Double lynching ends blood feud in Montgomery County
Soperton Ga Aug 27 two negro lynched and a posse wounded during pursuit of a convict Clarke. Marshal James Durden killed and Sweeney hanged after a fierce battle. Sweeney’s wife Joanna fled as officers sought her in nearby wood. The clash drew deadly volleys, with Clarke wearing steel armor and a sawcut chest plate.
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Soperton
Roen
Marshalames Durden
Heritt Hester
Montgomeounty
Fearther
Ben Clark
Nicholas Adama
Kibbee
John Sweeny
Tarrytown
Sweeney
Joanna
James Durden
Clark
James Hester
Walter Simmons
Hester
Joanna Sweeny
Sheriff Hester
Clarke
Marabhal Durden
Joanna Sweeney
Mt. Vernon
Posaes
Mille
Advance
Durden
Norristown
Dennis Durden
Vidalia
Otha Tippett Dies After Typhoid Illness at 19
Otha Tippett of Seville died Friday afternoon at his parents home after a three week bout with typhoid fever. He was nineteen, described as bright and promising, with two sisters among the survivors. Interment was held Saturday at Friendship church. Cornele Rambler notes the obituary amidst a local sale ad for hardware store refrigerators freezers and screen doors.
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Otha Tippett
E. T. Tippett
Seville
Mr. Tippett
Cordele
Friendship Church
Cornele Rambler
Record Breaker Saturday in Vienna Trade and Cotton Market
Vienna reports a record breaker week with hundreds of bales of cotton sold at 11 1/2 to 12 cents per pound and occasional sales over 12 cents. Bankers and merchants profited as payments were made, signaling strong cash flow. Farmers also grew oats corn hay and peas, improving supply and preparation for future cotton cycles. Local merchants expect continued high cotton prices and increased trade as cotton buyers sustain the market.
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Vienna
Eight year old Essa Lee Newby dies after illness
Essa Lee eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Newby died at 2 80 o clock Friday morning after a short illness. Funeral held at Methodist church Friday afternoon at 4 conducted by Rev J J Ansley. Interment in city cemetery.
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Essa Lee
H J. Newby
Methodist
J. J. Ansley
Hanlon Retires From Montezuma Record Management
C. W. Hanlon has retired from the Montezuma Record management with the reason that too many compliments and too little patronage hindered business. He produced a good paper and deserved liberal support, but sympathy did not translate into success as Montezuma’s advantage and enterprises were not appreciated.
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C. W. Hanlon
Montezuma Record
Montezuma
Spur Track Planned To Connect A B and A With G S and F
City officials report that A B and A authorities will start work on a spur track from their line to connect with the G S and F in the city. The project is expected to provide convenience and benefit and may be completed in the coming weeks.
Dinkins Star in Pinehurst Store Stabbing Dispute
Julian Dinkins stabbed L L Fullington twice with scissors after a store dispute at J W Dinkins home in Pinehurst. Fullington lies seriously wounded with a back shoulder wound and a hollow side stab. Dinkins has been in hiding and may surrender if bond is set after Fullington’s condition improves.
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Julian Dinkins
L. L. Falrlington
J. W. Dinkins
Pinehurst
Julian Dinkina
Fullington
Young Dinkins
Preparation of Soil and Cotton Cultivation
The text stresses soil prep as crucial as crop cultivation in cotton farming. It advises stump removal, deep dry land breaking, use of high beds, fertilizer in furrows, thin seed sowing, careful chopping to avoid young plant damage, and persistent plowing to control grass. Deep plowing unnecessary. plow while feasible and as long as plants grow.
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Colquitt County
Murray Sells Home and Land to T H Gregory in Vienna
A real estate deal in Vienna closes with R A Murray selling his home and five acres on the street facing Ed Howell’s residence to T H Gregory of Unadilla. Purchase price not disclosed but believed near 2500 dollars. Gregory to take possession by January first and move his family to Vienna. Murray’s future plans unknown. local paper welcomes Gregory as a new resident.
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Vienna
R. A. Murray
T. H. Gregory
Unadilla
Ed Howell
Mr.Gregory
Murray
Gregory
Farmers Union speaker praises country press bond
In a Farmers Union gathering a speaker extolled the mutual friendship between farmers and the local country press. He urged farmers to pay subscriptions in advance and support advertisers who sustain the local paper, warning against patrons who withhold advertising.
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Farmers’ Union
Merchants
Destructive Flood Drowns 1200 in Monterey Mexico
A catastrophic flood in Monterey Mexico after days of relentless rain leaves about 1200 dead and 15000 homeless as water finally subsides. Rescue efforts continue and local authorities mobilize relief.
Vienna Cotton Market Prices at Union Warehouse
The Vienna market lists today the cotton prices paid by Union Warehouse under manager D P Holt. Good Middling quotes at 126 Folly Middling 1178 Middling 11 Bed with unspecified units.
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Vienna
Union Warehouse
D. P. Holt
Vienna to Gets National Bank of 50000 Capital
Vienna will obtain a new National Bank with capital of 50000. Prominent Unadilla financier T H Gregory leads the promotion and will hold a large stock portion. Other stockholders include local capitalists farmers and business men. A suitable location is secured and formal organization is expected this week. The bank likely opens January first after charter and remodeling.
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Vienna
T. H. Gregory
Unadilla
Gregory
Wife deals with displeasure on bird wood floors
A Cleveland Plain Dealer humorous line asks if a wife disciplines on the carpet and notes the home has bird wood floors, implying a domestic scene with a witty twist.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Public Schools Opened Yesterday in Vienna
The fall term of Vienna public schools opened without formal exercises. A large crowd attended to support the institution. Enrollment stood at 176 with more expected in the coming days, and officials anticipate a record attendance by midmonth.
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Vienna
Election Today For Tax Receiver Vacancy Cleared Candidate
The election to fill the Tax Receiver vacancy due to H. C. Brown's death is held today. E. J. Dooling is the sole candidate and has long been expected to win. A light vote is anticipated.
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H. C. Brown
E. J. Dooling
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Gomery County
Blobbs
France
Philadelphia Record
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Parvenue
Dinkins
L. L. Fullington
A. J. Green
Moultrie
Mexico
Monterey
Mex
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