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NEWNAN HERALD
NEW NAN, FRIDAY. SEPT. 17
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Official Organ of Coweta County.
.Jak. K. Jlrown. Mill* M. Carpenter.
BROWN * CARPENTER,
F.MTORW AND PIIBI.IBHRRIt
!». P. WINTER. Contributing Editor.
A Deplorable Tragedy.
The killing of Marshall T. Megee,
a well-known anil popular young man
of Raymond, in a pintol duel with a
policeman in Columbus between 2 and 3
o’clock Sunday morning, was a great
shock to his family and friends in this
•county. The circumstances or incidents
leading up to the unfortunate tragedy,
as related by the Columbus Enquirer-
Sun, are briefly as follows:
A negro employed in a small store
kept by Geo. Chestnut states that Me-
gee went to the store about half-past
2 o'clock Sunday morning, held him up
at the point of a pistol, robbed the
cash drawer of $12, and ran out. The
negro sayR he immediately gave an
alarm, which brought the proprietor
from a hack room to tho front, who,
upon being informed of the alleged
robbery, seized a double-barreled shot
gun and started in pursuit. According
to Chestnut's statement he fired twice
at the fleeing form, and that a police
man who had been attracted by bin
shots joined in the chase; that young
Megee darted into a blind alley, but
turned when he aaw that his pursurers
were gaining upon hirn and opened fire
on them with pistol. It is said there was
a rapid exchange of shota between the
policeman and Megee, and the latter
fell to the ground mortally wounded,
with four bullets in hia body—one above
the left eye, one though his body, one
in ths left arm and another in the
thigh. The policeman received three
wounds, one bullet passing through the
abdomen, one in the hip, and one in
another part of his body. He died
Sunday ufternoon.
The charge made by Chestnut and
his negro porter that Megee robbed
Chestnut’s money drawer of the sum
of $12 is not believed by anyone here,
and this phase of the unfortunate affair
is being thoroughly investigated by the
police authorities of Columbus. In
fact, he had no need to resort to such
measures to obtain money. According
to a statement of the proprietor of the
hotel where Megee was stopping the
latter had $50 on his person lute Satur
day afternoon, and $12 was found in his
pocket when searched after his death.
That there is some mystery surround
ing the case which has n.it yet been
cleared up is evidenced hy the activity
of the police authorities of Columbus
in trying to trace the movements of
the unfortunate young man from the
time he left his hotel Saturday evening
up to the hour of the tragedy Sunday
morning. Upon this point the Colum
bus Enquirer-Sun sayH:
"Persistent have been tho rumors
that Megee did not rob anybody's cash
register, and reports have reached the
ears of the police commission that evi
dence to t iiih effect can he furnished by
two men who were with Megee at the
time he is said to have committed theft.
These reports are to be traced down,
and it is state>l that definite news ns to
their reliability will lie in' the hands of
the commission by the latter part of
the week.
‘The fact that Megee carne to Colum
bus with $50 last Friday night, and did
not leave the hotel where he was stop
ping for any length of lime until Satur
day evening, is taken by the commis
sion as a point in favor of the theory
he did not have any necessity to bq-
come a highwayman, and every feature
of his expenditures in the city, uii to
the time he is said to have robbed
Chestnut's store, will come under the
investigating eye of the commission."
Marshall Megee was 21 years of age,
and bore nn excellent reputation in the
community where ho wus born and
reared. His character for uprightness
and honesty negatives the charge
brought against him by the Columbus
shopkeeper, Chestnut, and the friends
of young Megee do not intend to rest
until they have cleared his name of
this accusal ion.
Mr. W. E Megee went down to Co
lumbus Monday and identified the body
of the young man as that of hia son.
Before leaving the city he called at the
heme of the dead policeman and ex
pressed to the family his deep sympa
thy in their bereavement. He was ae-
rompunied to Columbus by Messrs. C.
J. Owens, C. C. Owens and A. W.
Powers.
The corpse was brought to Raymond
Tuesday morning, where the funeral
and interment took place.
P. S. Since the above was written
it huts become known that two young
men from Harris county were with
Marshall Megee in Chestnut's place on
the night of the tragedy, and lln-y de
clare roost positively that Megee did
not rob Chestnut. They assert more
over that Chestnut was the cause of
the whole trouble, and that Megee was
innocent of any wrongdoing. The
names of the young men are known,
and it is said that they have signified a
willingness to make a sworn statement,
giving all the facts relating to the un
fortunate affair. The truth is, evidence
is cropping out that Chestnut will have
a good deal to answer for by the time
the investigation now under way has
l>een concluded. By next week The
Herald hopes to have tho story in full,
with some sidelights on a system that
permits such disreputable dives as
Chestnut's place to flourish in a city
like Columbus.
