Fire devastates Mitchell block with uninsured losses
A large fire in Mitchell, twenty five miles from here, destroyed a wooden block starting at ten pm. Heaviest losses fell on J B Mathis who had no insurance as his policy expired two weeks earlier. Other losers included J H May, Carlos Underwood, Brady, and a millinery shop with no coverage. Estimated value loss totals are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Augusta Southern
J. B. Mathis
Carlos Underwood
J. H. May
Chalker
Mathis
Settling time urged for paper debts and fire loss note
The paper appeals for immediate payment of subscription balances totaling about eight thousand dollars to meet maturing obligations. A one dollar payment travels through creditors helping wipe out debts. The note also mentions insurance coverage for fire losses affecting two people and expresses sympathy for the unfortunate in the fire.
Sandersville Millinery Openings Draw Large Crowds
Yesterday in Sandersville the town saw colorful millinery openings with Hats and hate? displays from Zucker Richbourg Mitch ell Co Happ Paris and Isaac Silves & Bro. The shops announced complete stocks of fall and winter hats inspired by Paris styles priced from a few dollars to 40 dollars plus. Women and daughters enjoyed choosing headwear locally rather than traveling to Macon or Atlanta.
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Sandersville
Zucker-Richbourg-Mitchell Co
Happ & Paris
Isaae Silves & Bro
Macon
Atlanta
Paris
Mayor Evans Holds Weekly Matinee Hearings
At city hall Mayor A W Evans presided over a light docket. Louis Wilcher pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined one dollar and costs. Savannah Bostwick denied guilt amid a heated exchange with Naomi Hays, leading to a one dollar fine and a warning to stay in her own back yard. Arrests were by Policemen Barwick and Blount.
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A. W. Evans
Louis Wilcher
Savannah Bostwick
Savannah
Naomi Hays
Naomi
Evans
Costa
Barwick and
Blount
City Court In Session One Day
The regular monthly term of the City Court convened Monday morning and, though a number of cases were tried, it lasted only one day before adjourning Monday afternoon. The next term in October will be the quarterly session focusing on civil cases with several important matters set for trial.
Assorted Household Goods and Jewelry at Local Store
The shop showcases pink and blue toilet sets and gold band pieces plus 100-piece dinner sets. New Christmas goods arrive. order early for gifts. Gray enamelware water buckets cost 85c and 50c, white-lined versions available. Jewelry line guarantees wear and satisfaction with bracelets and beauty pins. infant paques and Sandow Hose promoted. milk pans and steel fry pans priced.
Hale and Wearly At Seventy Six Years
Dr A G Carswell a prominent citizen celebrated his seventy six birthday last Saturday and remains in good health He formerly lived in Jefferson county and just returned from a visit to his old home His birthplace house in Sandersville burned down the night after his return We wish him many happy passages of life milestones.
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A. G. Carswell
Sheriff Moye Takes Prisoner to Pen
Sheriff Moye escorted Mancie Butts to the state penitentiary to serve a life sentence for the May murder of Eulie Brown. The prisoner was met by the state guard in Macon to begin a sentence that lasts his natural life unless a pardon occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Moye
Macon
Mancie Butts
State Guard
Mancie
Eulie Brown
Moye
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Thompson Bros
Larned.carter & CO. Etroit
Mich
Sandersville, GA
Buster Brown
Childrye
City Court
Rachel Brace
Hale and Wearly
Pen
D, BE. McMaster
Pres
H. M. Bashinski
J. H. Arnall
Tennille Banking Company
Tennille
Georgia
Herald and Tribune
H. M. Franklin
Tennille, Ga
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