Fire destroys plant in Ellaville causing $195000 loss
Fire at a plant in Ellaville destroyed a wooden building and boiler room, with estimated losses around 195000. About 5 workers were on shift when the blaze began around 6 oclock, seen by a nearby resident who reported it. Firefighters from Ellaville, aided by the lack of wind, prevented spread to other buildings. Origin blamed on shavings near boilers igniting and spreading to the wooden structure.
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Howe
Ellaville
Wanted Posts and Timber for Sale in Albany Area
Advert seeks several thousand posts and lumber eight feet long or longer cut last winter. Respondents may contract for several thousand items. Preference for delivery after September. Contact Hudson Malone in Box 75 Albany Ga with details.
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Hudson Malone
Albany
Motorcycle Collision Kills One and Injures Several in Richland
Richland Georgia June 5 reports a Sunday motorcycle crash on Richland Chaseta road near pee curve. George Gordy aided by Jack Gordy drove fast losing control and colliding with a hedgerow. A white man died at the scene and a child and grandmother were gravely injured. the driver and cousin were thrown. a deputy marshall of the Federal court in Columbia was among those shaken but uninjured.
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Richland
Géorge Gordy
Sucks Gordy
Walt
Jack
Gordy
Marabal
Ins Columbia
George
Cusseta
Fire devastates Montgomery district destroying many buildings
A massive blaze in Montgomery’s wholesale district caused extensive damage with 58 structures damaged or destroyed and property losses estimated at 92.5 million dollars. The 167th Infantry and local police aided fire crews as flames jumped streets, threatening Imperial Hotel and several major shops while dynamite was used to curb spread.
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Montgomery
Alan
Julie
167Th Infantry
Alabama
Dava
Sundahy” Packing Company
Yon
Imperial Hotel
Lee
Sears Ora
Seheek
Owl Drug Company
Pickwick, Gate
Planters Hotel
Gi Ph “Heard, Clothing, Company
eMerean
Tile Paper Company
Rank. Tennille “Fhienitire Company
Gray and Light
Schisasinge
EndeBonsky
Nis
Farmers Meeting Invited by Athens Agriculture Club
Will Speake to the farmers at the court house in Athens at noon. Mr Clark will discuss poultry work and farm business. Invitations extended to all Taylor County farmers for a Saturday gathering at Georgia State College with valuable information on farming and co operative efforts.
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MY. W. P. Clarke
Athens
Giark
Georgia State College
Taylor County
Sudbek
Prominent Peach Grower Dies On Birthday
Montesums, Ge i June 20. Sey Retd prominent citizen of Moninsls was found dead shot through the heart on a highway near Harrison's Milbrddm two miles from town Thursday morning. Coroner’s jury held. A Hot of Atlcide rendered. Reid left home early Thursday morning likely to his farm. He was found by a passerby on the ground near his car. Motive unknown. Reid was native of Chaefordville and was long associated with Reid Brothers Drug Co. pest control and other interests. A member of the local church and active citizen. Survived by wife and children. He was formerly Miss in Gnd and is survived by relatives in Calin and Atha.
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Chiizen
Moninslsma
Harrison
Reids
Pasainey
Tumberian
Chaefordville
Reid Brothers
Compa
Pesth Zs
Tha
Hikow
Van
Gore and Negro Expiate Crimes in Electric Chair Friday
Milledgeville execution day closes bitter Georgia legal saga. Gore, condemned for killing W H Cheek, Atlanta, and David Herbert Fennell, 21, Negro, for wife murder last year, faced the electric chair after earlier botched attempts. Current passed, one shot extinguished the life of Gore as Mrs Smith, Gore's longtime friend, pleaded for replacement and justice.
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Gore
Ilfedgevilles
Mell Gore
Buckhead
W. H.cheek
Atlanta
David’ Herbert’ Fennell
Milledgeville
Georgia
Mitha
MISS BUSS MARRIES WILBURN DICKS IN AIKEN SOUTH CAROLINA
Maxon announces that Miss Buss Beard and Wilburn Dicks wed in Aiken South Carolina. The bride, noted for high honors at Wesleyan College and voted Most Capable Girl, surprised both families with the marriage. Rumors of the ceremony circulated as telegrams confirmed the nuptials of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R A Dicks of Macon.
