Alma editor robbed by three strangers posing as ride seekers
L H Jenkins of Alma, former editor of the Alma Times, says in Augusta he agreed to a ride with two men and a woman to his hometown. Near Lyons they halted, one man pressed a pistol, another searched him, and the trio stole $30, his watch and chain, an overcoat and his suitcase before speeding away with the car.
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Brunswick
Augusta
L. H. Jenkins
Alma
Alma Times
Mr. Jenkins
Man Walks Miles Before Being Picked Up to Savannah
A man named Mr. Jenkins walked along a road for several miles until a traveling man stopped to offer a ride to Savannah. The incident details are sparse with no further follow up provided.
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Mr. Jenkins
Savannah
Augusta Chronicle Sold to Metropolitan Journalists
Augusta Georgia January 20. T J Hamilton longtime president and editor announces sale of the Augusta Chronicle to Harreld Hall and William Lavarre two noted New York newspaper men. Hamilton will remain editor in chief of the Chronicle.
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Augusta
T.J. Hamilton
Augusta Chronicle Publishing Company
Chronicle
South
Harreld Hall
Wm. Lavarre
New York
Hamilton
Griffin Spalding Chamber names R L Duke director
Griffin Georgia January 16 R L Duke longtime Griffin Daily News editor and Griffin Credit Exchange manager has been named secretary of the Griffin and Spalding county Chamber of Commerce to succeed W T Bennett who resigned January 1 The board unanimously elected him and arrangements allow him to run both organizations The Chamber building will be remodeled and the Credit Exchange has 75 members.
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Griffin, Ga
R L Duke
Griffin Credit Exchange
Griffin Daily News
Griffin and Spalding County Chamber of Commerce
W T. Bennett
Duke
Griffin
Spalding County
Chamber of Commerce
Credit Exchange
South
Georgia probate notice for Annie Belle Adams estate
Georgia Taylor County to creditors and heirs of Annie Belle Adams deceased. Dan S Beeland applies for letters of administration. Cause shown at February term 1929 Court of Ordinary why letters should not be granted. Witness L T Peed Ordinary.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Dan S. Beeland
Annie Belle Adams
Court of Ordinary
L. T. Peed
Year's Support Filed in Georgia Taylor County
Mrs. F. R. Purvis applies for 12 months support from the estate of F. R. Purvis deceased. The application will be heard at the February term 1929 on the first Monday in February. Witness dated January 8, 1929, by L. T. Peed, Ordinary.
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Georgia
Taylor County
F. R. Purvis
L. T. Peed
Death by own action pact ends two lives in Atlanta
Police report a veterinary surgeon Dr Walter Ruffin and his wife were found dead in their room, a note to his brother says they chose to go together due to ill health. Ruffin reportedly shot himself. Mrs Ruffin's cause is uncertain with a drug bottle and funnel nearby.
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Atlanta
Walter Ruffin
G T Nelson Home Place Seized In Taylor County Sale
In Taylor County Georgia Miriam Carter acting for Mrs Ella L Nelson estate will sell the G T Nelson home place consisting of 100 acres from two west side lots 225 and 226 lying in the 14th district. The saleao occur February 4 1929 at the courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm to satisfy a secured note of 1036 46 plus costs. Proceeds go to pay the note with balance to Nelson heirs.
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Maggie G. Beall
Miriam Carter
G. T. Nelson
Taylor County
Superior Court
Court House
Butler Taylor County
Joe Nelson
G. J. Nelson
Ella L. Nelson
Homer Beeland
Discharge of Administrator for A H Sealy Estate
H A Sealy administrator alleges full administration of A H Sealy estate and cites to show cause why he should be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1929. January 9 1929. L T Peed Ordinary.
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Georgia
Taylor County
H. A. Sealy
A. H Sealy
J. Sealy
L. T. Peed
Busy Househusband Sifts Lost Pencils in Turence
A humorous note from the Ohio State Journal comments on a househusband’s quest to recover long lead pencils spilled from his waistcoat pocket. The tale highlights the elusive nature of lost items and the odd efficiency of everyday misplacements.
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Ohio State Journal
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Atlanta Constitution
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Griffin Spalding Commerce Board
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