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PM' - •• Ytf ' ' ►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» M< X v ( 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