Two Killed in Southern Wreck near Adams Park
In Macon Georgia on March 26 the Southern Railway Royal Palm passenger No 12 crashed after hitting an open switch near Adams Park 22 miles from Macon. Engineer E A Bond and Fireman H E Tidwell both of Macon died. Three sleepers derailed and bodies were recovered from under the engine.
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Macon
E. A. Bond
H. E. Tidwell
Southern Railway
Adams Park
Jacksonville
Southern
Th. G. St and
F. Railway
Bond
Stop Deportation Labor From State Urged by Georgia Official
Atlanta March 26 H M Stantley commissioner of commerce and labor has sent an explanatory letter to state officers outlining Georgia laws governing immigration agents and urging prompt action to stop deportation of labor from the state. An immigration agent was recently arrested near the caseera to Arkansas and a cash bond was posted.
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Atlanta
H M Stantley
Commissioner of Commerce and Labor
Georgia
Caseera
Arkansas
Georgia Storm Toll Rises to Forty Four in South
The death toll from Sunday's tornado in Georgia and Alabama reached forty four with LaGrange reporting twenty two dead and West Point eight. Macon Milner and Talapoosa county Alabama fatalities bring totals, while eighty remain in LaGrange hospitals and twenty severely injured at West Point. Property damage centers on LaGrange and West Point as cleanup continues from the $2,000,000 storm.
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Georgia
Alabama
LaGrange
West Point
Macon
Milner
Talapoosa County
LaGrange Declines Aid After Storm Relief Drive
At a mass meeting in LaGrange on March 30, $50 000 was raised for storm relief. The city declined aid offers from individuals and municipalities across the state, stating the town will meet its duties without impacting contributors. Mayor S H Dunson expressed gratitude and noted relief was confined to a small area.
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S. H. Dunson
LaGrange
Tornado Wrecks Macon with Heavy Loss and Damage
A March 28 Macon Georgia report describes a tornado causing about 500000 in damage. The storm damaged homes and businesses, shattered windows, flooded houses, destroyed several buildings and thousands of telephones, injured several people, and drove winds to 58 miles per hour.
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Macon
Wind Lashes County With Heavy Sunday Wind
National reports show widespread tornado activity Sunday while this county escaped major damage. For this locality the strongest winds struck the north and west areas, accompanied by heavy rain that persisted for hours.
Judge George P Monroe Tours Buena Vista Circuits Support
Judge George P Monroe of Buena Vista visited and greeted the public here during a brief stay. Formerly a chattahoochee circuit judge appointed by Governor Harris to fill an unexpired term, he left a strong record and plans to run again for the judgeship, with a formal announcement to follow.
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George P. Monroe
Buena Vista
Monroe
Harris
Gilbert
Supreme Bench
Chattahoochee
Memorial Day Speaker Named for Butler Address
The Wallace Edwards Chapter of the U D has engaged Hon C F McLaughlin of Columbus to deliver the memorial address at Butler on April 26. The chapter praises securing Col McLaughlin, a universal favorite, and promises an appropriate program for the occasion.
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U. D
C. F. McLaughlin
Columbus
Butler
Col. McLaughlin
Special Easter Services At Moving Picture Show
The Methodist congregation holds Easter services Sunday at the Moving Picture Show building. A 3 o'clock service for children and young people, Sunday school in the morning, and revised evening service times from 7 to 7 30. Rev. J N Peacock will join on the fourth Sunday in April replacing the third.
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Moving Picture Show
J. N. Peacock
Timely cough remedy from Chamberlain’s tablets
A brief promotion noting Chamberlain's Tablets Cough Remedy as pleasant to take and effective for coughs and colds. It highlights its wide reputation for cures and lists druggists as sellers.
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Chamberlain’s
Revival Services at Butler Baptist Church Begin April 11
The Butler Baptists invite the community to two weeks of worship beginning Sunday April 11 at their church. Rev T. P. Baily of Woodward Baptist Church Atlanta will preach, with Mr Frye of Atlanta directing the singing.
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Baptist Church
Butler Baptists
Butler
T. P. Baily
Woodward Baptist Church
Atlanta
Frye
Mercer Arrives in Georgia as Prohibition Enforcer Visits Butler
Former state game warden and Fitzgerald editor Hon Jesse Mercer, recently back from Washington, visits Butler. Mercer details his roles with Hoke Smith and in the Senate, praises Wilson and the Peace Treaty, and outlines rigid enforcement plans for prohibition with public support urged. He operates from the Atlanta federal building over Georgia and nearby states, promising swift action against bootleggers and officials lax on law enforcement.
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Jesse Mercer
Georgia
Washington
Butler
Fitzgerald
Heath
Mercer
Hoke Smith
United States Senate
New York
Wilson
League of Nations
McAdoo
Hoover
Palmer
Senate
Hardwick
Reed
Old South
Federal
Atanta
Prohibition Enforcement Department
Blind Tiger
Stomach Trouble Relief With Chamberlains Tablets
Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan suffered years of stomach distress preventing vegetables or fruits from being eaten and causing restless nights. After using Chamberlains Tablets he can now eat fruits and vegetables without pain or sleeplessness. The notice notes indigestion and constipation relief.
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Theodore Sanford
Fenmore
Mich
Taylor County Spring Term Court Opens in 1920s Era
The Taylor county Superior Court opened Monday with Judge G H Howard presiding. The grand jury elected Capt F A Ricks as foreman and set an active pace, handling 23 bills and special presentments during three days of civil business and key criminal matters. Court to adjourn Friday for the term.
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Superior Court
Taylor County
G. H. Howard
Columbus
C. F. McLaughlin
Col
R. O. Perkins
F A Ricks
Reynolds
H H Aultman
A.B. Daniel
Howard
T. W. Pool
S. Garrett
Z. T. Bloodworth
M. A. Bloodworth
Fila Levy
Reynolds Home Mixture Gua— No Co
C. J. Gordon, Jr
Homer Beeland
J. B. Alexander
Farmers and Merchants Bank
N. C. Gray
Fife
Irene Gray
Levy
Bank of Oglethorpe
T. V
Judge Gus Howard Seeks Reappointment to Chattahoochee Circuit
Judge Gus Howard announces plans to run for another term as judge of the Chattahoochee circuit superior court. He touts his knowledge of the law and impartial, firm conduct, noting wide support from court officials and lawyers who respect his fairness despite imposing fines in his duties.
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Howard
Taylor Superior Court
Chattahoochee
Qed
Georgia
Spring Feeling Spurs Purchases and Desires
A fragmented passage captures a nostalgic mood urging teens to seek new fashion. The text hints at spring desires for hats, bonnets, gowns, and suits, while men face the burden of buying.
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Amusu
Owen Apore
Piccadilly
Billie I Burke
Geo. P. Monroe
Murday
Frank McLaughlin
MR. Mercer
Jule Felton
Gilbert C. Robinson
Jere Moore
Montezuma
J. J Bull
Oglethorpe
E. P Johnson
Grady C. Harris
John A. Smith
Talbotton
W. D. Crawford
T. B Rainey
C. B Marshalls
J. W. Schell
Cols. W. E. Steed
C. W. Foy
H. P. Wallace
W. H. Hicks
Kate Jinks
S. A. Montgomery
Fifa
Butler Banking Co
J. A. Battle
Jim Harbuck
W. T
F. A. Ricks
Otis Youngblood
Junction Etc
C. B Marshall
G. E Horton
Gus Howard
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