Bloody deed shocks Oconee County neighbors
Report of Walter Paryear's fatal head injury from an axe attack by Will Pierce near High Shoals. Pierce fled after killing Paryear and injuring two women, including his wife, with authorities seeking his capture. Also notes medicinal ads and a Greenvill e Ga dateline.
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Walter Paryear
Will Pierce
High Shoals
Pierce
Oconee County
Peryear
Peirce
Greenvile
Thia
Tichenor
SHAMROCK AND ERIN HOMEWARD BOUND
The Lipton yachts Shamrock and Erin depart New York for homeward passage after being towed by the tug James A. Lawrence with salute from passing vessels. The report notes neutrality in the Transvaal issue and includes medical ad copy about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
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Lipton
A. Lawrence
New York
Shamrock
James A. Lawrence
Thomas Lipton
Erin
H. H. Harden
Summit, Als
Care
Palmer & Sons
Crown Mills executive touts southern cotton boom and high dividends
Macon Ga November report profiles G W Hamilton president of Crown Cotton Mills Dalton Ga recounting a 98 percent dividend and plans to expand to 20 000 spindles. He argues southern mills can beat New England on costs and predicts rapid growth with Mills already planning a third plant while cotton demand remains strong.
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Macon
G. W. Hamilton
Crown Cotton Mills
Dalton
Grand Lodge of Masons
Hamilton
Crown Mills
Masonic Lodge
Waterworks Company
South
Manchester
Tay
Telegraph
Mr. Hamilton
New England
Georgia
Athens to build race track near Hunnicutt dairy farm
Surveying begins today for a half mile race track near Hunnicutt's dairy farm, close to the street car line with a spur to the grounds. Promoters emphasize quick completion, expect a carnival to celebrate, and estimate a cost around $2000 with rail access making it easily reachable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunnicutt
Athens
Speer Bill Passes House on Commissioners Elected by People
The Georgia House approved the Speer bill by 114 to 17 to elect county commissioners by the people. The measure sets terms of two four and six years and removes rigid eligibility limits, replacing the prior rule that one must be a railroad man, a lawyer, and a practical businessman. Names of dissenters are listed.
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Atlanta
House
Speer
Sumter
Ratire
People
Bennett
Pierce
Briddon
Brown
Casrell
Duncan
Griffin
Twiggs
Hardin
Wilkes
Jones
Burke
Knowles
Maxwell
Merritt
Morris
McDonough
Newton
Post
Reid
Slaton
Smith
Hancock
Oldest Clarke County Negro Dies After Lingering Illness
A Cobbham resident and reputed Clarke County’s oldest man Bob Brown died last Wednesday after a long illness. He remained lucid, recalling youth and acquaintance with notable figures. Burial occurred yesterday in Surangelise cemetery amid funeral rites.
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Bob Brown
Clarke County
Cobbham
Revenue Agent W. H. Chatham Transferred to Virginia
Georgia revenue agent W. H. Chatham is reassigned to Virginia districts five and six. Mr Gates assumes Georgia duties and is praised as an efficient officer. Change effective on the 6th. Chatham enjoyed strong regard among peers. This notice appears amid a content-packed merchant ad section.
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Virginia
Ifis
Gates
W. H. Chatham
Georgia
Chatham
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Cape Coats
Webb & Crawford’s Grocery
Btroad St
Athens Ga
Th Huggins
Broad Street
Walter Puryear
Will Pierce With
Transvaal
The
Berlin
Shamrock and Erin
Sal
Ana Dene Co
J. Fleming
Murray
Ned
Meraleg
Hunaicutt
Hood
Brumby Drog Co
J.D. Bridges
Demoocrat
Lancaster
N. H
Palmer& Sons
Bramby Drug Co
Revenue Agent
DeWitt
Castoria
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