Yarbrough Freed by Bibb County Grand Jury
Macon Ga April 8 The Bibb county grand jury returned a no bill against John W Yarbrough back line proprietor held on assault with intent to murder in connection with alleged poisoning of Miss Irene Herndon Yarbrough released after the panel declined to indict and his lawyer said he may sue an alleged Pinkerton detective for false arrest and slander
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Bibb County
John W. Yarbrough
Misa
Irene Herndon
Yarbrough
Daly
W. D. McNeil
Raymond Oglesby
Pinkerton
Miss Herndon
State Fire Marshal Joyner Reports Arson Case Status
Macon Ga April 28 Dr A B Kemp a Macon musician wed his sister in law Miss Mary Minnhinnette at Barnesville. The secrecy ended when Rev Ledbetter presided at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Jones. Kemp’s late wife had Mae Minnhinnette as housekeeper and daughter of J Minnhinnette. A burglar stole a $22 savings bank from J G Cline’s Orange Street home while family dined, suggesting an inside job.
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Macon
A.B. Kemp
Barnesville
Mas Mary MinKinnette
Sam Jones
L. M. Ledbetter
Dr. Kemp
Miss Minhinnette
J. Minnhinnette
Savinga Bank
J. G. Cline
Orange Street
Future Citizen launched by reform school boys at Milledgeville
Milledgeville Ga April 28 special the Future Citizen a four page paper issued by the Georgia State Reformatory superintendent and boys in a new print shop. Motto a paper with a purpose printed by boys doing their best. Subscription is 1 60 a year. It does not state frequency but promises publication promptly as often as possible.
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Milledgeville
Future’ Citizen
Georgia State Reformatory
Tomato Club Formed in Haralson County Georgia
Haralson County Tomato club formed at Steadman with 47 members aiming to can 10000 dollars worth of tomatoes this year. Dr. Allen elected president Miss Mary Stone secretary and a board named L E Chandler J W Pope G F Dodson W J Roberts. Crop conditions are favorable with cotton planted and corn under way.
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Tallapoosa
Haralson County
Steadman
Dr. Allen
Mary Stone
Tohnme Barrow
L. E. Chandler
J. W. Pope
G. F. Dodson
W. J. Roberts
Briar in finger caused W. E. Harper death
Mount Airy Ga April 28 Special William Harper died Wednesday evening at his home near Mount Airy After clearing on the farm a briar caught in the left litt le finger and poisoned blood followed for five days ending in death He is survived by three sons Ernest Garland Meredith three daughters Mrs Murrell Bogg Demorest Myrtle and Leila H Harper one brother Harvey C Harper Demorest and Mrs A M Askew and Mrs J J Francis Atlanta and Mrs Ada Lilienthal Texas Funeral services were held at Camp Creek Baptist church
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Mount Airy
William
Harper
Ernest
Garland
Meredith
Murrell Bogg
Demorest
Myrtle
Leila H Harper
Harvey Cg, Harper
A. M. Askew
J J. Francis
Atlanta
Ada Lilienthal
Texas
Camp Creek Baptist Church
Axson Now Heads Mason Grand Council
Macon Ga April 28 special delegates attend the grand council of the Royal and Select Masters with about 100 expected for the grand chapter. BP Axson of Savannah elected grand master succeeding Joseph P Bowden. Officers include W A Sims M J Nevin and others as listed. Meetings at Hotel Dempsey cover routine business and future sessions.
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Macon
Grand Council
Royal and
Masonic Order
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Dempsey
Georgia
BP. Axson
Savannah
Joseph P. Bowden
Adairsville
W. A Sims
Atlanta
M. J. Nevin
Augusta
W. A. Wolshin
J. A. Walton
Columbus
Max Meyerhardt
Rome
Charles I. Bass
M. A. Weir
Masona
Balloch Court Adjourns Without April Term in Statesboro
Judge B D Rawlings opened a de journed superior court in Statesboro noting there will be no April term this year due to courthouse improvements and a petition from the local bar. The extended adjournment aligns with candidates seeking office in the May 7 primary, avoiding missed campaign time.
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B.D. Rawlings
Athens Seethes Over Tax Payer Returns Publication
Athens residents storm the streets after a city council member announces plans to publish in daily papers the full list of taxpayers and their personal property returns. Citizens fear disclosures may reveal household items jewelry autos livestock books and cash assessed at about one tenth to one twentieth of value. They protest lack of funds for city improvements and resist tax rate changes.
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Athens
Mexico
Athens Clubwomen Seek Mediation in Mexico
In Athens Ga this afternoon the women's clubs met at city hall and, prompted by a wire from George Foster Peabody, sent a telegram to President Wilson praising his Mexico policy. The telegram, signed by Mrs John Z Hoke president and Mrs M A Lipscoms former Georgia federation president, urged mediation to settle the dispute.
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Athens
Women's Clubs of
George Foster Peabody
Wilson
John Z. Hoke
M. A. Lipscoms
The
Georgia Federation
Secretaries Buttons Ring As Bryan Sits On Them
Washington April 28 Electric bells rang across the state department as Secretary Bryan received callers. Clerks and messengers rushed to the secretary's office to find Bryan seated on a row of electric buttons along the desk edge.
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Washington
Bryan
State Department
Mr. Bryan
Decoyed to Station Artist Is Arrested in Savannah
Max Green, a painter formerly with New York roots, was arrested in Savannah after police traced reports that he had abandoned several minor children. A detective had shadowed him for weeks and lured him to a designated Oglethorpe avenue number that turned out to be the police station.
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Savannah
Max Green
New York
Green
Oglethorpe Avenue
Lavonia Educator Elected President At Perry-Rainey Auburn Ga
Prof. J. T Roberts, Lavonia school superintendent for two years, has been elected president of Perry-Rainey institute at Auburn, Georgia. The Perry-Rainey school is described as flourishing and Roberts, an A. B. graduate of Mercer University in 1806, is said to be well equipped for the post.
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Perry-Rainey
Lavonia
J. T Roberts
Perry-Rainey Institute
Auburn
Roberts
Mercer University
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Chalmers
Chalmers Porakeit
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Reformatory Boys
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W. E. Harper
B. P. Axson
Mason Grand Council
W. A. Sims
Atlanta, Il
Balloch Court
Great Britain
Royal Mail
Cameronia
California
Caledonia
London
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North
Tia
St. Atlanta
Slady
Joseph EF. Gatins Roisay
City of
Atlante Janglot
Bell
Wilmington, W. C
Wrightsville Beach
Pullman
Wilmington
North Carolina
Call City
Georgia Railroad
Union Depot Ticket Office
J. P. Billups
Wester
Crossett Shoe
Lewis A. Crossett, Inc
North Aliogtan
Masa
Freedman & Cohen
Decatur St
Atlantic
George
ADAIR
Arewse
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