Dooly Superior Court Adjourns After Trial Display
The Dooly Superior Court adjourned after a morning session led by Judge W H Felton with Judge Whipple absent due to disqualification. A verdict of guilty with mercy recommendation was returned in the Campbell murder case, yielding a life sentence, while the Smith near beer case ended in a mistrial, delaying adjournment to Thursday for grand jury business.
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Dooly Superior
Gain
W. H. Felton
Macon
Whipple
N Con
Felton
Ave Campbell
Col. G. W. Busbee
Dooling Beats Mt Vernon 18 to 6 in Baseball Clash
Dooling defeated Mt Vernon 18 to 6 after a strong attacking push led by Lilly and Pleasant Valley. The game featured credits to Aycock Thompson Kitchens Jenkins West Hill Weat Smith Dooling Weaver McLendon Adkins Dykes and McIovale with a high scoring inning sequence including an 8 run third and multi run frames.
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Mt. Vernon
Lilly
Pleasant Valley
Dooling
Profit in a Good Cow
A Montgomery Advertiser item notes Henry county’s record cow and cites Coffee’s cow producing a net $176 from milk and butter last year after feed costs. The piece argues high-yield cows are worth keeping despite costs, contrasting efficiency with poor milk output.
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Montgomery
Henry County
Marriage at Snow Sunday Afternoon
Sunday afternoon at 8 o clock at the home of the bride s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Brown of Snow their daughter Miss Ora May was married to Mr W N McCorvey son of J H McCorvey of the same place The couple are popular and deserving young people with many friends who join The News in wishing them happiness and usefulness.
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Charles Brown
Snow
Ora May
W. N. McCorvey
J.H. McCorvey
Surprise Marriage in Karns Community Near Vienna
Mr W H Ford and Mies Minnie Belle Henry wed near Vienna at dawn with Ordinary Hargrove officiating. The bride is about 16 and the groom older. parents were surprised as the couple went on their way home after the ceremony. Best wishes are extended for a happy and prosperous companionship.
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W. H. Ford
Mies
Minnie Belle Henry
Vienna
Ford
Isaiah Hicks Captured Near Ideal in County Dragnet
News reports that Isaiah Hicks, a Black man suspected of killing Mr. Banks Losley near Montezuma several days ago, was captured by a posse near Ideal Sunday. A reward of 850 dollars will be paid to the captors.
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Issiah Hicks
Mr. Banks Losley
Montezuma
Ideal
McKinney Family Visits Fitzgerald in Sixth District
W T McKinney and family visit their Fitzgerald relatives this week. Nina Peavy hosts and Carrie Peavy suffers mumps. Shelby Tillman Peavy Walter Wilson Nina Peavy Mae McKinney attend Hollow Branch Sunday School. C C Thompson and family dine with L W Parker. Sarah Britt visits relatives. Lenla Mae Britt guests Lenna and Mamie Peavy. Pete McKinney recovers from mumps.
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Shelby
Tillman Peavy
Walter Wilson
Nina Peavy
Mae McKinney
Hollow Branch
C. C. Thompson
L. W. Parker
Sarah Britt
Notice of Unadilla Eminent Domain Charter Bill
Notice to all concerned that in the June 1909 session of the Georgia Assembly a bill will be introduced to amend Unadilla's charter delegating eminent domain to the town for public uses and town administration. This May 10, 1909.
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Georgia Assembly
Unadilla
General Meeting S May 28 1909 Missions Program
A historic church gathering lists sessions on May 28 1909 with speakers Edenfield Tooxe Keruzy Jamison Evans Craser Nelson Buntock Winson and R W Eupans talks plus Sabbath School discussions and a spread dinner at the Church of Jesus Christ. The program covers sermons on missions the Great Commission and the role of the Sabbath School with multiple Revivals and worker talks.
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R. C. Poorn
F. W. Craser
Wwe
J. A. Nelson
F. M. Buntock
Wee A. M. Winson
R.w.eupanxs
E. J. Jamison
Association Hopes for Full Church Representation
The note expresses the aim that every church within the association will be represented, underscoring a shared commitment to inclusive participation and collective input across the group.
Richwood Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Travel
Richwood residents report school progress under Prof. M. P. New. Local and visiting families include Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jackson of Shiloh, Mrs. Rachel and grandson Byrom of Wadley, and Mrs. T. F. Mitchell with daughters en route to Santa Fe Florida. Nearby calls include visits by Miss Ruth Pattishall and Miss Annie Sims, and Sunday activities with Mt. Pleasant and Cordele game attendees.
