Killed in gin at Sharpsburg tragedy reported
Mr. H. B. North longtime Coweta county gin superintendent died in a Sharpsburg gin accident. He was crushed between a shaft and timbers after his clothing likely caught on a set screw while mending a belt. North left a prominent local family and community mourns his sudden death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. North
Coweta County
J. R. Cole & Co
Sharpsburg
North
Mr. North
N. A. North
Milner Hooten Nuptials in Newnan On Dec 24
Miss Mary Susan Milner and Mr. George Milner Hooten wed Monday morning at the bride’s mother's home in east Newnan in a simple ceremony. Dr G A Nunnally officiated with Jewel Faver playing the wedding march as the couple planned holidays with the groom’s parents in Jackson before settling at Mrs Milner’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Susan Milner
George Milner Hooten
East Newnan
G. A. Nunnally
J. L. Hooten
Jackson
KR. D, Cole Mfg. Co
West Point Route Trains To Run Through From Brunswick To Atlanta
Arrangements finished between West Point officials and the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic to operate trains over the West Point route from Brunswick to Atlanta. Through service will start immediately, before the AB A line reaches Atlanta, benefiting Atlanta and intermediate cities along the route.
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Here
Atlanta
West Point
West Point Road
Atanta
la Grange Graphic
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic
Brunswick
This
Public School Reopens Thursday After Holiday
Public schools will reopen Thursday morning at the usual hour. Parents are urged to ensure children attend promptly as absence harms work. New pupils should report at 1 o clock Thursday afternoon to enter the schools they expect. J. W. Gains, Supt.
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J. W. Gaings
Bradley Banks Company Chartered To General Goods Trade
The Bradley Banks Company is chartered to operate a general supply and merchandise business in Newnan, succeeding Bradley & Banks. Incorporators are I. P. Bradley as President, Sam Banks as Vice President, and A. E. Wilkinson as Secretary and Treasurer, all noted local business figures.
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Bradley & Banks
I. P. Bradley
Sam Banks
A. E. Wilkinson
Newnan
Coweta County
Messrs. Bradley
Bradley- Banks Company
New Bank Opens For Business With Notable Officers
The Manufacturers' National Bank opened its doors last Wednesday for business with Capt. J. R. McCollum the first depositor. H. H. North serves as president and N. L. North as cashier. Fred McSwain becomes cashier of the Coweta National Bank.
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Manufacturers’ National’ Bank
J. R. McCollum
H. H. North
First National
New Bank
N. L. North
Coweta National
Manufacturers’ National
Fred McSwain
N.L. North
Coweta National Bank
County Farm Inmates Enjoy Afternoon Entertainment
The L T L provided inmates at the County Farm with a cheerful afternoon program last Wednesday, drawing appreciation from those confined there.
The News Piano Contest Crowns Ruth McDonald Winner
The News piano contest drew heavy votes with Ruth McDonald winning. Opal McKnight and Bessie Kirby followed as strong contenders, while Jewel Faver, Lottie White, Kate Snead, Maude Warren, and Mabel Sewell also gained support from Coweta County readers.
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Ruth McDonald
Opal McKnight
Bessie Kirby
Senoia
Newnan
Jewel Faver
Lottie White
Grantville
Kate Snead
Maude Warren
Sargent
Mabel Sewell
Coweta County
Eight Young Ladies Win Votes in Piano Contest
The News laments not presenting a piano to all eight finalists. Ruth McDonald won thanks to her father John Y McDonald who led weeks of campaign effort. Bessie Kirby’s backers spurred thousands of votes in days and Opal McKnight, new to the contest, posted a remarkable second place in a short tenure.
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Ruth McDonald
John Y. McDonald
Bessie Kirby
Opal McKnight
Ida Lena Askew and Arthur Benton Wed in Moreland
Miss Ida Lena Askew and Mr. Arthur Sidney Benton of Moreland married Thursday at three thirty in the Askew home in the Second District. Dr. G A Nunnally officiated as attendants, gifts praised the couple, and a reception followed with the couple to reside later at Mrs Martha Benton’s home near Moreland.
