Cold Bill Miner Escapes Prison With Companions
Milledgeville Ga old miner known as Miner and two companions escape from the Georgia penitentiary after he sawn beds and bars, choked a guard, and leaped from a second story window. The group includes W J Widencamp and W M Wiggins, both serving terms. Miner previously escaped in October by overpowered guard and firing pistols. Ballard nuptials noted as Virgie Ballard wed Newt Ballard at home with Rev J M Dodd officiating.
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Milledgeville
Old Pil
Miner
Georgia
W. J. Widencamp
Tattnall Comity
W. M. Wigging
Tom Moore
Nfe
John Watts
Pulaski County
Tfe
State Farm
Bloodworth
Miller
Moore
Mea
Death of Mr S M Craven Near Shiloh Aged 87
Mr S M Craven aged 87 died at his home near Shiloh on Tuesday of last week and was buried Wednesday June 26 at Shiloh. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Maxwell of Bowdon. He was well known in the county and leaves many friends and relatives.
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S. M. Craven
Shiloh
Maxwell
Bowdon
Craven
Protracted Services At Methodist Protestant Church
A series of protracted services will begin at the Methodist Protestant church Thursday 4th at 8 pm with services at 10 am and 8 pm The public is invited E B Aycock Pastor The Rome District Conference meets July 9 at Concord Church and the Quarterly Conference July 11 led by L P Huckaby.
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Methodist Protestant Church
E. B. Aycock
Rome
Concord Church
L. P. Huckaby
Taft Appeals for Temporary Funds to Avoid Government Standstill
President Taft informs Congress that federal operations must violate law unless funds are provided for the next fiscal year. He urges quick passage of a resolution to extend appropriations due to failure of regular and deficiency bills. Officials may be fined or imprisoned if funds are not authorized, as stopping government work is deemed unlawful.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Carrollton Plans Quiet Fourth Of July Observance
July 4 will be observed quietly in Carrollton with banks stores and offices closed. Residents will gather at the A M Fair Grounds for speeches horse races bicycle races and an old fashioned barbecue. The day marks the 136th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a safe and sane celebration trend noted.
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Carrollton
A. M. Fair Grounds
Hyatt's July Shoe Department Specials
July specials in the Hyatt's Clothing and Shoe Store shoe department offer women, misses, and children white canvas oxfords formerly up to 2.50 now 69c per pair. About 250 pairs of women's and children's oxfords and strap sandals priced 75c, tan shoes one third off, white nubuck and white canvas pumps one third off. A shipment of suitcases and handbags is included at one fourth off. R F Hyatt, phone 68.
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R. F. Hyaty
Old Coins Wanted Advertises Purchase of Coins and Stamps
Old coins in any metal and Confederate postage stamps or bills are sought. Describe the item with date and condition and state price wanted. Highest market price paid. Address J C McAuliffe Milledgville Ga.
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J.C. McAuliffe
Milledgville, Ga
Good Farm For Sale Near Town With House And Barn
Seventy five acre property lies three and a half miles north of town offering a six room house, barn, out-buildings, about half cultivated with balance in woods. Cheap for cash. Contact F N Daniel Carrollton Ga R F D 5. Also Kryptok glass is a cementless bifocal not pris matic. See Dr Shelfer for them.
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Dr. Shelfer
Referendum Clause in Tippins Prohibition Bill
The Tippins prohibition bill adds a referendum feature allowing voters to approve any change. Prohibitionist constituents urge assembly members to back the measure, arguing it lets the people decide whether to keep or alter the present law. Governor Brown signals he will veto any bill without a referendum.
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Assembly
Brown
Don’t Get Stung booklet for sale by mail
A promotional notice offers the famous booklet Dont Get Stung for 15 cents plus stamps. It promises savings from fakirs and money back not pleased, and lists J. C. McAuliffe of Milledgeville, Georgia as the contact.
Cheap electric lights in stock at Fitts' Drug Store
The notice advertises cheap electric lights as expensive and not advised for use, yet available in stock at Fitts' Drug Store. Phone number 80 provided for inquiries.
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Fitts
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Citizens Bank
the Peoples Bank
Carrollton, Ga
Harris Hardware Co
Harris Hardware Company
Buford IF
Boykin
Boykin & Boykin
Cold Bill
Milledgeville Penitentiary
H'm
Young Ballard
Luna Young
Virgie
Newt Ballard
Center Street
J. M. Dodd
Mr. S. M. Craven
Poley
U. S
Lane
Hyatt’s Clothing and
F. N. Daniel
Carrollton Bank
Stewart & Fleming
J. C. McAuliffe
Milledgevill, Ga
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