Jealous Youth Shoots Widow in Milton County Porch Tragedy
Roswell Georgia June 27 a jealous 21 year old John Grimes shot and killed widow Evie McGinnis on the back porch of her father's home after she refused to marry him or lend money. Grimes fled to his aunt's house then surrendered to officers and was jailed. The shooting occurred as Mrs McGinnis prepared breakfast witnessed by her 15 year old son. Grimes later confessed and attempted suicide but failed. Mrs McGinnis leaves a husband missing for fifteen years and several siblings. The gun was borrowed yesterday with plans to go hunting today. The case draws local indignation but no lynching followed.
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Roswell
Evie McGinnis
WV. J. Barnett
Milton County
John Alex Grimes
Barnett
Grimes
Dunwody
Alpharetta
McGinnis
Lad
McGinis
Alex
Atlanta
Tom Jones
Kil
DeKalb County
Chamblee
Barrett
Jime
McGinniis
John Barnett
Snellville
Missouri
Fay Morris
Austell
John Vinson
Mr U R Lockett Dead in Albany
The sad intelligence reports the death of Mr U By Lockett found dead on Albany streets from heart failure. His family was away, funeral plans not finalized, remains to be interred in Sunnyside cemetery family lot. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved, and marriage to Miss Kate Ngelly is noted.
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Lockett
Albany
Sunnyside Cemetery
Cordele Rambler
Katengelly
Your apple vinegar for pick Vinge py
DM Barfield of Pinehurst Georgia offers a labeled bottle of apple vinegar for pickling. The note appears as a short classified item, with minimal readable context and no clear price or date.
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Barfield
Pinehurst
Fine farming in Hall County yields record wheat harvest
Gainesville Georgia June 28 Dr J E Miller near Gainesville thrashed 27 acres of wheat for 517 bushels with an average nearly 20 bushels per acre. A 1 acre drained section yielded 77 bushels, while only 26 bushels were down elsewhere. Land was tilled with two horses and a drill, showing tile drainage boosts productivity. Miller’s 3 acres of mire land now tile-drained show high cultivation. Mr Green Southern Railway agent collected alfalfa and timothy samples for an exhibition train in the east, Georgia’s only such samples.
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Gainesville
J. E. Miller
Miller
Green
Southern Railway
Timothy
Georgia
Singing at Richwood Delights Local Gospel Fans
All day singing at Richwood drew about 1000 attendees. President J B Folds was absent at opening. H D Royal called meeting to order. Program featured multiple leaders and organists, a community dinner, and a closing hymn led by H D Royal.
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Richwood
J. B. Folds
H. D. Royal
Royal
Joe Graham
W H. Hogsette
A.C. Bullington
Sam Stewart
Bertha Bullington
Lewis Graham
Annie Graham
J. J. Barry
L. J. Hogsette
KE. Hill
L. M. Mashburn
W. H. Hoggsette
Bessie Tippett
L. H. Murphy
W. A. Forehand
Mia
J. B. Smith
T. BR. Smith
Florence Smith
Mrs. Royal
Bro
Willie Spears
Fireman Walter Bismuke Attacked in Cordele Yard
Walter Bismuke a fireman on the 8. A. L. Ry. was knocked down and badly wounded last night in Cordele yards by an unknown assailant. He was struck above the right eye with a sharp instrument, inflicting a three inch gash. Dr. McKenzie treated the wound and Mr. Bismuke was taken home to Savannah.
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Walter Bismuke
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Imitations Pledge Quality
Advertisement praising DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as superior and imitated by competitors. Claims it heals burns scalds chaffed skin eczema tetter cats bruises boils and piles. Sold by Vienna Drug Co. 53.
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DeWitt
Vienna Drug Co
Vienna Opens Baseball Season With Hype and Rivalry
Vienna's baseball season kicks off this afternoon with Unadilla visiting. Promoted as the natural born players versus a confident Vienna lineup, the game features likely batteries Simmons and Powell for Vienna and Brown and Broxton for Unadilla. The season promises lively matchups including a Saturday clash with Pitts Pallbearers and a three-game set with Ocilla next week, with admission 15 and 25 cents per game.
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Vienna
Unadilla
Thie City
Simmons and Powell
Brown
Broxton
Pitts
8. D
New York Nationals
Phenerite
Nora Sumerford and G. Bi Gibson Wed at Britt Home
On last Sunday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mr and Mrs E H Britt Miss Nora Sumerford and Mr G Bi Gibson were united in marriage Rev A J Sanders officiating The bride is a daughter of Mrs KE H Britt and the groom is described as a young man of good business qualifications They plan to reside in the Sandy Mount community and well wishes are extended for a happy life.
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Mra
E. H. Britt
Nora Sumerford
G. Bi Gibson
A. J. Sanders
KE. H, Britt
Sandy Mount
Warning against trading for note to Penn Manual Life
W M Hudson of Unadilla Georgia warns against trading for a note he issued to the Penn Manual Life Insurance Co for 24.98 dollars due September 16 1908 due to noncompliance with the transaction terms. Published June 16 1906.
