Macon County Fair Showcases Jerseys and Colts at Marshallville
At Marshallville Agricultural Club fair, livestock displays included herds of Jerseys and horse and mule colts. A large barbecue drew crowds as premium awards were announced for best farm products and stock. The event highlighted southwest Georgia’s robust agricultural display despite weather.
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Narshallvilee
Marshallville Agricultural Club
L. O. Nues
J. J. Murph
W. H. Felton
Fred Walker
Fisis
Anenatiecs Et the Club
Georgia
Bermuda
Hayat
Chia
Faresh
Georzia
Industes
Ear lost in quick scuffle at Avansta store
Avansta Georgia July 27 Special report recalls a rapid fight in James Bussey's wholesale grocery, where Levy J Miller, Crescent Mills proprietor, lost a small ear fragment and Bussey received a finger cut during a dispute over a mill purchase. Unclear whether ear injury came from a fall or bite. Both men mostly unharmed beyond the minor wounds.
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Avansta
Levy J. Miller
Crescent Mills
James Bassey
Bassey & Carswell
Bussey
Miller
Bassey
Conference of the Methodists at Milledgesile
A detailed abridgement of the district conference of the colored Methodist Episcopal church at Millepavianne Georgia notes about thirty churches represented by fifty delegates and ministers. Bishop Halsey presided. funds for Paris Institute Augusta raised to over 500. Rev West praised. shift toward education and religion highlighted. next session in Gordon.
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the Methodists
Milledgesile
Milleposvinne
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
Halsey
R. G. Witherspoon
K. G. White
Paris Institute
Augusta
Nalsoy
Simally
Halany
America
Trinity Colored Methodist Church
Mr. West
Trinity Church
Avery
Gordon
Alliance of Houston County Seeks an Organ in Perry
Rumors say the Alliance of Houston County plans a cooperative newspaper presence in Perry by purchasing the Fort Valley Enterprise or starting their own paper to push their views. EB Wellons, former Houston Superior Court clerk, rumored as editor in chief. August 1 deadline for bidder response.
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Houston County
Fort Vattey
Leader
Enterprise and Home Journal
Perry
Fort Valley
County Alliants
Co-operative Union
Xewspaper
Accident Injures Macon Man In Rifle Anecdote
A Macon Georgia man, Joe Callaway, was seriously hurt when a rifle he was unloading discharged at a Georgia Southern train station. He suffered facial powder burns and was taken to a Macon physician for treatment. doctors initially feared for his life though some hope remained.
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Macon
Joe Callaway
Bes
Mennehaie Arrested In Brunswick Murder Case
Macon officers arrest Minnéham, alleged Brunswick murderer, last night at a bar after a long hunt. He admitted identity, used aliases, and will be sent to Brunswick. Reports also note results from Taylor County primary with Blount leading Hughes for congress and Culpepper, McAfea elected locally.
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Macon
Minnéham
Brunswick
Pitzel
O'Pry
Ligutenant Wood
Minneham
G. H. Minnhham
Macon and Atlantic
Bin
Tela
H. Minnoham
Brown
Janos Ainea
Teign Wan
Moon
Somorowr
Lester's Return Shapes First District Fight in Georgia
Colonel Rufus Lester arrived from Washington to inspect prospects in Savannah and assess county allegiances. Norwood and Lester backers vie for delegates across Emeruel Tatnall Clinch districts with Chatham and Brunswick pivotal. Lester seizes momentum with nine sure votes and hopes for four more to deny Norwood the nomination under the two thirds rule. A Norwood ally hints at a Senate bid if he wins the district with southern alliance support against Livingston.
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Lester
Savanxan
Rufus Lester
Washington
Norwood
Emeruel
Tatnall
Clinch Lare
Bryan
Ware
Glynn
Camden
Chatham
Brunswick
United Stated Senate
South Georgia
Livingston
Gordon County Consolidates Primary Vote Results
Gordon County Democratic executive committee met at the courthouse to consolidate the July 7 primary votes. Figures show Norton for governor. Cook for secretary of state. Wricht for comptroller general. Nesbitt for agriculture. Henderson for agriculture. Clements for congress. Moverett for congress. Fain for senate. Harlan for senate. A resolution backed Judge Harlan for senator and new executive officers were appointed. In Watkinsville, rumors say James Frazer may run for re election, likely making a lively campaign before the August 20 primary.
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Executive
Cansons
Democratic Executive Committee
Gordon County
Court House
Northon
Whu Cooks
W. A. Wrecht
RV. Hardéman
Sane
Clifford Anderson
George N. Lester
RF. Nesbitt
Colmissioner of Agriculture
J.T. Henderson
Agricuitura
J. W. Awain
E. J. Riker
IC. H. Neebitt
J.C. Clements
Congress
IC. W. Mverett
Watkirsville
Oconse County
Watkinsville
James Frazer
Moral Assembly
Alliance
A. HE. Jackson
Froger
Jackson
Thig
Grand Styls Ab Superior
Post Office Bill Aims to Bar Lottery Mail Inks
July 27, Washington report on the House post offices and post roads committee with tepid progress toward denying mail use to lottery and gift enterprises. The measure mirrors General Bingham’s bill, prohibiting delivery of any lottery related tickets, advertisements, or prize lists by mail, with penalties including fines and possible imprisonment. The act also prescribes postmaster rules to return registered letters marked fraud, and broad amendments to sections on lotteries and mail conduct. An Arctic expedition note follows, reporting the death of John Powers, a Thetis relief volunteer, at age 33, after exposure and illness, with relics and memorabilia described.
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TERS
House Committee On
Bingham
Guy Sund
Postimaster General
Preston
Pierson Or Company
Uank
Corjorada
Kelley
PrirapaLran
John Powers
Uniden
Thetis
Powers
Mr. Powers
Irvington
Newark
United States Navy
Minnesota
Sibley
Jeannette
Waltus
Greenland
Publisiea
Landrum Children Shine In Blind Academy Talent Show
The Landrum siblings Ora Emmie and Johnnie, three visually impaired youths from 172 Alexander Street, perform at a Macon blind academy. Ora, nearly grown, aims for Boston after graduation. Emmie, a bright soprano, and Johnnie, a skilled young singer and pianist, delight friends and staff with their natural musical gift and progress.
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Alexander Strest
Academy For the Blind
Macon
SH. Landram
Ora
Academy
Emmie
Atron
Johnnie
Tux Consuretion
Landewm
Crs
Boston
Maron
Miss Ora
Little Bunnie
Jalmine
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