RAILROAD PUSH TO AMERICUS DISCUSSED AT CITY MEETING
Americus Times-Recorder reports a push to connect Americus with the A B and A line through Vienna or Byromville. The board of trade urged quick talks with railroad officials and suggested a cash bonus or stock subscription to secure a branch. Local leaders, including Col Dodson and President Allen, will pursue inducements. Vienna residents pledged cooperation. A committee may visit Americus to discuss details.
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Aline
Americus
Board Trade
Allen
Hawkinsville
Ferest
Laron
Atlanta
Birmingham
Col. Shipp
King
Col
W. A. Dodson
Y. H. M. Atkinson
Rkwright
Dodson Presdent
Crocktt
Vienna
Byromville
A Delightful Trip to Daphney Camp With Byroms
A group from Tuscaloosa Vienna Atlanta and the city spent two days and nights camping with Mr. W. H. Byrom at Daphney this week. They reported an enjoyable time with ample game and a 40 pound catch of fresh water fish including trout jack shad red horse sucker bream and perch. Mr. Byrom arranged every detail with precision making the camp cozy and homelike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. McGhee
Tuscaloosa
Ala
M. P. Hall
Vienna
E. W. Richardson
Atlanta
Mise Bertha Leonard
8. B. Byrom
W. H. Byrom
Daphney
Byromville Herald
Byromville Fair Opens to Benefit Parsonage Debt
The Byromville Fair by Methodist friends opened Thursday to raise 240 dollars for the parsonage debt. Exhibits included county produce and fancy work. Notable items were two heirloom quilts and a piecework quilt, plus a 69 year old piece by Mrs Thompson. Refreshments, entertainment by Miss Mae Forehand, and an evening audience boost attendance. about 70 dollars was taken in Thursday.
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Byromville
Atore
L. H. Murphy
Carey Josey
Roberts
W. J. Harvard
T. H. Murphey
Joanns Turner
Thompson
Miss Mae
Vierina
Reading
Miss Culpepper
J. H. Robinson
Bro, Ferrell
Byromville Herald
Married at home wedding near Richwood and Mt. Pleasant
Sunday afternoon Taylor Sutton son of T F Sutton and Beulah Truluck daughter of W T Truluck were married at Justice of the Peace H W Powell's home with family and friends present. The News extends hearty congratulations for a happy union.
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Taylor Sutton
T. F. Sutton
Richwood
Beulah Truluck
W. T. Truluck
Mt. Pleasant
Justice of the Peace
H. W. Powell
Foley's Kidney Cure Reform Of Kidneys And Bladder
Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as restoring kidney and bladder health. The claim presents a remedy for urinary system issues and suggests comprehensive internal rejuvenation.
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Foley
Gov Hoke Smith on Cotton Prices and Hold Strategy
Gov Hoke Smith writes to President Barrett arguing for a concerted plan to hold cotton until its true value is recognized. He cites mills needing 12.5 million bales and analyzes price impacts, urging planters merchants and bankers to delay sales to secure higher prices. The letter urges market discipline, warehousing aid, and gradual marketing aligned with manufacturer demand.
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Hoke Smith
New Orleans
Farmer's Educational and Co-operative Union
Barrett
South
jVe
Marchants
Dooly Superior Court Adjourns For February 1909
Dooly Superior court adjourned Friday afternoon until the first Monday in February 1909. The criminal docket was cleared enough to pause proceedings and the May term, busy for farmers, may be dispensed with. The grand jury adjourned to the adjourned term to return indictments if needed. An expert accountant will audit county officers books and report to a committee and grand jury in February. Perry Bryant pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder and received 12 months. Sentences: Jim Wiggins to hang December 8 for murder. Jeff Moore, John and Rufus Powell given life. Charley Ansley four years. Will West seven years. Dude McLendon $125. Zeke Moore $75 fine. William Sandlin $75. William Jones reduced to misdemeanor and 12 months. Joe Ross 12 months for assault with intent to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly
Perry Bryant Colored
Judge Whipple
Jim Wiggins
Jeff Moore
John
Rufus Powell
Charley Ansley
Will West
Dude McLendon
Zeke Moore
William Sandlin
William Jones
Joe Ross
Pinehurst Dot Show Delights Town With Mock Marriage
Friday evening at the school auditorium featured a humorous mock wedding led by Mr. Tom Swain. Miss Forehand and her pupil Ellen Barfield offered readings and music from Miss Sarah Thomason’s group. A full supper raised about 60 dollars for the auditorium as the flag raising preceded a Nov 30 lecture by Prof. Bunn. Ramsey Lane advertises special prices on boys suits at Walton Bros.
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Tom Swain
Forehand
Sarah Thomason
Ellen Barfield
Prof
Bunn
Ramblen
Prominent Farmer James H Hall Shot Dead in Georgia Store
Marshallville Georgia November 14 James H Hall a famed merchant and farmer brother of M F Hall of Atlanta was shot to death last night at his store as he answered a purchase request. The forceful pistol blast killed him and robbers escaped in a buggy despite rain. Hall leaves wife and an eighteen month old child. Later reports say two negroes arrested and jailed with another held as a witness. Hall was related by marriage to J F Cheek of near Perry.
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James H. Hall
M. F. Hall
Atlanta
Marshallville
Hall
Here
Perry
Atore
Bennett
J. Fe, Cheok
Atlanta Man Informed Brother Shot At Perry Home
J. H. Hall, brother of M. F. Hall a bookkeeper with Saunders Sharp realty at 5 South Broad, was shot to death Friday night at his Perry home. An Atlanta resident for four years, he was advised by long distance telephone of the death and left for Perry Saturday afternoon after receiving a dispatch from the Journal.
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Atlanta
J. H. Hall
Perry
M. F. Hall
Saunders & Sharp
South Broad Street
Journal
Hall
Byromville Fair Thanks For Community Support
The Byromville area expresses gratitude for liberal contributions to the church fair and for patronage and cooperation that brought success. Thanks go to the education figure, Mr L H Murphy, and Mr C Josey for display spaces. An auction and refreshments will be held next Friday night at Mr Josey’s store. plans for entertainment are under way.
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Byromville
Eduge
L. H Murphy
C. Josey
Josey
Owen
C. Daniel
Thompson
Dale
Edith Page
Steward Meeting At Dooling On Fourth Sunday
The Stewards of the Byromville circuit will meet at Dooling on the fourth Sunday in this month on business of importance. M. B. Feerete, Pastor.
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Byromville
Dooling
M. B. Feerete
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Hird
Our City
Birmingham & Atlantic
Byromville Fair
Gov. Smith
Charles S. Barrett
Sir
Dooly Superior
Pinehurst
Walton Bros
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