Col Crum Appointed Superior Court Judge for Cordele Circuit
Col D A Crum received the Cordele Circuit Superior Court judgeship amid a week of contest. Gov Harris had awaited Judge W George’s resignation before confirming Crum, who was sworn in with Chief Justice Pish present. Crum has long practiced in Cordele and is active in state and national bar associations, with a record of prominent litigation in South Georgia.
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Cordele
D. A
Crum
State Bar Association
American ‘Bar’ Association
Col. Crum
South Georgia
Harris
Small Counties Could Challenge New Convict Law
Several small rural counties in Georgia may join Pulaski in a court fight to overturn the new state convict law. Officials say legislators may repeal the measure this summer and return to apportioning convicts by population rather than rural mileage, which could strip many counties of their current convict allocations.
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Georges ‘Mall
Inmient Jay
Pultor
Justice Department Targets Coal Dealers in Midwest Cities
Washington D C officials announced active federal scrutiny targeting coal dealers in Cincinnati Sterref Detroit Toledo and other eastern cities as part of enforcement efforts.
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Washington, D.C
Dee Department of Justice
Cincinnati
Stercept
Detroi
Toledo
Pinehurst School Home Team Players to Perform Friday Night
The Pinehurst School presents a musical play Friday night featuring Mires Tubbs of Shantytown and Mrs Tubbs Miss Clarn. The cast includes Sadie Rees and Mildred Speight among a long list of local students and residents, with audiences invited to Unadilla for the event.
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Mires Tubbs
A Tubbs
Tae Collins
Besta Tubbs
Zeph Billy 5
Tubbs
M Bob
Victoria ‘Tubbs
Pinky
Mildred
Harmon
Hi Dy McCarty
Bailie Hickey
Sosie Bell Bridges
Unadilla
Pinehurst
Emerich land dealer recalls Toledo visit experiences
Mr J B Hardison of Emerich, a land dealer, was among five thousand dealers who toured the Toledo plant. He found the site extensive and praised its operations and figures noting productivity and quality comparisons with other regions.
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J. B. Hardison
Emerich
Toledo
C Sone
Contract For Fhr Bridge Let Monday
Last Monday and the day legally set for letting the contract to build a bridge across Flint river joining Dealy and Sumter at Murray's Ferry. Commissioners from both counties and legal counsel, along with bridge firms, attended the proceedings amid interest as the planned sixteenth addition to the area will fill a long standing gap.
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Flint ‘Riv.evi
Dealy
Sumter
Murray's Ferry
Southarn Bridge
Ron Worringhar
Sakerees
Seunty
Northward migration and crop fears amid cotton era debates
A fragmented report discusses northern abolitionist views on African American migration to the North, citing a Chicago paper claiming boll weevil damage would leave crops unsown until spring. It notes expectations of high wages versus looming famine, and hints at Civil War era tensions.
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Atlante, Gh
Nothern
Pers Ag
Chicago
Holiday Excursion Fares on A B and A Railway
The A B and A Railway announces holiday excursion tickets to all stations on its line and many southeast destinations. Tickets go on sale December 20 to 25 with return by January 10, 1917. See a ticket agent or write W W Croxton General Passenger Agent Atlanta Ga for details and advance planning.
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A. B. & A. Sesarity
W. W. Croxton
A. B. & A. Railway
Alanta
Educational Rally at Sharon School Dec 2
An early 20th century notice invites the Sharon School community to an educational rally on Thursday December 2 featuring speakers on education and a patriotic program. A carnival opens at 7 o'clock with attractions and small admission fees to raise funds for the school. Proceeds from the carnival support the school and the event runs from 2 o'clock for the program.
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Sharon School
Gore
Growing Cotton in Colors Gains Popularity in Atlanta
In Atlanta a South Carolina planter showcased black cotton and claimed potential to produce red and blue hues in the fleecy staple. A well known Alabama planter reportedly succeeded in growing brown cotton, signaling broader color varieties for growers.
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Atlanta
South Carolina
Alabama
Destination listings and ticket agent address found
Fragmentary OCR shows a ticket agent and a Macon Georgia address at 126 Terminal Building. It references service land excursion formation and mentions G.8 and W. Jamison with an unclear description of trips and tickets.
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Ripovin
Janiy
W. Jamison
Macon
Peanut Sheller The Tom Huston model sale offer
The Peanut Sheller is the only successful machine on the market. It is sold with money-back guaranties. Price six dollars and nine cents. Do not delay. Atlanta Georgia.
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Tom Huston
Atlanta
Hamilton to Manage Bank in Vienna City
WR W C Hamilton named to lead the Bank of Vienna after the death of the previous president Lewis. Hamilton, former president of Citizens Bank of Cordai, will devote his full time to the bank with plans to relocate his family to the city.
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W. C. Hamilton
BANK
Bank of
Hamilton
Subscription Notice Urges Payment to Avoid Discontinuation
The paper warns subscribers who have not paid or responded that continued free delivery is impossible. Readers are reminded of the high cost of paper and that the News must be paid for to receive future issues.
The Musical Brewers Delight Lyceum Audience
The Brewers presented a program of music readings and solos at the Lyceum on Monday evening. Mrs Brewer played piano and accompanied, Ruth Brewer delivered readings and clarinet, while Grace Brewer displayed varied musical prowess. The ensemble fused their talents into a cohesive, harmonious performance.
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Lyceum Gram
Brewer
Ruth Brewer
Grace Brewer
Vienna
Inquiry Into News Print Paper Prices Revealed
Washington hearings examine news print paper prices from forest to print shop. Officials question manufacturers dealers and users on contracts costs profits and factors affecting supply and demand.
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Washington, D
Folica! Credo Coe
Péertae
Sion
Commission
Esent
Alfalfa Sandwich Discovery Prompts Humble Philo Debate
The excerpt hints at a quirky claim about alfalfa as a food staple and a philosopher’s reaction to livestock thriving on it. It frames a humorous, era style query about living costs and practical sustenance, suggesting a novelty dietary idea rather than a formal report.
Boll Weevil Meeting urged in Dooly County
County farmers and merchants are called to a court house meeting tonight to plan boll weevil control. Speakers include J G Oliver district farm demonstrator and Burley man from the weevil work, sharing experience from other regions to benefit the county.
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Court House
J. G. Oliver
Third
C. B
Burley
Georgia Weatherr Prophets Claim Local Trust
Partial OCR text notes a Weath Prophet's Trust in Georgia with members reading forecasts and warnings about inaccurate predictions. It mentions pressure on members to forecast and possible removal for errors, reflecting a unsettled local belief in weather prophecy.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Fems
Dixie Theatre Showings Draw Strong Local Attendance
The Dixie Theatre brings high class pictures this winter with features matching or surpassing standard fare. Last week's Where Are My Children drew praise for refined acting and moral themes. The Fall of a Nation shown over two nights was also well received, and Dixie patrons continue to support the program.
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Dixie Theatre
Defense lineup announced for Chapman trial in Atlanta
General F of this circuit now in Atlanta announced as counsel for the defense, joining Blalock Wallis Fort retained by the Chapmans. Shipp Sheppard as counsel. Harp reported to have a case Cannon Lawson of Abbeville. The trial is awaited with unusual interest.
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General F
Atlanta
Blalock, Wallis
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