God Hears Case Killers Declares From Georgia Court
Columbus reports on Gervis Bloodworth and Willie Jones awaiting a new trial after their Georgia Supreme Court hearing. The youths, imprisoned since 1928 for murder, have long claimed divine protection and repeatedly delayed hangings through legal appeals. Their story highlights church support, early criminal remorse, and enduring question of mercy.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Gervis Bloodworth
Willie Jones
Atlanta
State of Georgia
Howard F. Underwood
Reynolds
Jones
Bloodworth
Muscogee County
Hang
Muscoxett County
Butler
Homer Beeland
Bloadworth
Fossils May Reveal Unknown Species In Georgia Find
Cordele Georgia October 11 Dr C W Cooke of the Geological Survey arrived after three days of excavation at the Bank of Flint River eight miles west of Cordele and recovered a rock containing part of a backbone from large marine animals. The bone fragment sent to the Smithsonian was identified as whalebone and may belong to a yet undescribed species. The rock is Ocala limestone from the Eocene period five to six million years ago, linking to ancient zeuglodon relatives and early horses.
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Cordele
C. W Cooke
Geological Survey
Washington
Flint River
Smithsonian Institution
Cooke
Ocala
Mississippi
Florida
Europe
Georgis
Georgia
State Geological Survey
Montezuma
Weekend visits and candy drawing entertain Norwich families
Mr and Mrs C C Abbott visited their parents, and several families shared Sunday gatherings with relatives including Mr and Mrs Hays and the Lumpkins. A candy drawing drew a large crowd at Mr Whitley's home. Miss Liza Whitley and Miss Lyda Hutcherson visited friends, and Rev J L Whitley led services at Moore's Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C C. Abbott
8. R. Montgomery
S. JL. Hays
W. T. Hays
W. QO. Whitley
Seb Montgomery
Near
Reynolds
H. L. Lumpkin
Liza Whitley
A Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
A vintage ad touts Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatism. It claims cure potential with a final bottle, lists price $1.25 and asks for testimonials, with Dr. B W Hall of St. Louis as the physician and 2926 Olive St address, noting druggists carry the product.
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Fox
B. W. Hall
Olive St. St. Louis
Lruggista
Cold in the Head and Remedies Mentioned in fragment
Incomplete OCR fragment discusses catarrh and recurrent colds with mentions of a remedy ointment and a tonic. References to affecting the blood and system imply ancient or home treatment. no clear event or individuals are identifiable.
Mother Knows Another Good Mechanical Device for Exercises
Duluth Herald notes that a wash board serves as a simple tool for physical exercises, highlighting a practical household item as a means to stay active and healthy.
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Duluth Herald
Wesley News Highlights Local Visits And Sunday School Change
Miss Loia Heathie visited her sister Mrs S T Allen in Col lege Park this week. Prof Royal and Miss Frances Willis of Woodland were Sunday guests. Mrs Baker Baldwin and Rev J H Wilson with Mrs A H Sealy. Mrs Bob Casey and children visited Mrs J H Adams. Jessie Heath of Crowell spent the weekend at home. Many from Mere attended Howard singing. Olin Sealy of Atlanta visited with his parents. Pearl Adams spent Thursday in Butler. Mrs T J Harris and her son are visiting her mother Mrs Jim Haywood. R M Suggs of Marshallville spent the weekend at home. Ida and Bessie Childs visited Butler. Mrs W A Spinks was guest of Mrs C L Bazemore. Mintie Pope returned home after time with daughter Mrs Herman Amos. Bob Casey and Pearl Adams visited Howard. Sunday school time changed from 4 to 3 PM every Sunday. Everyone invited.
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Loia.Heathie
S T Allen
College Park
Royal
Frances Willis
Woodland
Baker Baldwin
J. H. Wilson
A. H. Sealy
Bob Casey
Mra
J. H
Adams
Jessie Heath
Crowell
Mere
Howard
Olin Sealy
Atlanta
W. A. Spinks
C. L Bazemore
Mintie’ Pope
Herman Amos
Pearl Adams
Jeanette Brown
J. E Brown
A . Sealy
Perry Parks
Jackson
Quarterly Conference At Crowell Next Saturday
The Howard Circuit holds a quarterly conference at Crowell Church next Saturday led by Rev. J. P. Dell. Services begin at 11 o’clock with two sermons. A community dinner is served on church grounds at noon followed by the conference business session. All interested in circuit church matters are invited.
