Camp Meeting Echoes Joyful South Georgia Life
Drayton area notes illness of a local brother and speedy convalescence wished. Sunday visitors from Americus and Montezuma. Miss Birdell Morgan praised for charm. Local humor on seasonal wildlife and harvest, with a lingering boast that hard times are false in southwest Georgia.
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Drayton
Bro
Désideratum
Birdell Morgan
Ameticus
Birdell
Will Morgan
Americus
J. 8
Jollins
Justine
Bob Célling
Montezuma
Chess
Ollins
W. J. Bowen
A. G. Morgan
L Bowen
W. G. Redding
Macon
A.G. Morgan Estate
Bob White
South Georgia
J. P
Cuff
Georgia
Heard and Sons Promote New Horses and Mules for Sale
J. P. Heard & Sons advertise new horses and mules available for immediate purchase, inviting customers to come early to get a suitable animal.
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J. P. Heard & Sons
Mob Carrying Out Lynch Mob Fatality Reported
A Black youth about eighteen fatally harmed a twelve year old girl near Pikes by ambush. A large posse captured him. while en route to the city, a mob seized and killed him at Cedar Creek swamp. Sheriff and deputies attempted to intervene but could not prevent the mob action. The youth confessed intent to abduct and harm, claiming clothing removal to avoid blood stains. The body had not been found by press time.
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Mobley
Ansley
Pikes
Hiss
John R. Smith
W.J Perry
Child Tim Brought Up for Burial After Service
Tim the eight year old son of Mr and Mrs tec was brought to Richwood and then taken to Shiloh for burial Saturday morning.
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Tim
Rd Tec
Richwood
Shiloh
Sad Death of John Rhid Jennings Seven Years Old
John Rhid Jennings son of Reginald and Selina Jennings died last Friday night in Sumter County at age seven years ten months. He had lived with his mother in Sumter County until their deaths and then with his father. His remains were brought to Vienna and buried beside his mother in the city cemetery Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. D. Norris officiated at the grave as mourners gathered, with prayers for comfort during the sorrowful loss.
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John Rhid Jennings
Reg
Atk Senkings
Jennings
Sumter County
Vienna
J. D. Norris
Early medical report on Unadilla operation after accident
George Carroll and a struggle near Mb Clie Clewie led to a gun incident. Doctors Wooten and McArthur performed the operation in Unadilla. The patient is said to be progressing as well as could be expected at the last accounts.
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George Carroll
Hiegro
Mb Clie Clewie
Drs. Wooten
McArthur
Unadilla
Accounta
School Board Plans Colored School Across Pine Street
The city board of education has purchased four vacant lots across Pine Street opposite the colored churches and will soon erect a colored school building. Estimates are sought for a 28 by 50 foot structure with thirteen openings including windows and doors, and hardwood material will be used. Previously the school rented space in one of the colored churches.
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Board of Education of
Pine St
Board
Festival at Snow Seeks Funds for New Church Lamps
A festival will be held in Snow on Friday night September 10 to raise money for lamps, carpets, and other items for the upcoming church. The Indies oversee the event and invite everyone to attend and support the cause.
Week Two Criminal Dooly County Court Proceedings
The second week of Dooly Superior Court opened with prosecutors and Judge Littlejohn handling criminal cases. A list of verdicts includes Lucius Smith guilty of larceny five months. Dock Jones guilty of simple larceny six months or $50. Vann and Dickson burglary nolle pros. Rich Collins bigamy not guilty. Will Gross larceny from the house guilty twelve months or $75. Will Matcher murder guilty of voluntary manslaughter not sentenced. Andrew Fenn assault with intent to murder guilty but not sentenced. Joe Wilson local option not guilty.
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Dooly
Hooper
Littlejohn
Dooly County
Yealer
Lucius. Smith
Bularus
Dock Jonés
Simon Vann
Stephen Dickson
Use Nolle
Rich Collins
Will Gross
Will Matcher
Andrew Fenn
Joe Wilson
Will Appear Saturday Letter from Mr JP
The final and best letter from Mr JP will appear Saturday following his West trip. The piece is highly interesting and worth the reader’s time, but it is crowded out of this issue by legals and other advertisements.
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West
Rev J B Powell Dies at Elko GA
Obituary note for Rev J B Powell longtime educator and Baptist pastor. Former Houston High School Arabia principal ten years ago, resided in Dooly County years, a Mason honored at Elko with Masonic rites. Death followed about a week of illness. burial with Masonic honors.
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Nene
J. E. Powell
Baptist Church
Bibs
Houston County
Powell
Eiko
Dooly County
Houston High
Oi Arabia
Dooly Country
Mr. George Hickman Dead in Rural Texas Area
George Hickman a farmer about 50 near I Geadine died Saturday after a three week fever illness. He suffered hiccoughs days before death believed to be the immediate cause. Survived by wife and five children. Remains were interred at Senaiaions church.
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George Hickman
I Geadine
Trunk Stolen Near Pinehurst After Night Entry
A woman reports a Black man entered her house Monday night about dark and stole her trunk. The suspect was seen with the trunk toward a pond as bystanders noted the scene. The victim held about $20 in cash. No further trace of the suspect or trunk has been found.
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Anion Pinehurst
Parson Praises Electric Bitters Cure for Ailments
L Rev C J Budlong of Ashway RI lauds Electric Bitters as a thoughtful medicine that cured his eye liver and stomach troubles after years of suffering. He claims it surpassed prior remedies and notes availability through Forbes Coxe Drug Co at five cents.
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Lrev
J Budlong
Ashway
Fi Forbes & Coxe Drug Co
William Greer Suffers Hand Injury In Gin Accident
William Greer, son of Mr. O. Greer of a plantation near town, sustained a bad injury to his right hand on Monday afternoon when a gin on his father's property malfunctioned, three miles from the residence. He received prompt care and is expected to recover.
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William
Greer
Aeatals
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MiKid Honay
Wenona
Wen
Mot Boen
Vienna Cotton Oil Co
DeWitt
J B. Powell
Elko, GA
Senaiaions Church
Seti d Me Hiteambine
Beres Ed Onde
Walton Brothers
Kelly & Walton
Walton
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