AWFUL DEATH OF JAMES CHRISTMAS IN IRWIN COUNTY
News of a deadly fire in Irwin county reached Tifton with the death of James Christmas while aiding others in fighting a house blaze. The large timber residence belonged to Sandy Jim Fletcher. the inferno trapped Christmas, who perished from smoke and heat after rescuers failed to reach him. Loss to the owner estimated at $8,000 with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin County
Tifton
Sandy Jim] Fletcher
Irwinville
James Christmas
Mr. Christmas
Amoke
Fletcher
Lee
Tifton Gazette
Orphans Home Day Appeal in Georgia Plans Fund Drive
The founder of the Georgia Industrial Home for unfortunate children appeals Georgians to observe Tuesday May 31 and donate one day's income to aid the home now housing about 150 children and facing measles driven needs. Remittances to Rev. W. E. Mumford in Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
W. E Mumford
Macon
Scholarship Sale Notice for Ale Ats College
A scholarship at Smithe Ga Ats college is offered for sale at this office with a stated bargain. Potential buyers are advised to inquire at the issuing office for terms and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ats Bne Inose College
A Bad Egg Opines On Dispensary Issue In Dooly County
A local paper objects to establishing a whisky shop in Dooly County under the name of a dispensary. It argues the move would ruin the county as a strong prohibition area and urges the individual behind the plan to withdraw. It warns corruption breeds corruption and calls for the man to be dropped from the list and allowed to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
Satan
Marble and firms vie for largest Hill Souths Virity call for price
Local bidders including She Moneel Marble and Méxi rettai and Cerdele compete for a major Hill Souths Virity call for price. The list of participants signals rising interest in the project and potential price outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Méxi Rettai
Cerdele
Memorial Day Observances at Andersonville Ga 1904
A special train from Fitzgerald to Andersonville carries old soldiers and affiliated groups for Memorial Day ceremonies. Collected tributes are placed on graves, with a program including Gettysburg Address, prayers, salutes, and music. The return train arrives Fitzgerald at 8:80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville, Ga
Fitzgerald
Andersonville
Government Crossing
Post Department
B.D. Lee
Whence
Grand Army
Lincoln
Wonderful Invention Dr White Electric Comb Explodes Popular Demand
An old advertisement touts the Dr White Electric Comb patented Jan 1 1699 claiming it cures dandruff hair loss and headaches when used with Dr White Electris Hair Bush. It notes rapid sales across cities and urges agents to sell on sight with sample offers and half price promotions from Decatur Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. White
Dr. White Electric Comb Co
Decatur
Ill
Unadilla High School Closes After Entertaining Exercises
The spring term at Unadilla high school ended this week with recitations music and concerts led by Prof G Power who will be replaced by Prof Sleming from Gordele A civic address by Col R Douglas Fagan of Macon followed two concerts and a brief Tuesday program leaving lasting memories for hundreds of attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Cordele
A &B
James R. Kelly
Vienna
Dr. Henderson
Unadilla
Lilla May McDonald
Hffie
Johnny Butler
Drayton
G Power
Sleming
Gordele
Prof
Power
Cleone King
Nannie
Lou Laney
Clara Rentz
Mabel Ivey
Anne May Manuel
Minnie Sue Peavy
Leon Bedingfield
Emma May Lane
Laura McCarty
Winnie Power
Madge Horne
Naomi Wells
Annie Lou Pattishall
Kate Henderson
Nettie Manuel
Smithy Carrell
Lessie Carrell
Ronnie Boland
Bessie Oliver
Joe Griffith
Ruth Pattishall
Hollis Graham
Fannie Lou Graham
Laurie Barlow
John Griffith
Thelma Ivey
Miss Thelma Ivey
Col. R. Douglas Fagan
Macon
Georgia farmer RH Teel shows top grain crop quality
Whispers in high circles say RH Teel grows the finest grain on the Georgia Southern road. He carried oats and rye to Macon on Tuesday and provided an oats sample for the World's Fair in St. Louis. Teel is proving himself among the best farmers on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey J E Wray
Cordele Opera House
Mattie Jones
Cordele
Mr. Bryant
Amoricus
Houston Baptist
Harmony Satuday
Florida
Valposta
E . Atkinson
Southern Baptist Convention
Nashvill
St. Louis
RH Teel
Georgia Southern
Macon
Mr. Tell
Death of R H Plant ends bank president era
Robert H Plant, president of First National Bank of Macon and S O Plant's son’s bank, died by self-inflicted pistol shot on his residence veranda at 8 15 p m Saturday. Life insurance totals over one million, with three quarters to creditors. Depositors may recover about half. No bank statement issued. Maud West of Moultrie visiting Mrs HA Jordan. Vienna high school and teachers’ institute scene noted as schools close for month.
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First National Bank of
Macon
S O Plant
Robert H Plant
Maud West
Moultrie
HA Jordan
The Millionaire and the Lighted Path of Experience
A fable pits a Hot Sport in surgery with a wealthy, well connected Millionaire who seeks to profit from a vast fund of experience. They plot a gilded den to sell experience by the pound while the Millionaire’s father controls city and state power. The tale ends with a moral on police oversight and the limits of graft.
Recognized an Equal in a Toast of Witty Quips
A noted diplomat recalls a scene where he cannot utter Scat to a cook. He jokes about orders from the Czar and laments late hours. The cook warns she may quit if breakfast is not served at her set hour. The exchange ends with a playful clash over morning routines.
Made a Difference in a Rural Exchange Over Creek Distance
A farmer or parent quotes the question How far is it to the creek and answers with two distances three miles for cow chores and a quarter mile for swimming. A observer comments the son shows great promise and jokes they may make a politician of him.
An Old Fogg and the Early Bird Riddle
A quirky verse fragment about the plump worm and the early bird, contrasting breakfast habits and a self referential line about writing under an assumed name, inviting readers to read and guess the author’s intent.
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Mra
Claude Forchand
Pleasant Valley
T. A. Adkins
Sixth Street
Devine
Handa
Holy
James
Christmas
Irwin
Howell 8
Wearingen
Miss Dollar
Orphans Home
A.m
Statae
China
Weseley
Orcantile
Vienna, Ga
R. H. Plant
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