Fight over local paper ends as editor weighs rival support
Putnam March report notes Christopher edits a leading local paper and may face a split readership if a new venture proceeds. An alliance man hints the boycott could be withdrawn if the paper proves its value. Also reported are a child’s severe burn accident at Ellaville, a Washington correspondent update on speakers, Matt’s Florida move, alliance meeting changes, and a damaging storm with minimal property loss, plus a marriage and a doctor’s return with diploma.
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Putnam
Christopher
Lkely
Alliance
Moe
W. W. Lumpkin
Seavill House
Ellaville
Washington
Lake Hegion
Fla
Matt
Schley
Wigginaville Alliance
Robt, Kilcresse
Annie Hanner
Walter P. Stevens
Louisville
Wilcox County Superior Court term to try many crimes
Abbeville notes report the fourth Monday in March as the start of superior court with more criminal cases than ever before. Nine prisoners at McRae Jail and two in Americas Jail. many others on bond. County officials plan to build a jail, and the Abbeville and Waycross Railroad will resume work soon under a new president.
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Aungvine
Superior Court
Wilcox County
Fo McRae
Americas
Abbeville and Waycross
Alliances Farmer Rides Up Editors and Officials
In this week's Alliances Farmer, Harry and Larry provoke Editor Hartridge of the Savannah Times with the riot act over a humorous Alliance lecture. It also says President Livingston will summon the Executive Committee to investigate charges, and it fires at Senator Gordon. The paper aims to stir conflict weekly.
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Harry
Larry
Alliances Farmer
Hartridge
Savannah Times
Alliance
Livingston
Gordon
Governor calls meeting on encampment site protests
The governor convened the advisory board to review protests over choosing Macon as the encampment location. The move signals official attention to local opposition and ongoing planning concerns.
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Macon
President Livingston Demands Investigation Amid Claims
President Livingston loudly demands to be investigated amid claims of broader misconduct. The report notes potential extent of the issue and growing political pressure as details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Leesburg Locals Festival funds and court news
Leesburg notes report a Methodist church festival Friday raising about thirty five dollars for church comforts. A wind and rain storm hit Sunday with strong electricity displays and farm work halted. A shooting case between Dawson and Smithville was tried with Matthews bond set. Kelly and Brisentine remain jailed seeking terms. J P Terry, fell fourteen feet from a veranda, but recovering. Schools churches streets and youths described as orderly.
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Leksnune
Methodist Church
Macon
Thomas Matthews
William Kelly
James Brisentine
Dawson
Smithville
State
J.D. Snellgrove
Superior Court
Lee County
Matthews
Kelly
Brisenline
Durance
E. N. Miller
W. T. Slade
Lang & Christie
J. P. Terry
Judge
Sumter Items March edition reports slow news and local hopes
In Sumter on March 11 the writer notes dull events, a new church Rylanders Chapel dedicated with Rev McGee sermon, frequent quiltings, a planned large turkey dinner, warming weather, and a heavy rain last Sunday. Blacksmith shop by Messiah A Rodgers and R M Ansley is finished, Benevolence Sunday School expanding, hunters enlivening the town, visiting Dr McDonald and his wife staying with Mrs Markett, improving health, few young Indians, anticipated weddings, and a mad dog killed recently.
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Rylander
Sumters
McGee
Messiah
A. Rodgers
R. M. Ansley
McDonald
Leenburg
Markett
DeSoto couple wed at home in quiet ceremony
From DeSoto March 7 at the residence of James Rateli tt Mr 18 I Jenkins joined Miss Ellen Hewitt in marriage with Rev G W Childers officiating. The note asks who will be next and mentions Mrs P J and Miss Ella Luke’s Americus trip while FP Luke returns from Atlanta. Warren Ivison, the Black man whose urn was broken at the Hays Luke saw mill, died Wednesday. Broap Mourn.
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Warren Ivison
Hays & Luke
From Sunny Slope March Note and Local Tales
A March entry from Bunxy Slope reports slow farming due to sickness and rain with two weeks behind prior years. The piece covers corn, cotton, fruit crops, wheat, oats, garden progress, the death of a pet, two injured birds, and local rail dissatisfaction with a Central Railroad agent. It notes a healthy outlook for fruit and beets, mentions family losses, and ends with a local figure, J.B. Ross, referenced regarding rail concerns.
Southern Alliance pokes at Governor Northen continues
The Southern Alliance Farmer, after promising restraint, again targets Governor Northen this week. The governor meanwhile remains silent, cutting weed and giving no public response.
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Southern Alliance
Northen
Gentle spring delayed by Ohio river floods
The onset of spring travel southward has been postponed as floods along the Ohio River slow boats and traffic, delaying planned journeys and commerce. песни
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Three Dawson Factory Workers Arrested for Train Shooting
Three men from Dawson factory work force were arrested after a cannonball train eastbound was fired at after crossing the Lee county line between Brownwood and Smithville. William Kelly Thomas Matthews and James Brisentine admitted guilt with Brisentine claiming he fired but says conductor kicked him off. They were taken to Leesburg for commitment trials amid earlier rock throwing incidents on the Central road. Sheriff Christie and City Marshal L A Hatcher praised for swift action.
