Holmes Found Dead and George McNeill Dies in Americus
Dr E Tales 56 former Mercer University and Georgia Military College leader was found dead with a revolver by his side near Sandersville his death possibly suicide due to ill health He had led Gordon Institute in Barnesville and Georgia Military College He was living in Macon with his widow and son Holmes Jr Americus man George A McNeill a prominent manufacturer died after a brief illness at his Americus home He headed Americus Manufacturing Co and Citizens Investment and Trust Co and had farming interests in Sumter and nearby counties
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Gandersville
E. Tales
Georgia Military College
Milville
Mercer University
Sandersile
Holmes
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Macon
Holmes, Jr
Americus
George Amcneil
McNeill
Samte County
Americus Manufacturing Company
Citizens, Investment and Trust Company
Planters Bank of
Georgia Governor Hardman Begins Second Term In Joint Session
Gov. L. G. Hardman swore in for a second term at a joint House Senate session in Atlanta. The ceremony included former governors and state officials, followed by an inaugural address on health, taxes, education, highways, and government simplification. A separate report notes a fatal beating of educator A. H. Johnson in Atlanta and crop updates from local farmer T. J. Fountain.
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J. H
Johnson
Haytwell
T. J. Fountain
Atlanta
Georgia
L. G. Hardman
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Hoke Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Clifford Weilker
Wm. J. Harris
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Hardman
Russell
George H. Carswell
Carswell
Luther R. Christie
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Fort Valley Woman Dies After Poisoning
Macon Georgia July 3 Mrs J G Beasley 30 of Fort Valley died in a Macon hospital Tuesday night from poison said to have been self administered last Saturday Ill health over 15 years was said to have caused the act.
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Macon
J. G. Beasley
Fort Valley
Mules Die in Blaze in Columbus Shed Fire
In Columbus Georgia on July 8 fifteen mules were burned to death when a shed housing the animals caught fire. Fire Chief Copeland blamed a delay in spreading the alarm for firefighters failing to save any of the animals.
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Columbus
Copeland
Hardman Urges Immediate Legislation to Cover Deficits
Governor L G Hardman warned the Georgia General Assembly of a $3.18 million deficit in senate operating funds over two years and $791k in borrowed obligations. He urged urgent measures to curb further borrowing and labeled finances the assembly’s top issue for 1929, noting Georgia’s bonded debt at about $4.78 million as the smallest in the nation.
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Atlanta
Senate
L. G Hardman
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Georgia
Hardman
Union
New Committees Organized Ahead of Recess
Atlanta July 3 The senate and house organize newly appointed committees as principal business before a recess until Monday for a national holiday. Secretaries for each committee and quorum numbers must be set before action on pending legislation in both chambers. Some committees met Tuesday with others planning Wednesday sessions.
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Atlanta
Senate
House
General Assembly
Professor Johnson Had Over $200 From Poultry Sale
Hartwell police say Alexander Johnson was found slain in Atlanta Sunday and had more than 200 dollars with him, proceeds from selling a car load of poultry.
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Hartwell
Alexander Johnson
Atlanta
Revival Services at Baptist Church Ended Sunday
A two week revival led by Rev. H. M. Wolfe closed Sunday night with five new members. The meetings drew capacity crowds from Baptist and other denominations, and the pastor’s devoted, well delivered sermons inspired strong spiritual refreshment.
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Baptist Church
H. M. Wolfe
Neisler Receives Unusual Committee Recognition in Georgia
Hon C H Neisler of Taylor county received notable recognition in the Georgia House assignments by Speaker Richard B Russell Jr. He is named to key committees this session including Ways and Means Railroads Penitentiary Banks and Banking General Agriculture number two Military Affairs and Academy for the Blind.
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C. H. Neisler
Taylor County
Richard B. Russell
House of Representatives
Neisler
Georgia
Profitable potato crop breaks records at Charing
Mr. H. J. Garrett of Charing produced a Cobler potato crop showing exceptional yields. He planted two and a half bushels of seed on one eighth of an acre and harvested thirty five bushels plus home supply, delivering fourteen potatoes weighing eleven and a half pounds in total. The Herald invites competitors to share any higher records.
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T. J. Fountain
Hérald
Fountain
Reynolds
Gardners
H. J. Garrett
Charing
Garrett
Cobler
Herald
Corn For Sale By Local Grower In Butler Georgia
A limited quantity of first class ear corn is available for sale. Contact T. S. Fountain at Butler Georgia Route 1 for details or to arrange purchase.
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T. S. Fountain
Butler, Ga
Rte No. 1
For Sale Or Rent Residence in East Butler
Property listing seeks immediate inquiries for a residence in east Butler. Apply at once to Mrs J J McCants to arrange viewing or rental details.
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East Butler
Rummage Sale Resumed by Methodist Ladies at Masonic Temple
The ladies of the Methodist church will resume their rummage sale next Saturday in the Masonic Temple building. All contributions are greatly appreciated. Packages left at Col. H. P. Wallace’s office will be given careful and prompt attention, Mrs. Sarah Harris.
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Methodist Churde
Masonic Temple
H. P. Wallace
Sarah Harris
First Cotton Bales Reported From Tifton Season
Tifton Georgia July 2 The first opul cotton of the season was brought in Sunday. Following rainy weather last week and sunny days, the first bale is expected to be reported soon.
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Tifton
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