Atpong numerous letters of condo
lence received by Mr. W. E. Megee since
the tragic death of his son. Marshall,
is this one from Mr. Chus. Hogue, of
West Point, a former college mate;
"Dear Mr. Megee: Recovering from
an illness, 1 wish to express to you my
sympathy in the loss of one who was my
dearest friend. Marshall and l loved
each other dearly, and his loss causes
me the deepest grief. Knowing him,
1 loved him with my whole heart.
There was nothing that we would not
do for each other. All the members of
his rlass will be deeply grieved, for he
was a favorite. Rooming with him in
Atlanta, l can testify that he was
honest, upright, and a model for any
one to follow. To you and your wife 1
extend my heartfelt sympathy in the
loss of your dear boy. When I recover
I shall visit Marshall’s grave, and
shall not rest until I do. My heart is
too full to write more.”
CRANTVILLE.
I1Y MKH. L. P. WINTER.
This has been an unusually active
week in business circles in Grantville.
Albright-Zellars Co. exchanged quar
ters with Hanks Bros. Co. on Monday
and Tuesday, and mw these two firms
are practically settled in their new
stores. The Ten Cent Store, operated
for some time by Mr. F. T. Meacham,
was taken over Tuesday by Mrs. I. G.
Pickett, of Jackson, Ga., the latter
having purchased the stock of Mr. Mea
cham.
Mr. Lassctter, of Jackson, accom
panied his daughter, Mrs. Pickett, to
Grantville Tuesday.
Mr. E. P. Lewis, the live manager of
the McClure Ten Cent Store of Atlanta,
was here the lirst of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Nall, of Raymond,
visited Mr. and Mrs, Ira Lester Sun
day.
MiBses Lucy and Birdie May McKoy,
of Welcome, are guests of their uncle,
Mr. T. M. LeHter, and family.
Mr. Stewart Colley, of Atlanta, is
spending some time with homefolks
here.
Miss Mary Branch went to Macon
Tuesday to enter WeBleyan Female Col
lege. Her father, Rev. C. H. Branch,
accompanied her as far as Newnan.
Miss Ethel Banks has gone back to
Gainesville to resume her studies at
Brenau College.
Donald Banks went over to Oxford
last Thursday to re-enter Emory Col-
Mr. Harry Baxter reached home from
a pleasant trip of some weeks to rela
l$ood, J. C. McKov, O. T. Lyle, J. A,
Hyde, R. F. Shell,' E. M. Cole, A. H.
Lang, J. A. R. Camp, I C. Lestsr.
Tales Jury — L). B. Lambert, J. D.
Starr, T. B.' North, C C. Puckett, J. H.
Denson, T. J. Thurman, E. L. McKoy,
C. E. Ragland, B. L. Banks, B. H.
Hopkins, M. H. Overby, A. J. Murphy,
S. G. Allen, sr., C. A. Gentry, M. R.
Moore, J. K Beavers, T. H. Grimes, jr.,
R. M. Smith, J. T. Bexley, W. J. Har-
tives and friends in his old home town,
Utica, N. Y., last Friday. Mrs. Bax
ter remained in Utica, and will return
about the first of October.
Her many friends are rejoiced to see
Miss Arlena Bryant home again, after
her recent hospital experience. Her
condition is much improved, and she is
now on the road to complete health.
Mr. Ben Hopkins is attending court
in Newnan this week.
Crossed electric wires Monday night
caused some decided electric displays
near the Baptist church, and put the
town in darkness for a time.
Mrs. Kennon entertained the Rook
Club Tuesday.
Freight business is evidently picking
up on the railroads. The agent reports
a good improvement at this point
Mrs. W. G. Sadler was hostess to the
Parsonage Aid Society Wednesday.
The Sunday papers carried the an
nouncement of the engagement of Miss
Mabel Holloway and Mr. Cecil G.
While, the marriage to take place dur
ing the present month. But Cupid got
ahead of the newspapers in this case
for on Saturday evening at 7 o’clock
Mr. White ami Miss Holloway drove
over to the parsonage, and in a few
minutes returned a legal and loving
unit, Rev. C. II. Branch performing Un
necessary service to this unification. It
was Sunday before anyone hut a small
number of friends knew what Imd hap
pened, and the marriage created
pleasing sensation in town. Mr. White
has been for a number of years a book
keeper at tho Grantville Oil Mill, while
Miss Holloway (now Mrs. Whitt) is
highly esteemed and most worthy young
lady. The young people go on their
way with many good wishes accompa
nying them.
Rev. W. W. ltoop filled his regular
appointment at the Baptist church Sun
day.
’i’en-cent cotton, and above, ought to
bring a real revival of business, us well
as relief to many people out of work.
