Marriage in the S8th district and local notices
In the S8th district on May 24 Mr David Wingate wed Mink Sallie Ethridge Justice J B Scott presiding Col A S Coste reported as the loser of a gilt cow from a mad dog incident The dog entered a yard causing alarm The cow bitten cannot be restrained This marks a second mad day in one week Georgia can time in Macon Tybee to Atlanta and Revenant Col C W Hendrick elected life member with a recent absence Next meeting to be held Valdosta I am closing my store and selling groceries tobacco cigars and whiskies cheaply in bulk M M Forn
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S8th
David Wingate Vod Mink Sallie Ethridge
J.B. Scott
Col
A. S. Coste
Georgia
Macon
Tipe Wae
Atlanta
Revenant
Col. C. W. Hhendork
M. &. Forn
Bank Burglar Facing Long Work Sentence At Brick Yard
Frank Davenport alias several names, known as the Wheatley bank burglar, was taken to the Chat tahoochee brick yard Friday morning to work for twenty years if he fails to escape or die. He appeared downcast and hopeless after his recapture following a breakout at Fort Valley. Various local notices mention railroad plans and rumored deals with Linderman, with differing newspaper reports from the Marion County Patriot and Ellaville Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davenport
Wheatley Bank
Chattahoochee
Davenport
Fort Valley
Perry
Marion County Patriot
Parks
Recorder
Linderman
Ellaville Enterprise
Finest Sharpless strawberries on display at table
Mr J E Bivens presented a box of Sharpless strawberries noted as prolific and unusually delicious. The first two berries measured four and a half and four and a quarter inches in diameter, with the box averaging about four inches. Thomas Harrold has long grown Sharpless berries, occasionally reaching five inches around.
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J. E. Bivens
Thomas Harrold
Davis & Callaway stock sale headed for quick closeout
Mr. D T Wilson bought the Davis and Callaway stock at assignee sale and sold it to John R Shaw. Shaw plans to keep stock in place with Henry Davis in charge and will close out the entire stock at very low prices. He will oversee the stock when possible and aims to finish quickly.
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D. T. Wilson
Davis & Callaway
Wilson
John R. Shaw
Shaw
Henry Davis
Mr. Davis
Wawkinsville tournament highlights and millinery sales
Col Dodson reports a muddy but glorious Wawkinsville tournament with Hawkinsville Montezuma and Cochran competing. Montezuma failed with oversized hose and two busts, Hawkinsville led first test in 25 25 and second in 35, Cochran first 28 second 25. Hawkinsville won three prizes, Cochran two. Also a pitch for fashionable spring and summer millinery from Jonn R Snaw.
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W. A. Dodson
Wawkinsville
Hawkinsville
Montezuma
Cochran
Jonn R
Sumter voters rally for Col Simmons for Legislature
In Fifteenth District news letter the author says Sumter should select Col E G Simmons for the Legislature praising his nerve brain and eloquence. The Fifteenth District remains solid for Simmons as an ideal representative for the state. Also reports an accident at an ice factory where Mr Google was injured while handling a heavy water tank and jack screws. He fell ten to twelve feet, struck an arm and shoulder, regained consciousness and later moved with numbness in the arm.
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Eprron
Sumter
Col. E. G. Simmons
Col. Simmons
Simmons
Google
Editor at Work in Summer Heat and Community Praise
Seen by a Sentinel letters discuss editorial life in hot months, praising Mr. Buster for guiding Americus with local business support, Georgia pride, and South West Georgia prospects while noting summer toil and the editor’s vital harvest of ideas. Included is an ad for Smith’s Bile Beans and a list of undelivered letters in the Americus Post Office.
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Eprron
Srudge
Earth
Americus
Ohio
Georgia
Scoll
South West Georgia
Mr. Buster
Fatal Shooting in Desiyre Leaves Widow and Child
In the quiet village around five o'clock this afternoon J D de Graffenried shot and killed J D Busbee, junior partner of G W Busbee & Son. De Graffenried fled but was captured. Busbee leaves a young wife and a newborn baby. The motive remains unclear, with two shots fired in quick succession and a single abdomen wound reported.
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J. D. de Graffenried
J.D. Bushee
de Graffenried
Busbee
Fire at Hawkins House Suppressed by Prompt Aid
Yesterday morning a fire started in a Hawkins House room when curtains near the grate caught flame. The blaze spread briefly to nearby items, but several men quickly responded and extinguished it without needing the fire department. Damage was minimal.
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Hawkins House
Sale of Stock by Assignee at Public Outcry
The remainder of the stock of Davis and Callaway was sold at public outcry yesterday morning by Assignee J J Granberry. Bidding was light and the entire lot went to D T Wilson for 1915 dollars. It is unclear if further sales will be held as the store closed after the auction.
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Davis & Callaway
J. J Granberry
D. T. Wilson
Wilson
Colored Picnic at Magnolia Dell on May 14
The Sab bath School Picnic committee schedules the event for Friday May 14 at Magnolia Dell meeting point Mt Olive Baptist Church at 8 30 A M. Each school brings its banner two speakers from every school and a local organ rental offered by James Fricken & Bro. Straw Hats and summer Shoes Canton's Sox Store promote affordable home use.
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Magnolia Dell
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Drayage
James Fricken & Bro
Canton’s Sox Store
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Mad Cor
Felder
Savannah, Dublin & Western Railroad
Purnapetrura
J. B. Friper
Dublin
A.B. Linpeeman
Ded A. Parks
Schley
Andersonville
Columbia
Jobe R. Shaw
Abe Devis & Calelaway Stok
Lookout Station
Smith
Stam
Pethes
American Postoffice
Lannon H. Adkins
Josephine Baker
Mirga Brise
Francis Bivins
J. T. Brown
W. EB. Bryan
Emma Chinmour
Joble Crams
Stephen Crittenden
Martin Daniels
E—Evans
Harrott
Sallie Fate
Thomas Foster
G—Davis Gankins
M. P. Gordon
Willy Grandal
Howard
J—Prince James
John Johnson
Kirven
Charley Moun
P—L. B. Pagan
Mr. May
Pytower
T-O
Haat
The
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Senate
Joan
Mente
Marzicim
Daniel
Boeing
Ion Ommen
James Fricker
Bro
Jewelers
Gonthwest Geerzis
Ricus
Holic House
Sainsaas
Anderton
Rend
Jake Israels
Cotton
Bank of Averious
Depaite
Pat
G. W. Glover
Victoria
India
Te Price
Southwest
Victoria Lawn
Els
R. Shaw
Forsyth Street
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