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Vienna, qa., Thursday. November 281018
VOLUME EIGHTEEN
NJMBER
LiVE STOCK RALLY
OK DECEMBER STH
CLEAN-UP- DAY AT
CITY CEMETERY
METHODIST CLOSE
* ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Li]2LY<NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Jell Busboe are spend-
ing this week in Atlanta as the guests
of Mrs. T. P. Busbee.
Messrs. E. C. Taylor and T. R.
Smith, of Vienna, spent Sunday with
Mrs. E. H. Smith.
Miss Alberta Lilly has returned to
Bessie Tift college after a month’s
visit at home.
Miss Lillian Thompson, of Byrdm-
ville spent the week-end with Mrs. E.
H. Smith.
Miss Lilia Bowen, of Pleasant Val
ley, is visiting Misses Ora and Buth
Lilly.
Mesdames Forbes and E. C. Taylor
and Miss Emily Woodward came up
to Lilly Friday in the interest of the
U. w: W. Campaign among the school
Children. The children here are do
ing their ^art in this great work. '
Mrs.- T. A. Coxe and children have
returned to Viennp after a visit to
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THE GREATEST PROG
EVER EXHIBITED C
MOVIE SCREEN
AUBREY JOINER POSTHASTE^
ON ONE OF THE BATTLESHIPS
DETAILED TO TAKE OVER
GERMAN FLEET.
WILL BE HELD AT CROSS ROADS
STOCK FARM—MR. WHITE AND
MISS WOOD TO COOPERATE
WITH MR. SANGSTER.
REV. W. L. WRIGHT SENT TO
HAWKINSVILLE, REV. REESE
GRIFFIN SENT HERE.
CIVIC CLUB SPONSORS MOVE
MENT TO IMPROVE APPEAR
ANCE OF CEMETERY.
1 "The Birth of a Nation" is due for
an engagement of one day at the De-
’ Roto Theatre on Friday, Dec., Cth,
5 when 'D. W.' Griffeth’a mighty spec
tacle will bo offered for the first time
" here. This is the great attraction
which has broken all records in New
York City and has also to its credit
record runs in Boston, Chicago and
elsewhere. In the storyproper 18000
people and 3000'horses arc seen. The
story teUs in thrilling detail the rela-
tionahlp'that the rise . and fall of
slavery in this country bore to the
making of American history. It is the
greatest achievement ever seen upon
the Atnerican stage.
Tickets now on sale at Powell Bros.
Drug Co. •
Tomorrow (Friday) has been dis-
ignated as improvement day for the
city cemetery. The movement origi
nated. With the Civic Club and is re
ceiving the cordial support of the
city officials. For a long time there
has been need of such a movement,
but practically everybody has been
absorbed in the affairs of wamtnd the
result has been neglect of home needs
A committee of ladies with a captain
will be on duty in the morning and a
like force will have charge in the af
ternoon. Workers are being recruit
ed with a view to having a sufficient
force to put the entire place in good
condition on this day.
Lot owners can assist the'' move
ment by having their individual-prop
erty put in order or contributing to
ward a fund to have it Done. Anyone
The South Georgia Methodist Con
ference which convened this year at
Valdosta came to a close Monday af-
temoon after one of the busiest ses
sions in its history.' The action of
the body that is of the greatest inter
est to the people of this city and com
munity is the return of Rev. W. A.
Smith as Presiding Elder of this dis
trict and the change in the pastorate
of the local church and other churches
throughout the county. Rev. Wright
was sent to Hawkinsville, his success
or here will be Rev. Reese Griffin.
Rev. W. A. Brooks will serve at Una-
dilla and Snaw again. Rev. B. F.
West was sent to Pinehurst, Rev. R.
F. Depnis to ByromviUe.'
The going of Mr. Wright apd his
estimable family will bring wide-
J spread regret to the people of this
city and community where he has
served faithfully as a minister and
loyally as a citizen. He will always
hold a warm place in the affection of
the people of this city. •
The new pastor, Rev. Griffin,
comes from Wrightsville where he
has served for four years. He is re
puted to be a man of scholarly attain
ment and splendid Christian charac
ter. He and his family will be cor
dially received here.
When the curtain falls on the last
act of the great war it will be found £
that a good many Dooly boys have .
had important roles in this, the great- '
est drama in the world's history. 4
Some have given their lives, others •
have suffered injuries that will handi- f
cap them throughout their, lives, many £
have had a part in'the fiercest bat
tles on land while others have-been
in the mpst exciting situations at sea 1
add come out unscathed. Dooly, is ■
Mrs. J. E. McGough. '
Mrs. F. B. McGough is very ill with
influenza.
Mr.'and Mis. Carl Forehand have
removed to Lilly to reside.
Mr.'and-Mrs. G. M. Rogers spent
Sunday in Lilly.
Misses Sarah Chapman and Lucile
YOU ARE WELCOME
ALWAYS
AT THE
VIENNA BAPTIST CHURCH
who has a laborer who can be spared
for the day will help greatly by lend
ing him to this worthy cause.
The committee will appreciate any
everybody is
e-sweva watnu vimpmuil UIIU MUVilV
Dykes, of Byromvllle, spent the week
end with the Misses Hilda Childs and
Hazel Speight.
