Local merchants urged to advertise to compete with mail order houses
The piece notes Taylor and Butler county merchants in Montgomery and surrounding areas battle mail order houses by relying on word of mouth and catalog mailings. It urges merchants to use printers ink and regular advertising to inform rural customers of available goods and foster better municipal funds, praising Butler and Taylor merchants for honesty while criticizing their underuse of ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowbuck & CO
Montgomery
Goig
Taylor County
Butler
House Passes on Gas Tax Atlanta
The Georgia House approved a six cent gasoline tax by 167 to 20 votes. A committee of the whole backed the amended bill 134 to 27 with one remaining amendment. The change directs one cent of the tax to the school equalization fund while four cents go to the State Highway Department, one cent to counties for road work, and one cent to the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
House
Edwards
Lownles
Davis
Floyd
Senate confirms Tom Wisdom as Georgia state auditor
Atlanta July 24 The state senate confirmed Tom Wisdom of Atlanta as state auditor succeeding Sam J Slate of Columbus whose term expired The vote was 28 to 19 Gov Hardman nominations were confirmed except Judge Harry Reed of Waycross for the highway board post now held by S Bennett of Quitman Reed's nomination was withdrawn at the judge's request
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
State Senate
Tom Wisdom
Sam J. Slate
Columbus
Hardman
Harry Reed
Waycross
State Highway Board
8. S. Bennett
Quitman
Reed
Death of Camilla man in Talbot County car crash near Manchester
The Camilla party headed by Dutch Kadle collided with Dr G W Dewberry three miles south of Manchester. Kadle was killed instantly and four others injured while Dewberry escaped unharmed but shaken. Kadle’s body returned to Camilla for funeral. injuries to his companions were treated locally. Dr Dewberry surrendered to Talbot sheriff and posted bond for 150 dollars pending grand jury review. The wreck occurred as Kadle’s car struck the Dewberry vehicle after leaving a side road en route from Carrollton to Camilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W Dewberry
Talbot County
Dewberry
Butler
Superior Court
Columbus
Dutch Kadle
Camilla
Atlanta
Manchester
Kadle
Carrollton
C. F. Richardson
Eadle
J. R. Stripling
L F. Taylor
Ivey Davis
Charles W. Cox
Meriweather County
Georgia Congressman Steele Dies in Washington Hospital
Representative Leslie J. Steele of Georgia, who served the Fifth District including Atlanta, died in Garfield Memorial Hospital after an operation on Monday. He passed away early Wednesday, leaving a vacancy in Congress and prompting tributes from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leslie J. Steele
Georgia
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Steele
Atlanta
Macon Teen Girl Rescues Two Men Off St Simon Island
Marion Jordan, 19, a Wesleyan College training in life saving, dives into rough surf at St Simon Island and rescues two men from drowning. One victim is Malcolm Everett of Macon, the other Frank Mathews of Atlanta. The story, told by Macon Telegraph, highlights her calm courage and reluctance to discuss the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Simon Island
Macon Telegraph
Telegraph
Marion Jordan
Wesleyan College
Malcolm E. Everit
Macon
Everett
Frank Mathews
Atlanta
Miss Jordan
St. Simon
Marion
Arrests Made in Lifsey Store Robbery Case
Four men and women were jailed on suspicion of stealing groceries from the Lifsey store at Reynolds days earlier. Kirk Peebles Willie Brown Mamie Helms and Forest Rogers are held by Sheriff McGuffin awaiting commitment for the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuffin
M. L. Lifsey
Reynolds
Kirk Peebles
Willie Brown
Mamie Helms
Forest Rogers
Eufaula Slayer Convicted and Sentenced to Die
Lester Bouyer an ex convict was convicted of the murder of Jack Hines in Eufaula Alabama. He is to be electrocuted at Kilby prison Montgomery on August 28 following the Barbour Circuit court verdict. Bouyer was moved to the state prison under heavy guard amid threats of mob violence. No trial on an assault charge related to Hines companion occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eufaula
Ala
Lester Bouyer
Kilby
Montgomery
Barbour
Jack Hines
Bouyer
Alabama
Man Attacks In-Laws Killing Daughter and Wounding Mother
In Riverview Alabama near West Point, Miss Lois Koon, 18, was killed and her mother Mrs Sallie Koon, 45, fatally wounded when Charlie Aaron, brother-in-law and son-in-law, forced entry by slashing a screen door. He then shot Willie Koon, missed him, and fatally shot himself, with a minor wound to his temple. Will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Lois Koon
Sallie Koon
Riverview
Ala
Charlie Aaron
Lafayette
Aaron
Willie Koon
Auto Wreck Fatal To Mrs Bullard in Georgia
Mrs N E Bullard wife of Preston bank cashier was instantly killed in a Sunday auto wreck between Preston and Fort Valley when her car rolled three times. Her five year old daughter Ellie suffered a broken leg and other injuries while Max Addy and Mr Bullard escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
N. E., Bullard
Preston
Fort Valley
Ellie
Negro Shot Wounded In Charing Sun Night
Sunday night at Charing a shooting affray left Charlie Warner seriously wounded in the face and arms by a bird shot volley from a gun believed fired by Cleve Stewart who was arrested Tuesday afternoon and is being held without bond as the victim’s condition is monitored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charing
Charlie Warner
Cleve Stewart
Tobacco prices rise on Tifton market average 16.20 per cwt
The first 40 sales of the 1929 bright leaf tobacco crop in Tifton Ga on Tuesday averaged 16.20 dollars per hundred pounds, up from 12.93 dollars per hundred a year earlier.
