Sentences in Lee County murder and arson cases headline
John Green is sentenced to life for second degree murder. Sam Valentine, a black man, is found guilty of arson after a brief jury deliberation. County schools show 40 of 70 open and well attended. Joiner and Nicholson expand liquor store with extra shelving. Dr Leo faces no bill for practicing medicine without license. Al G Field signs contract noting lights. $250 reward offered for incendiary who burned John P Fort’s gun house. Eureka Cavalry seeks reorganization meeting at Bond’s Trail schoolhouse.
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Leo
Wit- Wessex
Howard
Lee County
Convin
John P. Fort
Nicholson buys truck farm near city limits for spring supply
J C Nicholson bought the farm of A J Buchanan just inside the city limits north of the public square to supply his store with garden truck this spring. J E Bivins shipped a half bushel of fine strawberries to Atlanta, two months earlier than usual. Tax fi fas issued by Tax Collector Furlow will be served before Tuesday, costs remitted if paid promptly. C M Wheatley employs five colored workers for twenty four years who own homes nearby. Levi Moore, colored, stood trial for attempted criminal assault on July 8 at Sumter City. jury found him guilty in Judge Fort's Superior Court.
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Real
Earate
J. C. Nicholson
A. J. Buchanan
Nicholson
J. E. Bivins
Atlanta
Furlow
C. M. Wheatley
Levi Moore
Carpets and Rugs Sold Cheap for Cash by J J Granberry
Junt received an elegant set of new Carpets Hemp Cotton All Wool Superfine Extra Supers Three Ply Body Brussels Tapestry Brussels and Heavy Carpets for office Also Beautiful Rugs All Very Cheap for Cash J J Granberry Agent January 28th Tuesday
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Brussels
J.J. Granberry
Ag.t
Tuesathr
A Night Bar Hat Demolition and Court Notes
A city tale recounts a Tamar Street bar incident where a group of about fifteen friends toppled a young man’s hat repeatedly, ruining high priced hats worth roughly sixty dollars as he sought an explanation. In the Superior Court yesterday, cases including Seliger and Newman v Davis & Callaway and others were disposed of, with judgments for the plaintiffs or dismissals as noted. Georgia sheep farming prospects are highlighted by P Brown who raises about 1,000 sheep on the Ocmulgee river plains, finding three pounds of wool per fleece sold at Savannah, suggesting profitability with proper care in wire grass country.
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Tamar Street
Seliger and Newman
Davis & Callaway
Cain & Brown
Argo & Bagley
People's National Bank
J.N. Jordan
W. Kennard
J. M. Jordan
R.A. Darden
J. L. Presley
English
W. B. Harrison
Mary E. Floyd
Wmn
Floyd
Ida Barrett
Miles Barrett
Rush Maroney
Cora Maroney
Ben Weston
Carrie Weston
Georgia
P. Brown
Brown
Ocmulgee River
Abbeville
Savannah
Death of Mr. Joe Rowland in this city
Mr Joe Rowland died at his residence Thursday afternoon at one o clock from pneumonia. He was about thirty three to five years old and left behind a wife four children and a brother in this city. He moved from Ellaville two weeks ago to make this place his future home. He was a good and kind man and will be buried today.
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Joe Rowland
Lesses
Rowland
Ellaville
Joe
Hawkins and Brooks physicians praised in local ad notices
The advertisement extols Hawkins as a veteran local physician and Brooks as a skilled practitioner recently returning from New York hospitals. It also notes real estate deals by J C Nicholson buying A J Buchanan’s truck farm and a Church street lot from Dr Miller, with plans to build a modern residence. Chase’s Barley Malt Whisky is endorsed for digestion with E J Eldridge named as sole agent for Americus.
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Chase
E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Teachers Briefed On May Convention Plans In Columbus
Prof W R Thigpen president of Georgia Teacher association outlined May convention plans at Columbus meeting. Public hall to host discussions beyond schoolwork with Dr Hopkins exhibiting technology, Dr Curry and Judge Hall to speak. Graves to address press in education and reform. Governor Gordon to speak on local control of education.
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W. R. Thigpen
Chatham High School
Georgia
Columbus
Thigpen
Teachers’ Association
Dr. Hopkins
J. L. M. Curry
Richmond
Judge Hall
Arson arrest and trial in early 1900s case
Mr. E L Harper, arrested as an accomplice of Sam Valentine in burning Neal Ray s barn, was indicted by the grand jury, bonded, and released though its fate hinges on trial before Judge Fort. Valentine faces trial. Also report of hunting trip yielding twenty two partridges after long trek and weekly cotton figures with 717 bales for week and 103 price as market remains buoyant.
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E. L. Harper
Sam Valentine
Neal Ray
Harper
Tom Stallings
Lynn Fort
Huntington
Bonds Move Slow as Local Investors Hesitate
Mr H C Bagley has returned home due to his daughter's illness after reporting that bonds were sold to Baltimore bankers at a good figure. The financial editor notes a sale of Savannah Americus and Montgomery bonds at about ninety five with interest, suggesting locals lack faith in railroad securities. Investors who hold remaining bonds may see a premium when they reissue, as New Yorkers have shown stronger buying for similar issues. Col Hawkins plans to return home in a few days.
