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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 Mm t v nrnr<A...i. N 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