Waycross Plans Aviation Meet Census Celebration March 9 10 11
Waycross boards of trade announce a three day aviation meet and census celebration featuring J S Berger and other Birdmen. Special round trip rail rates within 100 miles, school and child rates arranged, aims to attract thousands to Waycross with daily exhibits and lectures on flying machines and related events.
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Gimder Arapices
Waycross Board of ‘Trade
Bailrog’s
Waycross
Waycross Board of Trade
J. S. Berger
Board of Trade
Board of Trade Committee
Andrews
Walter Young
J. 8
Elkins
Fred Brewer
J. E. T. Bowden
Col
B. A. Parks
Agricultural College
Douglas
Presbyterial Institute
Blackshear
Ridius
Freezing Weather Targets Georgia Tuesday Night
A cold front brings a freeze to North Georgia tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures may dip below freezing as the northwest cold wave brings heavy snows northward. Fruit growers fear damage to Georgia crops, especially fruit trees in Waycross where blossoms are in full bloom. Local revival and athletic events at the First Methodist Church will begin at 8:30 listing brass band music and bicycle aid activities.
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North Georgia
Georgia
Methodist Church
Knights of Pythias At The Central Baptist Church
One of the largest gatherings of Knights of Pythias attended a Central Baptist Church service. Rev W H Scruggs preached a strong sermon on Fraternity with representatives from nearly every Fraternal Order present. Scruggs praised the brotherhood and its aid to the people amid earnest singing and special music.
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Knights of Pythias
The
Central Baptist Church
W. H. Scruggs
Lfe
Dispute Over Prisoner Transfer Between Courts
W. W. Cribb faced lunacy trial in Ordinary Court after a conflict with United States Court over custody. Assistant District Attorney C. H. Coddington argued for US authority. A. B. Brittain represented the post office. Judge B. H. Thomas ruled for US custody and ordered Cribb transferred to the US Court, to be taken to Valdosta by Deputy Marshal Sutton that evening.
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B. H. Thomas
Ordinary's Court
United States Court
C. H. Coddington
A. S. Court
A. B. Brittain
Post Office
Cribb
Waydroxs
U. S
B. H. ‘Thomas
W. W. Oroh
Marshall Sutton
Valdosta
Husband Convicted Wife Goes Insane in Sequel
In Petersburg on February 20 a tragic sequel to Count O'Brien DeLassy’s murder conviction emerges. His wife, sister of Count Vassill Bouturlin and daughter of General Bouturlin, has become insane after the verdict and plans to join her husband in Liberia. She vanished, was spotted by a lawyer, detained with police help, and later deemed mentally unfit by physicians.
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Petersburg
Count O'Brien DeLassy
Vassill Bouturlin
Count Vasslll
General Bouturlin
Countess Delassy
Liberia
Bouturlin
Girl Charges Preacher With Her Downfall
Rome Georgia February 20 Joseph B Cox a known Rome preacher and shoemaker was arrested in Gadsden and to be returned to Rome on a serious charge by Miss Emma usky a resident outside the city Cox preached with unconventional doctrine including laying on of hands as part of his religion he sought young women converts though married his wife is living. Indignation in East Rome followed the war event and a sworn affidavit was filed against him.
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Joseph B. Cox
Gadsden
Rome
Emma #usky
Cox
Possible Senate Candidate Named in Georgia Street Talk
A Waycross reader suggests Hon. A. M. Knight as a fitting successor to Mr Brantley should he run for the senate. The note appears in a letter to the editor signed Ring 174 for Wood. Several gentlemen discussed political aims in the streets this morning.
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Georgia
Brantley
Senate
Waycross
A. M. Knight
Nations General Assembly
Banker Charged With Largely Bank Failure
Alexandria Va Feb 20 C Jonen Hixey arraigned to answer charges after the failure of the Viretyga Safe Deppalt and Trust Corp of which he was president. The firm went into receivership Dec 29 with eight branches scattered across Virginia. Indictments accuse Hixey of larceny making false statements about the bank and falsifying the institution’s accounts.
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Alexandria
C. Jonen Hixey
Viretyga Safe Deppalt and Trust Corporation
Plucky Woman Hires At Black Suspect Hunted Near Thomasville
In Thomasville Georgia Coputy Sheriff Riceberg and a posse returned from an early morning chase after a negro believed to threaten Mrs Harris wife of a local farmer. Harris fired several times as the intruder fled. Dogs tracked the trail to an old saw mill before losing it. No identification of the suspect was possible due to darkness.
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Thomasville
Riceberg
Citizens rail at flickering electric lights at night
Mr. Editor reports poor electric light service last night. He asks who is responsible to fix the condition and improve the reliability for subscribers, urging action to restore proper service.
Majestic Reception at Watt Hardware offers free ware
Personal invitation from Watt Hardware Co to attend a week long Majestic Reception February 20 to 26. Hot coffee and biscuits provided daily. Families welcome to spend pleasant hours. See newspapers for a special day.
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Aus
Watt Hardware! Co
Home Fire Coverage Stresses Value of Peace of Mind
A persuasive plea urges homeowners to insure against fire with low premiums. It emphasizes protecting loved ones, reducing anxiety, and the modest cost relative to the enormous protection and security gained.
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Worth
H. C. Seaman
Scruges
Brotherhood of the K. of P
Thomas
W. H. Cribb
Mr. Coddington
U.S. Court
W. W. Cribb
Waresboro
U. B
Cribb Sage
Fon
Tor
Siberia
Preacher
Thomas County
Mra. Harris
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