Mrs W J Stewart Shoots Son in Law at South Street Home
Sunday around 10:30 AM Mrs. W J Stewart shot her son in law Neal Hamrick with a .22 caliber rifle at the Stewart residence on South Street. The bullet pierced the lower right lung. Hamrick was taken to Dr J D Hamrick’s Depot Street home and is reported to be improving. The dispute centered on whether the infant should be moved from the Stewart home, with both families prominent in Carrollton society and heavily involved in the child’s care. Doctors warn recovery may complicate further.
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Mix
W. J. Stewart
Neal Hamrick
Stewart
Bouth Atreat
Hamrick
J. D. Hamrick
Depot Street
Hin
Atlanta
Lena
Louisville Citizens to Build Grain Elevator
Louisville Georgia June 13 citizens and area farmers plan a grain elevator project with a roller mill grist mill stockyard and curing plant. Local banker W W Abbot promotes the scheme to give farmers a market for their grain and attract a broader agricultural facility network.
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Louisville
Sveh Am Enterprise
W. W. Abbot
Farmora
Record breaking dry spell ends with noon shower
A light shower fell at noon breaking a long dry spell reported as the longest May or June drought since 1879. Observers note that in many localities it has been five weeks since measurable rain and indicate better chances of more rain ahead.
Hamrick and Lumpkin families visit Rockmart over weekend
Mr and Mrs Claude Hamrick and Mr and Mrs Tom Lumpkin and their children spent the week end in Rockmart, enjoying local sights and hospitality during a short family trip.
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Mre
Claude Hamrick
Tom Lumpkin
Rockmart
Officer Kills Ben Sticher at Banning
Constable Rube Hanson shot and killed Ben Sucher at Banning as officers attempted to arrest him. Hanson fired from a shotgun after Sucher allegedly aimed a pistol. Sucher died near the heart. Hanson and son stayed until sheriff's deputies arrived. Committal trial set for Carrollton courthouse Saturday. legal representatives listed.
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Ladt
Rube Hanson
Ben Sucher
Banning
Hanson
Sticher
Lee
Hanson’s
Carrollton
Rubé Hansen
Les Hansen
Tilagon
Court House
Boykin & Boykin
Hansons
Smith & Millicany
Correcting an error on sermon clarity about salvation
W L Hambrick pastor of Baptist Tabernacle apologizes for misquotations in a Carrollton paper. He clarifies that salvation comes through faith in Christ’s atonement not human works or confession, stating the shedding of blood on the cross provides remission and mercy.
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Carrollton
Animer
Asace
Naka
Chylat
Jesus
Isaus Christ
Jesus Christ
W. L. Hambrick
Baptist Tabernacle
Milk in nature's sealed package question arises
A fragment ponders if pure milk exists in nature’s sealed packaging. The line asks whether the coconut milk is truly pure or a product of natural sealing.
Charlie Bell's Club In Automobile Wreck
Reported here that while in an automobile, a crash left several of Bell's men badly hurt and Charlie Bell out of the game for the year. Bell is scouring for new material.
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Charlie Bell’s Club
WREC
Bell
Eit
Oll
Charllie
Woolla
We Win a Game and Fight On Despite Losses
A club reports heavy losses with scores 11 0 14 6 and 26 0 over a weekend. Fans urge resilience, blame bad luck, joke about a Jonah, and pledge to strengthen the team as attendances rise and the fight continues.
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LaGrange
Ohy Yeay
Carrollton
eJonah
Jonah
Chip
Pride of Rome Loses to Carrollton Willow Swingers
Dick Lowry pitched for Rome and yielded 11 hits including a double and a home run as Carrollton Willow Swingers routed the Pride of Rome. Carmichael nearly cleared the wall, Bar ber lined hard drives, Cannon went 3 for 4, and Big Richards hit another over the fence. A young male offered him a car to hit a homer, and he delivered.
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Dick Lowry
Rome
Carrollton Willow
Carmichael
Barber
Cannon
Big Richards
Richardo
Smith
Fellowa
Macon Scouts to Lead City Sanitary Survey
The Macon Health Department calls on all Scouts for an urgent sanitary survey this week amid rising flies and mosquitoes. The effort will inspect every house and lot for disease breeding sites, water receptacles, dirty stables, and garbage piles, with follow up by the Health Department to address unsafe conditions.
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Macon
Health Department
Macon Telegraph
Monica’s Business Keeps Town Spirits Bright
In The Walton News a note highlights Monica’s steady work and unflagging enthusiasm as the town endures dull days. Her optimism stands as a beacon, suggesting perseverance and community spirit will lift the area.
