Court Held Only One Day in August Term
The August monthly term of City Court convened Tuesday with two cases before the jury. One plea of guilty was entered. The first case, Pitts, faced a charge of pointing a pistol at another and was acquitted. The most notable trial involved Pennington and his companion, charged with pointing a pistol at another near Unadilla. the jury returned a verdict of not guilty after testimony about a Sunday incident. Solicitor Harvard prosecuted. Col Watts defended. Additional case: Toney Jones, a colored man, pleaded guilty to armed theft and was fined 80 dollars or six months in the gang.
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Pitts
J. H
Pennington
Peavy
Harvard
Col. Wattswell
Toney Jones
Dooly County Shows Increase in Tax Returns
Dooly County tax returns rise by 70040 over last year, seen as very good amid stringency. Crisp County up 45456. Town building activity since last April suggests 1910 returns will exceed this year’s by a larger amount.
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Dooly County
Crisp
Man Convicted for Furnishing Morphine to Two Women
Frank Mathis colored was tried before Judges Henderson yesterday on a narcotic law violation for furnishing morphine to two Black women. He was fined $50 or 0 months in the gang. Lacking counsel, Judge Henderson appointed Col. Watts Powell to represent him.
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Frank Mathis Colored
D. L. Henderson
Col. Watts Powell
Mulius Buckholts Granted Bail After Committal Murder Trial
Julius Buckholts was released on bond of 1500 by Judge A V Whipple after a Cordele circuit committal trial on a murder charge. He claims accidental shooting of Lucy Kent, a negro woman who died ten days later. An eye witness is named, and Buckholts runs a five horse farm leased from R F Jordan. The petition cites intoxication and asserts possible eyewitness corroboration. Col Lasseter secured the bond with Solicitor General W F George supporting.
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Julius Buckholts
D. L. Henderson
A. V. Whipple
Superior Court
Cordele Circuit
W. F. George
W. H. Lasseter
Lucy Kent
R. F. Jordan
George
Col. Lasseter
Reverend Eubanks Set to Lead Sunday Services
At the Baptist Church Rev. R W Eubanks the pastor who has been on vacation informs The News he will return home today and conduct the regular Sunday services in the morning and evening Everyone is invited to attend.
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R. W. Eubanks
Baptist Church
Ohuroh
Mrs. Dollar Dies After Four Weeks Illness
Mrs. F. J. Dollar of the Shiloh community died yesterday after a month long illness. The funeral will be held this morning. She leaves a husband two or three grown children and other relatives.
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F. J. Dollar
Shiloh
Cotton Warehouseman Seeks Farmers Patronage
In a brief note T. R. Smith states he remains in the cotton warehouse business at the same stand and invites farmers to favor him with their patronage. He promises to do his best and offers competitive insurance.
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T. R. Smith
The News Melon Contest Winners Announced
The News watermelon contest concluded with Mrs. P. C. Everett winning two years of The News. Tobe Buckholts earned one year, and L. Powell of Mt Pleasant received six months. Melon weights ranged from 49 to 55 pounds, with several finalists listed and all contestants already subscribed to The News.
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P. C. Everett
the News
Tobe Buckholts
T. L. Powell
Mt. Pleasant
E .Q. Arnold
J. W. Hill
C.A. Barry
J. E. Penny
Nova Force
Jones-Parham Marriage of Unadilla Couple in Emerich
Miss Mattie Lou Jones wed Holland Jeffer son Parham at the bride’s parents home near Emerich Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock. Rev. Kemp of the local Methodist church conducted the ceremony in the presence of a large gathering. The bride comes from the A. L. Jones family. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B L Parham of Emstioh, both well known locally.
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Mattie Lou Jones
Holland Jefferson Parham
A. L. Jones
Emerich
8. S. Kemp
Mr. Parham
B.L. Parham
Emstioh
Secret Society Bill Signed In Georgia
Atlanta reports Gov Brown signed a Georgia law prohibiting negro secret societies from using insignia and rituals of white orders. The act bans the insignia of Elks Knights of Pythias and similar groups while allowing negro Masonic and Odd Fellows bodies to continue with modified badges and rituals. Violations carry misdemeanor penalties.
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Atlanta
Brown
Georgiaa
Nct
Negro Organizations of Elks
Knights of Pything
Elk's Ordera
Negro Masonic
Odd Fellows Organizations
Forest Survey Visit to Georgia Governor Reports Federal Aid
J G Peters of the United States Forest Department met Governor Brown in Atlanta to discuss Georgia aiding the national government in securing a formal statement on current forest reserve conditions. Surveys have been conducted in several states to assess forest conditions nationwide.
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United States Forest Service
Atlanta
J. G. Peters
United States Forest Department
Brown
Georgia
Union
Lilly School Opens Fall Term For August Start
The Lilly school will open for the fall term on Monday August 80th. Parents are urged to enroll their children on the first day to ensure proper class placement. Tickets may be obtained by calling at H B Forehand's store.
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Lilly School
Temperance Life Insurance Co of America Formed
Atlanta August 17 A life insurance company that will accept risks on total abstinence has been organized with Atlanta headquarters under the name The Temperance Life Insurance Co of America. It is the only organization of its kind in the United States and aims for national influence. Incorporators include W A Covington J H Andrews Dr Marion McHull James K Hines and J P Fender. Initial capital stock is one hundred thousand dollars with room to grow. The company has backing from leading prohibitionists nationwide and J Pope Brown is mentioned as a possible president.
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Atlanta
the Temperance Life Insurance Co., of America
Ite
United States
Cook
W. A. Covington
Moultrie
Hardeman-Covington
J. H Andrews
Marion McHull
James K. Hines
J.P. Fender
Lownes County
J. Pope Brown
Georgia
Music Department Opens Fall Term at Vienna Public School
Professor J A Klein leads Vienna Public School music department in its fifth year with two rooms and a piano in each. A fresh coat of paint and improvements completed for the fall term opening on August 30. Klein plans one or two student entertainments to raise funds for small department upgrades. He notes pleasure with progress and reports teaching pupils over vacation.
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J. A. Klein
Vienna
Marning
Prof. Klein
Klein
Mra. Klein
Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Barry
The Barry family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their child’s sickness and death. They offer prayers for blessings on all who helped.
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J. J. Barry
No Change Made in Pension Law
Pension Commissioner John W. Lindsey states no changes to existing pension laws after the recent legislative actions. The circular notes a $1 annual fee for pensioners, funding methods, and urges eligible applicants to file before October 1.
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John W. Lindsay
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Senate
Died Suddenly in Georgia Farm Near Warwick
Oakfield Georgia August 18 Mr O H Harris a prosperous farmer died suddenly in the woods while moving an engine and boiler He was about 40 years old and leaves a wife and two children one girl and one boy The cause of death is believed to be heart failure
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Oakfield
H. Harris
Warwick
Dr Holston Elliott to Visit New Southern Hotel Regularly
Eye care notice lists Dr Holston Elliott as oculist and optician offering free examinations and guaranteed work. Recommends head ache relief from defective eyesight with affordable prices and proper frame fittings. Also promotes discounts on refrigerators freezers and screen doors at Hardware Store with limited stock.
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Holston Elliott
T! New Southern
Monast
Dr. Elliott
Elliott
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Corliss
East Vienna
Jack-Shell
West Vienna
Vienna Cotton Oil Co
Tobe Bookholts
Unadilla
Odd Fellows
Forest Survey For
Europe
Venicy
Pompeii
Acard
Cho Harris
Dr. Holston Elliott
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