Dukes killed in mill confrontation near town
H A Dukes foreman at Hill and Bro planing mill confronted night watchman Wade Cochran over duty. Dukes attacked with a knife. Cochran shot four times, three hitting Dukes. Eye witness J H Welch described the struggle. Cochran later surrendered and was acquitted at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Dukes
The
J. Hill & Bro
Wade Cochran
Cochran
Dukes
J H Welch
Smith and Campbell
J T Westbrook’s Store Offers Finest Clothing Goods
Cordele shoppers are invited to visit J T Westbrook’s shop for a broad line of clothing shoes hats shirts collars cuffs and ties. The proprietor emphasizes top quality items at fair prices and guarantees customer satisfaction through superior goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordele
J T Westbrook
Gin Accident Ends with Amputation for Farmer Wilkes
R M Wilkes a prosperous farmer south of town had his right hand caught in a gin on Wednesday. The arm was badly mangled and doctors Mullino and Richardson decided to amputate the limb which was performed at once. Wilkes has many friends who regret the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R M Wilkes
Mullino and Richardson
Wilkes
Wool becomes fashion queen as suits headline Cordele sale
Cotton fades from fashion as wool takes the lead in clothing like suits. JT Westbrook promotes fine apparel in Cordele inviting shoppers to browse the new wool collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT Westbrook
Cordele
Prohibition Day in Georgia Planned by State Prohibitionists
The Georgia Prohibitionists designate the sixth Sunday this month as Prohibition Day October 29 inviting churches and societies to hold temperance programs. The following Monday October 30 is Prohibition Working Day with a call for all residents to donate earnings to the temperance cause sent to Rev. A J Hughes in Watkinsville. The effort aims to curb the liquor traffic statewide under a finance committee and notes strong religious and community enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Epworth
A J Hughes
Georgia Prohibition Association
Watkinsville
Walter B. Hill
B. Willingham
Jnc
Fey, & M Wright
Pleasant Valley Church
Est Rosser
Karra
Robbed the Grave By Electric Bitters
Philadelphia man John Oliver describes a near fatal illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and pain. Three doctors gave him up but after using Electric Bitters for three weeks he recovered and credits them with saving his life. Sold at Dr Stovall's Drug Store for 50 cents guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
JT Westbrook Cordele Store Sells Best Clothing Goods
JT Westbrook operates the old reliable Clothing Shoe Hat and Gent s Furnishings store in Cordele. A single purchase shows he offers only the best goods.
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Westbrook
Cordele
Farmers Urged to Bring Wheat to Tirrrrr & Co Mill
The notice from Tirrrrr & Co in Tippetville Georgia invites farmers to bring as much wheat as they wish to the mill, promising ready grinding for apple pie order and urging timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirrrrr & Co
Delegates Named for Dooly Camp U C V Reunion Trip
At the Dooly county Camp 1109 U C V meeting in Vienna on October 15 1899 delegates and alternates were chosen to represent the camp at the State Reunion in Savannah Georgia on November 22 23 and 24 1899. Delegates include GH Tommey R A Bedgood J C Fullington R Kellam A J Lockerman J M Gammage J T Carlisle A J Morris James Pope Jesse Clements W L Hooks and A R Brown. Alternates listed include F M Fullington J B Davies John Crumpler 5 E Lamb J M V Williams D B Leonard R V Bowen J M Howard E Mixon H M Campbell R Whitehead and Lewis Powell. Railroad fare will be one cent per mile each way. I M Lasseter Com D A R Crum Adjutant.
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Progress
Dooly County
U.C. V's
Vienna
Savannah
GH Tommey
R A Bedgood
J C Fullington
R Kellam
A J Lockerman
J M Gammage
J T Carlisle
A J Morris
James Pope
Jesse Clements
W L Hooks
A R Brown
F M Fullington
J B Davies
John Crumpler
E Lamb
J M V Williams
D B Leonard
R V Bowen
J M Howard
E Mixon
H M Campbell
R Whitehead
Lewis Powell
County Court Hears Larceny and Swindling Trials
County Court convened Monday with Judge Henderson presiding as officers ensured law and order. Cases heard include William Roberts found guilty of larceny from the house and given 12 months in the chain gang. Steve Brown convicted of cheating and swindling for 12 months in the chain gang. R Q Whittle and J P Parker cases with mixed or pending outcomes.