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Monica
The
Walton News
Judge Seeks Heavy Sentences for Bootleggers in Tennessee
Knoxville court urged prison terms of at least one year and heavy fines for violators of revenue and prohibition laws. Judge EB M Bannockt framed bootleggers as more dangerous than moonshiners and demanded strict action, condemning respectable citizens who patronize bootleggers. He called bootleggers a public harm, urging enforcement to protect property and civilization.
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Knoxville
Tenn
EB. T. Banforkt
Citheena
iMieit
What Other Countries Pay Farm Laborers
A reader note presents a table from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce detailing farm labor wages in various nations. China pays $4 per month plus food. India 8 to 16 cents per day without food. Japan 40 cents per day on average. Australia and New Zealand 72 per month without board. Argentina 12 per month without board. Great Britain 48 per month without board. South Africa $1.75 to 5 per month. West Indies 60 cents per day without board. Germany Denmark Norway Sweden $25 per month with board. Progressive Farmer.
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Bureau of Foreign Mnd
China
India
Japan
Australian
New Zealand
Argentina
Great Britain
South Africa
West Indies
Germany
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Progressive Farmer
Shower for Miss Stone Bright bridal shower details
Saturday morning at Miss Lydia Tanner s home on Dixie Street a bridal shower honored Miss Lacy Stone. Hosts Mia Pieres Baskin Loyce Smith and Lydia Tanner arranged daisies crystal decor and Vivlox as Susie Tanner read a verse. Many gifts marked popularity of the bride to be. A noon salad course was served with assistance from Mia C M Tanner Susie Tanner and Mary Tanner.
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Lacy Stone
Mia
Pieres Baskin
Loyce Smith
Lydia Tanner
Miss Tanner
Dixie Street
Susie Taner
Phe
Brong
C. M. Tanner
Susie Tanner
Mary Tanner
Styles-Sims announce engagement of Lillian May Styles
Mr and Mrs J C Styles of Tullay announce the engagement of their daughter Lillian May Styles to Mr John Hope Aims of Bowdon with marriage planned for the latter part of June.
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J. C. Styles
Tullay
Tde
Lillian May
John Hope Aims
Bowdon
Barn and Mule Burned and Fence Cut Across Kansas District
A barn belonging to Mr. Pillman Brylea in Kansans district burned with cattle and buggy destroyed. A pasture fence was cut in 38 places. Three men reportedly visited Mrs. Styles the morning after the fire, claiming law and order would suppress crime. A moonshine issue is noted and a local law and order league is mentioned as forming near Tallapoora in Georgia.
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Pillman Brylea
Kansans
Annie
Beye
Citzen
Kansas
Lower school age urged in Savannah
Savannah Georgia report on the Watera Avenue Joe Kindergarten association urging the state legislature to lower the compulsory school age. The movement seeks kindergarten instruction for children under the current age limit, aiming to expand access in the state.
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Savannah
Fons
Watera Avenue Joe Kindergarten Association
Georgia
Bids Sought for New Columbus Midland Flat Rock School
Columbus Ga June 18 bids have been invited by the county board of education for a new school building to replace the Midland and Flat Rock schools. The project will be on the site of the old Midland schoolhouse established 1852.
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Columbus
County Board of Advcation
Midland
Flat Rock
Macon Telegraph
Georgia Legislature Faces 50 Day Session and New Governor
The Georgia Legislature opens on June 22 for a fifty day session as new Governor Thowina W. Hardywick is to be sworn in on June 25. He vows to overhaul state offices, while a Speaker race unfolds between W. Co of Columbus and J. H. Eakin of Milledgeville. Carnwell withdraws to avoid complicating reform efforts. Hardwick plans a joint appearance before the Legislature to discuss administration issues, likened to a cabinet government model. Representatives James L. Smith and Z. H. Beck from Carrollton prepare for opening week.
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Georgia
Thowina W. Hardywick
Joba
House of
John N. Holder
W. Coofl Neil
Columbus
J. H. Eakin
Milledgeville
Geo. H. Carnwell
Irwin County
Ax Hia
Hardwick
Legislatura
Interayt
Legislativa
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Ben Sticher
First National Bank
Carrollton, Ga
A Million Dollar Bank
L. C. Mandeville
Pres. C. A. Lyle, Cashier
Pride OF Rome
Miss Stone
Misses Stone
Iarn Gray
Nelle Cobb
Nella Haile
Clare’ Holderness
Olive Bradley
Nelle Meadows
Marie Bradley
Donald Jackson
John Stewart
E. W. Johnson
SIMS
Williams
Tal-lapoora
Alabama and Haralson County
NEW Columbus
Uncle Sam
Peoples Bank
Federal Reserve System
the Peoples Bank
G. W. Fleming Pres
G. C. Cook
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