Youths' hearing set for Oct 9 in Jones Bloodworth case
The supreme court will hear the Jones Bloodworth appeal on October 5 after Judge Roop denied a new trial for Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth, convicted May 19 in Muscogee. They face execution days. no hang date set. Solicitor General Flournoy and George C. Palmer will argue for the state. Homer Beeland for the defendants.
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Columbus
Jones-Bloodworth
Supreme Court
Flowrnoy
George C. Palmer
Whie Homer Beeland
Movants
Jones- Bloodworth
Georgia GOP to elect successor to Henry Lincoln Johnson
In Atlanta on September 19 the Georgia Republican executive committee will meet on October 1 to pick a successor to the late Henry Lincoln Johnson as national committeeman. Chair man W Y Gilliam of McKewnville will call the meeting. Candidates include John W Martin Dr Gilliam Charles Adamson and Clark Grier with some question over recognition of proxy votes.
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Atlanta
Republican Executive Committee
John W. Martin
State Central Committee
Dr. Gilliam
Charles Adamson
Cedartown
Clark Grier
Augusta
Savannah
Blast of Train Whistles Angers Butler Citizens
A 1926 letter from Butler Georgia residents requests Central of Georgia Railway Company halt excessive locomotive whistle blowing through Butler. Citizens cite municipal charter and ordinances banning unnecessary blowing and seek amicable, continuous enforcement without legal action. ask for company action and guidance to resolve the issue.
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Butler
Henry Baldwin
Ga. Railway Company
Macon
Baldwin
Central of Georgia
Ainsworth to preach dedication at Adel church
Bishop W Ainsworth plans to preach the dedicatory sermon at the new Adel Methodist Church on the fourth Sunday in October. Presiding Elder Charles W Curry will attend, and Rev W A Kelly led the effort to complete the church which started years ago with several ministers likely to be present.
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Adel
W. Ainsworth
Handsome Methodist Church
Charles W. Curry
W. A. Kelly
Greene County Booster Club Forms to Attract Settlers
Greensboro Ga Sept 20 The Greene County Booster Club with members from all sections has organized to promote Greene county and plans a structured program to attract settlers to the area.
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Greensboro
Greene County Booster Club
Greene County
Road Tax Due for 1925 Urges Immediate Payment
The Herald reports County Commissioners notify the public of a $4.00 Commutation Tax for 1925. Payment must be made at once to avoid being summoned to road work. Visit your district collector and obtain a receipt without delay.
Why I Believe in Georgia Empire State of the South
A promotional piece extols Georgia citing its climate wealth and growth. It highlights agriculture including peaches melons tobacco dairying and hogs, notes zones eight of climate, ample power for industry, and a booming population with strong education and health metrics. It quotes Marvin V. Calvin praising progress and urges readers to join Georgians in growth.
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United States
Georgia
South
New England Mills
Marvin V. Calvin
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Thad
Hardee
Good Will Tour Coming to Butler
The Macon Chamber of Commerce plans a Good Will Tour to unite rural districts and towns. Butler is to host the itinerary on Tuesday September 29 at 8 45 p m with band music and speeches promoting the get together movement led by Lincoln McConnell Jr and R L McKinney.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Macon
Butler
Lincoln McConnell, Jr
Macon Chamber of Commerce
R. L. McKinney
Macon News
Georgia hailed as wonderful state by visitor
Millen, Sept 20. Joseph Duchac of Antigo Wisconsin, a pioneer real estate man active since 1878, recently visited Millen and Jenkins county, guided by T. Z. Daniel and the Chamber of Commerce. He praised Georgia climate, soil and potential.
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Millen
Joseph Duchac
Antigo
Wis
Jenkin County
Duchac
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Durte
T. Z. Daniel
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce and Was Their Guest While There. Mr. Duchac
Southland
Georgia
Missing Hogs At Toteover Creek Prompt Reward
A large red sow about 200 pounds and two red shoats around 150 pounds each have been missing from a farm near Toteover Creek. Information leading to their recovery will be appreciated and a reward will be paid.
