Murder of Dr Gus McArthur Shocks Arthur GA Community
Special to the Journal from M ar R July 28 reports Dr Gus McArthur a well known citizen of Arthur GA about 11 miles from here was murdered yesterday. He was talking with Mr Burch when Mr Oliver Bushee summoned them and four pistol shots were heard. Burch found the doctor dead. The motive is unknown. He leaves a father a dentist near Macon and two brothers one an engineer on the G and A railway and the other a dentist. He was four times related to Mrs J M Whitehead of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’rar
Gus McArthur
Arthur Ga
McArthur
Burch
Oliver Bushee
Macon
Dr. McArthur
J. M. Whitehead
No Hunting Here and Will's Hunting Tale from Moultrie Observer
A verse from the Moultrie Observer cautions against hunting near a neighbor’s fields and ponds. It recalls Thomas Lanier forbidding hunting on his land, Will’s fruitless morning chase, and a hunter’s mishap when a gun kicks into his nose as a cautionary verse about safe shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lanier
Will
Willlie
John
Moultrie Observer
Convention at Perry Chooses Lewis for Third District Nomination
The Perry Georgia convention of the Third district met Wednesday the 22nd with large attendance. Delegates backed Hon. E. B. Lewis of Macon for congress, with strong shows of support from Houston and other counties. The body endorsed the Chicago platform and urged Democratic victory in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fcapecessen Ah
Perry
Guay
Democratic Party
Williams
Schley
Gold-Bug
Cy Greer
Maconalgo
Macon County
Sam Way
Pulaski
W. M. Hawks
Sumter
James Taylor
Crawford
B. B. Lewis
Lewis
P. B. Griffith
Taylor
Huast
Houston
D.C. Carmichael
Wilcox
Byrom
Dooly
William Anderson
E. L. Stevens
Webster
C. Greer
Macon
G. W. Martin
Lee
J. R. Williams
A. J. Johnson
Crawford Ri C
Sandera
Twiggs
Graham Korrester
Stewart
Senator Lewis
Cons Vention Hall
Graham Forrester
Forrester
E. B. Lewis
Stewart County
Schley County
Third Congressional Committee
R. Di'Smith
W. C. Hamilton
J. M. Gray
J. R. Long
8. E. Greer
P. H. Lovejoy
T. A. Colling
E. C. Speer
E.E. Hodges
J. C. Shannon
John King
Chicago
A. S. Giles
Young Man Slade Recovers After Lightning Strike
Mr. Tom Slade, struck by lightning at Ebenezer church on Thursday the 16th, is rapidly improving. Dr. Baker of Cordele calls it a very close escape from death and reports a full recovery is not yet certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Slade
Ebenezer Church
Baker of
Cordele
Rambling Thoughts on Ambition and Steady Effort
A reflective piece urging acceptance of present duties and gradual progress toward goals. It argues against chasing unattainable dreams, stressing patient, steady effort and foundational work as the path to lasting success. The author compares rapid leaps to Niagara Falls and promotes disciplined practice, faith, and perseverance.
DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure Advertisement
A Victorian style ad touts DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure as providing instant relief from bilious colic pain. It claims the remedy kills pain and offers quick benefits, attributed to Stovall & Forbes as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Stovall & Forbes
Death of Dooly Prominent Citizen Daniel Bowen
Mr Daniel J Bowen died at his Cordele home after several weeks of fever. He was 42, slated to turn 42 two days later. The funeral was at Whitsett burial ground near Coney last Friday at 10 o clock. He leaves a wife one child and many relatives and friends who mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Bowen
Dooly
Cordele
Bowen
Whitsett
Coney
Deaths in Unadilla area and surrounding towns
Obituaries note Mr John Tripp near Drayton dies of yellow fever leaving a wife and two children. Other notices mourn Brown Speight age three, Lula Jordan from Snow, and infant Little Tove Lewis among several local deaths. The Unadilla Advertiser extends sympathy to Bere Morrison and all bereaved families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tove Lewis
Manuel
Bere Morrison
Cordele Bookkeeper J P Sutton Dies in Morphine Overdose
Mr J P Sutton, a 23 year old bookkeeper for Cordele Cooperage Co, died Friday morning from an overdose of morphine. He boarded with Mr Moore, traveled from Fayetteville North Carolina last September, and was the son of Hon Thos Sutton of Fayetteville. Remains sent home for interment.
