Cordele executes George Bundrick after murder spree
George Bundrick was hanged at Cordele at noon following a fatal assault on John Shrouder and injuries to his wife near Raines. He was convict to death in Crisp Superior Court, escaped, fled to California, then surrendered, and died on the gallows as officials noted the hanging time and lack of a broken neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shrouder
Raines
Crisp County
Cordele
George Bundrick
G. W. Sheppard
Bundrick
Andrew
George
Crisp
Americas
California
Rare Newspapers and Balzac Volumes Fetch High Prices at Philadelphia Sale
A Philadelphia book sale drew strong bids for bound old newspapers including New Jersey Gazette issues from 1709 to 1802 that sold for 28 dollars due to Washington death notices and funeral account. Trenton Federalist runs 1806 to 1808 brought 15 dollars. Pennsylvania General Assembly laws volumes from 1779 to 1780 sold for 8 dollars each. The Barry edition of Balzac comprises 53 volumes at 31.80 dollars, nearly matched by a large collection of modern novels. A Persian manuscript of Arabian Nights tales illustrated in watercolors sold for 17 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New Jersey Gazette
George Washington
Trenton Federalist
General Assembly
Pensylvania
Barry
Honore de Balzac
Baptist Church Notice of Sunday Services
Regular services at the Baptist church next Sunday conducted by Rev. W. L. Cutts. The Lord's Supper will be observed at eleven o'clock. Baptism will be administered at night after the sermon. Revival services at the Methodist church shorten weeknight hours. The public invited to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
W. L. Cutts
Methodist Church
Unadilla Man A. E. Graves Wins Morning Honor
A. E. Graves of Unadilla was honored this morning in a local event. Details remain brief but confirm Graves as the award recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Graves
Unadilla
Man's Blood Turns to Ink in Bizarre Medical Case
Grand Rapids dispatch reports Frank Powell of a Grand Rapids chemical firm has blood turning blue after inhaling fumes from aniline in a can. The liquid spattered his face and hands, causing dizziness. skin exudes a fluid likened to ink, with recovery expected though no similar case is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Powell
Powell
Inauguration Visit For Gov Smith From Dooly Club
O B Perry president of the Hoke Smith Club of Dooly County has received an invitation from the Hoke Smith Inaugural Committee of Atlanta for club members and other citizens to attend the inauguration on the capitol grounds Saturday June 20 at noon. Railroads offer a one fare rate plus 25 cents. A large crowd is expected from Dooly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Perry
Hoke Smith Club
Dooly County
Hoke Smith
Atlanta
Capitol Grounds
Dooly
Revival Begins Next Sunday at Methodist Church
The revival services at the Methodist church start Sunday and run through the district conference which meets Monday evening through Thursday. Rev J E Seals of Centenary Macon arrives Thursday to assist Pastor Anthony. District conference opens Monday at 8pm with Rev Thad Neage delivering the opening sermon. About one hundred delegates are expected. Services are at 11am and 8pm. The cotton warehouse of T R Smith will host the meetings for business convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. E. Seals
Centenary Eee
Macon
Anthony
Thad Neage
T. R. Smith
Glover Burns Dies at City Hospital in Macon
Mr. Glover Burns aged 28 died this morning at the city hospital after two weeks with fever. He worked at Waxelbaum company and lived with his wife and son James on Duncan avenue Hu guepin Heights. Survived by wife, son, parents in Twiggs county, six brothers and one sister. Body to Jeffersonville for funeral tomorrow at 8 30 o'clock with services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover Burns
City Hospital
Burns
Mascow
Waxelbaum Company
James Burns
Duncan Avenue
Huguepin Heights
Joseph Burns
Vienna
Mr. Burns
James
J. K. Burns
Twiggs County
Jimmie
William
Robert
Marion
Barneaville
Henry Burns
Atlanta
T. M. Overby
Jeffersonville
Macon
Macon News
Picnic excursion seals spring outing for local couples
A Thursday morning picnic near H. R. Fenn's spring grounds drew local couples including H. R. Erminger Jr and May Dee Roberts Ernest Stovall and Ethel McDonald W T McDonald and Willie Ermig er Carl Stovall and Lource Erminger Cliff Powell and Ora Morgan L. L. Woodward and May Forehand John N Har grove and Virgie Calhoun Col and Mrs M P Hall chaperoned the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Fenn
H. R. Erminger, Jr
May Dee Roberts
Ernest Stovall
Ethel McDonald
W.T. McDonald
Willie Ermineger
Carl Stovall
Lource Erminger
Cliff Powell
Ora Morgan
L. L. Woodward
Mias May Forehand
John N. Hargrove
Virgie Calhoun
Col