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Ida Lena Askew
Arthur Sidney Benton
Moreland
Joe Askew
Martha Askew
Will Chester
Kula Moore
Carrollton
John Hemphill
Kula Young
Young Chester
Florence Askew
Emily Childs
Newnan
G. A. Nunnally
Askew
Mrs. Benton
Martha Benton
Euchre Club Holds Delightful Riverside Meeting
The Euchre Club met Wednesday afternoon at Greenville Street home of Mrs DeWitte Poole and Miss Nelie Lou Walton. Miss Julii May Hackney won with the highest score, a rose bowl. Mrs Habersham King second, a stationery box. consolation went to Mrs Sanders Gibson. Next gathering Monday at two, then club to become a Bridge Club.
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DeWitte Poole
Nelie Lou Walton
Greenville Street
Julii May Hackney
Habersham King
Sanders Gibson
Julia May Hackney
A List of Names Mentioned in Atlanta Notice
A group of individuals including Annie Melson of Atlanta and Frank Orr Stacy Capers Hubert Quillian Paul Orr Leroy Mann Rawson Stewart John Orr Hugh Buchanan Robert Orr Elgin Stallings Neil Glass Bradley Davis and Moses appear in a local notice listing participants or interested parties.
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Annie Melson
Atlanta
Frank Orr
Stacy Capers
Hubert Quillian
Paul Orr
Leroy Mann
Rawson Stewart
John Orr
Hugh Buchanan
Robert Orr
Elgin Stallings
Neil Glass
Bradley Davis
Mr. Moses
Pensioners to be paid in Coweta January dates set
Pension Commissioner Lindsey fixed the payment date for Coweta county veterans. Pension money will be delivered to Judge Perdue on January 25. The Ordinary will prepare payments January 28 after January 27, a Sunday. Coweta pensioners may govern themselves accordingly.
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Coweta County
Lindsey
Perdue
Coweta
Little Girl Dies From Burns in City Accident
The six or seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hughes died after severe burns received last Wednesday afternoon. An elderly black woman cared for the children while the parents were away and the child was ignited somehow before dying the next morning. Mr Hughes works as a blacksmith for Cole Mig Co and is regarded as a good citizen. The family has widespread sympathy.
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J. ©. Hughes
Hughes
Cole Mig. Co
Christmas Dinners and Local News Atalanta Social Scene
Miss Julie May Hackney entertained guests at a Christmas dinner in Atlanta with Hugh and Meriwether Hackney and Mr Keene. The table featured green and red decorations and a multi course menu. Roy Mayfield, wounded in the Philippine conflict, will receive a $25 monthly pension. Elizabeth Wilkinson’s family mourns her death. burial by Dr J W Quillian. East Lynne the great drama comes to Auditorium next Monday night December 31.
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Julie May Hackney
Hugh and
Meriwether Hackney
Mr. Keene
Atlanta
Messrs. Hackney
Keene
Alvin Freeman
Eugene Grace
Frank Hughes
Frank Lee
Bob Orr
East Lynne
Auditorium
Court House Janitor Fatally Shot on Christmas Day
Carson Hunter a Coweta county court house janitor was shot and killed by Rufe Thompson on Christmas Day. Hunter, respected by whites, reportedly quarreled with Thompson over liquor near Thompson’s West Newnan home, then pursued his pistol and was fatally wounded at Thompson’s door. Kate Thompson surrendered and is jailed pending trial.
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Carson Hunter
Coweta County
Rufe Thompson
Thompson
Kute Thompson
Ray Street
West Newnan
Hunter
Atlanta
Kate Thompson
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Cole
Hooten-Milner
A. B
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Bradley-Banks Company
L.T. L
Euchre Club
Roy Mayfield
J. A. Mayfield
Philippine Islands
United States Army
Frank Wilkinson
Elizabeth
W.S. Askew
J. W. Quiflian
Miss Marion March
Lady Isabelle
Alma Kirby
Miss Kirby
Misses Jewelaver
Helen Carpenter
Inez and
Gladys Wilkinson
Emily Wright
Lutie Powell
Genie Lou’ Orr
Miriam Atkinson
Minnie Hendon
Lucile Payne
Hogansville
Fannie Lily Arnold
Court House
Olivia Young
Spring Street
Miss Young
J. C. Westbrook
Draketown
Haralson County
Westbrook
Georgia
Susie Gorham
John Gorham
Texas
Waco
R.C. McConaughy
Cincinnati
J. L. Barge
McConaughy
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