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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
2
The Eadey area in the state reports crops ruined by a prolonged drought. Gardens failed, fruit crops dropped, and fodder is scarce. Farmers face losses as seed, meat, and basic goods become unaffordable, with many unable to sell livestock or secure credit amid economic strain.
In Bibb county Georgia J W Campbell shot and killed Macon telegraph operator P D T Pyron at J B Wilds store in Walden after a quarrel over Pyron using a house on Campbell premises Pyron struck Campbell twice with iron Campbell then fired a 22 caliber rifle killing Pyron instantly Inquest by Coroner Davis returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.
Reports from Fitzgerald Georgia say Judge J T Holton shot and wounded T F Farmer after a bet on a baseball game sparked a quarrel. Farmer followed Holton to a saloon. Holton fired when he appeared to reach for a weapon. Farmer's wound is not serious. Holton is Abbeville mayor.
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