Former Superintendent Bowden slain by wife in Columbus home
Columbus June 16 John Bowden proprietor of the Columbus Roller Covering works was shot and killed by his wife Mrs Josie Bowden at their home in Phenix City early Thursday. Neighbors say Bowden was intoxicated and eyewitness Edna Bowden 20 claims daddy attacked mother before the shooting. Police indicate no clear charges against the husband or others but report a violent domestic incident preceding the fatal gunfire.
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Columbus
John B. Bowden
Columbus Roller Covering Works
Josie Bowden
Phenix City
Bowden
Mr. Bowden
Edna Bowden
Mrx. Bowden
Brma
Page
Loulh Sparks
Howden
Tad Ora
T Holton
Detroit
Bish
Georgia Advertised by Southern Ruralist Editor
A Southern Ruralist editorial extols Georgia as rich in resources, climate, and opportunities for manufacturers and farmers. It notes long negative publicity and Civil War legacy, but asserts the South is regaining economic footing with leadership and forward momentum, citing California and North Carolina as prosperous examples.
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Southern Ruralist
Pittinely
Union
Georgia
Becker
California
North Carolina
Anna
Trussell Dies at Home of Daughter in Panhandle District
Walter He Trussell, 67, born Marion County Georgia, died after two weeks confined to his room at his daughter Mrs Robert Martins Panhandle district. He joined Methodist church in youth and remained a member. Survived by sons W H Jr Sankle Hicks George Moody Trussell and D Kilby. daughters Mrs Robert Martin and others. Funeral services by Rev Davenport and burial at New Prospect church cemetery Monday afternoon.
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Walter _ HE Trussell
Hiss
Robert Martin
Ain’ Panhandle
Trussell
Marion
Mr'o I
Sallie Trussell
Farny
Methodist Church
Mra
Pridegeon
Messra W Hz
Sankle
Hicks
George
Moody Trussellyne
Kilby
Robert
TE Davenport
New Prospect Church
Electric lights soon ready in Talbotton
Talbotton June 16 The Columbus Electing and Power Company posted in Talbotton preparatory to turning on the current for lights about two weeks. An election for a five year tax exemption of new industries was held with one vote against the measure in Geneva. The county expects Rome and other industries as a result.
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Talbotton
Columbus Electing and Power Company
Campaign financed by citizens through a luxury tax
A proposal urges a deliberate, years long advertising campaign for the public good funded by a luxury tax. A committee of reputable citizens would oversee spending, with a salaried secretary and no paid promoters, aiming for fairness and efficiency in state affairs and seeking Governor Hardman’s support.
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Seach
Yocu Hong
Georgia
Hardman
Walden Paralysis Victim Mourned at Son’s Home
Leon Colquit Walden of Wert h Beach Florida died Wednesday at about 10 am during a visit to his son Grady Walden in this city after months of paralysis. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 10 am at Mt. ih cemetery with Rev. Hi M Wolfe officiating. Bearers named Will Theus J C Cox . Bolding G C Smith Jay 3isly RoS West. Walden born Pike County May 5 1870 was a Baptist for many years and a former Butler president. Survived by wife four sons and two daughters, G L J L R M and C J Walden Mrs Lucy Pilcher and D J Barsh and several grandchildren.
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Leon Colquit Walden
Werth Beach
Fla
Grady Walden
Mt. Ih
Hi M
Wolfe
Jay
Ros. West
Mr. Walden
Pike County
R. C
Susan Cobb Walden
The
Baptist Church
Walden
Butler
Butler's New Ice Plant Opens in Butler City
Butler Marketing unveils its home made ice plant, a 7 ton per day Columbus Iron Works installation, with 800 pound block sold for 3.00 to Coliby Wallace. The Columbus maker assigns expert Harry C. Anderson to install and guarantee top performance as local manager W. De Hutchinson leads operations with free city delivery slated.
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Coliby -P Wallace
United States
Hyer
Georgia
Columbus, Ga
Columbus Iron Works Co
Harry C.anderson
Anderson
Butler
J. A. Childs
Ada
Bessie Low Ghilds
W. de ‘Hutchinson
Columbus
Niew
Buti
Taylor County Voting on Five Year Industry Tax Exemption
Taylor County prepares for a Friday vote on exempting new industries from taxes for five years. The editorial urges turnout, arguing the exemption will boost economic growth, attract investors, and reduce future tax burdens while increasing county revenues through indirect property value gains. The piece stresses the wider benefit to all residents and the county’s competitive edge in attracting industry.
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Taylor County
Gosta
South
Georgia
Yas
Taylor
Motorcade Receives Rousing Welcome in Butler Stop
members of the Atlanta-Decatur goodwill tour halted Thursday at the Taylor County courthouse for an open-air reception. The Butler Chamber of Commerce hosted fruit punch sandwiches and peaches, with leaders from Decatur and Atlanta delivering welcomes. The caravan then proceeded to Reynolds, Panhandle district, and onto Fort Valley Perry and Marion, with similar welcomes in each city.
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Atlanta-Decatur
Butler
Chamber of Commerce of
Taylor County
Court House
Butler P. 7. A
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Henns
G. C. Smith
J. T Adams
Riley
B. S Barkat
Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta
J A Hall
Decatur
Wood
Reynolds
Panhandle
Fort Valley
Perry
Decatur Chamber For Commerce
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Woman's Club
Agnes Scott College
Decatur Civisan Club
DeKalb Dafr
B. 8. Barker
James A. Holloman
Henderson Hallman
Dudley Glass
W. R. Bean
General Motorcade
Georgia Power Company
Atlanta Commercial Exchange
Woman’s Division
Chamber of Commerce
NuGrape Company
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Atlanta & Lowry National Bank
Davison-Paxon
R. H Macy Co
Dobbs Tire Co
United States Department of Commerce
Cunningham Motorcycle Co
Foote & Davies Co
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TB Bowden
Potterville
M. T
Jamie Wan
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
North Georgia
Jreasons
Grand Theatre
Ella Cinders
Colleen Moore
Hlid Hughes
Cant
Tee
Colleen
Hollywood
Bila Cin- Mers
Meyer
Walter Heirs
Ella Ginders
Pauline Starke
Owen Moore
Lionel Barrymore
Douglad Fairbanks, Jr
Jon Crawford
Wi He Trussell
WL. c. Walden
Moderna
Atlanta
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