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J. P. Sutton
Cordele
Mr. Sutton
Marshall
Sutton
Fayettville
N. C
Cordele Cooperage Co
Thos, Sutton
Fayettville, N. C
Fayettville N.C
Will Preach at Cordele by Missionary Rev G P Bostick
Rev G P Bostick a Chinese foreign missionary will preach at Cordele Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Sunday August 9 and lecture at 4 p.m. on China customs. He will preach again at 8 p.m. and also visit Vienna Baptist Church on Monday the 10th. He is described as a very eloquent preacher and attendees are unlikely to be disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Bostick
China
Baptist Church
Cordele
Vienna
Racket Store Planned for Unadilla by McKenzies
Messrs George and Tannie McKenzie of Cordele, after selling their bakery, plan to open a Racket Store at Unadilla in a few days. Robert McKenzie of Arabi will manage the Unadilla store and Tannie McKenzie will run the Arabi location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Tannie McKenzie
Cordele
Unadilla
Robert McKenzie
Arabi
Pleasant Social Held for Miss Virgil Bixler of Mobile
A high enjoying social in the city hosted by Miss Mamie Leonard for Miss Virgil Bixler of Mobile Alabama. Couples attended and danced and at 11:80 refreshments were served with guests praising the hostesses for a royal entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mamie Leonard
Virgil Bixler
Mobile
Ala
Eonard
Bixler
Cordele Man Hurt Dragged Under Wagon in Accident
Mr. Lockett of Cordele Georgia was badly bruised when his wagon slipped and dragged him as he returned from Snow with his father in law Dr J A Park's goods to Unadilla. A nearby horse narrowly trampled him but he escaped serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Lockett
Cordele
Gai
J. A. Park
Unadilla
Local Warehouse Venture Gains Noted Support
Considerable interest is shown by Vienna merchants in exporting cotton buyers for the season. The Central Warehouse on McDonald street is rented to Moke Turner Taokaon and W D Murray and will operate as Jackson and Murray under a firm name. The new partnership is praised for high character integrity and past success, with expectations of liberal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
McDonald Coroner
Moke
Turner Taokaon
W. D. Murray
Fim
Jackson & Murray
ACS
Georgia Delegates Call Senate Nominee Convention
The dam frals of the counties in the 14th senatorial district of Georgia are ordered to meet in Cordele Dooly county at 10 a m on Thursday August 13 1896 to nominate a Democratic candidate for state senator. Signed July 27 1896 J T Hill Chairman Ex Committee 14th Senate District.
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Georgia
Cordele
Dooly County
J.T. Hill
Onainman
Vom
14Th Sun
Dis
School Meeting on Vienna Fall Term Plan
All persons interested in a Vienna school for the fall term are asked to meet at the courthouse Friday night at 8 o'clock. It is important that as many as possible attend. U. V. Whipple, President. Be True of Public Schools. J. D. Hargrove, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Court House
U. V
Whipple
Pres
J. D
Hargrove
Seer
Poor Blood and Its Effects on Health
The text describes anaemia as starved blood leading to pale cheeks white lips weak digestion and exhaustion. It notes that doctors identify it as anaemia and that summer weather can trigger its onset due to weakened nerve force and soft muscles.
Scott's Emulsion advertised benefit for weak digestion
Scott and Bowne of New York promote Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypo phosphites as a food for over taxed weak digestion. The preparation is claimed to be easily taken in summer when cod liver oil or ordinary foods might repel. Available for sale at sea and for $1.00 by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
New York
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Parry
B. Lewis
Democracy
Bob Holtzelaw
Third District Executive Committee
W. ©. Hamilton
J. T. King
Giles
Ryan
J. T. Adams
Adams
Mess. Hamilton
King
Judge Fort
Hawks
Judge Riley
Houston County
Congress
Mr. Lewis
Housto County
Mr. Slade
Nemo
Naiingus Abdomnants
Utcon
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Falls of
Niagara
Welland Canal
D. J. Bowen
John Ripp
Drayton
Tripp
Hund
Unadilla Advertiser
Brown
L. Speight
Ordan
Snow
Lula Jordan
Jordan
Mr. Lockett
Scott
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