Pursuing Couple Marries On Chartered Train Near Cordele
Albany Ga August 18 Special. Alva Johnson and Cor ging Mims a 6 year old daughter of L W Mims wealthy Cordele area merchants were married yesterday afternoon by a justice of the peace near Philema road south of Cordele. The bride’s irate father chased the couple by a special train toward Cordele with authorities alerted to arrest them before the ceremony. They concealed themselves but authorities could not locate them despite a long night search. Mims returned home deeply despondent but vowed to intervene no further.
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Funds In Sight For Primary
Columbus ga August 15 special report that the Muscogee county primary may be canceled due to funds to defray expenses. The county democratic executive committee said 800 was needed and only 24.50 was raised after a morning of canvassing. If voluntary subscriptions do not cover the shortfall, no primary will be held. The appeal drew most support from leading gubernatorial candidate backers. Library plans for Columbus Carnegie library were approved by school trustees. Architect J W Golucke Co of Atlanta to oversee a handsome building with early contract. A Houston supreme court term in Perry heard the murder case of Florida King. Jef Hillhouse, a black man, was convicted and sentenced to hang September 1. Hillhouse was represented by J P Dunen? A large crowd attended. Hot Springs Park Hotel ad promotes year round open resort with European plans. booklet available.
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Mre. Scovin
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Mira
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Cedar Ridge
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Dudley
John Dudley
Lewis Mitchell
Southern
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Academy
Gla ‘Academy For the
Howard Cassidy
Gary Edward Cassidy
CIA
Dino Lic
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Otters
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Ciukyor
Methodist Church at Stillmore Destroyed by Fire
A severe storm struck Stillmore Georgia causing the Methodist church steeple to be struck and the entire church burned. Dr Abt Massand was struck by shingles and knocked unconscious but revived. Cashier W C Myers suffered heat exhaustion while fighting the blaze. Congressional trip for A A Wiley announced visiting South Carolina Georgia with plans to travel by steamboat along the Alabama River to Selma with committee members.
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Memphis fugitive jailed in Chicago on embezzlement charge
Chicago report states Memphis embezzlement suspect Clark T. Barton, 37, arrested on fugitive from justice charge. Barton allegedly embezzled $10,000 while cashier and bookkeeper at Martin, Phillips and Co. in Memphis, vanished in May 1908, and is said to have $10,000 short in accounts. Barton refused to comment. transferred to Fitzgerald, Ga. Aug 16. Special. Meanwhile Southern Express route agent J R Semera moved from Savannah to Fitzgerald, highlighting local business growth and town prestige.
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Tenn
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Fitzgerald, Ga
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Southern Express Company
Brest
Week's Growth in Two States Highlights Industrial Rise
Columbus Ga August 15 special The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports continuous and increasing industrial development across Georgia and Alabama with new enterprises and enlargements of existing industries. The week features city paving public improvements new banks bottling plant schools and rail and power projects plus several new water works and sewer plans. Major Hammer recalls a past attack and Bucklen's Arnica delivers quick healing for burns and wounds with no further trouble.
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Georgia
Alabama
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Aysteria
Farmers Institute Delivers Talks on Country Schools and Farms
Av Covington of the state university opened with remarks on improving country schools. Mrs. W. H. Felton of Cartersville spoke on farming from a woman’s view. A barbecue for 500 followed at Academy Springs under Frank Ballard’s direction. Col. L. F. Livingston offered cotton marketing advice. G. F. Hunnicutt of Hapeville highlighted farm defense. A. C. Lewis discussed insects and their effect on cotton. Many ladies attended Mrs. Felton’s talk.
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Hapeville
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Merritt Dies in Macon Prominent Citizen Passes
Rosa well A Merritt leading Macon businessman and Mercer trustee dies at his Orange Street home after a brief illness from blood poisoning and carbuncle. Funeral at his residence with Dr. Harrison and Rev. Sledge officiating. burial in Rose Hill cemetery. He founded Merritt Hardware, served as bank director, and was a noted Baptist layman and Knights of Pythias member.
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Central Georgia
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