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Howard
Crowell Church
J. P. Dell
P. E. Columbus
Tax collectors rounds for state and county taxes
The State and County Tax Books are open with collection sites listed. Tax Collector G A Roberts will be at Reynolds, Potterville, J B Byrd's Store, Neisler and Gaultney Mill, Carsonville Court Ground, Mr John Scandretts Store, Daviston, Howard, Mark, Charing, Rupert and the county courthouse on specified dates from October 19 to December 20.
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Court House
Reynolds
Potterville
J. B Byrd's
Neisler & Gaultney
Carsonville Court
Rupert
G. A. Roberts
Taylor County
Stock Keep On Premises Urged In Carsonville District
Citizens of Carsonville District of Taylor County urge stock owners to keep their animals on their premises from September 24 1925 onward and not allow them to roam at large during certain times of the year. Signed by numerous residents and local authorities.
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Carsonville
Taylor County
Pickens Riley
G. W. Bivins
H. E. Adams
F C. Jarrell
R. E. McCants
M. T. Gaultney
BF. Fuller C. M
Harris
W. E Neisler H W. Jarrell
J. F, Posey Dock
Byrd C. W
Bazemore
H. F. Jarrell
L Smith
J. P. Walker
H. J. Booth
E. C. Gholson
A. W. Gray
H. H. Riley
W A
Jarrell
Mrs
Mary E.smith
G B. Jarrell
J. M. Haywood
W. D. Parker
E. Gaultney Co, F. Bennett
Taylor County Bank
Remarkable Acoustics Heard Across English Abbey and Cathedral
Remarkable acoustics in St Albans abbey England let the tick of a watch be heard from one end to the other In Gloucester cathedral the gallery of octagonal form conveys a whisper 76 feet across the nave.
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St. Albans Abbey
England
Gloucester Cathedral
Local Visitors and Weekend Guests Across Howard Circuit
A list of residents and relatives from Columbus Locust Grove Fort Valley Graham and Macon who spent weekends visiting Howard circuit families and friends. Notable mentions include Miss Sara Averett visiting Charing and Miss Annie Hill leaving for Columbus Hospital training. The quarterly conference for Howard circuit is set at Crowells church next Saturday.
Singing at Howard Sunday Enjoyable All Day Event
The all day singing at Howard Sunday October 11th was a success in every phase. The congregation opened with a song led by W T Gostin and prayer by Rev C L Wall. A large list of singing leaders from Thomaston Reynolds and nearby towns contributed to a warm community gathering with thanks to local sheriff and county officers.
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Howard
Wm. M. Brown
W. T. Gostin
C. L Wall
Howard Methodist Church
J. L. Morris
Tazewell
Barney McDaniel
B. T Sanders
Thomaston
I.B Cook
Jessie Jackson
J. W. Fortner
H L Currie
W T. Mullis
Columbus
B. C Crook
Potterville
R. N McInvale
Ideal
J. H Fowler
Reynolds
E. E Cox
A. Nelson
Wesley and
Lotheridge Welch
Charing
Jack Turner
Mauk
C. Y. Blair
W. O Dorsey
Atwater
Sam Harris
Junction City
C. A. Sanders
John Marvin Cox
Butler
S. L. Durham
Chipley
Joel Butler
Upson County
Seed oats for sale by J B Mathews in Howard Ga
Texas rust proof seed oats from my own raising offered in lots of 100 bushels at 90 cents per bushel and smaller quantities at 1.00 per bushel. Contact J B Mathews R F D Howard Georgia box 80 rural route two.
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Texas
J. B. Mathews
Howard, Ga
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J. J. Saylor
Saylor Place
H. E. Saylor
Reynolds, Ga
The
Citizens State Bank
C.H. Neisler
D. Coolik
J. H. Neisler
E. A. Goddard Reynolds, Gr
Norwich News
Wesley News
Lewis Hill
W. E. Jinks
Gurr Hamilton
W. M. Brown, Jr
Locust Grove
Willie Cowart
Ft. Valley
Thelma Spinks
Mary Averett
Macon
Horace Martin
H. F. Pickard
Beulah Pickard
Howard Circuit
Crowells Church
Sara Averett
J.R Montgomery
Wall
Ellaville
Maud Cowart
Fort Valley
Bob Spinks
I. H. Pearman
Lewis Brown
Mable Searcy
Graham
Ruth Williams
Frank Fain, Jr
Lepsburg
A. F. Fain
W. C Childs
Spear
Talbotton
Jr. Martin
John Kendall
Lawrence Willis
C. E. Willis
Marvin Fuller
F. R Purvis
Annie Hill
Lumbus
Columbus Hospital
Howard Sunday
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