Intricate Roads Problem Arises Over Bond Funds
Atlanta December 15. The state supreme court ruled that funds from a general road bond issue reserved for specific purposes cannot be diverted. The decision concerns Hich mound county road cases where the Peach Orchard route altered the Augusta to Waynesboro path after bond approval, with proceeds as a trust for named projects.
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Atlanta
State Supreme Court
Hichmound
Ideamonu County
Augusta
Waynesboro
Savannah
McBean
State Highway Board
Peach Orchard
Supreme Court
Macon Detective Dies After Car Crash
Macon detective S B Arnold aged 48 died at a local hospital after suffering a fractured skull in a Tuesday crash during a bootlegger pursuit. fellow officer W V Peavy escaped serious injuries as the car turned over and threw them from the vehicle. Arnold never regained consciousness after the accident.
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Macon
S. B. Arnold
W. V. Peavy
Mr. Arnold
Hayes Couple Freed of Murder Charges
Blakeley Ga December 15 Following the acquittal of Harris Hayes 60 year old farmer on a murder charge tied to the death of his 17 year old daughter in law Gladys Gould Hayes of Detroit the state pressed other indictments against Hayes and his wife There were two indictments against Hayes and three against Mrs Hayes involving the death of their sons James and Amos Although Harris Hayes and his wife were returned to jail after the acquittal they were ordered released and told to go home at once They had been prisoners for three months
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Blakeley
Harris Hayes
Gladys Gould Hayes
Detroit
Hayes
Mule Hicks Recaptured After Georgia Escape
Rufus Hicks known as Mule Hicks a convicted slayer and escapee from the Clarke county chain gang has been recaptured in Philadelphia. He faces transport back to Georgia after serving a Philadelphia sentence for highway robbery. Hicks earlier was convicted of attempting to steal a horse and given twenty years. The Muscogee county break that freed him also killed a camp guard.
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Hicks
Clarke County
Muscogee County
Philadelphia
State Prison Commission
Georgia
Rufus Hicks
Rufus Hitch
All school busses free from license tax ruling
Atlanta December 18. Attorney General George M Napier ruled in an opinion that busses used to transport pupils to and from public schools are exempt from the state license tax on automobiles. The ruling came after a Newton county education inquiry. Napier concluded such buses rely on state school funds for operation and thus qualify for exemption.
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Atlanta
George M. Napier
Newton County Board of Education
H W Hogg Elected Mayor of Ellaville
Ellaville Dec 17 The annual election of officers produced an unopposed ticket with H W Hogg elected mayor and E W Stranger B Williamson H F Dixon 8 A Manning and C D McNeal as aldermen and Carl Rigsby named marshal.
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Ellaville
H.W Hogg
E W, Stranger
B. Williamson
H F Dixon
A. Manning
C. D. McNeal
Carl Rigsby
Auto License Tags Due by February First in County
Sheriff R P McGuffin warns 1928 automobile license tags must be obtained by February 1 with a 20 percent penalty for late procurement. Last year the margin was March 1 with a $1 penalty. this year the penalty and deadline have been tightened. Order blanks available from county automobile dealers.
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R. P. McGuffin
How Jesus Secured Attention Predicted by a Teacher
A historical meditation on how Jesus captured audience attention. It contrasts voluntary and involuntary focus, notes his methods of calling for attention, use of concrete imagery, openness to the audience, and personal magnetism. It highlights his open-air teaching, readiness to engage, and the unique personality that drew listeners across generations.
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Jesus
Nicodemus
Shmaria
Sychar
Herod
Mary
Lazarus
Torget
John
Protagoras
Aristotle
Fireworks and Christmas Toys at McCants Mill Store
W F Gray offers all kinds of fireworks toys fruits and candies for Christmas at The McCants Mill Store.
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W. F. Gray
McCants Mill
Butler City Tax Deadline Set For January First 1928
At the Butler City Council meeting held December 5 1927 the time for ad valorem city tax payment was fixed at January 1 1928. If unpaid by then the city clerk will proceed to collect the amount. Butler Ga December 7 1927 JT Adams City Clerk.
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Butler City
Butler
Adams
Georgia court upholds husband as head of family
Atlanta reports the Georgia state court of appeals affirmed Charlie George of Valdosta’s 12 month sentence for possessing 75 pints of liquor in his home. The court ruled in line with state law that the husband is the head of the family when spouses reside together, presuming ownership of the house and household effects.
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Atlanta
Motiern
Georgia State Court of Appeals
Charlie George
Valdosta
George
Swainsboro Girl Leonora Bell Burned to Death
Swainsboro Ga December 18 Miss Leonora Bell 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Bell was burned to death at her parents home at 9 o clock this morning. The body was found on the hearth by her brother who entered the bedroom and saw her clothing in flames. It is believed she fainted and fell into the open fireplace. she was dead when her mother reached the room.
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Swainsboro
Leonora Bell
J. A. Bell
Miss Bell
Mrs J A Holloman Dead Macon Georgia
Mrs J A Holloman aged 76 dies in Macon on December 15. Daughter of Ira Jennings who drove the first stage between Macon and Columbus. Also an older classified note seeks renewal sale owner contact D F Bush Minneapolis for cash price particulars. There is a quip about fur coats and silk stockings prices.
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Macon
J. A | Holloman
Ira Jennings
Columbus
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
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Women of
Macon Shoe Co
Mule'' Hicks
Napier
H. W. Hogg
L. H. Davis
Prinst
Bwainsboro
J. A
Holloman
Kentucky
Edwards Brothers
Via
A. B
R.R
A. D. Daniel, P. T
Atlanta, Ga
FORD
Phaeton
Taylor County Motor CO
Reynolds, Ga
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