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Dawson
Lee, County
Brownwood
Smithville
Albany
L.A. Hatcher
Sherrif Christie
Dawson Manufactureg Company
William Kelly
Thomas Matthews
Central Railroad
James Brisentine
Eufaula
Ala
Brisentine
Sayn
Central Road
Leesburg
Christie
Chief Hatcher
Local papers urged to boost towns with homegrown ads
The Savannah Morning News argues against costly city write-ups for small towns and urges towns to advertise locally at fair prices. It contends home newspapers serve town interests, while city dailies profit from towns’ promotion and offer little local benefit. Such a shift could help both hometown papers and the communities they cover.
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Savannah Morning News
Big City
Panera
Newa
City Daily
Grit capitalists and hotel plans stir Cordele debate
A Grit capitalist who transformed the city from a stagnant town toward industry signals intent to lead a hotel project. A receiver seeks a matching partner here. Abbeville Times hints Cordele as Shaptiaxt college site before formal action. Vienna Progress and Cordelean revisit a county court dispute while spring floods rival two years ago for water records.
Shingle magnate Ed King killed in Illinois mill
Ed P. King, principal of King & Co. shingle manufacturers, died this afternoon in his Abbeville mill after a machine caught him, his head horribly mangled. He was 26, unmarried, with a sister and many grieving friends.
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Pecal
Abbeville
Ed P. King
King & Co
Off for the Chain Gang Convicts Returned to Camp
Six Black men were moved from the jail to the Gross Lumber convict camp near Abbeville. Guard F. Powell retrieved them, listing Lewis Moore for rape at Plaine with twenty years, Sam Valentine for arson at Neil Ray's gin house for fifteen, Phil Johnson for Cobb station arson fifteen, Hill Thomas for rape twelve, John Green for homicide at the old Huguenin place on Flint river natural life, Frank Wilson for murder five.
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Gross Lumber Company
Abbeville
Tno
F. Powell
Lewis Moore
Plaine
Sam Valentine
Neil Ray
Phil Johnson
Cobb's
Hill Thomas
John Green
Huguenin
Flint River
Frank Wilson
Number Your Houses In Americus Post Office Plan
The April first deadline ends the fiscal year and Americus would gain free delivery after $10,000 in yearly receipts. Citizens should prepare by numbering houses promptly to save time and implement the system sooner.
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Americus
Afro Americans Seen Carried by City Walks in Americus
A street view in Americus on a Saturday afternoon shows a noticeable black population alongside whites, with visitors remarking on the mix and the effect on local trade. The piece notes Afro Americans' role in the town’s commerce as a sign of the city’s drawing power.
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Americus
Laing Case affirms city power to remove street obstructions
The Supreme Court upholds that without statutory authority a city cannot grant a private right to erect a fish box on a public street. It notes the Americus charter vests council with power to clear obstructions without a hearing after notice and refusal. A fishing license does not grant a vested street-use right. The court may direct a verdict on a decisive legal issue. judgment affirmed for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
A. C. Laing
Supreme Court
Americus
Simmona & Kimbrough
Ll. J. Blalock
Hoyt & Parks
P. Hollis
E. A
Odd Fellows seek to establish a city branch
Prominent citizens working to form an Odd Fellows lodge in the city. They plan to organize and expect to be successful, aiming to provide an active benevolent presence in the community.
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The
Odd Fellows
Buslaena
Jury Disagrees in Kent Guardian Case at La Crosse
The Kent family of Schley county near La Crosse petitioned for a jury to decide Stephen Kent's mental condition for a guardian. The trial at his residence ended in a mistrial after jurors disagreed. A second jury trial is planned. Kent, 95, suffered a paralytic stroke last year but remains sociable and financially able to support himself. In Plains, Ga, the Friendship Baptist Association convened under Rev. T. C. Boykins and elected officers for the Convention of Friendship Bap tist Association. J. N. Daniel was named President and other officers were elected across three districts.
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Stephen Kent
Schley County
la Crosse
Kent
Friendship Baptist Association
Plains
T. C. Boykins
Convention of Friendship Baptist
J.N. Daniel
Jno
W. Oliver
J. N. Daniel
B. T. Jennings
M. Callaway
W. R. Dorn
N. T. Mosely
T. J. Bell
J. Z. Walton
Carley Waltara
W. I. Chayman
W. F. Clarke
R. A. Morgat
Wm. B. Hinton
W. A. Sears
A Bare Eight Cult Button Display Lights Up Crowd
A city gentleman displayed seventy five dollar cult buttons yesterday and a rival showed a three and a half karat jewel. A Macon visitor flipped his four in hand and revealed a dazzling piece. He drew a handful of call buttons from his grip, gifts from his mother, costing one hundred fifty dollars. The items feature cameos cut of moonstone in linked form. The Elks lodge is to be established here this week.
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Macon
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Al-lance
Desoto
Haas
Bunny
Katie
LaGrange College
Banny
J. H. Davidson
Cato
Maxwell
J.B. Ross
Cawson
Gritlia News
Abbevile Times
Cordele
Shaptiaxt College
Ida
Vienna Progress
Cordele Cordelean
U. S. Gov't Report
Iseo
B.D. Anbuy
Air
Illinois
Champaign
M. Swartz
Georgia
Drouth
Geo. A. Hearnedon
Muckalee Creek
MecLittle’s Bridge
Laing
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