Macon Stores Damaged by Fire in Cherry Street District
Fire on the second floor of Lee's Department Store in Macon's Cherry Street district caused extensive damage estimated at 100000 dollars. The blaze, which burned for over an hour, spread to XV clothing and gents furnishing next door, with water damage to stock. Macon Telegraph suffered about 600 dollars in losses. The origin remains unknown and insurance coverage is partial.
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Macon
Lee’s Department
Cherry Street
Lee
XV Clothing
Gents
Macon Telegraph
Mistrial in Redding murder case delays death penalty
Greenville Ga Dec 1 A jury failed to agree in the murder trial of Marshall Redding charged with killing Manchester police chief W S Callaway. One juror held out for mercy 44 hours prompting a mistrial. All jurors agreed on guilt, but 11 favored execution while one urged mercy. A new trial is set for February at Meriwether Superior Court.
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Greenville
Marshall Redding
W. S. Callaway
Manchester
Meriwether Superior Court
Redding
Dunham Dies After Election Win in Buena Vista Mayor Race
Joseph J. Dunham of Buena Vista dies suddenly after polls close as voters elect him mayor by 86 votes over George R. Lowe. A 68 year old Marion county figure, former congress candidate and ex-ordinary, he had been in ill health. survived by widow and two daughters.
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Columbus
Joseph J. Dunham
Congressy
Marion County
Huena Vista
Dunham
Buena Vista
Geo. R. Lowe
Elderly Couple Face Murder Trial in Early County
Lakeland Georgia December 8 An elderly couple Harris Hayes and Gussie Hayes face trial in Early county superior court next week on murder charges in connection with the deaths of their two sons and a daughter in law Indictment followed findings by the state chemist and physicians that traces of poison were present in the viscera of the three persons
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Lakeland
Early County Superior Court
Harris Hayes
Gusaie Hayes
Wreck Injures Six On A B & C Freight Train Near Atlanta
Six crew members were seriously hurt when an A B C freight locomotive and twelve cars derailed near Atlanta after midnight Tuesday. A blaze from derailed gasoline tanks threatened the train for hours. engineer T Byers was badly burned, others including conductor K V Woodham and fireman RL Scott were injured. Injured were brought to Atlanta by private cars as ambulances rushed to the scene. Cause of the derailment was not learned. most injuries came from the ensuing fire.
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Atlanta
Dec
Dnd
T. Byers
K. V. Woodham
RL. Scott
Neislers Attend Washington Unveiling Ceremonies
Mr and Mrs C H Neisler of Reynolds travel to Washington D C where Neisler serves on Governor Hardman s official staff. He will take part in unveiling ceremonies for statues of Alexander H Stephens and Crawford W Long in the Hall of Fame. The Georgia delegation hosts social events are planned during the visit.
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C. H. Neisler
Reynolds
Washington, D. C
Neisler
Sudden Death of Miss Mattie Gee at Mizell
The sudden death of Miss Mattie Gee at Mizell occurred about 1130 Tuesday night at her brother W. M. Gee’s home five miles west of Butler. She was about 71 and survived by one brother with whom she had lived for years. Her remains were buried at Bethel cemetery after services led by Rev. J. T. Adams.
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Mattie Gee
W. M. Gee
Butler
Bethel Cemetery
J. T. Adams
Wrightsville murder confession by Lona Rogers
Lona Rogers, a 27 year old woman, confesses to fatally shooting Fred Daley of a Wrightsville family. She claims the shot was accidental during a dispute when he attempted to seize the gun she carried while she awaited his return from an engagement in Manning, Georgia. The confession, long rumored, was confirmed by her attorneys from the firm Kea and Stephens.
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Dublin
Gai
Lona Rogers
Fred Daley
Wrightsville
Daley
Manning
Negress
Claxton
Johnson County
R. I. Stephens
Kea and Stephens
President Coolidge Rules Himself Out Of 1928 Race
President Coolidge declares he will not run for president in 1928 and urges the Republican Party to pursue another candidate. He insists his earlier statement I do not choose to run stands unmodified and that his decision should be respected.
