Court News recounts arson, assault, larceny verdicts
The report details Jodie Roberts found guilty of arson after a lengthy trial, with five years in prison, plus multiple other sentences for A D Doyle, A B Tippett, Ike Johnson, and Louis Murray for various offenses. Judge Littlejohn presided, with Cordele city politics and court tensions noted as the docket widens.
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Jodie Roberts
Littlejohn
A.D. Doyle
A. B. Tippett
Chaingang
Ike Johnson
Vienna
Louis Murray
Death at Cordele in obituary notice for Missa Nancy Pate
The Progress chronicles the death of Missa Nancy Pate of Cordele after a long illness at 2 30 AM Monday. She was an earnest Christian and a good worker in the vineyard of the ford, with many friends across the county. The remains were laid to rest in Cordele cemetery Tuesday morning with Rev. J W Weston officiating.
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Missa
Nancy Pate
Cordele
Ford
J. W. Weston
The LectureA Grand Success by Earnest Willie Upshaw
A report on Willie D Upshaw’s lecture What shall a young man do with his life delivered amid earnest, inspiring, and spiritual tones. It notes his crutch bound mobility and his impact on encouraging purpose and devotion. The piece mentions Upshaw’s donation of one thousand dollars to Mercer’s Loan Fund for helping worthy young men pursue collegiate education with repayable support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie D. Upshaw
Wille
Holy Ghost
WD. Upshaw
Mercer
Willie
Depot Location Debate Spurs Public Plea for Convenience
Local discussion urges railroad authorities to place a new brick depot at Pine and Railroad streets or nearby, stressing mutual convenience and minimal disruption to mail, commerce and passenger service. Citizens ask for timely consultation and a favorable site on terms that serve all involved.
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Pine
Railroad Street
Leos
Pine Street
Will Lecture Tonight by Rev Mumford at Baptist Church
Rev W E Mumford founder of the Georgia Industrial Home for friendless children will lecture on Georgia and Georgians at the Baptist church tonight. The event supports Georgia's charity for poor Psipines children, with citizens urged to attend. A note ends by promoting Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine for constipation.
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W. E. Mumford
Georgia Industrial Home
Georgia
Baptist Church
Mumford
Vienna
Dr. M
Simmons
Pinehurst Cash Store Ad Signed by J A Williams
An old styled storefront notice for Pinehurst Cash Store with proprietor J A Williams announcing the business and inviting customers. The ad reflects a period retail sign likely from a local newspaper, highlighting the shop and its ownership.
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Jas. A. Williams
R. Pinehurst Cash Store
Musical Medley at Matron’s Club entertained guests
Dr and Mrs James Madison Whitehead hosted a Musical Medley evening with music recitations and witty commentary. Guests recognized pieces and prizes went to O M Heard and Mrs D A R Gram while Mrs Crum earned praise for musicianship. A late hour featured Epicurean refreshments and elegant dress.
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James Madison Whitehead
J. P. Heard
Romantic Marriage in City Ends in Vow
A romantic marriage occurred last Friday in this city as G. K. Varnadoe and Myrtle Merritt were wed after obtaining a license. Rev. J. M. Kelley officiated in front of his residence with the couple seated in a buggy, receiving best wishes for a long and happy life together. The notice ends with an advertisement for Simmons Squaw Wine Wine or Tablets to ease childbirth.
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G. K. Varnadoe
Myrtle Merritt
J. M. Kelley
Notice of License Issuance for 1899
All persons who have not secured license for 1899 are urged to call on me and obtain them at once or a case will be made against them. R Kellam, Clerk and Treasurer. March 28, 1899.
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R, Kellam
Treas
Progressive Tea at Leonard Home Delights Matron’s Club
The Matron’s Club of the area enjoyed a refined evening at Mr and Mrs D B Leonard on Friday the 17th. Ladies wore elegant gowns while gentlemen escorted by clever games, with prizes including a hat brush and a silver lamp. The dining room glowed with candles and Japanese lanterns as guests moved through courses, ending with partners restored for the final farewell.
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D. B. Leonard
Leonie Miss Leonard
Miss Carnes
Leonard
Dr. Whitehead
J.P. Heard
J. M. Whitehead
J. M. Kelley
4. C. Hamilton
J. B. Whitehead
J. O. Hamilton
O. M. Heard
J. P. Heard
Farmers Plan for Crop Diversification in Byromville
Farmers in Byromville report plans for the present crop are up to date though execution lags. Mr Weaver on the Harvard place is advancing well with cane and near corn planting. Wheat and oats look good with larger acreage. the motto urges less cotton, better credit, and prudent farming through terraced lands, fertilized fields, and sturdy fencing near Little Creek Schoolhouse along the Vienna road.
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Byromville
Weaver
Harvard Place
Little Creek
Vienna
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