Sept. 15th.
SHARPSBURG,
It is with deepest regret that we
chronicle the death of Mrs. W. H
Spradlin, which occurred at the sana-
turium in Newnan last Friday night
The body was laid to rest at Lone Oak
Sunday afternoon. She is survived by
her husband und several stepchildren,
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert,
near Grantville, several sisters and
brothers, and other relatives, to all of
whom we extend our sincere sympathy
Mrs. Mary Fuller, of Meriwether
and Mrs. Gertrude Spradlin, of Atlanta,
are here with their father this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones Bridges, of
Esmond, visited Mr. J. G. Oarmical
and children near here this week.
Little Bitha and Lynn McLean are at
homo again, after a pleasant two
weeks’ visit to relatives at Fayetteville,
Miss Lizzie Butler, of Barnesville, is
on an extended visit to her sister, Mrs
Gus Bridges.
Messrs. Joe Ingram, Inis Cole and
Lewis lngruni left last week for At
lunta, where they entered Tech High
School. They have many friends here
who wish them much sueeess in their
studies.
Mr. P. M. Smith, of Newnan, visited
friends in-re Wednesday.
Miss Mabel Oarmical is visiting rela
tives in Newnan this week.
Mrs. Rebecca Gay is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Horace Haines, in So
noia.
Mr. Williams, from near Haralson
visited his son, Mr. C. A. Williams
here recently.
Masters Kennerly Cole und Hubert
Estep visited relatives in Griffin Satur
day and Sunday.
Mrs. W. L. McLean is on the sick
list this week.
Mr. T. N. McWhorter visited rela
tives at Villa Rica a few days ago.
Sept, ltith.
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LOCALS DROUGHT FORWARD
ley,
per, J. M. Wadsworth. W. E. Prather,
d. C. Carlton, W. C. Grace, T. Y.
Mattox.
Court Notes.
The criminal docket wa9 taken up in
tha Superior Court Monday, and up to
tnis morning convictions had been se
cured in the following cases —
Robt. Huling; forgery; verdict of
guilty, with recommendation that de-
lendant be punished as for a misde
meanor; $100 or 12 months.
Alvan Arnold; same offen<e, same
verdict and same sentence as in above
case.
Luther Shaw; escape from peniten
tiary; plea of guilty; two years added
to prison term.
John Roland; assault and battery;
plea of guilty; $75 or 12 months.
Rich Sherman; simple larceny; ver
dict of guilty; two years in penitentiary.
Walter Gaddy; burglary; verdict of
guilty, with recommendation that de
fendant be punished as for a misde
meanor; $75 or 12 months.
W. F. Feltman; selling liquor with
out license and carrying pistol con
cealed; plea of guilty in both cases.
Sentence of 12 months in first case
without the alternative of a fine, and
$50 or two months in second case, to
become effective when defendant com
pletes term of imprisonment in first
case.
Lige Holston; murder; guilty of in
voluntary manslaughter. (Sentence
not yet pronouuced, hot as defendant
is only 14 years of age he will probably
be sent to the State Farm.)
Precious Ware; arson; verdict of
guilty; 10 years in penitentiary.
Ike Elder; murder; guilty of voluntary
manslaughter; six years in penitentiary.
Rubs Hammett, charged with mur
der, is on trial thiB morning.
Visitors at County Club Rest-room
During August.
Miss Cora Lee Monroe, Cuthbert;
Miss Evelyn Dudley, Columbus; Mrs.
Annie Richards, Douglas; Mrs. B. A.
Mosely and son, Mrs. Oliver Torres and
two children, Mrs. Louella Pitts, Mrs.
R. C. Collins and baby, Carrollton;
Miss Lillian Turner, Eastman; Mrs. W.
E. Johnson. Miss Julia Weston Askew,
Miss Dora Mae Johnson, Mrs. Gus Dam
ron, Atlanta; Mrs. Edgar Dominick,
Miss Mary J. Hunter, Mrs. J. W. Wil-,
liams, Turin; Mrs. J. L. McMichael,
Raymond; Mrs. W. J. Lester and four
hildren, Franklin; Mrs. M. E. Hinds-
man, Mrs. A. R. Russell, Mrs. J. W.
Trammell, Lutherville; Mrs. Nannie
Martin, Mrs. E. N. Camp, Mrs. T. H.
Mattox, Miss Hannah Mattox, More
land; Mrs. A. O. Colquitt and baby,
Banning; Mrs. T. E. Ansley, Whites-
burg; Mrs. Grizzard and son, Mrs. Jim
Smith and child. Miss Charlie Thomp
son, Miss Minnie Putnam, Mrs. Cora
Easton, Sargent; Mrs. C. F. Wood,
Mrs. W. T. Moore, Miss Jimmie Belle
Brown, Miss Ella May Ferrell, Miss
Mattie Ferrell, Madras; Mrs. S. W.
