Eff Moore Declared Insane by Jury in Murder Case
Jeff Moore, a Black man, was pronounced insane by a jury led by Judge J. D. Hargrove after being convicted in a prior murder case. County Physician F. E. Williams had noted signs of deteriorating sanity, delaying the sentence while officials pursued commitment to the asylum. Attorneys J. M. Bunce and W. W. Harvard, with the governor, pursued the sanity question. The jury included Dr. F. E. Williams and seven others, with J. B. Walton as foreman.
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Jeff Moore
J. D. Hargrove
Bia Cage
Couny
F. E.williams
Cola
J. M. Bunce
Dooling Dots Local Visit Notes and Sickness
Mr Clarke Hollon spent Tuesday with his brother John Hollon near here. Edyth Brown of Graves Station visits her parents the Wrights. Mrs J C Morton and daughters travel Friday to Hawkinsville to visit her brother J B Willis. Jim Patrick of Montezuma was the kin of relatives here this week. John Nelah and family were here over the weekend with relatives. There is a good deal of sickness in and around here.
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Mr. Clarke Hollon
John Hollon
Edyth Brown
Graves Station
Mrs. Wright
J.C. Morton
Hawkinsville
Mr.j.8. Willis
Jim Patrick
Montezuma
Baptist Meeting Closes After Prolonged Services
The Baptist church finishEd a multi day meeting on Wednesday night. Several souls joined the church by profession of faith after strong preaching by Rev. W. H. Rich of Mavon. Local business leaders urge coordinated planning to expand trading territory this fall and stress steady annual gains through determined effort.
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Baptist Church
Tes Mambera
W. H. Rich
Mavon
Vienna
Foley's Kidney Remedy Praised by Son for Prostate Trouble
Men past fifty find relief in Foley's Kidney Remedy. L. E. Morrie of Dexter Ky reports his father suffered kidney and bladder issues diagnosed as enlarged prostate. after two bottles the condition improved, avoiding surgery. Bold by all druggists.
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Foley
L. E. Morrie
Dexter, Ky
Swith
Alt Druggtet
Davis Davis Elected Dougherty County Legislator
Albany Ga June 14 Joseph 3 Davis was nominated in today’s white primary to represent Dougherty county in the next Legislature to succeed Sam Hall Tift resigned. The contest was spirited with Davis defeating John D Twigga by 151 votes.
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Albany, Ga
Joseph
Davis
Dougharty County
Sam Hall Tift
John D. Twigga
Marriage and Sacred Bond Beyond a Civil Contract
A Philadelphia magistrate advised runaways to wed by a minister, noting marriage is more than a legal contract. The Albany Herald and Catholic views frame marriage as sacred, with religious implications guiding couples toward lasting vows over court ceremonies. Also included are pickle-making instructions detailing brine steps, boiling cautions, and use of spices for sealing cucumbers in vinegar.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Albany Herald
All Day Singing at New Hope Church on Fourth Sunday
An all day singing will be held at New Hope Church on the fourth Sunday this month. All singers are invited. Teams will meet the school train to transport attendees to the church east of Una dilla.
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New Hope Church
Una‘dilla
J T Bragg Dead at Byromville
John T Bragg city marshal of Byromville died at his home after several days of fever. He served as marshal and earned many friends during his residence. He leaves a wife and children, his parents Mr and Mrs W L Bragg of Pinehurst, and several siblings.
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John T. Bragg
Byromville
W. L. Bragg
Pinehurst
Good Roads Urged by Sulzer for National Aid
Congressman Sulzer urged national aid for good roads stating they bring progress and prosperity to cities and countryside. He argued roads enhance farm land value, improve transportation, boost trade, education, industry, and social welfare while connecting people and markets across the country.
Prohibitory Law Inspires Kansas Snake Bite Whiskey Tale
A stranger asks for whiskey in a Kansas drug store after a strict new prohibition law takes effect. The druggist refuses, citing no sales for illness, then jokes that whiskey can only be sold for snake bites, noting a single snake in town is booked for weeks ahead. The tale echoes temperance sentiment from the Kansas City Journal.
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Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Merchant Held Up By Negro In River
A Valdosta Georgia merchant A S Syrmans cross Suwanee River from Fargo faced a desperate riverbank struggle with Walter Edwards a negro highwayman. Edwards grabbed Syrmans pistol demanded money and leapt into the river with them. They fell and struggled. Syrmans escaped and Edwards was captured nearby and taken to Homerville by Deputy G C Register.
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Valdosta
S. Syrmans
Edith
Suwanee
Fargo
Walter Edwards
Syrmans
Homerville
G. C. Register
Comptroller Proposes Plans to Pay Georgia Teachers
Atlanta June 15 Comptroller William A Wright outlines three options to fund teacher salaries in Georgia as an alternative to Gov elect Brown's bond idea. First use 240000 from near beer tax and future tax receipts to build a fund over years. Second rely on annual revenue gains to accumulate 600000. Third amend the constitution to allow borrowing 600000 instead of 200000.
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Atlanta
William A. Wright
Brown
Elberton
Banda
Wright
The Politest Negro of Woodberry New Jersey
A courteous Black man in Woodberry New Jersey was struck by a passing automobile and knocked down. He apologized politely saying he did not hear the car approach, and the driver forgave him, ending the incident. An advertisement promotes Foley's Urine Laxative for digestion and liver relief.
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Savannah News
Woodberry
N. J
Georgia W C T U Defends Constructive Industries Over Liquor
Georgia W C T U argues liquor traffic is purely destructive and unconstructive, harms mental and physical strength, and wastes natural resources. The piece contrasts constructive industries like farming, transportation, energy, and knowledge, urging conscientious citizens to oppose liquor and avoid supporting the whiskey trade. It condemns involvement in wine serving and liquor-related temptations.
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Kaoh
S. D. Peavy Dead in Unadilla Leader Notice
Sherwood D Peavy known as Doo Peavy died at midnight Sunday after a long illness. The funeral was from the family residence on Westside with Rev J L Helms of First Baptist church officiating. He was about fifty, a devoted husband father and friend, reared nearby and a three year Unadilla resident. The community mourns his loss and extends sympathy to his widow and daughter.
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Sherwood D
J. L. Helms
First Baptist Church
Weatside
Unadilla
Rallor
Una
Dilla
Roller flour mill grinding schedule announces limited days
MO R BARFIELD and CO state their roller flour mills grind wheat only on Tuesdays and Fridays each week. Wheat arriving before noon on those days may be ground the same day if possible, otherwise the following day. arrivals after noon are ground on the next regular grinding day.
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MO .R. Barfield & CO
Temperance Cranks Rally Against Liquor Traffic
The essay defends temperance activists, labeling Early Risers as prominent yet misinformed. It argues liquor interests persist through mail orders aided by respected citizens, praising temperance cranks as divinely inspired to mobilize public opinion.
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Webster
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Eff Moore
File
John Nelaoh
Dougherty
J. T. Bragg
Sulzer
Georgia
M. Theresa Griffin
S. D. Peavy
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