Jonesboro Duel Leaves Citizen Dead in Street
In Jonesboro Georgia on December 19 a duel ended with Hill Dorsey fatally shot in the left side under the heart and Leon Tiner wounded. Dorsey a prominent local figure, brother of Atlanta Judge B. T. Dorsey, leaves six sons and two daughters. Tiner, a farmer who recently moved to town, claims self defense and surrendered to Sheriff Brown. Eyewitnesses unavailable. result of a renewed family dispute.
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Jonesboro
Hill Dorsey
Leon Tiner
BR. M. Watter
Nedlock
Dorey
Darsey
Morgan Elected at Democratic Mass Meeting for Tax Collector
The Democratic mass meeting to fill the unexpired term of John C. Fenn was held at the courthouse on Tuesday. O R Morgan received the highest vote total of 902 cast and was declared the nominee after polls closed. The gathering proceeded quietly with full county executive participation.
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John C. Fenn
Court House
Rsponse
O. R. Morgan
Dr Hall to Lecture at Opera House Tonight
Dr William Edwin Hall will lecture at the opera house tonight with admission priced at 25 and 35 cents. The program was postponed from Thursday night and will proceed as scheduled this evening.
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William Edwin Hall
Opera House
Preaching at St Paul East of Kinane by Rev A Lester
A notice invites passersby to St Paul for sermons by Rev A Lester on Friday and Sunday. The small item mentions health concerns like coughs colds and general invitaton to attend services near Kinane.
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St Paul
Kinane
Rday
A. Lester
Everbody
Notice to public of debts and collection action
A damaged notice from Mayer Watts & Co. warns the public of continued demands for payment and urges immediate settlement. The letter, signed by Josrbu Boexs, appears to solicit repayment from indebted parties and emphasizes prompt action.
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Mayer, Watts & Co
Powell given twenty year sentence for voluntary manslaughter
Americus Georgia December 90. G S Powell, a young farmer, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of his brother Thomas Powell after a trial that drew a dark response from locals. Newton Powell was found guilty of assault to murder and faces a year in the chain gang or a fine. the term implies two hangings in January and additional long terms for other defendants.
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Americus
Powell
Thomas Powell
Tom Powell
Newton Powell
Sumter County
Christmas reflections from an older voice
An Albanian speaker laments aging during the Christmas season, contrasting the young's joy with his contentment for quiet comfort. He praises noncompetitive pleasures and notes the different expectations of youth, while acknowledging the value of holiday observance for all ages. An aside on digestion and local ads follow.
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Uncle Remus
Man and wife mortally shot in Gainesville incident
Henry O Shields shot and mortally wounded his wife and his brother in law Ed Emmett at their home after a store fire. He surrendered to the sheriff and is jailed. Emmett and Mrs O Shields are reported dying. The store burned with no insurance and the origin of the fire is unknown.
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Gainesville
Henry O'Shields
Miet Emmet
Emmett
Crisp County Court Organized in Georgia
Governor Terrell appointed Hon. A. V. Whipple as judge and Hon. T. J. Royal as solicitor for the newly organized Crisp county court. The grand jury recommended the creation and the appointments were made for a four year term.
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Atlanta
Crisp County
Terrell
A. V. Whipple
T. J. Royal
Whippit Avd Songitor Royal
Butler House Narrowly Escapes Fire Damage
Fire at the Butler House Tuesday night around seven o clock caused dense smoke in the east rear room and heavy water damage to furniture and household goods. Firemen contained the blaze with most rooms drenched. origin unknown though insured.
Card of Thanks from Butler family after fire
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to those who aided in removing household goods after a fire on Tuesday night. Verey and Maus J. F. Butler sign the note. Barfield & Horne Pinehurst Ga offer oak willow rocking chairs as Christmas gifts for family members.
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Verey
Maus
J. F. Butler
Barfield & Horne
Pinehurst
Ritzel and Rajans Take City Stage This Week
Kenyon arrives to finalize plans for the Ritzel and Rajans company showing Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights with popular prices.
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Kenyon
For Sale Two Fine Milch Cows with Calves
Milking cows with young calves offered by T. W. Walton. Two healthy animals suitable for dairy use. Potential buyers may inquire for details and pricing.
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T. W. Walton
Pinehurst, Ga
Christmas Tree at Pinehurst Event
A Christmas tree gathering is planned at Pinehurst in the new brick building on Monday night December 25 1906. The event invites everybody to attend and bring presents. A brief note mentions Mr H B Fenn purchasing two items from P Heard & Sons though details are unclear.
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Pinehurst
Cotton Ginning Totals For 1905 Early December
Washington reports a government bulletin showing 9,282,101 bales of cotton ginned from 1905 growth by December 1, with 8,620,244 bales the previous year on the same date. State tallies include Alabama 1,191,891. Arkansas 60,063. Georgia 1,620,850. Texas 4,298,470. North Carolina 1,012. Florida 60,063. and others as listed.
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Washington
Abasu Baresu
Howe
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Missouri
North Carolina
South Caroline
Texas
South Carolina
Comedy at Opera House Delights Local Audience
At the Opera House the 1 & Rajans's Comedy show wrapped a three night run with a clean professional performance. The act features an acrobat once with Barnum and Ringling Bros. Tickets are on sale at Vienna Drug Co. for 15 25 and 35 cents.
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Rajans
Alan
Barnum &Ey
Ringling Bros
Abdeseede
Moultrie Observer
Vienna Drug Co
Col Lust Purchases Cocaine? Butler City J Baewe Cokes Sale
Fragmentary notes report Col M. P. Hall involved in alleged purchase of beverages and local items from J Baewe. The garbled text mentions a wagon and Avon referenced in unclear context."
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M. P. Hall Lust
J. Baewe Cokes
Cole Hall
Avon
Local Royal Fraternal Union Council Formed in South Georgia
Royal Fraternal Union deputy organized a new local council Thursday night. Elected officers include H. A. Mobley C C P A Lenpard V C J A Walden R W A Forehand M J L Peavy and C. The charter will remain open for a few days to accept new members.
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South Ga
Royal Fraternal Union
H. A. Mobley
C. C
P. A. Lenpard
V. C
Local farmer buys ten acres of Famous Basbcock seed
Fragmented notice notes W H Biggon of Cris naa purchased ten acres of Famous Basbcock seed and mentions others know its value. Receipt shows 26 cents per bushel cash for cotton seeds. Also ad copy for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claiming cures and skin relief.
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Vienna Cotton Oil Co
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Tal Duelon
C. R. Morgan
DR. Hall
St. Paul
Eh i Kennedy
Lana Taxatt
Cathe
Turoat
Iupga
Broeshiat
Vienen
G. S. Powell
Henry O’shields
County Court OF
Crisp
Ritzel & Rajans
H. B. Fenn
P. Heard
Opera
W. H. Biggon
Crisnaa
Nette
Basbcock
Seen
DeWitt
Somes
Ape
Rome
Bsn
Cordele Hardware, CO
Oliver
Moseley: Mercantile CO
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