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H.C. Bagley
Col
S. H. Hawkins
Baltimore
Col. Hawkins
the Constitution
Roval Securities
Savannah
Americus
Montgomery
Georga Pacific
Real Estate Advancing Profits Reportedly Rapid
Real estate activity shows quick turnover with profits noted by Mr. Lee Allen who bought a sixty foot toll for 500 dollars and sold it yesterday for 600 to Dr. Mille. John Taylor bought seventy feet frontage adjoining A. B. Harrold’s house for 1050 dollars via Merrell Callaway and J. C. Nicholson purchased part of the Joiner lot on Church Street from Dr. Miller.
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J.C. Nicholson
A. J. Buchanan
Miller
Church Street
Thos
John
Lee Allen
J. A. Kendrick
Mr. Allen
Scarcity of Skilled Labor Affects Building in the South
A shortage of skilled workers in America limits good pay positions for both white and Black laborers. Many have migrated here recently, yet demand still exceeds supply. New housing plans stall due to insufficient carpenters. Wages for local workers are among the best in southern cities.
Piling Drive to Save Turnpike at Muckabee Creek
Thirty five feet of piling were driven in Muckabee creek at the middle bridge on Lumpkin road under Officer James Wilkins. The current is strong and danger to the turnpike was feared. Piles reach ten feet below the creek bed and are believed to avert danger. Also reported, Mr. C A Fricker telegraphed from Cleveland that his folks arrived safely and James Fricker’s condition remains similar to before the trip.
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Muckabee Creek
Lumpkin Road
James Wilkins
C. A. Fricker
Cleveland
Ohio
James Fricker
Contested Election Over Mayor Seat in Abbeville
Col E H Cutts represents Col W B Stubbs whose mayoral win by three votes is challenged by Col E H Williams. Evidence has been taken and no decision advice has arrived here.
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E. H. Cutts
Abbeville
W. B. Stubbs
E. H. Williams
Col. Stubbs
The Palace Market by Si Hawkins and Joy
Jim Beatty a Webster county man about twenty two. He was brought from Webster county to Milledgeville asylum after a sudden mental decline. He danced and sang at odd hours and refused sleep before being declared insane.
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Jim
Jim Beatty
Dan Devis
Webster County
Milledgevill Asylum
Noi
Milledgeville
Alliance rejects Improve ment Company offer on old court house site
In Sumter county the Alliance held a secret meeting to consider a proposal from the Improvement Company to purchase the old court house site with a $5,000 bonus for building a cotton bagging factory. The Alliance reportedly rejected the offer, with a future proposal likely expected. Also noted is Mr Max Altman leasing the former W J Phillips room to operate a wholesale liquor business with carpenters preparing the space for a model establishment to ship goods regionally. A Dawson item reports J M McDonald and J Q Lee leaving town after unpaid board bills at Dawson Variety Works.
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Alliance of
Sumter County
Repore
Americas Improvement and Manufacturing Company
Old Court Horse
Improvement Company
Old Court House
Max Altman
W. J. Phillips
Altman
Americus
Georgia
Dawson
J. M. McDonald
Dawson Variety Works
E. P. Kensday
J. Q. Lee
J F
0. E. Lowe broker and commission merchant Ga
E Lowe, a broker and commission merchant based in Georgia, is noted in the report with a brief mention of his role and affiliation. The item highlights his professional capacity within the Georgia trade community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lowe
Broker and Commission Merchant
The Laing Damage Suit Dismissed by Judge Roberts
Judge D M Roberts on Monday afternoon dismissed the damage suit brought by A C Laing against the city council after the city’s motion to direct a verdict was granted. The plaintiffs are expected to appeal the ruling.
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Laing
D. M. Roberts
A. C. Laing
Roberts
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Joiner & Nicholson
John Green
Fort
L. B. Pugh
Rep Fovertonia
Messr Joiner & Nicholson
al. G. Field
Glover
Eureka Cavalry
Jno
McDonald's
Bond’s Trail
Hawkins & Brooke
Hawkins
Brooks
New York
Americus Military
Military Advisory Board
Wnees
Moses Morgan
John Jackson
Laura Smith
Will Jones
Henry Wilson
Richard Carter
Paul Tondee
Esau Jones
E. L. Guerry
Jim Clements
Charley Rees
Charley Gainer
Charley Gaines
Fanny Wood
8. A.M
Americus Investment Co
Ae Baur
Mr. Bagley
Williford, Matthews & Co
Cotton Avenue
Bank of
A. J. Cleghorn & CO
Mutu
A. J. Cleghorn
Co. M. Wheatley
A. J, Cleghorn
Americue, Ga
SI Hawkins
S. B. Hawkins, Jr
Ameri
Cas
Thornton Wheatley
Robert Adams
Presbyterian Church
W. M. Hays
M. E. Church
A.B. Campbell
Baptist Church
Improveme Company
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