Stay of execution sought in Rawlings murder case
Governor Terrell and Attorney General Hart acknowledge citations delaying the execution of J G Rawlings and his son Milton and Jesse. Leonard may be moved to the federal court as petitions challenge jury eligibility in Lowndes County. Attorney Cooper vows to pursue the case to the U S Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the life sentences with constitutional grounds.
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Terrell
Hart
Lings
Aet
Tee
Willian H. Fish
Suport
Georgia
Sah Ieee
John R. Cooper
J. G. Rawlings
Milton
Jesse
Ta Opsdatmary
Leonard
Moes County
Cooper
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Rawings
Lowides
Tria
C. ©. Fuller
United States Court
Washington
Engineer Elijah Pate's body recovered after six months
Albany, Dec 10. After six months in the water, the body of Engineer Elijah Pate of Albany, killed with two others at the Columbia draw bridge in Alabama, has been recovered at Kala Florida. The remains drifted to the head where the body was found and will be interred.
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Albany
Elijah Pate
Columbia
Ala
Kala
Fla
Pate
Mayer WattsCo Dissolution Notice Seeks Continued Patronage
The firm Mayer Watts Co. announces its dissolution after a purchase of the business and thanks patrons while seeking continued support for supplies and settlements at once.
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Mayer, Watts & Co
Family tragedy in Rochelle as pistol accident kills brother
In Rochelle Georgia on December 18 a family leaving for preaching heard a bank light in a tree. Preston Brown 14 retrieved a pistol to shoot at a hawk. The weapon discharged striking his 32 year old brother Julius in the stomach. Julius Brown died the same night.
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Rochelle
H. J. Brown
Preston
Julius
Humpty Dumpty and Vaudeville at Heard's Opera House
A grand vaudeville program stars George H. Adams in Humpty Dumpty with a lavish scenic display. The show blends vaudeville, pantomime and operatic acts led by Ernest Cooke and showcases Eve the birth of woman scenery. Wednesday night performance at Heard's Opera House promises a vivid, spectacular evening.
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Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dupty
Little Goody Two Shoes
Columbine
Will Beiat Opera House
George H. Adams
Stage
Europe
America
Adams
Ernest Cooke
Buffalo Bill
Heard
Opera House
D B Leonard Dies After Long Illness
Mr D B Leonard prominent and wealthy citizen of the county died Sunday in a large city just before 1 o clock after three years of suffering from dropsy complications. He served in the Civil War and was long treasurer of the Dooly County camp U V. He was married in the early seventies and leaves three children Mrs M P Hall and Miss Bertha and Miss Saltie Leonard. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church at 12 30 Monday with interment in the city cemetery in a large crowd attendance. Pallbearers included Forbes L F Coxe B D ee Co H Brower W T Medea and others. His death is deeply regretted by friends across the region.
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D. B. Leonard
Big City
Drapay
Leonard
Dooly’ County
U. 0.V
Keal
E. B. Lewis
J. F. Lewis
John O
W. A. Dodgen
W. M. Lewis
Eheildrems
M. P. Hall
Bertha
Saltie Leonard
Episcopal Church
Ray
Forbes
Hall to Lecture at Heart's Opera House Thursday Night
Dr. Wm Edwin Hall will deliver a lecture at Heart's opera house Thursday night starting at 8 o'clock. Admission is 25 or 85 cents. J W Hamilton dies at Rochelle after illness with pneumonia. a prominent citizen and large local farmer and turpentine operator.
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WM. Edwin Hall
Heart's Opera House
Hall
J. W. Hamilton
Rochelle
Hamilton
Cotton Seed Buying Offer from Vienna Cotton Oil Co
Vienna Cotton Oil Co announces it will pay 25 cents per bushel in cash for cotton seed. The notice specifies purchase terms and market availability for growers delivering seed to the Vienna plant location.
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Vienna Cotton Oil Co
Married in Pleasant Valley Union Ceremony at Parsonage
Mr Claude Forehand and Mr W Ingram were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the Pleasant Valley community. Rev W Anthony performed the ceremony at the Methodist parsonage in the city in the presence of a few close friends. The bride, daughter of G F, is known for teaching school several terms. The groom is a prosperous farmer from Pleasant Valley. The News extends best wishes for a happy and prosperous life together.
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Claude Forehand
W. (. Ingram
Pleasant Valley
Rev. W. Anthony
G. F
Engineers Await Hearing From Officials in Macon
Central of Georgia railroad engineers in Macon Ga wait at the union depot for a committee report from Savannah on a wage scale. The outcome could mean strike or no strike, as they expect a decision tonight. Southern Railway engineers show less agitation while watching for news from Washington.
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Macon
Central of Georgia Railroad
Savannah
Union Depot
Southern Railway
Washington
Ominus
Changes in Georgia tax act take effect January
The Controller General outlines annual instructions to tax collectors detailing shifts in the tax code. Key changes include higher taxes for liquor dealers, soda bottlers, and tobacco products. new rules on franchise returns and property appraisals. and graduated taxes based on corporate capital.
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Thoms
F. Thomson
Wright
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Mishspeed
Savannah
Fire at Moultrie Causes Big Loss
A devastating morning fire in Moultrie Georgia destroys several merchant stores starting at P H McCarty shop and spreading to neighbors. Total damage expected around 25000 with many stores reported fully or partially insured.
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Moultrie
P. H. McCarty
Harrell & Carlton
Peter Sampnon
H. M. Dodd
G. A. Hatwan
Dr. C. C. Fletcher
DeWitt’s White Hazel Salve Promotes Healing of Skin Ailments
The advertisement claims rough skin and cracked hands improve with DeWitt’s White Hazel Salve and suggests regular use prevents warts and aids boils. It touts quick relief for skin problems and mentions Vicnns Drug Co as a supplier.
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DeWitt
Eee
Es Vicnns Drug Co
Georgia teachers to receive December pay in weeks
Georgia state school commissioner and treasurer prepare December payroll totaling 311000.82 dollars. Checks will be mailed by Wednesday with only five counties 아직 not paid due to itemized issues. Democratic mass meeting notes list candidates C B Morgan W L Ellis and P B Everett with 200 votes cast at press time.
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Atlanta
Wi Ieante Hee
John D. A Fant
Tebigne Janine
W. L. Ellis
PB. O. Everett
Peminee
Marriage of Daleoy Lindsey to Joe Cross in Jerry
Last Sunday at 10 in the morning Rev. A. J. Sando joined Miss Daleoy Lindsey and Mr. Joe Cross in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Sans and was witnessed by district and prominent families. The News extends best wishes for a happy married life.
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A. J. Sando
Jerry
Misa Daleoy Lindsey
Joe Cross
Sansi i Tek
P. G. Fayon
Toss
Local Weddings Highlight Lena Gilmore and Georgia Cole Unions
Miss Lena Bushee married J. P. Gilmore with Judge J. H. Folds officiating at the home of the couple in Snow community. In Pleasant Valley, Miss Georgia Cole wed Mr. A B Pattishall with Judge H Folds officiating. both unions reflect the town’s popular young residents.
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H-Folds
Lena Bushee
J. P. Gilmore
J. H. Folds
John Edwards
Pleasant Valley
Georgia Cole
A.B. Pattishall
Circus Draws Large Crowd Despite Weather
A large crowd attended the Van Amburg Show Co circus despite inclement weather. Report notes the event was the largest and best in years, though a few games were criticized for pulling money from boys.
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van Amburg Show Co
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