Mr. R. V. Smith made a business
trip to Macon Monday.
Mr. G. S. Rainey has returned to
Camp Hancock in Augusta after a
two week’s visit to his family.
assistance rendered,
asked to join in this movement to
make Vienna’s city of the dead a
place of which the living need not be
ashamed.
Rlctiwood Sunday.
Mr. Frank Barrow, of Camp Gor
don, spent last Sunday with home-
folks.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Swearingen, of
Smyrna, were the guests Sunday of
Mr., and Mrs, H. P. Swearingen.
Mr. O. L. dements, is sick with
pneumonia.
Mr. J. C. McNeese attended the
fair in Macon last week.
Misses Eunice and Bernice Swear
ingen are visiting relatives at Smyrna.
Mr. B. B. Smith, of Camp Johnson
visited relatives last week.
Mr. Marren Shurley has accepted
a position in Cordele. *
Mr. and Sirs. Starlinfe Yawn spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mis. D. R.
Swearingen.
Miss Iopz Wiggins and Mr. W. L-
Kidd, pt Vienna, visited Misses Clara
LIEUT. MORGAN PROMOTED
A letter from Charlie Morgan to
relatives here brings the information
that he has been promoted to the rank
of first lieutenant.
CARD OF THANKS
After a two week’s illness, I take
this method of thanking the friends
find neighbors who. so kindly assisted
me in the last Illness and death of my
dear husband. May God’s richest
blessings rest upon each one is the
prayer of one in deepest sorrow. .
MRS. CLEVELAND WILLIAMS.
Miss Connie Goodwin has gone to
Atlanta to accept a position.
WAR WORKERS TO RETURN
Washington, Nov. 26.—Plans to as
sist in the return home of thousands
of war workers in Washington soon to
be released by the transition of Gov
ernment bureaus from a war to peace
. basis were considered at a conference
today of personnel officers of the
War Department.
J. C. Schofield, chief clerk of the
department was directed by Secretary
Raker to prepare recommendations as
to methods of aiding the workers.
Mr. Baker said it would be tragical to
have the workers, many of whom, he
Lieut Morgan
wok recommended for promotion af
ter the first engagement in which he
took part, by one of the higher com
manding officers of his unit. This was
a distinctive honor because*it signified
that the young officer’s deportment
NOTICE
December 18th, there will bo held a
Democratic Primary for the election
of two Aldermen for the city of Vi
enna. Rules governing this general
election will-control the said primary.
PLEASANT VALLEY NEWS •
WfilttNAN a
The flu is still raging in this section,
We have several new cases since the
last smiting.
Mftferry Sentell is quite sick With
pneumonia.
Mrs, Frank Barrow is recovering
from an attack of influenza.
Miss Thelma Butler is visiting Miss
Beulah McNeese.
Mr. N; .H.Dorough and Misses Thea
said, came to Washington to work for
the Government from purely patriot
ic motives, thrown suddenly out of
work. Suggestion has b een made, of
ficials said, that provisions be made'to
supply transportation home for the
employes or that some bonus be paid
as recompense for short discharge no
tices.
in action .was highly commendable.
The news 6f Lieut. Morgan’s advance
ment will bring genuine gratification
to his numerous friends here. Ac-
ccrdng to his letter Lieut Morgan
participated in what was considered
there • greatest battle-'in -the
wor ~s history.
The said primary will be held at Coun
eil Chamber.
W. V. HARVARD,
Chairman ExeSuttve Committee.
Redeem your. War Savings Stamp
pledge.
and Lucy Dorough visited rtldtlves at
and Zclma Shurley Sunday afternoon
M. E. Rushin’s Lands and Personal Property A1
Vienna, Tuesday; Dec. 3,1918, lo Oclock A. M.
The Following Property of the Late M. E. Rushin Will Be Soid By His Exe
cutriy at Public Auction
at Vienna, Tuesday, Dec.
3, Starting at 10 A. M.
198 ACRES IN 3RD DISTRICT, DOOLY COUN-
ABOUT FORTY TONS GUANO, ACID PHOS
PHATE AND OTHER COMMERCIAL FERTI-
FARMING IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY
OF EVERY CHARACTER FOR 22-HORSE
FARM, CONSISTING OF 2 AND 4-HORSE
3 CERTAIN TRACTS OR PARCELS LAND
WAGONS, THRESH,'HAY PRESS AND EN-
1 CADALLAC AUTOMOBILE.
WITH IMPROVEMENTS IN VIENNA, GA.
BINDERS, MOWERS, HAY RAKES
6 REGISTERED HAMPSHIRE SOWS
LIME
SPREADERS, WEEDER, HARROW,
20PURE-BLOODED HAMPSHIRE PIGS
COTTON PLANTERS, MOWING MACHINE,
GRAIN DRILLS, PLOWS, HOES, ETC
1 COW AND CALF
Lands Will be Sold Before Court House Door and Personal Property at the late Residence
A Chance for a Great Bargain.
11. E. Rushin. A Chance for a Great Bargain. Do not Miss the Opportunity.
MRS. flARY LEE RUSHIN, Executrix