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Coolidge
Republican Party
Georgia Tech Breaks Georgia Grid Rivalry For Dixie Honors
In a rain soaked Grant Field Georgia Tech defeated Georgia Bulldogs to seize Southern Conference top honors for the first time in five years. Warner Mizell led the Tech attack with a key punt and Durant scored on a kickoff return after Mizell’s pass set up the touchdown. Stumpy Thomason and Chick Shiver contributed on the late scoring plays as Tech capitalized on a rare forward pass to seal the win. Vanderbilt beat Alabama 14-7 with Bill Spears directing plays before leaving the field for good, while Jimmy Armisteal scored his 28th touchdown to pace Vanderbilt toward a 1927 finale. Florida edged Maryland 7-6 in Jacksonville as Middlekauff and McDowell capped last games for their teams, NC State defeated Texas A&M 19-0 in Raleigh.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia Bulldogs
Grant Field
W. A. Alexander
Tornado
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
North Carolina State
Tech
Warner Mizell
Mizell
Durant
Athens
Stumpy Thomason
Chick Shiver
Georgia
Alabama
Birmingham
Bill Spears
Commodore
Dan McGugin
Commodores
Jimmy Armisteal
Nashville
Florida
Maryland
Jacksonville
Middlekauff
Gators
Jack McDowell
North Carolina State Wolfpack
Raleigh
Michigan Aggies
Former Wayne County police chief convicted in Dyal slaying
Jesup Ga December 1 W B Aycock former chief of Wayne County police was convicted of slaying Ernest Dyal en route to McRae with his bride. Jurors deliberated long after perjury and scuffle details, Aycock received a 12 to 15 year sentence from Judge J H T Thomas after a trial noted as one of South Georgia’s most interesting.
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Jesup
W. B. Aycock Fomer
Wayne County
South Georgia
J., H. T Thomas
Brunswick Circui
Aycock
Wayne County Superior Court
Ernest Dyal
McRae
Brunswick
A. H Nunn
J B. Turner
J W. Kemp
A. CG. L. Police
Dyal
Mrs. Dyal
Wight's Quality Pecan Trees Offers Old Age Insurance Plan
J By Wight of Cairo Georgia advertises pecan trees as a form of investment for old age. The notice promotes prices and information for purchasing mature trees and planting a pecan grove, inviting readers to request details.
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Wight
Cairo
Prominent Americus Couple Injured In Route Three Crash
Mrs. Evan Mathis, noted Americus society woman, suffered serious internal injuries when a Chrysler roadster she rode in overturned on a ten foot fill along Route Three near the Flint River bridge. Her husband, Kiwanis Club president, escaped with minor injuries as the car, possibly locked by a loose mud chain, left the road en route to Atlanta for a football game. The couple were treated at Hightower home in Thomaston before Mrs. Mathis was moved to Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for care.
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Evan Mathis
Americus
Chrysler
Whch
Upson County
Flint River
Americus ‘Kiwanis Club
Atlanta
Mathis
Thomaston
Julian Hightower
Medical Association Enjoys Social Evening at Hind Home
The Tay lor County Medical Association held its fourth quarterly session at Dr. J. C. Hind's Reynolds home after an elaborate six o'clock dinner served by Mrs. Hind. Members discussed county health, reported improving disease conditions, and decided cash payments be required in obstetric cases. Officers were re-elected: W. W. Edwards president, S. H. Bryan vice president, J. C. Hind secretary treasurer, R. C. Montgomery censor. An invitation to meet with Dr. Montgomery in February 1928 was accepted.
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W. W. Edwards
8. H. Bryan
J. C. Hind
R. C. Montgomery
Dr. Montgomery
Reynolds Banking Company Pays Fourth Dividend
Hon R A Hinton liquidating agent mailed checks to all depositors representing an additional 10 percent. The fourth dividend brings total paid to 90 percent. Bank holds good accounts and valuable real estate expected to cover all deposits dollar for dollar. Credit to Hinton, the president, and officers for the strong liquidation showing.
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R. A. Hinton
Reynolds Banking Company
State Banking Department
Hinton
Sudden Death of Dr A M Murray Shocks Tazewell Community
Dr Stephens A Murray, aged 71, died of heart failure at his Tazewell home Friday around 2 a m He retired in health Thursday night and death followed early Friday Wife and brothers in law reside nearby He built a large local practice and was active in church and fraternal life Survived by widow two brothers Monroe and Rufus Murray Ellaville three sisters Mary Nannie and Mrs Jack Cook Interment in family cemetery after funeral Saturday at 10 a m
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Tazewell
Marion County
Stephens A. Murray
Schrey County
Murray
Ollie Edwards
and Hirs
M HK. Edwards
W. W. Edwards
J. W Edwards
Butler
Dr Murray
Doc
Mr. Murray
Marion
Methodist Church
K. of P. Lodge
Sixty Gallon Whiskey Still Captured in Pursuit
Sheriff McGuffin and deputies captured a sixty gallon whiskey still during a police operation on Patsiliga creed. Two white men were bound over to the superior court on charges of manufacturing intoxicating liquor. The still appeared recently fired, with the wash beginning to boil, though no liquor had been run. Officers state the still has been used in whiskey production prior appearances.
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McGuffin
Monument Price Reduction Offer for 30 Days
A notice from E H Payne of Butler Georgia announces a limited 30 day reduction on monument prices for grave markers. The message emphasizes low prices, quality, and timely orders to assist families in marking loved ones' graves.
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E, H, Payne
Butler
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Paramount News
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