John Henry Peavy Hanged for Murder of Jesse Ford
John Henry Peavy, a Black man, was executed by hanging at the county jail for the July murder of Jesse Ford. The ceremony included a brief statement, prayers, and a rousing rendition of Amazing Grace before the trap door released at 12:22 Washington time, leaving Peavy to die of strangulation. The event drew sheriffs guards ministers and reporters as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Peavy
Jesse Ford
J. W. Heard, Sr
Bank of Vienna
John
Henry
Prescome
Sheriff Sheppard
John Henry
Washington
Mt. Zion Church
Pinehurst
Sheppard
Revs
Wynn
English
Benjamin Peavy
Parker
Heaven
A W Calhoun
L Q Nobles
T R Smith
GS Haslam
G R Mathews
W L Sheppard
Winisters
J. P. Heard & Sons Advertises Georgian Made Buggies
J. P. Heard & Sons promotes Georgian made buggies in a full page advertisement in The News. The notice touts top quality vehicles, attractive prices, and favorable terms during buggy season, noting the firm’s front rank in offering seasonal selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Heard & Sons
J. P. Heard & Gons
Byromville Lucky Sees Rail Line Prospects Bright
Mr T L Powell of this city learned in Byromville that the Atlantic and Birmingham railroad would reach the town if extended beyond Cordele. Vice President Geo Dale Wadley and Wm M Wadley with contractors of the road surveyed the area and discussed letting contracts. They visited Montezuma before returning, and Byromville residents led by Mr John Sr Byrom celebrate the promising outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Powell
Byromville
Atlantic & Birmingham Railroad
Cordele
Geo. Dale Wadley
Wm. M. Wadley
Messrs
William & Schlitz
Montezuma
Jno. Sr. Byrom
Local Social and School News From Pinehurst and Arabi
Pinehurst and Arabi local notes detail visits among Misses Laura Kate Pate and Smithie Carroll of Unadilla, gatherings with Mrs. D. I. Ivey, and quilting for the Orphans Home. Houston High School in Arabi reports enrollment up to about 200, with lectures monthly by Dr. Glenn and Prof. Jackson.
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Prxznvest
Laura Kate Pate
Smithie Carroll
Unadilla
Charlie Thompson
A. E. Jordan
Vienna
W. M. Haslam
Ed Peacock
R. E. Jordan
Hileman
D. I. Ivey
Ada Fullington
Our Town
J. Y. Netherton
Emerich
W. L. Hooke
John Fullington
R. L. Barfield
D. L. Ivey
May Jordan
Findlay
Annie Haslam
Somerford
Everett’s
Bass
John Ed Folds
Joe Foldes
Alabama
R. A. Bedgood
Moultrie
C. H
Jackson
P. D. Pollock
Houston High School
Jule Reynolds
E. A. Ramey
Perens
M. P. Hall
Bertha Leonard
Macon
Hall
Jackson and
Griffin
Miss May
Drayton
Berta Adkins
Efe
Local and Personal News Highlights in Cordele
Cordele topics feature daily subscriber growth and numerous visits by residents and visitors. Prominent figures such as Col. L. L. Woodward and Jno C Dunaway are noted in town, with frequent business trips to Macon Americus and Atlanta. Kelly and Walton advertise bargains. Pinehurst visitors, buggy purchases, and upcoming raffish events fill the page. Local improvements include new telephone poles and improved service. Rev. Walker Lewis to lecture at the opera house with ticket details released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Lewis
Atlanta
Opera House
Vienna Drug Co’x
Also Mentioned on This Page
Byromville Lucky
A. &B. Railroad
Kelly & Walton
Jno
C. Dunaway
Kelly & Walton’s
H. D. Wood
W. H. Liggin
Tom Ray
Coney
Col. L. L. Woodward
J. B. Folds
Jas. A. Williams
D L. Henderson
Lewis Clewis
Louis Clewis
F. E. Lashley
P. G. McDonald
E. G. Walton
Dosia
Aiken
Near
Richwood
Kelly & Waltons Yeast
B.M. Wood
J. P. Smith
Col
M.P.‘ Hall
Americus
Jas. B.pate
H. A. Youmans
Y. A. Waters
Lucy Belle Harvard
Fort Valley
Homer Morris
Samuel Carnes
Cartersville
C. 8. Carnes
W. L. Sheppard
Seville
Emmie Woodward
T. Woodruff
Nelleville
J. J. Lashley
Idus Hughes
Pleasant Valley
Valdosta
J. J. Cooper
Guss Waters
L. Q Nobles
Phone Kelly & Walton
Haslam
R. Whitehead
J. L. Taggart
Uriah Porter
J. A
J. H. Jr
Findaly
C. A. Lemon
Pine’hurst
A. Brewer
Expres
Lamb and
Lashley
Johnnie Lindsay
Annie Belle DuPree
Irwinton
J. D. Taylor
Mrs. Lindsay
Tippettville
Mrs. Passmore
Florida
D. H. Ledbetter
Calvin
Rushin Cowart
Cordele, Wart
W. W. Harvard
Harvard
G. W. Busbee
J. W. Lashley
T L. Powell
T. P. Busbee
P. G. Busbee
Beaver Pond
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