Fearful Tragedy in Metcalfe over Lilly Killing
J F Lilly, a prominent Metcalfe citizen and Sunday school superintendent, was killed by neighbor John S Rushin in a churchyard attack that ended with a knife slash and a pistol shot. Rushin, who owed Lilly money, attempted suicide with laudanum but survived as Sheriff Doss arrested him. The coroner’s inquest ruled Lilly’s death murder, with Rushin later expressing no remorse.
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Metcalfe
Thomasville
J. F. Lilly
John S. Rushin
Lilly
Thomaasville
Sheriff Doss
J FE. Lilly
John Tt. Rushin
Monticello
Ruslin
Middlly
Baptist Sunday School
Rushin
Willard Bean
Mr. Lilly
Doss
A& Team
Claude Copeland
Thomas & Dickson
Dr. Taylor
Johnson
J. T. Rushin
Conversation Cast Doubt On Insanity Claim After Crime
A man’s cool planning of the Sunday crime challenges claims of insanity. He denies being crazy, says he understands his punishment, and the deed devastates Thomas County, robbing it of a valued citizen and harming two families while eliciting broad sympathy.
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Thomas County
Lasseter Brother Takes Charge of Planters Warehouse
Gratitude is extended to friends who aided me during my wife’s illness. Since the death of Mr I Lasseter, his brother Mr ST B Lasseter has assumed management of the Planters Warehouse and is ready to weigh your cotton.
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Mr. I. Lasseter
Mr. ST. 8
Local Nuptials Near Smyrna Celebrate Aultman Clark Union
Married Monday evening around eight at Need Smith's residence near Smyrna Rev EB M Clark joined Lyda Aultman as husband and wife with Rev J M Kelly officiating. The Priocress offers congratulations.
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Need Smith
Smyrna
EB. M. Clark
Lyda Aultman
J. M. Kelly
Priocress
Houston High School Opens with Strong Attendance at Arabi
Houston High School at Arabi opened Monday with an attendance of 04. The Progress praises the prominent school and wishes it success, predicting a total of 105 by week’s end.
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Houston High School
Arabi
Buried in Sawdust in Richwood Woman and Child Found
The eight year old daughter of Elsie Wimbush, missing with her mother, was found buried in sawdust at Richwood on Sunday morning. Coroner Graham held an inquest Sunday afternoon. The suspected killer, a negro man, has not been seen since the disappearance, and it is believed he murdered them.
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Elsie Wimbush
Richwood
Graham
Unadilla Band Festival Draws Crowd With Prize Give
The Unadilla Band performed several fine pieces at last Friday night’s festival. Vienna band members offered a prize for the most popular young lady, with Miss Lucy Heard receiving the most votes. Refreshments sales raised several dollars for the band’s benefit.
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Vienna
Lucy Heard
A Serious Accident In Unadilla
Little Kate Henderson, six, daughter of J. H. Henderson, fell from a hammock at Mrs. Bridges home last Wednesday afternoon, breaking her right leg. Drs Saunders and Wooten set the limb and she rests well. The bright child was beloved by all who knew her, and the accident is greatly deplored.
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Kate
J. H. Henderson
Unadilla Advertiser
Oh mule a lament from a bruised beast in verse
A poem in a 19th century style laments a mistreated mule. The speaker denies harming the animal, praises its gentle heart, and vows protection and friendship. The text notes the poet’s friends are notified to call and claim what remains.
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L. A. W. Bulletin
Auditors Court Hears Probate Suit In Cordele
In Cordele the auditor's court convened Saturday to take evidence for a suit by Francois G. Marvin seeking one half of the estate of the late Dr. Marvin and Mrs. Joseph B. Bivins who holds the entire estate valued at 100000 to 150000 under a will. Judge Allen Port and A Y Whipple represent Mrs. Bivins while Hopkins and Charles Hopkins represent Marvin. Interrogatories form most evidence and E A Hawkins of Americus acts as auditor. Court adjourned to September 8 due to key witnesses.
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Atlanta Journal
Cordele
Auditore Court
Auditor’s Court
Francois
G. Marvin
Marvin
Joseph B. ‘Bivins
Francis Marvin
Mess
Allen Port
Americus
A. Y. Whipple
Vienna
Bivins
Hopkins
Charles Hopkins
Atlanta
Z. A. Littlejohn
W. 8. Thompson
The Liquor Question and Prohibition in Georgia
Governor Atkinson argues local option as the solution to liquor traffic and asserts he would not impose prohibition on counties that do not want it. He cites past legislature alignment with wet forces and defends home rule for Coweta county. Also notes Pinehurst High School opens Aug 31 1896 with tuition and board details and principal contact.
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Northern
Newman
Coweta
Coweta County
Chatham County
Pinehurst High School
Public School Funds Report From Dooly County Since 1878
The Progress prints the exact amount of public school funds paid to teachers in Dooly County each year since 1878. The report lists cumulative figures and annual distributions, reflecting historical funding trends for local education.
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Dooly County
Locals and Personals Highlights From Vienna and Vicinity
Monday and Sunday visits mark the week with many locals from Cordele Arabi Unadilla Pinehurst and Vienna. Notables include Col Jno F Powell John G Owen and J A Smith recovering from fever. Excursions visitors and relatives travel between Macon Washington County and nearby towns.
Vienna Community News Roundup
Miss Ada Powell visits sister Mrs H B Whitsett in Gor dele this week. Several visitors and locals attend services and events in Vienna including J H Porcher family from Fenn, Henry Payne from Payne Fla visiting relatives, H A Shipp Lucus Woodward and John Crumpler from Cordele. Dr M M Whitehead hosts guests G W Sheppard and Miss Mamie. Debating society revival discussed. Rev Alonzo Monk from Macon preaches and lectures on the Holy Land.
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Ada Powell
H. B. Whitsett
Gordele
Vienna
Henry Payne
Payne, Fia
Mess
H. A. Shipp
Lucus Woodward
John Crumpler
Cordele
City
Oswald Roberts
Byromville
Carrie Robertson
Dallas Vox
Tom Owen
Alty
Lytle
Spalding
J J. Cooper
W. A. Tones
New York
Rackett
Keep Up Your Scott's Emulsion in Summer-time
Summer health questions addressed with Scott's Emulsion as a builder of vitality. The ad promotes cod liver oil emulsion as a reserve force for long hot days and suggests keeping a small bottle in a cool place for continued strength.
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Scott
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