Golf pro and wife killed as Mobile club burns
James Campbell, golf professional, and his wife likely died when the Mobile Country Club at Spring Hill burned out of control early today. J Frank Stevens was burned leaping from the third floor. Clyde Kelly escaped after breaking through flames. Fire began in the furnace or lumber room and the near-empty clubhouse trapped occupants. Campbell, 51, born in Scotland, leaves a son in California. Mrs Campbell’s relatives include a sister in Philadelphia.
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Mobile
Ala
James Campbell
Mobile Country Club
J. Frank Stevens
Clyde Kelly
Stevens
Spring Hill
Mobile Fire Department
Campbell
Scotland
George Campbell
del Monte
Cal
Sol Allinger
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Florida Boy Killed by Christmas Gun in Florida Field
Max Brewster Jr 11 died when a 22 caliber rifle exploded as he picked it up from the ground near his grandparents home in Hogan Florida He had been attempting to shoot a bird with his cousin Una Mae Kilpatrick present The bullet entered his left eye and lodged in the brain The incident occurred late Monday and witnesses saw him collapse crying out in pain.
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Max
Aire
L. Kilpatrick
Una Mae Kilpatrick
Una Mae
Bride declares Stribling will be champion in boxing bold claim
New York reports that W L Stribling's bride Clara Kinney forecasts future boxing glory. She notes his 158 fights and plans to live in Macon while praising his courage and youth. Jess McMahon shows them around Madison Square Garden as Stribling vows not to imitate Dempsey but to beat him if they meet.
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New York
W. L. Stribling
Clara Kinney
Champen
Dempsey
Madison Square Garden
Jess McMahon
Garden
Jack Dempsey
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Relief and Catarrh
A vintage style ad claims Ely's Cream Balm quickly opens congested nostrils and relieves head colds. It promises instant soothing of swollen mucous membranes and freedom from dull ache and snuffling by applying a small amount in the nostrils. Instructs asking a druggist for a small bottle and uses antiseptic, fragrant cream.
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Ely
Peachtree Street Name Origins in Atlanta History
Long ago in Georgia the origin of Atlanta’s famed Peachtree Street is traced to an Indian village named The Standing Peachtree The Standing Pitch Tree and nearby Peachtree Creek all fed the path later called The Peachtree Trail which became Peach tree Road then Peachtree Street some locals insist the name should be Pitch Tree Street due to mispronunciation.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Peachtree
Peachtree Road
Atlantia
Peachtree Street
Pitch Tree Street
Killing to be probed in Jones County
Sheriff Claire Middlebrooks investigated the fatal shooting of Joe L. Gordon 50 farmer at Pope's Ferry Monday night by C A Callahan saw mill operator. The quarrel led to Gordon being shot in the neck as he approached Callahan's home. Mrs Callahan witnessed the event in western Jones County. Gordon survived by his wife.
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Pope’s Ferry
Claire Middlebrooks
Jones County
Joe L. Gordon
C. A. Callahan
Callahan
Gordon
Doan's Pills Aid Kidney Troubles Ad
Backache and urinary issues blamed on kidneys spur ad for Doan's Pills stimulant diuretic. Thomasville grocer J L Pittman testifies to relief after use. product priced 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY listed as manufacturers.
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Doan
Thomasville
J. L. Pittman
Grocer, Stevens & Fletcher Srs
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo, N. Y
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Steyerman’s Style Shop
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Macon
McMahon
Smith Insurance
Agency
Oliver Live Stock Co
Thomasville, Georgia
South Madison St
Thomasville, Ga
Fleming Motor Company
Telephone
Broadway
Louis H. Jerger Jeweler & Silversmith
Ep Wannee
Barwick
Redden Street
City
Meigs
Depot Street
Sunny Hill Road
South Ga. Development Co
Farm ‘Lands
Masonic Building
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