Mra
M. P. Hall
Pleasant Valley and Pinehurst men in the city today
J. B. Mason of Pleasant Valley and G. B. Haslam of Pinehurst are in the city today. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted for children as safe and sure with no opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mason
Pleasant Valley
G. 8
Haslam
Pinehurst
Foley
Big Sawmill Burns in Georgia Loss of 100000
Lyons Georgia June 18 Smith Garbutt Co large saw mill two miles west of Lyons was totally destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. Winds fueled flames spreading to railroad shops and lumber yard with thousands of feet of lumber. Two dry kilns and planing mills were involved. loss estimated at 100000 with small insurance. Plant will probably be rebuilt at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
World’s smallest mother Mrs Minnie Shaw of Richlands Mo
Mrs Minnie Shaw a Richlands Missouri resident is described as the world’s smallest mother. At twenty seven inches tall she weighs thirty two pounds and has had three children with two grandchildren. Now seventy one she remains bright and jolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Herald
Minnie Shaw
Richlands
Mrs. Shaw
Texas reports her first bale from Hidalgo County
Houston officials announce the first bale of the new Texas cotton crop arrived by express from KE M Ruthven of Run Hidalgo County. The bale will be auctioned tomorrow, following last year’s earliest bale on July 6 and a 1901 reference June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Claveland & Sons
KE. M. Ruthven
Run
Hildalgo County
Texas
Picnic At Dry Lime Link Near Shiloh
A community picnic is scheduled for Saturday June 20 at Dry Lime Link about one mile east of Shiloh on the road to Pilkintons. All are invited to bring well filled baskets and enjoy resting in hammocks offered by F M Barfield Pinehurst Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Pilkintons Still
Governor-elect Smith Names Key State Officials
Atlanta June 19 Governor-elect Smith announces his office staff selecting C M Hitch as warrant clerk and Josiah Carter as executive secretary with J B Hoyle as private secretary. George Tumlin named keeper of the Capitol grounds. Reform measures from the Macon platform, including anti pass and anti lobbying bills, are being drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Smith
C. M. Hitch
Bacon
Hitch
Terrell
Josiah Carter
J. B. Hoyle
Hoyle
Dawson
George Tumlin
Carroll County
Capitol
Macon
Senate
Hooper Alexander
Farmers’ Union
First Perry Watermelon Won By Wallace Farmer
The season’s first Perry watermelon, weighing forty pounds, was carried into town last Saturday by J W McGrammery of near Wallace. It sold for one dollar to Mr Mac Coley at the Hawkinsville Dispatch and News. Vienna and Arabi ball teams meet at fairground park at four this afternoon with new players and likely horse races before the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McGrammery
Wallace
Perry
Mac Coley
Hawkinsville
Vienna
Bate
Fairground
Bryan Replies On Hughes Veto Of 2 Cent Rate Bill
Will Hoag of New York, at the National Travelers Protective Association convention in Norfolk, receives a letter from William J. Bryan dated Lincoln June 15. Bryan condemns Governor Hughes for vetoing the 2 cent rate bill, says roads gain from political influence, cites lack of public appeal, and predicts reforms will come with the next New York governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Hughes
Norfolk
Will Hoag
New York
Travelers’ Protective Association
Lincoln
Bryan
Teachers Elected for Third District College Faculty
Americus Ga June 19 Trustees of the third district agricultural college elected the faculty. John M Collum principal J C Campbell chair of science and agriculture R E White chair of English and history J M Prance chair of mechanics and mathematics C L Peacock dairy farm superintendent. College opens January first with a $10 per month fee credited for farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Third District Agricultural College
J. M. Collum
John M. Collum
Schley County
J. CO. Campbell
Euharlee
R. E. White
Butler
J. M. Prance
Marietta
C. L. Peacock
Ellaville
Measers
Campbell
White
Prance
Collum
Busbees to Move to Valdosta for Sawmill Work
Mr and Mrs Perry Busbee will leave Cordele this week for Valdosta where Mr Busbee engages in the sawmill business. They have long resided in Cordele and leave behind many friends who regret their departure but wish them success in the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Busbee
Cordele
Valdosta
Busbee
Mrs. Busbee
Cordele Poat
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Gorge Bundrick
Washington
Sale
Grand Rapids
New York World
Gov. Smith
Smith Clubs and Friends
Smith, Garbutt & Company
Hida Zo
F. M. Barfield
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