Rheney the forger escapes Clarke County jail
Convicted forger W C Rheney alias W G Reed escaped from Clarke county jail by sawing through an iron cell door and corridor bars and using a pulled plank to breach the wall. Sheriff Jackson leads a statewide search as grand jurors probe possible aiding parties and Rheney faces another trial in Wingfield Bros and county cases.
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W. C. Rheney
W. G. Reed
Clarke County
Jackson
Rheney
Athens
Georgia National Bank
Wingfield Bros. Co
Elberton
Texas
Brand
Penitentiary
Oon
Resolu- Powel
Andrew Brown
Union Point
Anderson
Dad
Ben Burton
Brigham Benton
Benton
Prisoner Escape Suspected With Forgery Charge Pending
A prisoner left a note in his cell begging to stay and claiming outside help. He may have escaped with outside assistance and faces forgery charges on a second bill, with authorities urging arrest and return for trial after completing the current sentence.
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Secon
Elberton
Personal notes of visits and greetings from local residents
Mrs Clyde Haynes returns to Atlanta after visiting her sister Mrs Homer Black. Jno B Kelly, local salesman, returns from a North trip. Sarepta Nunnally and Clara Belle Hayes from Monroe Ga visit Lois Dobbs. Will Happ on weekend in Macon. Mrs Jesse Allen returns from Augusta. Elsie Bradberry back from Oxford teaching. Mrs Essie Gordon Graham returns to Danielsville after visit. Fannie Lee Graham from Danielsville arrives to stay with Willie May Graham. True Lemon Flavor advertisement by Dr Mason Dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Haynes
Homer Black
Atlanta
Sarepta Nunnally
Clara Belle Hayes
Monroe, Ga
Lois Dobbs
Pertinent Facts About the House Fly
An old public health note warns flies carry disease and contaminate food. It urges screening patients, killing flies, and disposing of waste to prevent infections like tuberculosis and typhoid. It lists sanitation steps: cover garbage, clean cans daily, deodorize manure, and disinfect drains and facilities. Names of doctors and places appear in the closing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayeton
Onder
Ana Fore
Anaesta
O. M
Eartin
Lege Park
Wii H
Bagnet Savannah
J-W. Palmer
Ley
Coveleskie Recipe Might Shake Giants Reds Battle
Baseball notes discuss Coveleskie’s potential “recipe” to beat the Giants in 1908 and the Reds’ difficulty against a strong lineup. Mention of Raymond of the Ghants focusing on business and White Sox pitcher Young Cy Young facing ten hits in five innings.Frank Smith of the White Box pitched 385 innings last season and Joe McGinnity’s fire brigade among his players after a park fire.
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Coveleskie
Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Raymond
Ghants
San Francisco
Cy” Young
White. Sox
Frank. Smith
Eng
Joe McGinnity
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Clarke JA
Court Yard
Rheer
W. E. Jackson
Ww. C. Rheney
Mr. Jackson
Lyp
Wingfield
Phrey Any
Humphrey
Miller Furniture Go
Wihwin
Mr. Jno. B. Kelly
Will Happ
Macon
Jesse Allen
Augusta
Elsie Bradberry
Oxford
Essie Gordon Graham
Danielsville
Fannie Lee Graham
Willie May Graham
Mason
Mies
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