Murder at Davisboro near Riddleville shocks community
Mr. Robert Jackson of this city, two years a resident of Davisboro, was shot in the back on a plantation near Riddleville. Coroner’s jury calls it murder and blame falls on a negro named Will Nix. Aaron Daniel was also shot and died. Sheriff Moye pursues Nix for trial.
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Robert Jackson
Davisboro
N. R. Waters
Lee Jackson
8. J. Taylor
Riddleville
Jackson
Will Nix
Aaron Daniel
Uund
Sy Utavia
Herald Upgrades Types and Equipment for Quality
The Herald reports its new owners have adopted a motto of using the best material. They recently discarded worn advertising type and replaced it with an attractive line. The purchase includes other materials and staff skilled in layout to improve appearance and rank with leading papers.
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The
Herald
Pensioners to be paid full 100 percent stated
Ordinary C. D. TuiaPen of Georgia announces in his office notes that starting February 5 he will pay all pensioners who have signed the blanks for full 100 percent.
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C. D. TuiaPen
Ordinary W
For Sale of Mules by County Chain Gang
Three mules from the county chain gang will be sold to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in February before the courthouse door. Sale notice dated January 30, 26 by T. W. Newman.
Harrison Gamblers Run Out In City Court
In Harrison eight gamblers faced charges of gambling in a skin game and steam boat style games. The group pled guilty as their names were read and were sentenced by the judge to terms intended to deter future offenses. The affair followed a local movement to cleanse the town of objectionable games and criminal activity.
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Harrison
Sandersville City Court Adjourned Term Begun
Sandersville city courts opened an adjourned term Monday to hear criminal cases with civil business carried to the second Monday in February. A large docket is set, and Judge Hyman was disqualified in some matters and unavailable, making it impossible to secure another judge for the session.
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Sandersville
Hyman
Sandersville bonds attract many bids in municipal offering
Investors flock to the Sandersville municipal bond issue for sewerage, water works, and electric light plant expansion. Since market availability, bidders rise and a strong premium is expected. Also listed are grocery items including Columbia River Salmon 10c and Baker's Cocoa 10c.
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Columbia River
F. M. Phillips
Day Electric Current Proposed for City Use
Citizens back a movement to run the city power plant by day as well as at night. Supporters say daytime current would improve lighting and allow machine operation and electric fans, urging quick start if enough patrons are secured.
Orphan Children Cared for by Church
Buren and Dollie Ezelle adopted children, made orphans again by Ezelle death last December in the county. They were taken Monday by pastor Gistinkous of the Chr Southeastern Orphanage at Baldwin Habersham county to be given a home there. Oscar Smith, their late father, died years ago. the children’s names were changed to Hzelle after adoption. They are bright and deserve the care of the institu tion they join.
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Hzelle
Special Christian Church Notice for Congregational Meeting
Members are asked to attend next Sunday at 11 o clock for a special meeting to adopt the charter and organize as an incorporation. The aim is to facilitate business toward erecting a new church with Elders M R Tucker C D Suennurr A J Irwin and Pastor T G Linxous.
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Christian Church
M. R. Tucker
C. D. Suennurr
A. J. Irwin
Parsonage for Sale For Church Building Fund
The Methodist parsonage is for sale to raise funds for a new house. Bids should be sent to committee chairman W. R. Beach. Bid by February 10 if possible. Committee members listed: W. R. Beach Ch'mn G. F. Duxis L. H. Horr.
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W. R. Beach
W.R. Beach
Ch’m’n
L. H. Horr
Watch Repairing Service Expands and Improves
Watch repair shop announces better facilities and skilled craftsmen to handle all watch ailments. The firm pledges reliable service and customer satisfaction with enhanced tooling and expertise.
Attempted Burglary Victim Thwarts Intruder
Early Saturday evening the home of Marvin Cohen was burgled but for the calm intervention of Mrs. Cohen who heard a noise near the bathroom and attracted passersby. The burglar fled after breaking outer and bedroom door locks. Mrs. Cohen’s quick actions were praised for preventing access to the main house.
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Mr. Marvin Cohen
Marvin Cohen
Cohen
Mr. Cohen
Linkous Named Financial Agent for New Georgia College Drive
Rev T G Linkous of this city is financial agent for the section raising funds for a new college in Georgia. Nearly one thousand dollars has already been pledged by county residents as preparations begin for what is regarded as a major educational enterprise. The church community welcomes the venture and looks forward to substantial subscriptions ahead.
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T. G. Linkous
Lwge
New Christian Church
Mantoulewan Vine Geer
Atlanta
Georgia
South
What is a Gentleman in a Press Context
A witty exchange on gentlemen and newspapers defines a reader who never pays as not a gentleman after a time. The Philadelphia Record notes Secretary Shaw fears prosperity, urging prayer for the country as John D. and others guard against prosperity breaking the dam.
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Philadelphia Record
Shaw
John D
Opening of Kahn Bros. woolen line January event
The man from Kahn Bros. will unveil the finest woolen line ever shown with an opening January 30-31. He will take orders for spring suits with satisfaction guaranteed, Tucker Richbourg Mitchell.
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Kahn Bros
Tucker-Richbourg-Mitchell
Riddleville Social Notes and Tragic Loss
Riddleville notes few social visits with Mr Gordon Jackson called home for his ill sister. Imogene and Mary Julia Harrison hosted friends for nut cracking. Ethel Jackson dies. funeral held at the Baptist church. Mrs J A Jackson improves. Annie Jackson misses school due to her mother’s illness.
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Gordon Jackson
Shady Grove
Imogene
Mary Julia Harrison
B. F. Jackson
Ethel
J. A. Mobley
Harrison
Baptist Church
Plowing Service Offered by Vaan G C Woop
Advertises a plow team for hire with guaranteed satisfaction. Provides contact options at Guano Mill or residence away TF-126 and includes the name Vaan G C Woop.
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Guano Mill
Irwin County Oats For Sale And Local Advertisements
1 000 bushels of Irwin county rust proof seed oats for sale FOB cars at Sycamore GA RR at 75 cents per bushel guaranteed free of obnoxious weeds and grass seed address H W Bussey Sr Ashburn Ga Eastlands Have your eyes open for the man from Kahn Bros opening Jan 30 81 finest woolen line satisfaction guaranteed also note a health focused blurb about women Electric Bitters promises stronger nerves and better complexion at M D Jamerson druggist 50c For rent store room formerly occupied by Bell Goodman rent reasonable
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Irwin County Trust
F.O .B
Sycamore
G.S
F R. R
M. D. Jamerson
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Bob Jackson
Moye
Nix
Ounty
Sandersviele
Mr. Linkous
Christian Church Home
Special Christian
T. G. Linxous
New Christian College
Gentleman
Thomas Fulghum
Annie Ola Bryan
Dublin
William Davis
Belle Davis
Tennille
J. P. Davis
Blanche Rushin
Eula Jackson
Lou Jernigan
Messrs
Will and
Stanford Jernigan
Mrs. Joiner of
Mrs
R. R. Wommack
J. A. Jackson
Annie Jackson
Vaan
G. C. Woop
Irwin County
Bell & Goodman
W. Williams
New York
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