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Henderson
Harvard
Roberts
Sheppard
State
William Roberts
R Q Whittle
Steve Brown
Chaingang
J P Parker
Cotton Fire at Busbee Smith & Co Warehouse
About 50 minutes after noon two bales of cotton caught fire in the Busbee Smith and Co warehouse. The scalesman, Mr. Smith, moved the burning bales outside and helped extinguish the blaze, though he burned his hands badly in the effort. The quick action prevented further damage.
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Busbee, Smith & Co
Stray Cow Claimed at Vienna Georgia Premises
A four red cow with one horn split ears and a left underbit trespasses on premises in Vienna Georgia. Owner should call to reclaim the animal, pay expenses, within thirty days. if unpaid it will be sold. Inc. B. McDonald Vienna Ga.
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Vienna
Inc. B
McDonald
Country Notes From Dooly and Surrounding Towns
County Correspondence from Dooly County in October 1899 reports sermons at Mt Ariel and local visits among residents of Arabi Vienna Fuqua Pete and Drayton. It notes schools, cattle buying, farming, social events, and local opinions on race and migration with community booster messages for Pinia and O Neal.
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Dootina
Ott
J M Kelley
Mt Ariel
James
ML Wilkes
Rosa
Arabi
A H Joiner
Roy
Madison Joiner
Near Byromville
Georgia Eva Penny
Vienna
TM Lewis
Charley Hall
Fete
J A Hollows
HC Adams
Carrie Ingram
Fuqua
H C Wilkes
Ella Lewis
Pete
Florence
Annie Wilkes
Lewis
Near Montezuma
Billie Ingram
R E Shirah
Drayton
RP Woodruff
Son Miller
Unadilla
P F Aycock
Addie
Ida Lewis
Charley Joiner
Earl
A H
John Hollon
H Hollon
H R Fenn
Lucile Sandlin
Macon County
May Butler
Adam Calhoun
Trippe
Ready to Visit the Fair Brumby Exhibit Clad in Style
A local notice advertises clothing and accessories for the fair season. It mentions JT Westbrook’s fine clothing and urges obtaining a suit before attending. Also offers a medium size mule for sale and directs inquiries to C R Morgan in Vienna Georgia.
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Dewey
Westbrook
Brumby
C R Morgan
Vienna
Streets cleaned after brick work completion
The article notes that while three stores have finished brick work, more buildings are planned and construction delays are unavoidable. Streets will be cleaned in due time once each project is completed.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Headache Relief
Advert says the pills end headaches and nervous suffering by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Easy to take and sold by Dr. C. T. Stovall, Druggist, for 25 cents with a money back guarantee not offered if not cured.
Big Show Comes to Cordele with Promoter Clothier
JT Westbrook of Cordele Ga urges readers to visit Clothier for a fitting as the big show arrives, promising a sharp appearance and proper cupupie guidance.
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JT Westbrook
Cordele, Ga
A Fine Stalk of Cane From Wenona and Georgia Agriculture
A letter extols a red cane stalk of 8 ft 8 in grown by Mr. W Cato of Wenona and praises Georgia farming. It urges home production of cane, syrup, sugar, coffee, and dry goods, envisioning independence and prosperity. The notice promotes Kelly's Store as a supplier with cash-only prices on staples.
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G W Sheppard
W . Cato
Wenona
Georgia
Wioorrr
Lev
Eyray Bovy
Kelly’s
J R Kelly
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman
A resident of 1125 Howard Street, Annie B. Springer, finds Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cures her years long hacking cough. She reports chest pain relief and better sleep, praising the remedy. Price 50c and 1.00. trial bottles free at Dr Stovall's Drug Store with guarantee.
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Annie B. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Road
Dr. Stovall
Hope Service Program Summary
Program announces leader D L Henderson and subject Hope with scripture reading Ps 146 5. Includes songs by Miss Lida Rushin Miss Marietta Brown Miss Train Swearingen and J Tk Peavy. Ends with dismissal crowd invited at 8 30.
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D. L. Henderson
Lida Rushin
Marietta Brown
Train Swearingen
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Foreman Dukes
Cordele Sentinel
Tippetville, Ga
Veterans
Lasseter
A. R. Crum
McElree
Cardus
Ladies’ Ad Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dwayron
Bertha Watts
Evanston
WB Watts
Parson Rodgers
Bibb County
Boynton
R. U. W. Life Ins
Watts
John
Lee Trippe
Tucapan
8. C
Lee
South Carolina
Rev. Wright
Usona
BP O'Neal
Richwood
Mr. O'Neal
Pinta
Dooly
O'Neal
DeWitt Mosely
Clary
Wade Wright
South
BP O’neal
Pinia
Scoits
Scott & Bowne
New York
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