Unadilla Youth Dies in Cotton Mill Accident
The 25 year old son of L. E. Sheppard of Unadilla died Saturday at about 5 40 PM when his clothing was caught by a set screw winding around a belt at the cotton oil mill. He was hurled against the floor, severing his arm and breaking bones. His body was taken to his parents home for burial after an inquest found death accidental. He had lived in Vienna and left many friends. Burial occurred Sunday morning at 8 0 o'clock in Unadilla with a large crowd in attendance.
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L. E. Sheppard
Unadilla
W. A
Vienna
Buried Saturday at Liberty Church
The remains of Mr. O McCarty of this city, who died Friday morning, were buried at Liberty Church Cemetery beside a former wife. His pastor Rev. W J Cutts officiated at the grave.
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O.mccaryy
Liberty Church
Cemeery
Ife
W. J. Cutts
Albany's remarkable hen with udder like a cow
Albany man touts a so called hen with a bag resembling a cow udder. The barred Plymouth rock, raised at Fernland farm near Albany, shows two teats and a milk-passage like opening though no milk has appeared. Neighbors doubt the claim yet crowds view the farm exhibit.
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Albany
Kern welcomed by Macon people in crowding rally
In Macon Georgia Mr Kern received a rousing reception as a large crowd filled the auditorium for his tariff critique addressing the Dominating power in Congress. He praised Bryan as world renowned and warned against unsafe leaders while pledging support for honest enterprise. He spoke again at a Piedmont hotel dinner with Georgia Democrats before departing for Asheville North Carolina.
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Macon
Kern
Congress
Mr. Bryan
Bishop Turner Urges Africans Best Path for Negroes
In Statesboro Georgia on October 1 Bishop H M Turner spoke at the dedication of a new eight thousand dollar high school building urging blacks to advance educationally and praising Africa as the race's best homeland. He addressed whites in attendance and later returned for an evening talk followed by a supper hosted by local black residents.
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Statesboro
H. M. Turner
Bishop Turner
Africa
Georgia State Fair Program Promises Largest Exposition
The official program announced by General Manager Frank Weldon outlines daily red letter events for the Georgia state fair in Atlanta. Key days include October 10 temperance day with Eugene W. Chafin, October 16 Taft day featuring Judge William H. Taft, and October 28 veterans day with free admission for veterans. The lineup features the 101 Ranch, baby and doll shows, wild west acts, good roads day, and numerous invited officials.
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Frank Weldon
Georgia
Eugene W. Chafin
National Prohibitionists Party
Fox Chase
William H. Taft
DeGraw
Atlanta
Berkshire
South
Chafin
Taft
Atlanta Journal
Tax Collectors Rounds 1908
Tax collection rounds for 1908 are noted with local officials and schedules. A public notice lists dates and participating officers, indicating standard tax administration procedures for the period.
Cane Juice Sells Fast at Thomsville Soda Founts
Thomsville Georgia October 1 a new drink cane juice has been added to local soda founts and proves popular. A nearby grower supplies daily fresh juice while some say it violates Prohibition law though insiders note cane beer forms during syrup skimming. A separate drink buck made with sugar and additives is blamed for severe drunkenness among some patrons.
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Thomsville
Thomesville
Georgia
Macon State Fair Attractions Draw Big Crowd
Fans plan trips from here to Macon for the state fair with a strong lineup. Proclaimed acts include Prof. Louisa Sorcho the sea diver, Darling’s Pony Monkey Dog circus, E H Gruzard, Rollin’s Circus, and Cole Bros. circus on Friday the 80 of October. Count Teddy junior, the smallest man in the world, also featured.
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Macon
Louisa Sorcho
Dreamland
Coney Island
Darling
E. H. Gruzard
United States
Rollin’s Circus
Cole Bros. Circus
Teddy Junior
Best in beef pork sliced ham or sausage by E. C. Taylor
Advertises a meat vendor offering beef pork sliced ham and sausage with a phone contact for orders and inquiries.
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E. C. Taylor
Horse Swappers Convention in Americus Georgia
Southwest Georgia horse swappers are invited to Americus on Tuesday October 27 to swap sell exchange or give away horses. Expected several hundred animals changing hands. Event run under the auspices of the Board of Trade of Americus Georgia.
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Georgia
Americus
Board of Trade of
Americus, Ga
Mad dog bites Elberton man and attacker
In Elberton Georgia on October 2 a suspected mad dog bit traveling man Earle Besley on the arm and then tore away a large portion of merchant M Berman’s under lip. Searches by armed men failed to locate the animal and authorities suspect rabies though proof is not conclusive.
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Elberton
M. Berman
Earle B. Besley
Chattanooga
Tusten Street
B. Swearingen
Besley
Atlanta
Mr. Berman
Berman
Pasteur Institute
Fight Devil Not Powder Puff Says Pastor Stirs Turmoil
In Taylortown Pa Reverend Moore preached against a powder puff and offended many women in his congregation. They protested the sermon and told him to leave his post, asserting his role was to combat the devil not women’s cosmetics.
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Devil
Tiny Griffon dog sold for record price
Mdlle Atom, the smallest Griffon in the world at twenty five ounces, sold for 40 per ounce totaling about $1000. Mrs. John T. Windrim of Philadelphia bought the diminutive dog found near Brussels, surpassing the prior littleness record.
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John T. Windrim
Philadelphia
Brussels
Elopes With Girl Leads to Father’s Slaying in Georgia
Adrian Ga. Oct 8 Jord Swain killed Buddie Beasley last night at 8. The shooting stemmed from Swain’s plan to marry Beasley’s daughter. Swain went to Beasley’s home and as he left with the girl Beasley followed. Swain then fired an automatic pistol wounding and killing Beasley. Beasley leaves a wife and seven children. Swain is a farmer and son of Joe Swain.
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Adrian Ga
Jord Swain
Buddie Beasley
Swain
Beasley
Joe Swain
Display regimental numbers for Confederate veterans reunion
Hawkinsville Georgia September 24 letter from J H Martin of the Lith Georgia Regiment urges at the Atlanta reunion on October 22 and 28 that each veteran wear a card showing his regiment number and location on hat or lapel so old comrades may recognize him.
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Hawkinsville
Atlanta Journal
Atlanta
J. H. Martin
Georgia Regiment
Byrne Simplified Shorthand Boosts Career Prospects
A 1906 testimonial from A F Harris praises Byrne Simplified Shorthand and Athens Business College in Athens Georgia for turning two months of Pitman study into the ability to write rapidly and read notes clearly. Harris, a stenographer for the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway, credits the program with delivering reliable results and securing a good position.
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Atlanta, Ga
Pitman
Tims
Byrne
Athens Business College
Athens, Ga
A. F. Harris
Charleston & Western Carolina Ry Co
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Thomasville
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Hattanooga
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