Williams dies on gallows in Dooly County
Robert Williams, a black man, was hanged at the county jail for the murder of Clara Kew near Una in summer. The trap failed at first and the drop did not break his neck. he died twenty five minutes later. The body was shipped to Shellman, Georgia, where his mother lives. He declared no will against anyone and said he would have preferred a life sentence.
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Robert Williams
Clarakew
Fm. Martin
John Wooten
Hoe
Sheriffett
I. KE. Wilws
H. A. Mob
Shelly
Married in Byromville Clara McGehee Weds Erastus Smith
Last evening at 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs James Phanopeon in Byromville Miss Clara McGehee married Erastus Hairy Smith a leading young businessman son of Judge and Mrs T R Smith The Rev C G Ernest pastor of the Methodist church performed the ceremony Guests presented gifts and extend congratulations The article also notes corner stone laying for the new Baptist church with Hon J P Heard and Dr H A Mobley delivering addresses and a large crowd despite bad weather.
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James Phanopeon
Byromville
Clara McGehee
Erastus Hairy Smith
T. R. Smith
C. G. Ernest
Methodist Church
New Baptist Church
J. P. Heard
H. A. Mobley
Eubanks
Oliver
Harrow Sells Open Head Cotton King Disks at Right Prices
Harrows offered by M Barfield of Pinehurst Georgia advertise open head cotton king reversible and adjustable harrows. Sizes 16 18 and 20 inch disks available at competitive prices.
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M. Barfield
Pineburet
New Market Meat Market at Rear of Grocery Store
In a public notice the owner announces a meat market installed in the rear of the grocery, offering fresh meats of all kinds on short notice and inviting customers to try the service. The item presents as a brief business update seeking patronage.
Descon Comedy Drama at Tippettville Benefits Schoolroom
The Descon a five act comedy drama will be staged at Tippettville on Monday December 20 to raise funds for new schoolroom equipment. Admission is 25 and 10 cents. Watch next week's issue of The News for the program.
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Tippettville
Home for sale in Vienna on prime street in Ga boom
Notice states a home and land suitable for eight additional houses are for sale in Vienna Georgia. Seller J L Peavy offers a bargain on a well located property in good condition along a premier street, plus a cold drink stand and fixtures. Contact details provided.
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Jan
Ist
Vienna
J. L. Peavy
Low Holiday Rail Rates From Atlanta to Southern Cities
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad offers round trip holiday tickets from all agency stations to major southern destinations, valid for departures through December 24 28 1909 and December 25 1909 with return by January 10 1910. Timetables promise convenient schedules and good passenger service. inquire at ticket offices or contact General Passenger Agent W H Leahy Atlanta Ga.
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Ohio and
Potomac Rivers
Mississippi River
W. H. Leahy
Atlanta
Not Too Late To Sow The Best Seed I Make
A promotional seed notice from M. E. Rusu urging timely sowing and inviting customers to see the best selected seed. The message stresses late timing but emphasizes quality offerings and expert guidance from the seller.
Woman fatally injured in buggy runaway near Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Ga Dec 8 Mrs A Benton eight miles east of Fitzgerald died after being thrown from a runaway buggy. She fractured her skull and died at midnight. Neighbors witnessed the accident and carried her to her home where she died.
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Fitzgerald
A. Benton
Here
Vienna Mayoral Nominations Set. Walton for Mayor Newby Alderman
Local voters in Vienna agree not to oppose each other for city offices. They nominate J B Walton for Mayor and W F Newby for Alderman and endorse Ed Howell’s prior announcement. Also advertised are holiday sale promos and a Christmas jingle from a newspaper ad.
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City of
Vienna
J.B. Walton
W.F. Newby
Ed. Howell
B. M. Wood
J. M. Whitehead
Glover Owen Wedding at the Glover Home
Tuesday at high noon Annie Belle Glover wed B F Owen a young planter near Byromville in Americas Rev M B Ferrell officiated. couple to reside with groom's mother Mrs L C Owen. A reception followed at J C Owen home. News extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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Mray Newton Glover
Americas
Annie Belle
J. C. Owen
Lilly
Vienna hardware promotes New Wilson sewing machines
A notice from J.M. Warrengan thanks friends and the public for support in city politics while pledging continued efforts for Vienna’s welfare. Vienna Hardware Co advertises New Wilson sewing machines and fixtures with haywire priced at $1.00 per bunch.
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Vienna
Wilson
Viennia Hardware Co
Fencing Wanted In Pittsburg Area Carload Sale Ad
A car load of Pittsburg Perfect Hog Fields and Poultry fencing list received. Prices right. FM. Barfield, Pinehurst, Ga.
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Pittsburg
Barfield
Pinehurst, Ga
Town Marshal Shot by Lawyer in Byron
Claude E. Bateman town marshal of Byron Georgia lies in Macon hospital in dying condition after a Byron depot shooting in which A T Harper a lawyer fired four shots only one hit striking the abdomen and perforating bladder and stomach Harper is in custody with motives rooted in an old family grudge domestic troubles and ill will Harper and Bateman have families and a history of conflict Bateman was unarmed and did not resist the shot occurred earlier today and Dr E B Elder rushed him to hospital by automobile
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Macon
Claude E. Bateman
Byron
Byron Depot
A. T. Harper
Harper
Bateman
Charlie Bateman
FE. B. Elder
Carlisle family returns to Dooly County to farm at judge’s home
Carlisle family moves back from Valdoute to Dooly County and plans farming next year in the sixth district at Judge J.T. Carlite’s home. The News extends a hearty welcome to this esteemed family as longstanding citizens of old Dooly.
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Carlisle
Dooly County
Valdoute
Hils
J.T. Carilate
Old Dooly
Bottles for Sealing Syrup Mentioned in Auction Notes
The fragment references empty bottles in various sizes from pints to ten, with names like Galloway and Stovall appearing in the scattered OCR text. The formal details and full context are unclear, but the item suggests a note about bottle quantities and potential vendors or bidders.
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Stovall
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Ert Williams
Buryner
Vienna, Ga
Harrows
Tippettvill
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
M. E. Rusu
C. A. Benton
Run
J.P. Heard
Pres
J. P. Heard, Jr
M. Heard
J. P. Heard, & Sons
Bankers and General Merchants Capital
Georgia
J. P. Heard & Sons
J. P. Heard & Sons Bankers and General Merchants
ACARD
Depot
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