Glass, Sharpshurg; Mrs. A. G. Worth
am, Centralhatchee; Mrs. M. R. West,
Mrs..). B. Haralson, Mrs. Fannie Thom
as, Mrs. W. M. Thomas, R. F. D. 1;
Mrs. J. D. Sprayberry, Mrs. J. B. By
ron and baby, R. F. D. 2; Mrs. N. H.
Hemphill, Miss N. M. Millen, R. F. D. 6.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to extend our thanks for
kindnesses shown in our recent bereave
ment—especially to the ladies for the
beautiful floral offerings, to the nurses
and physicians at the hospital, and also
to the good people of Grantville, Lone
Oak and Sharpshurg. May God’s rich
est blessings rest upon them all.
W. H. Spradlin and Children.
J. R. Spradlin and Family.
Gus Spradlin and Family.
COMING
A ¥onderfu/5ActB/mVersion
ofa GreatBimdwySuecess
The Popular Actor
Hobart
With Hobart Henlev
and Jane NovciK
Saturday morning as Mrs. A. II.
Arnold was driving into town from her
country home a runaway mule team
and wagon ran into her buggy. The
impact was so violent that she was
thrown to the ground, falling on her
head and sustaining painful injuries.
It was feared at first that she had been
seriously hurt, but an examination hy
Dr. D. A. Haney, who was hastily
summoned to attend her, revealed
nothing more serious than a number of
bruises, from which she is rapidly re
covering. Considering the nature of
the accident she was fortunate to have
escaped with no more serious results.
Jurors Serving This Week.
Traverse .luni—Otis E. Smith, T. F.
Add.v, T. M. Hyde, M. S. Morgan, W.
B. Story, J. Alton Addv, L. E Snead,
J. C. Sewell, J. W. Williams, G. O.
Potts, C. R. Sewell, Jos. A. Camp, R.
V. Webb, J. A. Powledge, W. A. Ad-
"A Little Brother of the Rich,” the
Universal’s 5 act film version of Joseph
Medill Patterson’s celebrated novel and
play, contains many thrilling scenes,
but none equaling me one in which an
engine runs down an automobile and
smashes it to junk. The scene in ques
tion was made by Beverly Griffith, lo
cation manager at Universal City. Mr.
Griffith, under the direction of Otis
Turner, the producer of "A Little
Brother of the Rich,’’ drove an Olsmo-
bile 7-passenger car valued at $1,500,
and containing Miss Maude George,
William Clark and Mr. Griffith across a
railroad track on the line of the Santa
Fe railroad before an oncoming engine
and express train. Can you imagine
this for a thriller?
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Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
GEORGIA-Coweta County:
Notice is hereby given to all creditors of the es
tate of I. J. Jackson, late of said county, de
ceased. to render in an account of their demands
to the undersigned within the time prescribed by
law. properly made out; and all persona indebted
to said estate are hereby requested to make imme
diate payment. This Sept. 17.1915. Prs. fee, $3.75.
E. B. JACKSON. Administrator.
Notice of Discharge in Bankruptcy.
In the District Court of the United States for the
Northern District of Georgia.
No. , in Bankruptcy.
In re Wade H. Stallings, Bankrupt:
A petition for discharge having been filet! in
conformity with law by the above-named bank
rupt, and the Court having duly ordered that the
hearing upon said petition be had on Oct. 23,
1915. at 10 o’clock a. m.. at the United States Dis
trict Court-room, in the city of Atlanta, Ga.,
notice is hereby given to all creditors and other
persons in interest to appear at the time and place
named and show cause, if any they have, why the
petition of said bankrupt for discharge should not
be granted, O. C. FULLER, Clerk.
Atlanta. Ga., Sept. 14. 1915.
A PROCLAMATION.
GEORGIA:
By N. E. HARRIS, Governor of said State.
Whereas. Official information has been re
ceived at this Department that on July 24. 1915. in
Coweta county. Ga.. Starling Brooks (colored) is
charged with the murder of his wife and escaped,
and is now a fugitive from justice.
1 have thought proper, therefore, to issue this,
my Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of
SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS
for the apprehension and delivery of said Starling
Brooks, with evidence sufficient to convict, to the
Sheriff of Coweta county and State.
And I do, moreover, charge and require all offi
cers in this State. Civil and Military, to be vigi
lant in endeavoring to apprehend the said Star
ling Brooks, in order that he may be brought to
trial for t he offense with which he stands charged.
Given under mv hand and seal of the State, this
the U>tl. day of September. 1916.
N. E. HARRIS, Governor.
By the Governor:
PHILIP COOK. Secretary of State.
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