Dooly County Hang Ends After Gallows Trap Fails
Robert Williams died on the gallows at the county jail near Una ns last summer for the murder of Clara kew, a negro woman. A religious service was held by a prisoner preacher. Williams thanked the sheriff and family, saying he would have preferred life imprisonment. The trap sprung at 12:84 but failed to break his neck, and he died about 25 minutes later. His body was sent to Shellman, Ga., where his mother lives.
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Robert Williams
Clarakew
Fm. Martin
John Wooten
Hoe
Sheriffett
I. KE. Wilws
H. A. Mob
Shelly
Married couples unite at Byromville home
Last night at 8 at Mr and Mrs James Phanopeons home in Byromville Clara McGehee became Miss Clara McGehee bride of Erastus Hairy Smith a prominent local businessman son of Judge and Mrs T R Smith Rev C G Ernest Methodist church pastor performed ceremony Bride received several handsome gifts Both bride and groom popular with many friends and relatives extend congratulations The News reports best wishes for their married life Meanwhile corner stone laying for the new Baptist church occurred Tuesday with Hon J P Heard delivering the address followed by Dr H A Mobley Short talks by Pastor Eubanks and Rev Oliver of Byromville A large crowd attended despite the bad weather and the exercises were enjoyed
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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
Harrows Open Head Cotton King Reversible and Adjustable
M Barfield of Pinehurst Georgia advertises reversible and adjustable Harrows. Available are solid and hollow disk harrows in 16 18 and 20 inch sizes at competitive prices. Durable gear for farmers seeking flexible field equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Barfield
Pineburet
Meat Market In Rear Of Grocery Store Opens For Service
New market note announces a meat market set up in the rear of a local grocery store offering fresh meats on short notice and inviting customers to try the new service. The message emphasizes convenience and readiness to serve customers with a trial option.
Descon Comedy Drama at Tippettville School Benefit
A five act comedy drama The Descon will be staged at Tippettville on Monday December 20. Proceeds support better schoolroom equipment. Admission is 25 and 10 cents. Watch next week’s issue of The News for the program.
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Tippettville
Property sale notice in Vienna Georgia offers bargains
Notice states intent to sell a home in Vienna between now and January 1st with land enough for eight more houses on the best resident street. Property described as in good condition with a cold drink stand and fixtures, offered by J. L. Peavy of Vienna Georgia.
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Jan
Ist
Vienna
J. L. Peavy
Low Holiday Rates From Atlanta and Connections 1909
Low round trip holiday tickets offered by the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad good to leave to major stations south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mississippi. Tickets valid for return by midnight January 10, 1910. Schedule and service details available from local ticket agents or W H Leahy General Passenger Agent Atlanta Ga.
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Ohio and
Potomac Rivers
Mississippi River
W. H. Leahy
Atlanta
Not Too Late To Sow The Beat Seed Ad
An advertisement from M. E. Rusu urges timely seed planting at the optimal season. It promotes the best selection of seeds available and emphasizes the value of early preparation.
Woman Dies After Fall From Buggy West of Fitzgerald
Mrs A Benton of eight miles east of Fitzgerald Ga died from a fractured skull after being thrown from her buggy in a runaway yesterday near Fitzgerald. Neighbors saw the accident and carried her home where she died at midnight.
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Fitzgerald
A. Benton
Here
Vienna Mayoral Nominations Set By Acclaim
Local voters in Vienna officially agree not to oppose each other for mayor and nominate J B Walton for mayor and W F Newby for alderman. They ratify Ed Howell’s printed announcement and urge supporters to back these decisions in the upcoming primary.
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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 Home Of Newton Glovers
Annie Belle Glover and H F Owen wed at Tuesday high noon ceremony at the Glover home in Americas. Rev. M B Ferrell officiated after which the couple departed to the Owen home to begin married life. Mr and Mrs J C Owen hosted a reception on Wednesday as friends extend wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Personal note from J M Warrengan on Vienna politics
J M Warrengan expresses gratitude to friends and the public for support in Vienna political affairs, states no current political aspirations, and pledges continued efforts for the city. The notice also advertises New Wilson sewing machines at Vienna Hardware Co with haywire priced at $1 per bunch.
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Vienna
Wilson
Viennia Hardware Co
Fencing for Sale from Barfield Pinehurst Ga
A car load of Pittsburg Perfect Hog Fields and Poultry fencing list received with prices right. FM Barfield located in Pinehurst Georgia offers fencing for sale.
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Pittsburg
Barfield
Pinehurst, Ga
Town Marshal Shot by Lawyer in Byron Ga
Claude E Bateman town marshal of Byron Ga lies dying in Macon hospital after an early morning shooting at Byron depot. A T Harper lawyer fired four shots hitting Bateman in the abdomen perforating bladder and stomach. Harper held after nearly emptying his revolver. Harper in custody.
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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 roots
Carlisle moves his family back to Dooly county from Valdoute and plans to farm next year in the sixth district at Judge J.T. Carilate's home. The News extends a hearty welcome to the family as longtime Dooly citizens.
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Carlisle
Dooly County
Valdoute
Hils
J.T. Carilate
Old Dooly
Bottles for Sale Mentioned in Fragmentary Ad
Fragmentary OCR lists empty bottles of various sizes for sealing ayrupy goods. Mentions pints and larger sizes, names unclear, with stray references to individuals and possible vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Mray Newton Glover
Americas
Annie Belle
J. C. Owen
Lilly
ACARD
Depot
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