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Miss Buss
Beard
Maxon
Wesleyan College
Wilburn ‘Dicks
Raf
Heard
R.A. Dicks
Macon
Granddad Pride as Cheneys Welcome Fifth Child
In Macon area news the city editor notes the birth of a daughter June 8 to Anthel Cheneys Trapp, child of Mr. and Mrs H W Trapp. Mrs Trapp, formerly Ani beli Cheney, is a daughter of Jim Cheney. The Cheneys celebrate a fifth child, hinting at a new family record.
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Trapp Anhourice
Geidaughter
Anthel Cheneys Trapp
Trapp
Ani
Beli Cheney
Jim Cheney
Cheney
Asome
Prnion
Ex-Panker to Be Arraigned in Athens Court
The case centers on Gary Suris and former Nationals Bank employee Fy Stavenson in Athens. Prosecutors say Stavenson faced charges of embezzling funds from the bank while employed there. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in the state court as the investigation continues.
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Athens
Gary Suris
Senator Davidson Receives Replica Locomotive Award
Senator Davidson, long serving in Georgia's assembly, receives a metal replica of the first Southern Railway locomotive from Fairfax Harrison, president of Washington. The gift, engraved with The Best Friend of Charleston, marks tribute to Davidson as he attends a state to national convention and continuation of road and railway concerns in 1927.
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Jb Davidson
Georgia
Sathorn
First Southern Railway
Scott Railway
Ito Hon. J
Davidson and Ventures
Thatcher
Fairfaxe Harrison
Washington
Charleston
Southern J Railway
Fenother
Daviteon
Aw Walker
Savannah
Summary of Sumter County News From June Era
Fragmented OCR notes report pending reports and committee actions in Sumter County. Mentions Americus Chamber of Commerce, grand juries, and enforcement of ancient laws. References to McArthur, Saturday and Sunday events with disrupted details.
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Americun
Milner Confesses Embezzling Eastman School Funds
Eastman Georgia former legislator Jo H Milner confessed to taking funds from the Eastman school board totaling 89 408 in a recent audit. Bonds set at 2500. Milner, a former speaker of the Georgia House, faces grand jury presentation after testimony from state official Tom Wik Walton and auditor Wisdom. The case cites a long suspected shortage dating back to 1928 and the October Dodge Superior Court bond signing.
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Eastman
Jo H. Milner
Milner
Atton
Tom Wik
Walton
State Department
Eaxtman
Wisdom
Dodge
Canryi
Jy.w. Peatoocke
Ex-Cashier of Bank Not Guilty in Plains Case
Former bank cashier Greer found not guilty in Plains bribery and embezzlement case. Jurors rejected charges tied to a Riverbank Trust Bank incident involving a $12000 missing funds and alleged schemes. Authorities cited lack of reliable evidence and inconsistencies in the state's key witnesses.
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Plains
Baseball News in Butler: Reynolds Beats Mank 87-?
In a hard fought May game at Butler Reynolds won 87 to ? The pitching of Aired and the hitting of Montgomery powered Reynolds while Mank featured Montgomery Lumpkin Garland McElhiney and Sparks. June 12 at Sanction City saw Talbotton edge Tunetion City as Alredy Lampkin McElhiney starred and Madehwa made two remarkable catches.
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Mank
Reynolds
Butler
Montgomery
B.keller
Mauk
Lumpkin
Garland
McElhiney
Sparks
Talbott
Talbotton
Alredy Lampkin
Tunetion City
Tabotton
Madehwa
Cotton blooms herald three farmers report strong prospects
The Herald prints receipts of cotton blooms from Hy W Hobbs Butler Grady Mitchel Reynolds Willis Howard. Farmers report the finest prospect for a good crop this season despite drought and boll weevil concerns. County outlook predicts about 14 000 bales this year.