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Tifton
76th Birthday of Mrs. Brooks Celebrated With Reunion
Mrs. Jennie Brooks marked 76 amid relatives and friends at McCants mill with devotional services led by Rev. H. C. Griffin. A large dinner and a cake with 76 candles highlighted the gathering, celebrating health, family devotion, and fond wishes for more joyful occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Brooks
McCants Mill
H. C. Griffin
Herald
Brooks
Lease of Arcadia Hotel Marks New Macon Era
William A. Fickling and wife take long term lease of the Arcadia hotel on Mulberry street from George McCommon via Washington Dessau Real Estate Co. Mrs Claudia Foster Fickling to supervise operations and the building will be renovated. Ficklings plan to continue family friendly service with ample housing for singles and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds and
Taylor County
Macon News
William Fickling
G. W. Fickling
W. B. Wilson
Butler
Arcadia
Mulberry Street
William A. Fickling
City
Washington Dessau Real Estate Co
George McCommon
Caudia Foster Fickling
Fickling
L. H. Burghard Undertaking Company
Macon
Dessau_ Co
Black elder beaten by youth with brick in Charing incident
Isaac Wilson, 72, a Black resident of the Charing community, was struck on the head with a brick by Tim Raines, a Black youth, Monday afternoon. Wilson is in serious condition. Raines is jailed on a charge of assault with intent to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Wilson
Charing
Tim Raines
Darkie
Raines
Rev Griffin Assisting In Revival At Charing
Rev. H. C. Griffin spends the week at Charing assisting Rev. H. L. Roberts in a series of revival services as part of a current religious program in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Griffin
Charing
H. C. Griffin
H. L. Roberts
Beloved Mrs Leigh Cooke of Geneva Dies After Illness
Mrs Leigh Cooke of Geneva dies at home after four months illness in her 75th year. Mother of Mrs J E Bartlett of this city and sister to prominent Talbot county families, she raised six children after her husband died young. A Presbyterian, she lived a devout, helpful life and is survived by four daughters and two sons. Funeral at her residence conducted by Rev Pease, burial at McCrary cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Cooke
Geneva
J. E. Bartlett
Butler
Cooke
Talbot County
William
Nancy McCrary
L A. Cooke
W. S. Stinson
Br. G. Cooke
P. Swicord
Whigham
J. & Bartlett
Alice McCeary Cooke
Buena Vista
Pease
Golumous
McCrary
Messrs
J. E Bartlett
O. L. Stinson
W. G. Stinson
J. A. Stewart
A M Cooke
Home Coming Day at Midway Church
Midway Baptist church in the northern county sets the first Sunday in August for Home-Coming Day with an 11 oclock service, community singing, and a basket dinner. Rev. M T Gaultney announces a week of revival services with outside preachers to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Baptist Church
M. T. Gaultney
Store Robbery Hits Buena Vista Shop on July 21
R E Clements and Sons general merchandise store in Buena Vista was burglarized Saturday night. The break in was found on opening by a store clerk. Missing items include overalls cigarettes and ladies ready-to-wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
R. E. Clements & Sons
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Rand Theatre
Reynolds, Georgia
William Boyd
Eres
Senate
Camilla Man
Lifsey
Charing Sun
Mrs. Brooks
Ficklings Lease
Midway
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