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, •. ‘ v. • . ' :■ VOLUME SEVENTEEN M METHODIST MEETING CLOSES TO-NIGHT SERVICES HAVE BEEN WELL AT- TENDED AND GREATLY EN- JOYED. With this evening’s service the pro tracted meeting which has been in progress since Sunday, the 14th, will come to a close and those who have attended are spiritually refreshed as a result # Quite a number of visiting minis ters have occupied the pulpit during the series of services, the two, howev er, who have furnished the majority of the sermons are Rev. Quillian of Port Valley and Rev. Stanford of Cordele. Of the many preachers who have been heard in this <’i- few hi/c been more cordially received than Rev. Quillian who preached during most of last week. His pleasing per sonality, eloquence and deep spirit uality made a strong impression upon those who heard him. This week Rev. Stanford has preach ed morning and evening. His ser mons arc such as are born of an in tellectual mind and a consecrated lifei a A feature of the services that has been greatly enjoyed is the singing which has been directed by Prof. Me- aeil of Macoa. Prof. HcNell gives ex pression to a deep spirituality in his singing and playing, he has been ably assisted by a large choir. Quite a number of members have been added te the church some by letters others by expression of faith. OES ATTACK TATION FOREMAN NOTICE TO TEACHERS The next Teachers’ Examination will be on Friday and Saturday, Aug- [ ust 2 and 3. The Teachers’ Reading Course for the coming year is as follows: . Primary and General Elementary j Manuel for Georgia Teachers, Coun ty Superintendent Free. Woofter’s Teaching in Rural Schools, Southern School Book Di itory, 121 Aubbm- Postpaid $1.20. Hr Bennett’s School Efficiency, Ginn ' A Co., Atlanta) Postpaid $1.00. High School end Supervisory :s HAS TWO UGLY ON HIS HEAD—NE- IN JAIL. VIENNA. OA.. THURSDAY. JULY 25, 1918 i NUMBER 58 RECITAL DBOLY SLACKER APPREHENDED Prof. Ellie McNeil ASSISTED BY ORCHESTRA JOHN HOOKS. NEGRO REGIS TRANT IS LOCATED BY OFFI- CERS IN NEWARK. Tuesday;^ ’Snoon M. A. A. Bridges the G. S. ..-section foreman went to the home of Della Folds, a negro who accupies one of ( the section houses for the purpose of ordering the son .of the woman, Tom Adams; out of the house because of the complaint that he had been creating disturbance among the negroes in the railroad quarter. When Mr. Bridges instructed the negro to leave, the negro, it is said, answered with an oath, whereupon the forman struck at him with a stick he was carying. The negro then reached for a large file that was ly ing near by and struck Mr. Bridges twice inflicting two deep, ugly cuts, several inches long on his head. The force of the blows rendered the fire man practically unconscious after Which both the man and woman at tacked him. Mrs. Bridges was attracted to the scene and called to the negroes to stop. It is said that Adams spoke roughly to her ordering her away. An approaching automobile was halted by the woman, the occupants were requested to come to town for officers and a physician, the negroes in the meantime hiding out. The officers arrived at the house just in time to get the negro boy who was changing his clothes preparatory to leaving, the boy and his mother were arrested and confined in the county jail. They will be tried at the August term of court for assault and attempt to murder. Mr. Bridges’ wounds are painful but are not Con sidered serious. Friday Eveuing, July 26th, at 8:30 O’clock, at School Auditorium, Vienna, Ga. For the Benefit of the Red Cross Manuel for Georgia Teachers, Coun ty Superintendent, Free. Hollister's High School and Class Management, Southern School Book Itory, Atlanta, postpaid $1.23. & norSworthy’s How -To Teach, Southern School Book Deposi tory, Atlanta, Postpaid $1.10. Respectfully, J. M. ROYAL, C. S. S. Selection by Orchestra .. Tauseg, Schubert (b) Impromptu In G Mr. McNiel Reading (a) The Heart of Gold Billins (c) I’m A Longing For You Mr. McNiel Margaret Everett* (a) Rustlings of Spring Mr. McNiel The Second Trial J.. Audrey Newby Kate Wiggins Mr. McNiel Selection by Orchestra. (a) Polonaise Csh Minor Ur. McNiel ATLANTA SPECIALIST COMINGAGAIN TOVIENNA SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD. EYE, NOSE THROAT AND NERVES TREATED WITHOUT KNIFE OR PAIN LET US GRIND YOUR WHEAT Bring us your wheat to grind, we can give you immediate service. We will grind twelve months supply at once for parties who raise the wheat on their farm. Wg will buy your sur plus Of wheat UNADILLA MILLING CO. 7-26-4t Unadilla, Ga. Or.' X. R. Hughes, the Medical and Optometry Specialist, 428 Austell Bldg., Atlanta, will be here as above. He is making many cures of the eyes and entire body by his method and remedies. His glasses relieve headaches and give good sight, ease and comfort He is absorbing many adenoids, Tonsils, Cataracts, remov ing growths from the eyes, straighten ing cross eyes, treating Rheumatism, Dropsy, Stomach troubles, all without The Y. M^-tt-jA-has established tWS'-MrtrTBfThiriStiners' lit "Italy above thee loads and on the snow knife or pain. Some eyes can be cured so that glasses are not needed. Women and children given special This specialist comes highly recom mended and gives satisfaction. No matter what others have said or done, consult this specialist free and you may getrelief. Don’t forget the date above, and call early, rain or shine, as he only stays as above this trip. War Savings Committee urges: “Save the thoughtless dollars.’’ A thoughtless dollar is merely a dollar that belongs, for a brief moment, to a thoughtless person. Think for your dollars—and make them serve. Announcing the Coming of Mr. Frank Woodruff, Representative of The Columbia Tailoring Company, y August 2nd and 3rd • j % Opening the Fall Clothing Sale for The Vienna Shoe Store. You are invited to call. EIGHTEEN NEGROES CALLED T» ENTRAIN MONDAY MORNING FOR CAMP WHEELER. Registrants who hope to evade the draft law by hiding out or going to distant points to locate will find dis couragement in the information that Sheriff Davis has recently brought death to the hopes of one who under took such a course. John W. Hooks, a negro registrant who was called to repprt here for military service on June 18th, falling to appear or to give any reason for his failure to do >, has been located at Newark, N. J., where he had hied himself hoping to escape the attention of officers and continue his life unmolested by af fairs military. The arms of the law are far- reach ing and John though traveling quite a distance has found to his sorrow that Sheriff Davie’ activities in rounding up slackers is not confined within the boundry lines of Dooly. A considerable number of negro' registrants have failed to appear for induction into service when notified. Steps are being taken to apprehend all of these and It is certain that i^ will not go easy for any of them when is accomplished. The location of'Hooks in New Jer sey should serve to convince any who are contemplating such action that it is difficult, to get away with being slacker in Dooly. DISSOLUTION NOTICE Walton Bros, have bought C. S, Farris’ interest in the Vienna Milling Co. and will operate same in the fu ture. All bills against former com pany must be presented at once for payment and all accounts due the com puny must be paid promptly. VIENNA MILLING CO;, C. S. FARRIS, WALTON BROS. July 25-4t. ' Don’t make the mlstake-it-i* easier to do wrong than right ' NEGROES TO LEAVE NEXT MONDAY ■ ' zmm Colored registrants. who will he inducted into military service Sunday July 28, at 4 o’clock 1 to be entrained Monday morning for Camp Wheeler. John Henry Lockett, Vienna. Willie Jones, Byromyille. Robert Clark, Vienna. - Ed Felton, Pinehurst. 1 John B. Nealy, Vienna. Lessie Lamar, Finleysoa. Henry Greene, Unadilla. Willie F. Conyers, Vienna. Hugh Lawson, Vienna. Ned Smothers, Pinehurst Lem Lewis, Vienna. Isiah Milline, Lilly. Ammie Coston, Vienna. Willie Pickett Pinehurst Fed Forehand, Lilly. Jim McDonald, Dooling. Jake Lewis, Pinehurst Dock Walter Brown, Pinehurst. The last four men are alternates and will be entrained in case others ahead of them fall to appear for en trainment COUNTY TAX RETURNS NEAR 6 MILLION NEARLY MILLION AND A HALF INCREASE OVER THE 1B17 RE TURNS. The 1918 tak returns for Dooly county according to the report of the Tax Receiver, Mr. J. J. Williams,, show an increase over/those of last year of nearly a million and a half dollars. The total returns for 191Y were $4,667,469, while the compiled returns for 1918 show a total of $5,- 984,840. Like every thing else Dooly county property is advancing in value and this notable increase in the tax returns indicates that the property owners of Dooly county an begin ning to realise the *«a*MWHF«ql4>t ; tags. CAMP MEETING SPECIALS $3.00 White Canvas Boots at $2.50 $2,50 Canvas Slippers at •. .......$1.85 $6.00 White Kid Boots at $5.00 $2.00 and $2.50 Child’s Slippers at $1.50 and $2.00 White. Flesh and Pink Crepe de Chine and Georgette Waists, from $1.00 to $8.00. A new line just received. Blue and Black Serge Skirts, also Silk and White Skirts, reduced. About 200 Waists, values to $1.50, special choice at $1.00. White Panama Hats, ready-to-wear for ladies at $2.50. For Menr—We have Specials for the Camp Meeting A new line of Straw Hats at ^ $2.00 and $2.50 Beautiful line of Shirts, Silks also .$1.25 to $4.95 Silk and Silk Lisle Half Hose 35c to $1.00 Beautiful line of Neck Wear 35c to $1.00 White Slippers for men $1.85 to $2.50 In fact our entire stock is greatly reduced, special for the camp meeting and a visit to our store will pay you. ’• The Big Busy Store H. OROVITZ, Proprietor VIENNA, - - GEORGIA