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Penn Manual Life Insurance Co
W. M. Hudson
Unadilla
Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Digestive Relief
An ad touts Kodol for Dyspepsia as a remedy that aids digestion and eases symptoms like sour stomach and flatulence. It claims the product relaxes worry by restoring stomach comfort and health, with Vienna Drug Co as the seller.
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Vienna Drug Co
Wanted Firatemnan an opin ae man to intend Ginnery
A terse classified style notice seeks a man to take up a ginnery project in Vienna Georgia. The ad mentions an address at a P O box for responses and indicates intent to find a suitable male applicant. The fragmentary text implies recruitment for ownership or operation of a ginnery.
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Firatemnan
P.O
Wool growers market crop at Tifton sale in June
In Tifton Ga on June 28 leading wool growers met to dispose of their clip for the year. Buyers came from Valdosta Willacoochee Duglin Sparks Adel Savannah and Albany. The lot totaled 16807 pounds and was awarded to J M Griffin of Valdosta Ga at 2812 cents per pound. The price topped market quotations by about 8 cents though still below last year, yet satisfactory to growers.
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Tifton
Valdosta
Willacoochee
Duglin
Sparks
Adel
Savannah
Albany
J. M. Griffin
Thompson Hurt In On Track Accident At G I sidetrack
D. H Thompson suffered a severe injury Wednesday afternoon while inspecting a lumber car on the G I and sidetrack. He stepped onto a plank from the embankment and fell, dislocating his hip and breaking the joint against the railroad iron. He was carried home for medical care and is resting. doctors expect it to take weeks before he can resume his business.
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B. Thompson
Gol Estil's Brother Meets With Accident in Savannah
Savannah Ga June 27 Col J J Estill was recalled today by telegram about his brother Walhaut Estill who was hurt. Estill had cancelled a Nashville speaking engagement in his governor bid. A boy ran into William Kattl causing a minor collision several nights ago near a political parade.
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Vannah
J. J. Eestill
Savannah
Wal- Haut Estill
Estil
Nashville
William’ Katttl
Attempted arson damages Cordele residence
Cordele Georgia June 27 an unknown person set fire to the house of J. Wi Yates. A night watchman discovered and extinguished the blaze before major damage. No clue yet as to the incendiary. Estimated damage twenty six dollars.
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Cordele
J. Wi ‘Yates
The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure Is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
An advertisement proclaims a guaranteed kidney cure called Smith's Sure Kidney Cure from Forbes and Coxe. It promises a refund if unsatisfied after one bottle, priced at 60 cents, with druggists selling the remedy.
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Smith
Forbes & Coxe
Quiet Home Wedding Joins Miss Lucile Moye and J M Hale
A quiet Tuesday ceremony at 7 30 pm at the home of J M Moye united Miss Lucile Moye and Mr J M Hale in matrimony. Rev W J Cutts performed the ceremony with few friends present. The bride, debutante, is praised for her social grace and the groom, an Electric Light Plant electrician, receives warm wishes for a happy life together.
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J. M. Moye
Lucile
J. M. Hale
W. J. Cutts
Giry
Jpon
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure Ad for Indian Games and Repos
An advertisement by J. M. Ward of Vienna Georgia offers Smiths Sure Kidney Cure and a hyper remedy with a guarantee. The notice lists various items including bull Wyandotts American Dominieque and Brown repos priced at $1.00 per wet ting, and provides a BR F. D. No. 4 mailing reference.
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Firatclass
Notice Examination for Teaching License Held June 29 1906
Notice states a general examination for teaching licenses will be held at the academy in Sy Toon on Saturday June 29 1906. Attendees must attend both days. details list G. Gawann, 0. B.C, DiC.
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Sy Toon
Iloenae
G. Gawann
B.C
No Secret About It Bucklen's Arica Salve Helps Sores
It is claimed Bucklen's Arica Salve is especially effective for burns ulcers fever sores sore eyes and related conditions. A reader from Hope Texas says it quickly cured a bad sore and is fine for sore eyes. Vienna Drug Co offers the product at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
O. K
D. L. Greg reRory
O' Hope
Tex
Vienna Drug Co
Dying of Famine Compared With Consumption Suffering
A Baltimore era column notes how famine and consumption torment resemble each other. It recounts a patient Win Myers of Cearfoss Maryland who after failing with doctors found relief using Dr Kings New Discovery, praised for cough cold sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia prevention with bottles priced at 50 cents, 1.00 and a trial bottle.
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Pneumonis
Vienna Drug Co
Sale of two strong pulling oxen by Grisson Co Vienna Ga
A classified sale notice from W. G. Grisson & Co of Vienna Georgia offers one yoke of good heavy well broken oxen for pulling work at reasonable terms. Contact P O Box No 10 for details.
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W. G. Grisson & Co
Vienna
P.O
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John Alex Stivires
Mr.u. R. Lockett
Glen Molloy
A, Walden
Hall
De’j. B. Miller
Jerry
South Georgia Wool Growers Market
J. M. Giffin
Thompson
Gol
Ben Orovitz
F. M. Barfield
Pinehurst, Ga
Alabama
Florida
Live Stock Insurance Company, of
Blakely, Ga
Dooly County
Hobbs
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