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Rachel
Byrom
Wadley, Alabama
R. T. Smith
Prof. New
Annie Sims
Mt. Pleasant
Warning Against Shelter or Employment for Miles Crocker
Public notice warns opponents not to shelter or hire Miles Crocker a 17 year old about five foot six and 150 pounds with Mollie Crocker listed. warns community against aiding the youth.
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Miles Crocker
Athens Business College touted for bookkeeping and shorthand programs
R B Wingate praises Athens Business College after completing courses in bookkeeping and shorthand and securing a bookkeeper and stenographer job at Bludwine Company. The college claims to be the best and urges readers to request a free 188 page illustrated catalog from J D Severns, principal.
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Athens Business College
Bludwine Company
R. B. Wingate
J. D. Severns
Prin
Athens
Traveling Optician Visit At Pinehurst Store
A traveling optician representing A. K. Hawke's of Atlanta will be at F. M. Barfield's Pinehurst store on May 14 and 15 for eye tests and glasses fittings. All work guaranteed.
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A. K. Hawke's
Atlanta
F. M. Barfields
Pinehurst
F. M. Barfield
State Treasurer R. E. Park Dies in Atlanta
Hon. Robert Emory Park longtime state treasurer died Friday afternoon in a private Atlanta sanatorium after a brief illness. He was 66, a Confederate veteran, and had just returned from New York with his wife and daughter. He underwent an operation after becoming ill at home. His death is mourned across the state.
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Robert Emory Park
Atlanta
New York
Adel Mayor C. E. Webb Dies at Home
C E Webb longtime Adel resident and former mayor died at his home in Adel Ga early today after a long lung ailment. He leaves wife and five children and was a devoted Baptist. Funeral planned for this afternoon conducted by Rev J Frank Culpepper of Macon. Webb was a son of the late Wesley Webb of Byromville.
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Adel
C. E. Webb
J. Frank Culpepper
Macon
Webb
Wesley Webb
Byromville
Random Thoughts on Social Quirks and Springtime Musings
A collection of witty reflections on politics love work and daily life. Observations range from lawyers joining the bar through back doors to the foolishness of public entertainments and the humor of springtime phrases.
Congressional race taking shape in third district
The Atlanta Constitution reports Commissioner of Agriculture T. G. Hudson aims for Congress in the third district. Hughes plans to run against Dudley M. Hughes of Twiggs County, with a hot contest expected and speculation that Hudson may resign his current post to focus on the race.
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T. G. Hudson
Hughes
Dudley M. Hughes
Twiggs County
E. B. Lewis
Lewis
Hudson
Hadeon
Atlanta Constitution
A Question of Etiquette on Men Opening Aisles
A historical note on church etiquette describes men rising to let women enter the pew as a sign of decorum and safety in earlier times. It suggests the custom endured to facilitate quick exit from worship, with men moving up in aisles in church and streetcar.
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Dublin Times
House of Prayer
Threshing Service Offered by L L Follington
Farmer alert from Pinehorst Georgia L L Follington offers threshing with an 800 capacity outfit ready on short notice. Will thresh for toll or money. Write a card when ready and he will come at once.
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L. L. Follington
Pinehorst
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Dooly Superior Court
Mt Vernon
Isaiah Hicks
W. T. McKinney
Fitzgerald
Mae
Carrie Peavy
Lenla Mae Britt
Mamie
Lena Peavy
Pete McKinney
Pinehurst Baptist Church
W. N. Edenfield
R. E. Tooxe
J. M. Keruzy
EB. J. Jameson
R. W. Evpanxs
The
Church of Jesus Christ
Pratev
M. P. New
J. T. Jackson
Shiloh
T.F. Mitchell
Ruth
Marguerite
Frances Jeff
Santa Fe
Fla
Messrs
Otis and
Elliott Smith
Cordele
Mamie Lou Greene
Annie
Clara Sims
Misa Annie Leo Pattishall
Misa Ruth
Richwood
Ernest Bridges
Elliot Smith
Mr. Lasseter
Poole
Pounus
Mollle Crocker
Athens Bus. College
Athens, Ga
Optician Coming
R. E. Park
I. i
Ice Man
Tom Hudson
Dudley Hughes
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