Downing Murder Trial Opens in Vienna Court Docket
In Vienna crowds filled the court house as Judge Littlejohn opened the term. O L Downing faced murder charges for the killing of Dr W W Joiner, with 50 state witnesses and 40 for the defense. After slow proceedings and a lengthy defense, Downing testified, urging mercy for his wife and children if found guilty, and the jury returned a guilty verdict with a life sentence.
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Vienna
Dooly
O L Downing
Murmer
F A Hooper
States
Downing
Tonner
Chas Iforne
Littlejohn
Candler
Hooper
Onrtie
Case
Fourth Week Criminal Docket Moves Through Trials
The criminal docket resumed Monday with few cases left over from week two. State v O L Downing was guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Other verdicts include bigamy for Warren Wright with a three year penitentiary term and several cases continued or adjudicated, including juries and bonds forfeited.
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Littlejohn Gig
Sheppard
O L
Downing
Warren Wright
State
Southern
Express Co
M K Mahone
Daisy Cameron
Wm Edwards
Gus Jones
Cordele
Robi. Tukes
J W Williams
Divorces and Sentences in Early Georgia Court Actions
The record notes sentences in penitentiary terms and chain gang orders, along with civil verdicts. Dwight Gibbs and LA Shaw receive damages, while Cordele, Sash, Door, and Timber Cove Bulloch and Co. face a verdict for plaintiffs. Amn Gaskins vs Maniti d Gas kins lists a full amount due. Mrs. Al Schofield and A Scho field obtain a divorce grant to both parties.
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Columbus West
Dwight Gibbs Ve LA
Vienna Cemetery Lot Deed Notice 1901
BM Wood clerk and treasurer issues a public notice to cemetery lot owners to present deeds so names can be marked on the cemetery map, preventing future misplacements. March 1901 notice urges owners to claim and verify their parcels.
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Vienna
BM Wood
Reduced fares for Baptist convention trip to Valdosta
State association offers Vienna and other Baptists reduced rates for travel to the annual Valdosta convention this month. Round trip to Valdosta and return available at one and one third fare from all points within the state. Meeting scheduled for March 28 to 31.
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Valdosta
Vienna
Dooly County Sees Tax Rate At Nine Mills In Report
The grand jury report notes Dooly County remains in good financial shape and recommends a tax rate of nine mills for the year, likely the lowest in Georgia.
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Dooly
Georgia
Dooly County Men Bound Over on Distillery Case
Geo White and Geo Thomas returned from a trip to Dooly county with Joshi Bowen and Robin Taylor, all of Dooly county. They were bound over with two hundred dollar bonds. The man believed to be operating the third distillery was not brought but will come later.
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Dooly County
Macon
Geo White
Geo Thomas
Joshi Bowen
Robin Taylor
Morning Calls Changes Hands in Cordele
The Cordele Morning Call has changed ownership from B S Burton & Son to M McKenzie a young Cordele lawyer who will run it as an evening paper. He will operate from a store under the Suwanee Hotel, bringing a local papers improvement and closer town connections.
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Cordele Morning Call
B'S
Burton & Son
M McKenzie
Cordele
Suwanee Hotel
For Sale Russell Big Boll Cotton Seed Seed Guarantee
For sale one hundred fifty bushels of Russell Big Boll Cotton Seed last year’s crop. Seeds are guaranteed pure strain. Price 50 cents per bushel for five to ten bushel lots. Delivery terms not specified.
Runaway Marriage Ties For Doctor and Miss Busbee
Dr H A Yeomans married Miss Glaude Busbee at Waters House on Sunday evening after meeting at White Spring, Florida last summer. The couple, who met accidentally, faced parental opposition, and were brought together by Pastor Atkinson. Col W Busbee arranged for them to return home for forgiveness. Yeomans plans to move with Miss Busbee from Vienna to Waycross.
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H A Yeomans
Glaude Busbee
Waters House
Dr Yeomans
Miss Busbee
White Spring
Florida
Kellam & More
Optical College of
Atlana
Shooting at Drayton Leaves Man Dead
A colored man named Wat Little was shot three times at Drayton last Sunday, dying from the wounds. Reports indicate a colored man named Daniels handed a pistol to Vanderbilt Davis and instructed him to shoot Little. Davis fired as directed. The motive remains unknown.
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Wat Little
Drayton
Daniels
Vanderbilt Davis
Davis
Reward Question Triggers Governor’s Legal Debate
The governor weighs whether a reward can be collected after Ty owning killed Dr Josher and Downing surrendered to authorities. Attorney General Terrell opines a county officer cannot collect for merely discharging a charge, leaving the decision unresolved under these circumstances.
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Geof Sheppard
Ty Owning
Dr Josher
Atie
Vienna Drug Co to Move to Calhoun Building
The drug store announces relocation after this week to the Calhoun building. Fixtures are being fitted and the business will continue serving the public from new quarters. The owners appeal for continued patronage as they transition.
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Calhoun Building
Vienna Drug CO
Notice to the Public on Street Tax Payment 1901
Notice to the Public. My books are now open for the payment of Street Tax and will close April 10, 1901. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly. B M: WoopD, Clerk and Treasurer, March 10, 1901.
Dickson Dats Community Notes and Rumors
Local column reports on school progress under Prof J Smith and Mr T M Lewis, visits by Mrs Richwood to Mr J H Morgan's family, and a new buggy purchase. A Sunday school is organized at the school house. Notices mention a new saw mill, warnings to local workers, blooming roses, romantic gossip about Bertram Morgan, and inquiries about a jail case to be carried to the next court.
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J’8 Smith
T M ‘Lewis
Richwood
J H Morgan
Bertram
Jease Morgan
Benny
Charlie
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