Bond Given In Arrest For Roadside Fight
In a 28th district road fight near Americus, John Finch and Jesse Chambliss exchanged gunfire after a brief exchange of words. Finch received a $500 bond to answer assault with intent to murder charges as Chambliss’s gun and Finch’s shotgun misfired. Chambliss fled on horseback, and the incident stirred county residents.
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John Finch
Jesse L. Chambliss
28Th
Americus
Chambliss
Wretty
Mr. Chambills
Americas
Finch
Mr. Chambliss
28Th District
Painkiller Davin Painkiller for sprains and bruises headline
A brief ad style notice extols Perry vie Painkiller as a universal remedy for sprains bruises strains and cuts. It claims seventy years of use worldwide with millions of bottles sold annually and promotes a new large size.
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Perry Vie
Davin
Americus Triumphs Over Macon In Second Series Game
Americus Champa defeated Macon in the second game of the series, led by Perryman who fanned eight batters. Champs hit four runs off Coombs in the first inning, added two more as Lamar replaced him, and featured strong defense and solid bats. McGregor contributed at bat, while Foley's Honey and Tar advertisement concludes.
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Americus Champa
Macon
Americas
Champs
Ansley
Perryman
Coombs
Lamar
McGregor
Yeeman Barvice
Minister Killed in Difficulties in Grayeon Georgia
Rev. E. B. Langley was shot while trying to separate his son Rose Langley and J. B. Webb during a fight. Webb and the younger Langley exchanged pistol fire, each wounded seriously. The minister, attempting to restore peace, was struck by a volley and died at the son's feet. Cleveland humor follows.
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Grayeon
Langley
Rose Langley
J. B. Webb
Webb
Site for Building to be Had on Brannon Avenue
The city Board of Education has yet to decide on a Bran non site for a new public school. A favorable location near central city frontage around 180 feet with ample grounds is available though not on the market. Bond funds are pending, and work at Furlow School progresses with eighteen classrooms expected ready for fall. Other suitable sites include East Forsyth and southern city locations.
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Brannon Avenue
City Board of Education
Seaboard
Barlow and
Lee Streets
Board of Education
Lberty
J. W. Shiver
Furlow School
East Forsyth Street
Central to Build Air Line 10 Columbus
A Savannah financier with Central of Georgia ties announces the first Harriman-led extension will link Hawkinsville to Perry, connecting with a Central branch to shorten the Savannah Columbus Birmingham route. The Wrightsville and Tennille tracks will serve Dublin to Hawkinsville, cutting Macon yard delays. Work is expected to start soon, before Pensacola extension.
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Savannah
Central of Georgia
Central Railway
Harriman
Hawkinsville
Perry
Central
Columbus
Birmingham
Wrightsville and
Tennille
Dublin
Glass coffins pioneered in Salem New Jersey
Salem N J July 6 Salem county long famed for early glassmaking now reports the first successful glass coffins blown at Gayner Glass Works. The transparent one piece coffins are end open and sealed with a chemical after a body is placed head first. No embalming needed, preservation said to be long lasting.
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Salem
N. J
Salem County
America
Gayner Glass Works
Ben
Senator A. E. Clay Reelected in Georgia
Aunts Ga July 6 Senator A E Clay reelected United States Senator from Georgia. The House suspended rules to hear tributes to his ability and high character. Unanimous votes: House 150, Senate 37. Governor Brown recommends making the near beer fund of 227395 available for general use, abandoning prison farm purchase idea. Former Chairman McLendon to testify before legislative committee. Hearing open to public in capitol room 16. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised for kidney health.
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Aunts
Clay
United States
Georgia
House
Senate
Governss Brown
Hoke Smith
McLendon
Joint Legislative Investigating Committee
Joint Committee
Capitol
Publc
Atlanta Gets Annual Meeting of Good Roads Club
Cordele Georgia July 6 Special Atlanta hosts the next annual meeting of the Good Roads Club of Georgia. Fred L White is re elected president. The secretary and treasurer post is consolidated with D E Jones of Manassas becoming secretary and treasurer. Delegates pass resolutions seeking state aid to improve highways and propose a state auto tax to fund road building. Rural mail carriers hold their annual session and a mutual death benefit association is formed by about three hundred delegates. Officers to be elected later.
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Cordele
Atlanta
Good Roads Club of Georgia
Fred L. White
D. E. Jones
Manassas
Haddock Chosen Principal of Americus High School
The Americas Board of Education elected Prof. J. N. Haddock principal to succeed Prof. Cheney. Haddock, current superintendent of Lumpkin public schools, is a graduate of State Normal School at Athens and Emory, with many years of teaching experience. The board emphasizes the quality of this appointment for the Americus school.
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Americas Board of Education
J. N. Haddock
Cheney
Haddock
Lumpkin Public Schools
State Normal School
Athens
Hewise
Emory
Board of Education
Prof
Americus School
Death of Judge W. F. Fuller in Fredonia Alabama
Judge W F Fuller aged Fredonia resident dies at home after illness. His daughter Mrs Charles Winchester of America was summoned to his bedside and present at his death. Funeral services to be held there in Fredonia tomorrow.
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W. F. Fuller
Fredonia
Ala
Ellaville Hosts Americus District Conference Assembly
The Americus District Conference opens in Ellaville with about sixty five Methodist churches to be represented. Rev. J B Johnstone presides as delegates from Americas district arrive, along with Dr Bascom Anthony Rev Hamp Stevens and other officials from Plains Church Leslie and nearby communities.
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Americus
Ellaville
Americas
J. B. Johnstone
Bascom Anthony
Hamp Stevens
Z. A. Little- John
C. R. Crisp
Messrs. L. G. Council
R. J. Perry
John W. Shiver
George Oliver
John Sheffield
W. A. Harden
C. F. Giddings
B. Riker
Rustin
The
Plains Church
John A. McDonald
Plains
W. A. Wilson
Leslie
Jail visit sparks sweets drive to ease inmates heat
Mrs. James Eldert of Riverhead visits Suffolk County Jail to view the stifling heat inside. The sheriff resists mail beer, then a moving van delivers strawberries, ice cream, cakes, and later cigars. Sixty one prisoners crowd for treats as doors close and a morning entry is promised.
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New York
James Eldert
Riverhead
R. I
Suffolk County Jail
Platt
Builders to Erect Corner Store in Macon at Fourth and Cherry
Macon GA July 6 Remarks that Walter Dannenberg and Isaac Block will construct a new building at the Fourth and Cherry Streets corner. The pair recently bought the site for 21500 dollars and plan immediate improvements though no specifications are yet prepared.
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Macon
Fourth and
Cherry Streets
Messrs
Walter Dannenberg
Isaac Block
Utter Contempt at Summer Resort Romance
A Kansas City Journal humorous blurb portrays a flirtatious exchange where a man asks marriage, and a girl replies she would not be engaged even if he were the only man remaining at a summer resort, highlighting sharp wit and social tone.
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Kansas City Journal
Special summer sale on undermuslins and apparel
Ribbed gauze undervests with taped neck and sleeves priced at 10c. Wide range of ladies muslin drawers petticoats corset covers night gowns and chemises at tempting prices. White wash skirts from 98c to 5.00. New ribbons neckwear collars and all styles of shirt waists and suits featured. Porch shades and mosquito canopies offered.
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Americas
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Cleveland
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Tutt
Brannon
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AIR Line 10
Steve Glay
Assembly
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Good Roads
Furlow High School
W. FP. Fuller
Charles Winchester
Lavadura
Grocera’ and Draggiste
Lavadura Chemical CO
Lars
Chas. L. Ansley
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