Murder Near Raines Shrouder Killed Wife Wounded
In Dooly County near Raines Measrs George and Andrew Bundrick shot and killed Mr John Shrouder and wounded his wife as they rode home from the station. The couple had earlier clashed over a knife incident. Shrouder, about 24, married a year, was buried at Ebenezer as deputies pursued leads with no arrest at press time.
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Dooly County
Raines
George
Andrew Bundrick
John Shrouder
Bundricks
Shrouder
Geo. Bundrick
John. Shrowder
Cordele
Dooly
Thurrsday
Cordele Daily News
W. Ly.Sheppard
Graham
Found Dead in Vacant Richwood House
Arthur Robertson, a Black man, was found dead in a vacant Richwood house about a week after he fell ill. Coroner Graham conducted the inquest and returned a verdict that Robertson died from natural causes.
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Arthur Robertson
Richwood
Graham
Ais
Pleasant Hill News Notes Shiloh services and local visits
Rev. H. P. Myers filled his regular appointment at Shiloh Saturday and Sunday. Mr. J. B. Perry and family spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. A Howard. Pat and Emp Ward visited relatives at Cordele Friday and Saturday. Mr. O. K. Perry is in our vicinity again and we are glad to have him with us. Mr. G. P. Lewis attended services at Shiloh Saturday and Sunday nights. Mrs. G. Ward and Miss Mary Gamble spent Monday with Mrs. J. J. Lewis of Cordele on business. We had a very good rain last Wednesday afternoon.
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H. P. Myers
Shiloh
J.B. Perry
H. A Howard
Pat
Emp Ward
Cordele
Perry
Lewis
G. Ward
Mary Gamble
J. J
Local Notables and Goods in Viey Da Weekenders
Sheriff visits and city chatter include Walton Bros Judge Inc, D B Thompson, and Mrs T P Busbee among arrivals. J P Heard & Sons advertise ready made clothing, jackets skirts and hats while Lewis Bros show windows painted with neat signs. The Cotton Oil Mill reports nine square bales in operation and Mr J T Goodrum claims top pick of a rural cotton route. Emmie Roberts resigns to teach music. Summer Smith named post office clerk Oct 1.
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J P Heard & Sons
New York
T) P. Busbee
City
T. R. Smith
Emmie Roberts
J. Summer Smith
Middleton
Emmie Aes Resi
Helhead
Smith
Survey Vienna City for Accurate Tax Lands and Lights
The writer urges a full city survey to map Vienna’s 2500 acres, identify exact ownership, and tax land fairly. He argues current estimates drain funds and demand a precise census of parcels. The note advocates rapid surveying and electric lighting installation, condemning opponents as hindering progress. J D Norars signs the piece.
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Vienna
J. D. Norars
Cordele News Briefs and Local Happenings
Ruraloute carrier W T Gilberti and a Negro captured an alligator near Limestone Creek. A Cordele citizens committee urged B P O Neal to run for mayor but he declined due to health. Mt Vernon farmer H D Royal bought a J P Heard & Sons buggy and harness. The News plans expanded pages and home print, with fresh ads for Dooly County readers.
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W.T. Gilberti
Limestone Creek
HD Royal
Mt. Vernon, Ga
J. P. Heard & Sons
Dooly
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Liver Health Claim
A historic ad copy touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a cure for biliousness and liver issues. It claims the pills cleanse the stomach and purify the liver, preventing fevers and eliminating “poison and putrid matter.” City and product details are implied.
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Vienne City Co
Shirts at HEARD'S Department Store On Sale
Geo P Ide and Co advertise shirts priced at a heavy discount. A $1.25 shirt is now 85 cents and a $1.50 shirt is also on sale. The notice promotes bargain attire at Heard's department store.
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Geo, P. Ide, & Co’s
Heard
Will Perry Kills A Negro Justifiable Homicide Ruling
Coroner's jury found Mr. Will Perry's killing of Will Walker on Mr. Jeff Perry's plantation near Cordelo to be justifiable homicide. Perry shot after Walker advanced with an open knife during a dispute over crop gathering. a first leg wound failed to deter him and a second shot to the head caused instant death.
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Will Perry
Will Walker
Jeff Perry
Cordelo
Jeff Pery
Wil Perrys
Graham
Cordéle Sentinel
Mule theft and pursuit on Montezuma road
Joe P. Smith reported a mule stolen from his plantation two miles above the city on Montezuma road. Tracks suggest a thief described as a Negro, Thérwell, who cut the rope and left the mule tied. The thief then rode away on George Byrom’s horse, with no further trace of thief or horse found.
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Joe P. Smith
Montezuma Road
George Byrom
Case Settled Over Right of Way Near Tarton's Vineyard
The right of way dispute involving the A and B van near Tarton's residence and a valuable grape vineyard was settled last week for $800 after prior arbitral verdicts of 1450 by two and 700 by one. The matter progressed to the Superior Court and continued to the next term at the recent local court session.
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Tarton
Superior Court
General Election News Urges Democratic Turnout
The notice calls voters to participate in the general election for state and county officers, urging broad turnout next Wednesday October 1st to back the Democratic nominees.
Tam quits the Shelf Goods Fake Sale Notice
A Plain Notice from D B Ti Thompson proclaims quitting the Shelf Goods. He complains the sale pays little and warns of adding a man named Pugh Monday to close out by December 15th at cost. He invites quick purchase and asserts the sale is legitimate.
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Tam
Pugh
D. B. Tiiompson
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John Shrowder
Luch
Becp
Henry Grady
Pleasant Hill
G. W. Sheppata
Candy People
A ‘Walton Bros
Judge Inc
H. Thombley
Feaf
Jay
D. B. Thompson
D. I. Henderson
Mrs. A. V. Whipple
Comele
J P Heard
Boss
Lewis Bros
Viennas
Pabboard & Sons
Taylor Bros
Cotton Oi Mill
JP Heard & Sons
Viey- da
Nol
Feldsher & Rainbow
Feldsher
Epiro
City of
P Heard & Sons
Cordere
B. P. O’neal
Byromville
Bob Cole
Justiciable
Coroner's Jury
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