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Toteover Creek
Columbus Baptist Assn to Meet Here September 30
The Columbus Baptist Association will hold its 97th annual session for two days starting Wednesday September 30 at Butler Baptist Church. Rev. Raymond M. Rigdon will open with prayer at 10 am, with sermons by Rev. H. O. Hughes and Rev. Lewis A. Henderson. A community noon meal will be served on the church lawn.
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Butler
Columbus Baptist Association
Butler Baptist Church
Raymond M. Rigdon
H. O., Hughes
Richland
Lewis A. Henderson
Rose Hill Church
Columbus
Butler Church
Optimism From Mr. Dreizin On Harvest Sale Trade
Oscar Dreizin reports strong demand amid heat and hard times with his Harvest Sale. Shoppers from other counties travel to his store for liberal offers and crowded days in late week indicate growing trade beyond his single store.
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Oscar Dreizin
Butler
Ana i
Dreizin
Flames Ravage Roofing Plant in Macon
A spectacular fire gutted Schwartz & Phaul roofing and tinning plant in Macon Georgia Tuesday night causing about 320 000 damage to stock and nearly as much to the building Firemen answered a general alarm The two story brick structure owned by Mrs W J Grace Jr contained sheet metal roofing materials and machinery and said to take months to replace The blaze was discovered about 10 80 and an explosion heard before flames shot through the roof endangering the block
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Macon
Schwartz & Phaul
W. J. Grace, Jr
Louis, Schwartz
GINNEDS REPORT Cott on Ginned in Taylor County 1925
Government figures show 192 bales ginned before August 16 and 2 017 by September 1 in Taylor County. Last year 555 bales had been ginned by Sept 1. The 1925 crop is expected to be slightly smaller due to drought damage across the county.
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Taylor County
Funeral of J N Joiner Held at Howard Cemetery
J N Joiner aged about 68, life-long Taylor county resident, died at his Junction City area home on Saturday September 19. Funeral service conducted by Elder W L Fuller, with Eld T D Roberts assisting, at Howard cemetery. Survived by widow and children Claudie Beeland Cora Morris Divvie Amos Cleveland Joiner Iris Joiner Precious Joiner, plus siblings and many friends.
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J. Nat Joiner
Taylor County
Junction City
Howard Cemetery
W. L. Fuller
Eld. T. D Roberts
Joiner
Primitive Baptist Church
Claudie Beeland
Cora Morris
Divvie Amos
Cleveland Joiner
Iris
Precious
Messrs
W. C. C Joiner
Florida
A L. Joiner
This County
Jennie Layfield
Mollie Hagerman
Tommie Thompson
James H. Giles
Asa Candler III At Bedside As Illness Worsens
Atlanta on Sept 19 reports friends of Asa G Candler founder of Coca Cola Co alarmed by his illness from a bladder or kidney affection. Family remains at his side. he is advanced in age and his health has declined over months. Candler gave up active Coca Cola leadership years ago. He is noted as a wealthy Georgia citizen and benefactor to Emory University Wesley Memorial Hospital and other Southern Methodist institutions.
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Atlanta
Asa G. Candler
Coca-Cola Co
South
Georgia
Emory University
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Candler Gives Emory $300000 Gift Boosts Endowment
Asa G. Candler, Atlanta capitalist, donated $300000 to Emory University, bringing his total benevolence to $7300000. The 1914 gift helped secure the school's Atlanta location and the university has since risen to a leading endowment among southern colleges.
For Sale Used Phonographs From Major Brands
Unusually low prices on entire stock of high grade used phonographs including Brunswick Victor Columbia and Sonora. Prices as low as 25 dollars with terms if desired. Ludden and Bates S M H 80 North Pryor St Atlanta Georgia.
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Brunswick
Victor
Columbia
Sonora
Ludden & Bates, S. M. H
North Pryor St
Atlanta
Georgia
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