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the ‘Herald
Hy W. Hobbs
Butler
Grady
Wilts
Kate Edwards Distinguished Guest at Fort Benning
Misa Kate Edwards, a renowned petrait painter, is honored as a distinguished guest of the Col and Mr Singleton at their quarters at Fort Benning. Edwards, widely known, is among America’s top petrait artists, with Lucy Ene as another standout member of the South Eastern Art Association. Columbus Enquirer Sun reports the welcome by Columbus and Ft Benning communities.
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Misa
Kate. Edwards
Col
Mr Singleton
Fort
Singleton
F.’ Benning
Miss Edwards
Petrait ‘Painters of America
Kate Edwards
Lucy Ene
Gia
South- Eastern Art Association
e _ Columbus
Ft. Benning
Gladlo
Pauls Store Burglarized In Perry Sunday Night
The store of L. M. Paul in Perry was burglarized Sunday night. Thieves bored 62 holes in the back door to enter and removed silk dresses, men's suits, and other merchant goods. A quick inventory suggested losses near $1,200, with burnt matches found and a red sweater string recovered near the entry hole.
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Perry, Gar
Oline
L. M. Paul
Perry
Paul
Tennessee officer who brought Hogan murderers to Macon
Knox County Deputy George Williams aided Macon authorities by delivering the trio linked to the Hogan killing to the Bible County Jail. The suspects Luther Walker and others were captured after a manhunt in Tennessee, with Williams reportedly forming ties in Macon during the case.
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Tennessee
Hogan
Macon
George Williams
Knox
Tenn
Bible County
Luther Walker
Spritoner
Important Meeting of Peach Growers Tonight in Macon
A mass meeting for Georgia peach growers is scheduled for Thursday June 9 at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theatre Macon. Wm Clendenin of New York will present findings from a study by the Georgia Association marketing committee aimed at establishing a permanently profitable handling method for Georgia peaches. The event is hosted by the Georgia Association the Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange. The letter urges attendance, promising valuable insights and a serious business focus.
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Georgia
Georgia Association
Stee Gia
Macon
Grand Theatre
Wm. Clendenin
New York
City
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Peach Growery Exchange
Clendenin
F. H. Abbott
Secy
Gebrgia Association
Rev Wolf to Preach at Baptist Church Sunday
Rev H M Wolf of Macon will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday in both morning and evening hours. The public is earnestly invited to attend as discussions of church matters continue. Wolf has been extended a call by the local church but has not yet announced his decision.
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Wolf
Baptist Church
H. M. Wolf
Macon
Pthespeites
Judge McLaughlin Holds Chamber Session in City Court
Judge C. Frank McLaughlin presided over a chamber session in the city court. He was assisted by Solicitor General Walker R. Flournay, and a number of cases were heard or disposed of without a jury.
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C. Frank McLaughlin
Columbus
Superior Court
Public sale of valuable real estate in Parks estate
Public sale set for June 16, 1927, of a grist mill ginnery planing mill dancing pavilion two dwellings one tore house one camping house and 880 acres of land in the state to be sold to the highest bidder for cash.
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G. Y. Parks
Grandsons of Judge Martin Graduate from Georgia Colleges
Three grandsons of Judge J H Martin of the Chattahoochee circuit George G Cozart of Columbus Dana Brown of St Petersburg Fla and Holmer Frederick of Atlanta graduated this week from Georgia colleges Cozart earned a bachelor of laws from Emory University Lamar School of Law Frederick earned a high diploma in engineering from Georgia Tech and Brown earned a bachelor of philosophy from Emory Also noted is Johnny McGehee Jr of Tatnottton who ranked first in law at Emory and is practicing in Thomaston.
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J. H. Martin
Chattahoochem
John’ G. ~ Conzart
Columbus
Dana. Brown
St. Petersburg
Fla
Holmer” Frederick
Atlanta
Georgia
Aff Cozart
Lamar School
Ofs Law
Emory University
Frederick
Echnology
Brown
Emory
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Frank Lloyd
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Vernon
Stas
Betty
Compson
James
Kinkswood
Johny Hines
Epiaude No
Atrike
Isinese
Ala
Ando
Smith
Jad
Gérna
Taylor
Friends of the Mer
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Qerpeter Medpan
John
Js Cheney
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Panker
Davidson
Sumter County
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Butler Consolidated
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