Dooly Superior Court In Session Reports Multiple Trials
The Dooly Superior Court heard cases including R. H. Causey vs. Mary I Causey and Julius L. Causey with a verdict for the plaintiff. Witnesses, attorneys, and judges argued sharply, and a motion for a new trial was filed by the defendants. Other matters included Elizabeth Mitchell et al vs C. R. Morgan with a directed verdict for Mitchell, two divorce actions, and a seduction case State vs James Purvis resulting in a fornication verdict and a chain gang sentence. A grand jury committee reported convict camps are satisfactory. court proceedings continued with witnesses present requirements and a social event announced for Friday night near Coney.
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R. H. Causey
Mary I. Causey
Julias L. Causey
John Causey
J. M. Causey
Joen Lindsay
Causey
Gol. G. W. Busbee
Col. D. A. R. Crum
Col. Crum
Col. W
Thomson
Elizabeth Mitchell Et al
Ve. W. W. Peterson
Cordele
Cole
Dooly County
Dooly
Superior Court
Z. A. Littlejohn
Lewis
Louie Lewis
James Purvis
Frank Hooper
Purvis
Messrs
Busbee
Crum & Busbee
Dooly Superior Court
Col
James M. Dupree
Frank A. Hooper
Mr. Purvis
Cols. G. W. Busbee
D. A. R. Crum
Littlejohn
Delightful Social Honoring Miss Sallie Ray at Judge Woodward’s
A Monday evening social at Judge J. H. Woodward’s residence honored Miss Sallie Ray daughter of Hon. I. J. Ray of Arabi. Miss Carrie Woodward hosted with music recitations by Miss Sallie Perry and performances by Miss Sallie Ray and Gisele Leonard. Guests included Miss Sallie Perry Nixie Lasherley Sarah Collier Ethel Ridenhour Lucy Heard Lucy Harvard Bonnie Penny Nina Davies Gussie Lennard Sallie Ray Bessie Collier Lorri Morgan Mersie Roberta Clint Carnes T A Adkins Jr Carlton Cunningham Paul Lennard K R Lewin Gurr Alex Taylor Robert Lane John Collier Wilson and others.
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Sallie Ray
J. Ray
Arabi
J. H. Woodwarne
Carrie
Sallie Perry
Gisele Leonard
Misses Ray
Woodward
Judge
Governor weighs pardon board plan for railroad commissioners
Governor Atkinson considers asking the legislature to appoint a pardon board from the railroad commissioners. He notes past efforts by Goys, Gordon and Northern failed due to cost. If a penitentiary commission is formed, that body could serve as the pardon board.
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Atkinson
Railroad Commissioners
Board of Pardon Commissioners
Goys
Gordon
Northern
Pardon Board
Growing Children and Scott’s Emulsion Claim
One third of children die before age five from wasting diseases. Poor thin children grow weak, food helps little. OTTS EMULSION cod liver oil with hypophosphites strengthens flesh, bones, and nerves. The ad promises prosperity and offers a free book about the remedy. Genuine Scott’s Emulsion is sold by druggists at 50 cents.
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Ott
Scott
Johansen's Chill and Fever Tonic Promises One Day Cure
Quinine and other fever medicines take five to ten days to cure fever while Johansen's Chill and Fever Tonic claims a complete cure in one day. The ad emphasizes rapid relief and contrasts with traditional remedies.
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Johansen
Moral Precepts on Character and Conduct
A compendium of maxims urging honesty, temperance, and integrity. It advises keeping secrets, speaking truth, living within means, honoring engagements, avoiding gossip and slander, choosing good company, earning before spending, and valuing character above all else. It emphasizes direct eye contact, accountability before God, and personal responsibility for one’s actions.
Dreadful Sermon Calls Blacks to Defend White Women
An extract from a W H Council paper presented at a national Negro council meeting in St Augustine urges immediate violent action against Black people. It proclaims white female safety as paramount and vows to hunt down and execute Black criminals, portraying them as perpetual threats to innocence. The rhetoric advocates racial terror and mob justice.
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St. Augustine
W. H. Council
Eve
Tom
Farmer's Warehouse ad in Vienna Ga opens season services
Y Farmers Warehouse invites customers to its seasonal stand opposite Hunt Bros and Kelly's Livery Stable in Vienna. The note says they are farmers too and will strive to do their best for cotton customers, thanking past favors and offering insurance free to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt Bros. & Kelly
Smith & Johns
Vienna
Pinehurst Farmers Warehouse Seeks Patronage
An offer from Pinehurst's Farmers Warehouse for the coming season promises better advantages, liberal honest dealing, and close business attention. The letter states no charges for insurance on cotton and ongoing coverage, inviting patronage with assurances of continued cotton insurance.
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Pinehurst
New Post Office Named Pete Near Vienna
A post office was established at Mr. S. P. Odom's home, 54 miles west of Vienna, chosen from a list submitted to the P.O. Department. The name Pete was selected as it was short and unique among the options.
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S. P. Odom
Vienna
Pete
P.O. Department
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Mill of Justice
Kent
Peterson
Stovall
Lhe
Hattie Mathis
John Mathis
Smith
Judge Littlejoun
T. H Butler
Coney
Arabi, Ga
Tnose
Jno. C. Eads & Co
Macon
Eads, Neel & Co
Usi
Georgia
John C. Eads & Co
Eads, Neel &Co
Cherry St
Macon, Ga
Y Farmer's Warehouse
Smith & Johns, Proors
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