term this year. We
are glad to turn out four from the
tenth grade as graduates.
We hope to have your presence at
all of; our exercises.
N. B. LAVENDER, Prin.
proved, in fact your footsteps should
even become lighter, you work seem
easier and a lighter and more bouy-
ant feeling take possession of your
whole being.
Every person who is 10 or 20
pounds over normal weight should
surely give thia treatment a trial.
You will probably And that it is just! crease anticipated
What you need. advt. “ 1 and sailors.
tion Crusade against Tuberculosis
Georgia.
The Cincinnati meeting is the most
important gathering of the anti-Tu-
berculesis forces of the country since
the organization of the movement in
Washington in 1904, owing to the call
for the mobilization of all affiliated
organizations to meet the large in-
among soldiers
X FOR SALE
A Fowl speedster in good c«u,.
tion at abargrir.. An;:';' t •
LUTHER WILLIAMS, Pinchur.
Fair Meeting
Saturday Afternoon
a + the 1
COURT HOUSE
2 o’clock
HISTORY OF LIFE OF CONFED
ERATE VETERAN WHO DIED
AT PINEHURST RECENTLY.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. J. W. Sledge* was born Febru
ary 20th, 1840, and was raised in
Houston county. Mr. Sledge was a
Confederate Veteran having served
five years in the Civil War. He was
married February 19th, 1870, to Miss
Josephine Hardison and resided in
Dooly County twenty years. He
died April 16, 1917, and was buried
in the Pinehurst Cemetery. Mr.
Sledge is survived by his wife and
four children, Mr. G. W. Sledge,
Mrs. Ophelia Smith, Mr. J. H. Sledge,
and Mr. T. L. Sledge and four grand
children nil of whom reside near
Pinehurst.
The family also wishes to extend
their sincere thanks to all the people
who give their help and were so Aire
to them tluring the illness of Hhe
Whereas, C. C. Morgan, date Clerk
and Treasurer of the City of Vienna,
has resigned his position as such, for
enlistment in the army of the United
States, and
Whereas, his only object in doing
so was an act of patriotism and loy
alty to our government. +
Be it therefore resolved: By the
Mayor and City Council of the City
of Vienna, that we, as a body, have
lost an unusually good and efficient
officer, and our city a splendid citi
zen.
Resolved further, that we heartily
commend Mr. Morgan in his new
walk of life, and trust that his mer
its will meet with speedy recognition.
Ordered that these resolutions be
spread upon our minutes, published
in the Vienna News, and mcopy sent
to Mr. Morgan.
J. W. LYTLE, Mayor,
W. S. REESE,. *
J. R. CAUSEY,
O. L. ARNOLD,
Councilmen.
» t'; the minute styles
at COHEN’S.
INSIGNIA FOR THE EXEMPT
Army insignia for non-combatants
to show they are not “slackers” will
probably soon make their appearance.
The government will have some desig
nation—a button probably—which •*
will be given those exempted from ac
tual military or naval service
otherwise serving the country. Tij £
is the scheme adopted in Great B»
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( am paying $20 per ton for'iVelv^t
Beans (small) and $1.60 per bushel
for corn. D. B. Thompson 5-3-it
' WANTED TO BUY
Your t|irpiui chickens, % Turkty»
and cfjrjs. Highest cosh market price.
5-10-41 J. B. 1