Rooks Interview Probed After Assault Sentence
A Sumter man named B J Rooks faces eight months in the chain gang or a $500 fine after an assault case. Reporters found him disjointed and evasive during a jail interview, saying he might be ill or unsettled. He claimed to be sick, refused to pay the fine, and suggested money from others might cover it as he blamed “they” for pressing the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Rooks
Rooks
Sumter
Hubert
Uds
Col. Hinton
Col. McCoy
J. W. Shaffield & Co
Mevertes Soetoe
Sfield
Ik Rt Sake
Jallor Pace
Thoas
Piebury
Pilsbury
John Anderson
Arphelius Dixon
Lom| Mitchell
Rainy day in Prats Ga brings harvest hopes
June 17 reports a refreshing rain aiding crops and hay in Prats Georgia. Local revival at Methodist church ends with Rev H Stubbs and Rev T Clark drawing interest. Social notes mention many residents visiting relatives and attending events, plus county court actions and Sunday school efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allio
Davis
Magnolia Springs
Macon
Laura
Sylvania Jowers
Preston
Palatka
Fla
Annie Harper
Daisy Hitt
Americus
W. ©. Dodd
Orange Home
Nettie Allen
Bessie Allen
Fannie Chappell
E. E. Mays
Warrenton
ZF. Marriett
Mig Tila Edwards
Southern Female College At
LaGrange
Jessie Jones
John Cato
J. L. Harper
Ki L ‘Weat
Amorous
Allison
Dawson
MissEva Naylor
W. L. Laney
J. H. Chappell
Anderson- Ville
J. W. Jordan, Jr
Smithville
H. B. Jones
Chickamauga
Dawson Guards
Carrie Shropshire
C. Clegg
Black
Doughtie
Spain
Wynn
Grand Army
Hichland
Monument to Jefferson Davis Urges Americus Action
A call to Americus residents to raise funds for a Jefferson Davis monument. The piece urges immediate effort, urges not to beg, and proposes an executive committee to organize a citywide meeting at the opera house with a parade, speeches, and broadside notices to mobilize support among citizens and the Ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
South
Jefferson Davis
Southland
Americus
Americas
Tue ‘Tiké-Recondkn
N. G. Prinde
A. 8. Cutts
J.B. Piloosky
Thornton Wheatley
Tre ‘Tritee-ReconnEn
Haming
Opera House
Drum and Fire Corp
Opera
Judge Pils
Glover
Murderer Warren Crawford Caught After Manhunt
Warren Crawford, a Black man described as a colored suspect, was arrested by Amattene police after a warrant pursued him for the murder of Nathan Mercer, a white citizen of Worth. The chase spanned Albany and Americus, ending when Crawford was found asleep in a bed and surrendered to officers. He confessed to guilt during transport to Albany on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Craw
Dougherty
Nathan Mercer
Albany
Lingo
Kemp
Uberty
Lockett
Tamar Streat
Larmar
Church Streats
Crawford
Contract Let for Americus Gas Works and Begin Soon
The contract for erection of Americus new gas works was let in Baltimore with Kerr Manufacturing Company to supply and install the plant. President A B Harrold signed for the company and assurances were given that work will proceed with minimal delay. The plant aims to handle 100000 feet of gas per day and promises high quality gas for local use. The report notes the drought’s effects on farmers improving in several counties as crops recover and vegetation prospers after April and May dryness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
A. B. Harrold
Baltimore
Kerr Manufacturing Company
Americus
Richland Prepares for Mungole Celebration July 24
Richland residents rally for the Mungole festival with July 24 events planned. Mayor J C Wayfield of Holland arrived to aid arrangements and promises ample barbecue for a very large crowd. Merchants extend shop hours and offer clerks discounts as the public enjoys the upcoming festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Mungole
J. C. Wayfield
Holland
Kichland
Cardole Cornes Land
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George C. Wheatley
Cor. Lamar St
Cotton Ave
Prince Albert
Clnett, Coon & Co
Harris
Geo.d.wheatley
Abe
Plains OF
Dura
Sumter County
Adolphus Hulmes
Mary Jefferson
Adolphus
Mary
Warren Crawford Caugat
Amattene
Vietlant Police
Siena
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