Cordele Tripp killed in home shooting by Kendall
In Cordele a deadly confrontation ended when W. H. Tripp burst into Paleo Kendall’s home and opened fire. Kendall and brother Palmer, both officers, returned fire injuring Tripp who died on the scene. The coroner’s jury convened as witnesses described the events and prior drunken behavior.
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Hripp
Cordele
Paleo Kendall
Will Kenall
W. H. Tripp
Kendall
Tripp
Tipp
Johnny J. Jones
Endall
T. N. Tork
H. F. Musselwhite
Officer Kendall
Sumner Fates
Mr. Kendall
Palmer Kendall
Cordele Force
J. Hill
J. N. King
H. Cheple
L. Lifesy
W. Winfree
W. F. Markert
B. Smith
N. Tork
Vienna Masons Elect Officers for 1910 at Lodge Banquet
Vienna Lodge No. 394 Free and Accepted Masons elected Hi A Mobley as W M and I L Woodward as S W amid officers J W J B Smith H B Thompson Sedy B M Wood and others. A banquet followed at The New Southern.
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Vienna Lodge
Masons
Hi. A. Mobley
W.M
L. Woodward
L. Noblea
Halé
New Southern
Marriage Announces Misa Alma Joyce to G P Lewin
Thursday morning December 24 the wedding took place at the home of J G Joyce in Justman. Misa Alma Joyce married G P Lewin who lives east of Vienna. The newlyweds left for the groom's home after the ceremony arriving in the county by 4 pm. The bride hails from a Brooks county family and is praised for her character. the groom is a young man with strong business qualifications. The News extends best wishes for a happy married life.
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J. G. Joyce
Justman
Misa Alma
G. P. Lewin
Vienna
Brooks County
Dorough and GriffinWed in Pleasant Valley Union
Miss Sallie Dorough and Mr M C L Griffin were united in marriage at the courthouse door in Findlay by Judge J C McCormick. The couple, popular locals, receive best wishes for a happy union from Nowa readers.
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Sallie Dorough
M. C. L’ Griffin
Pleasant Valley
J.C. McCormick
Findlay
Court House
Nowa
Union Gin Co stockholders meet at Bradshaw School
The stockholders of Union Gin Co are requested to meet at Bradshaw School house Friday evening at 1 30 o'clock December 1909 for important business. J L Peavy Jr serves as secretary and treasurer. attendees are urged to be prompt.
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Union Gin |Co
Bradshaw School House
J. L. Peavy, Jr
Sec. & Treas
Foley Kidney Remedy and a homicide note
The article mentions Hexamethylenetetramine as a component of Foley’s Kidney Remedy and labels it an uric acid solvent. It also reports on a secret witness session, a justifiable homicide verdict, and notes the death of Mr Tripp with a widow and four children, burial at Sunnyside cemetery.
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Tripp
Sunnyside Cemetery
Cordele Rambler
Americans Keep on Their Extravagance Across the Nation
The piece reports widespread spending excesses across the United States fueled by high farm prices and optimism after a period of depression. It notes inflation in the West and South, lavish urban consumption, and a bank paper trail showing auto buyers financing via writeable notes, with wages rising but housing scarce.
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Bradetreets
Wall Street Journal
Middle West
Fisk & Robinson
Mike
Prisoner Burned to Death in Stillmore Jail
John Murphy arrested at Stillmore for drunkenness and firing a pistol was burned to death in his jail cell tonight. His body was burned beyond recognition after cries were heard but aid could not reach him. Murphy had come to Stillmore to celebrate Christmas.
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Wadley
John Murphy
Stillmore
Murphy
Death of Miss Minnie McCarty in the city
Miss Minnie McCarty daughter of the late Chas. McCarty died Thursday morning at about 9 o clock at the home of her step mother in the city after a long illness. She was about 25 and a member of the Baptist church. Interment was held Friday morning at Liberty cemetery.
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Minnie McCarty
Chas. McCarty
Liberty Cemetery
Dixie Cotton Picker Demonstration At State College Of Agriculture
The Department of Cotton Industry at the State College of Agriculture in Athens Ga plans an exhibition of the Dixie Cotton Picker and a new Teaser Gin. An expert will explain to students and visitors how the machines handle long and short staple cotton. A field demonstration may occur and little cotton will remain in January for showing the picker in action. Farmers are urged to attend and assess the machinery.
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Department of Cotton Industry
State College of Agriculture
Dixie
Farmera
Not A Laughing Matter at Ballroom Tripping Dress Tear
A partygoer trips during a waltz causing a gown to tear while guests laugh. He apologizes as a gentleman, revealing the torn dress belongs to his wife whom he paid for. The scene ends with a credit to the husband.
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Chiffon
Jace
Spelling Debate and a Hilarious Letter Mixup
Readers consider simplified spelling as a national fix with congress members involved. An editor shared a humorous misdirected reply about an agriculture book titled Dispenses of the Hoarse, revealing how mis-spellings and clerical errors can mislead constituents.
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Congreea
Set & Western County
Agricultural Department
Thia
Moore and Martin Marry in Local ceremony
On Sunday morning December 10 at 9 o'clock Miss Nora Moore daughter of Mrs W M Edwards of the third district married Freeman Martin of the same community. Judge L J Hogcett performed the ceremony. The News extends congratulations for a happy married life.
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Nora Moore
W. M. Edwards
Third
Freeman Martin
L. J. Hogcett
South Carolina Farmer Advises On Black Root In Cotton
A South Carolina farmer writes to the Augusta Chronicle offering practical remedies for black root in cotton. He cites overcropping, repeated fertilizers, and shallow cultivation as causes. He prescribes deep breaking, grain rotation, and a specific fertilizer mix including 200 pounds of 8 4 acid and 200 pounds corn meal. He notes early sowing and changing fertilizer annually to reduce disease.
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South Carolina
Augusta Chronicle
Shooting at Mullis Supper House injures Jim Porter
News reached the city this morning of a shooting at a Mullis supper held at L. Q. Nobles' place in the sixth district. Jim Porter, a white man, was shot by a Black man last night. details and extent of Porter’s injuries remain unclear.
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Jim Porter
L. Q. Nobles Place
L. Q.nobles' Place
Sixt District
Porter
Anonymous letter seeks forgiveness for 28 year old chicken theft
In Kenton Ohio William Taylor received an anonymous plea from a man who confesses to stealing 16 chickens from his coop long ago and asks forgiveness in print. He claims reform and offers to pay the value of the poultry after Taylor states the amount. Taylor replies that he forgives and requests the man to settle the matter directly for $2.
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William Taylor
Taylor
Kenton
Ohio
Mr. Taylor
Mutter Square
Bright Bits and Banter from Early 20th Century Echoes
A compilation of humorous exchanges and quips drawn from various papers. Jokes touch on marriage, stock market, job offers, wages and banking, with playful exchanges about bridge, football, mandolins, and writers prompting a curtain call.
Mt Pleasant Local Union Meeting Notice
Members of Mt Pleasant Local are urged to meet Thursday at 2 o'clock for important business. Barry and Pree't, B F.
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Mt. Pleasant
Barry
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Athens
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Mullis
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Chicago News
Bure
Washington Herald
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