Dooly Superior Court Proceedings Summary
The Dooly Superior Court sat through Tuesday to Thursday, disposing of several cases. McDonald vs Smith and Walton ended with a verdict for the defendant in a damages and insurance breach suit over cotton burned in a warehouse last fall. Binion vs G S & F Rail Road saw a $3000 verdict for the railroad after multiple trials. Mallory Bros against W C Cato resulted in a directed verdict for plaintiff, while Lizzie Blow versus McDonald favored the defendant on personal property. Grand jury adjourned to meet Monday. criminal business to be discussed then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donly Superior Court
Cordelo
Mallory Bros., & Co
W. C. Cato
Lizzie Blow
P. G. McDonald
Boy’s wild ride for life spurs family journey for cure
A Leesville Indiana man suffers asthma agony and seeks relief with a claimed life saving remedy. The advertisement touts W H Brown and Borbes Coxe druggists offering guaranteed bottles at one dollar and free trial sizes claiming to cure consumption coughs colds pneumonia and throat lung troubles with nightly sleep restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borbes & Coxe
Accidentary Shot Near ONeal Farm Injures Anderson Forehand
A pistol misfire on a northwest farm of Mr W E ONeal left Anderson Forehand wounded in the right groin when the hammer slipped while Frank Coleman handled the trigger. Forehand traveled to town Thursday for medical probing and said the shooting was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Frank Coleman
W. E. O'Neal
Special prices on buggies and wagons this week
J P Horrd and Sons advertises special prices at OUR PLACE with a bold claim that everything has value in the sale. The note emphasizes wide discounts on wagons and other items available this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Horrd& Sons
New Incorporation Tippett Bros and Holt Co Opens Mills
A new corporation named Tippett Bros and Holt Co has been chartered in Dooly county to run a wheat and grist mill and engage in general mercantile business. Principal office at Tippettville with a branch in Seville Wilcox county. Officers: B R Holt president A B Tippett vice president and general manager E T Tippett secretary treasurer. E T Tippett oversees Seville store A B Tippett manages Tippettville store. The firm maintains a large supply business and keeps a full line of goods. The News wishes them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippett Bros., & Holt Co
Dooly County
Tippettville
Seville
Wilcox County
B. R. Holt
A. B. Tippett
E. T .Tippett
E. T. Tippett
Death near Findlay claims Mrs Z T Spradley at 48
Mrs Z T Spradley, living about three miles east of Findlay, died after a several days illness. A devoted member of New Hope Baptist church for 20 years, she was about 48. Her remains were buried at Porter graveyard near I S Lasseter’s home yesterday morning, with Rev KA Wilson conducting the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T., Spradley
Findlay
New Hope
Picnic and fish fry at Heard's pond near city limits
A Monday picnic and fish fry at Heard's pond attracted J. P. Heard and family O. M. Heard and wife J. P. Heard Jr. P. A. Lennard and wife and G. W. Fullington and Ed Howell. The group caught fine fish and enjoyed an elegant dinner, reporting a most enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heard’s Fish Pond
J. P. Heard
O. M. Heard
J. P. Heard, Jr
P. A. Lennard
G. W. Fullington
Ed Howell
Missing black mare with limp sought near Cordele
A black mare about twelve years old with a dish face limbs and one ear stiff is missing. She was last seen near the Mercer place heading toward Cordele Sunday night around midnight. A liberal reward is offered for delivery to W. E. Tarra at his saw mill three miles west of Cordele Vienna Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Place
Cordele
W.E. Tarra
Vienna
Old Negro Tack Lewis Dies on Jordan Bros Plantation
Tack Lewis, an elderly former slave of Jasper F. Lewis, died at the Jordan Bros plantation near Findlay on Wednesday night. He was about 65 years old and described as a good man, with dropsy cited as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack Lewis
Jasper F. Lewis
Jordan Bros
Findlay
Parson's Noble Act and Electric Bitters Endorsement
A Rev CJ Budlong of Ashway declares Electric Bitters cured his jaundice and liver troubles after great suffering. The testimonial praises the tonic for liver, kidney and stomach issues and guarantees satisfaction through Forbes Coxe Deuy Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CJ Budlong
