Life sentences in Byromville riot trial
Triales for murder and rioting in the Byromville incident reveal a conspiracy led by Lee Adams and Ross Cobb. State witnesses described plans to attack the white settlement after a tax dispute and the shooting of Fate Davis and Ben Brown. Evidence included weapons found and testimony from indicted defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byromville
Adams
Lanx West
Lee Adams
Ross Cobb
Chapman
Cunningham
West
Whaehey
Little Town
Fate Davis
Ben Brown
Rome
Fate Chapman
Cow hanged by legs to tree in Lowndes County
A valuable cow was tied by the hind legs to a tree limb in a swamp near the Just-a-Mere farm of J. F. Turner in Lowndes County and left to die. The motive or perpetrators are unknown, though suspicions point to possible related dynamite activity in the area. The discovery was made by Shack Sl on the Brooks River bank. The act is described as a brutal vandalism against a domestic animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowndes
Just-a-Mere
J. F. Turner
Earner
Heroe
Tenants Wife Slayer Freed by Douglas County Jury
Mary Easterlin wife of a tenant farmer near Austell was exonerated by a Douglas County coroner jury in the killing of Maes C Teal. Testimony said the pair argued over crop dispositions and Teal arrived at the home while she washed dishes. She claimed her husband left, Teal threatened to strike, and she fired the gun in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglasville
Mary Easterlin
Maes C. Teal
Austell
Douglas County
Teal
Easterlin
Jastega
Americus Boy in Pueblo Letter Reveals Flood City Destruction
Brooks Williams son of Mr and Mrs G L Williams of Americus writes home from Pueblo Colorado detailing the disaster that hit the city last week. He describes mud and debris filling streets, destroyed railroads and bridges, scarce water and fuel, and martial law. many homes flooded with basements and first floors ruined. He notes fires, sanitation concerns, and cattle dead in the mud, with rain threatening more floods as authorities struggle to restore power and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Williams
G. L. William
Americus
Pueblo
Colo
Omre
Abies
Williams
In Tech
H. Doherty
Doherty
Pit
Denver
Forbes
Etta
Sonenies
Holland Wood Died in Bronwood Funeral Planned
The obituary notes the death of Holland Wood in Bronwood with survivors including Mrs. Otis Kennedy and Miss Susie Holland. The funeral was held from Bronwood Methodist church Friday afternoon at 4 oclock.
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Hollarba
Eonwood
Holant
Barvive
Mias
Currie Boric
Pana % Sons
Ts Dau ‘Olland
Macon
C. P
Edwin Holland
Bronwood
Otis Kennedy
Susie” Holland
Bronwood Methodist Church
Cheek Parker dies after illness at Leslie
R E Parker announces the death of Cheek Parker at age 8? She dies after illness. Survived by husband R Parker two sons Verna Toviee and Mugh Parkers, mother Mrs Basie Cheeks of Leslie, two sisters and other relatives. Funeral from 702 McGar street with Rev Guyton Fisher officiating. Interment Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Parker had been ill since November. She was active in First Methodist Church at Leslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Parker
Iltle Cheek Parker
R. Parker
Fees
Verna Toviee
Mugh Parkers
Poe
Basie Cheeks
Leslie
Lesiia
H. Jen
Pael Parker
Keo
Methodist Church
Lesphare
Irene Y
Georgia News Highlights Lead From Commencement
Georgia editor Josephus Daniels, former Navy secretary, will deliver the commencement address at the Georgia Tech graduation on Monday June 13. Ah Young, a Honolulu student, arrives in Atlanta for the Associated Advertising Clubs world convention and to pursue an American education at Georgia Tech. Other notes include legal actions against state officials over oil and kerosene inspections, a push for modernizing state legislation, and local incidents in Macon and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iene
Raavile
Ind
Ieee
Orake
Meath
Srna
Y Mantestatiens i
Nm Wal Lan
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Geo School of Techno
David C. de Leslie
Georgia
Ah Young
Honolulu
Associated Advertising Clubs
Georgia ‘Tech
Atlanta
Hawaii
Augusta
C. W. Tice
Rose Hill
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Columbus
Ote
Valdosta
Georgia State Dental
Nepee
C. Howard
Russell Mitchell
Clitford
Dean
Tank Corps
Benning
Cliff Hammock
Gordon Naw Mills
Ona Shrine Club
Johnson
Jeff Kelley
Page
Des Voices
Imperial Counicil
Columba
Joe
Savannah
Iit
J. van Holt
American Legion
Bowen
Quitman
Department of Georgia
American Legions
A. L. Henson
Calloun
Peter C. Finr- Ha
The
Crawford
W. ‘Ong
Joseph Jacobs
C A. McDonald
Lee County
Anan
Biuté Dental Society
Macon
State University Badkd Oftees
Aee
Phduatinte
Oxford
Mere
Ray
Hoke Smith
Washin
Geil Nell
Colucabus
Bow
Boni
Meceri
Cane Uieat
Comin
Retu Hom
Fromm
Atl Phe
Bartlett
Dublin and Laurena
Waverons
Mercer
Peyton “Jacobs
Wee Summer School
Ocea Park
Mel
Haan
Neil
Aries
R. W. Rone
Ie Buchanan
Formar
White
Baleei Ie
J. H. McGhee
Chattahoochee
Senate
South
Local social notes from Albany and surrounding towns
Albany residents and visitors are listed at length with names like Misa Miriam McCalla, Elizabeth West, and Mrs. J. French as community members attend gatherings, visits, and church events. The piece mentions camping trips, school staff changes, dances, and trips to Dawson and Birmingham, reflecting a bustling local social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Miriam McCalla
Albany
Elizabeth West
Andrew
Alaton
Santa Healy
Morgan
J.G
Layfield
Burke Nicholson
Dead Lakes
Jake Giles
McDoney
John French
Mra
J. E. Pe
Mabry
Collin
Ming
Martha Coffin
Misa Georwla
L. Coffin
Maa Loo
Coffin
Thigewi
Rr Mill
Vr Strickland
Bomas
Mix
J. PL
Mayo
W. R. Armold
E. T. Carter
Calum Fay
Rufus Brown
Effie Puniler
I Riverside
Edger Kimbrouwih
Partin
Grimes
Miiarhai
Ponders Ant
Gussie
Leroy
Abe
Atlanta
Mint Nett Ribins
Jesup
Germirate
Ruth Chappell
Pettersonville
Francis Porter
Danville
Mildred Layfield
Noes
Georg
Américas
Maurice Majors
Fannie Wilhees
Sylvester
W. Morgan
Fron Southold
Richland Ae ‘Om
Richland
Misa Carrie Francéen
Myrtle Springs
Richland Archaeo
Aos
Mt Ane Ma
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Dooly
Ani Brown
Cobb
Anne
Ding
Jetyne
Fee
Min Pian
Eas
Mtn
Pueblo, Col
TA. Actee, Jr
Lla
Gardner and Gardner
Ton Superior Court
Commissioner of Agriculture
J. J. Brown
Byvin P. Roan
W. Speer
Rossell Shirley
Adi
Bars
Korvin
Philipp Nea
Ani
Central
Macon Chamber, of Commerce
Rufus W. Weaver
Pew University
J. D. Burnett
Bank of Sparta
State Bankeine Department
Monticelo
Leon M. Latimer
Anniaton
Ala
Seth
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