Ashway
Forbes
Coxe Deuy Co
Deadly pistol duel ends in farmer deaths
News arrived Wednesday morning of a fatal shootout between two prominent farmers, W H J Carmack and Benjamin McKinney, over proceeds from a bale of cotton. McKinney was shot multiple times and died. Carmack was wounded but living, with a bullet still in his body. McKinney’s funeral was held at Wallace graveyard amid a large crowd, and Carmack’s condition remained serious as physicians advised against probing the bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. J. Carmacks
Benjamin McKinney
Kerns J
McKinney
Carmack
Ance
Pars Oner
New Styles in Shoes by Heard and Sons Firm
Esory Adams Viel introduces a new process for calf leather in button and Iper styles at Heard & Sons. The article notes updated footwear finishes and a push into modern shoe design with emphasis on quality materials and craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esory Adams— Viel
Heard & Sons
Autumnal Tints and Perils Warn of Seasonal Change
The Macon Telegraph notes autumn signs portend winter shocks and health risks as nature shifts. It urges cooling the body and mind, light feeding, pure water, and truthful thoughts to weather seasonal convulsions and maintain well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Macon Telegraph
Miss Davies Entertains Guest From Americus in Sociable Evening
Miss Davies hosted a cordial Friday gathering honoring Miss Mamie Clark of Americus. The reception included a large list of attendees and refreshments served at 11 30. The event concluded with guests departing in pleasant memory of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Clark
Americus
Nina Clark Davies
Miss Clark
Miss Davies
Miss Powell
B. F. Forbes
L. Davies
John Lewis Taggart
Joe Polhill Smith
Frankie Davies
Carl Stovall
Ada Exley
Savannah
Annie Wooten
Chauncy
Cora
Ada Powell
Eval
Penny
Lucy Heard
Cliff Whitehead
Mamie
Carrie Whidden
Lilla May
McDonald
Carre
Mary Woodward
Emmie Roberts
Calla Lilly
Sarah Collier
Berta Adkins
W. F. George
M. L. James
G. B. Morgan
Herbert Ruskin
Leo Marshall
Ernest Roebuck
Cliff Montford
Cordele
Ollie and
Emmet Horne
Pinehurst
Ernst and
Rupert Stovall
J. P. Smith
J. F. Everett
Willie H. Proctor
J. L. Taggart
L. L. Woodward
W. T. McDonald
Floy L. Heater
M. CO. Pittman
W. H. Lorsettr
B. O. Powe
Hearing on Belting and Pele TF at Heard and Sons
A partial OCR reads hearing details for Belting and Pele TF at Heard and Sons with unclear names and locations. The fragment notes a potential dispute or decision event tied to the firm Heard and Sons amid unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eubh Belting
Jether Pele
Heard & Sons
Bible Institute Adjournes After Fourth Session
The South Georgia Bible Institute concluded its fourth annual session in this city with sermons by Rev. J W Domingos of Hawkinsville and Presiding Elder J B McGehee. Papers covered Eden creation Rev S W Rodgers Macon Apostolic Age Rev J A Harmon and Luther and the Reformation Rev C A Jackson among others. Every service well attended and locals expressed pride in the institute’s stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia Bible Institute
J. W . Domingos
Hawkinsville
J. B. McGehee
Institute
S. W Rodgers
Macon
Post
Apostolic Age
J. A. Harmon
W. W. Pinson
W. N. Ainsworth
C. A. Jackson
W. D. McGregor
W. C. Lovett
Fletcher’s Checke
J. E. Scruggs
T. W.darley
Bible In Common
Bascon Anthony
J. E. Dickey
J. L. Jerdine
Korea
Bible Institute
Bargain Clothing Sale Sparks Room Makeover
Local retailer advertises deep cuts on suits and pants with prices from 12.50 down to 1.50. J. P. Heard & Sons and Vienna Cotton Oil Co are noted for services and ginning. Taylor Bros. adds new crockeryware and cutlery to stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Heard,& Sons
The
Vienna Cotton Oil Co
Wanted Readers Seek Aug Flower Cure Evidence
A newspaper column asks readers to report any use of August Flowers for indigestion dyspepsia and liver troubles. It seeks results, including stomach distress headaches and sleeplessness, promising a free book and recommending trying one bottle first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meu
Ty Mo
Willy
Ion Ash
G & Green
Woodturysn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dooly
Mr. Carmack
the Bible Institute
Taylor. Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!