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Ellaville Ga., March 12.—Sheriff Allen is having the jail guarded at night since some of the prisoners broke jail. Jean Butts, a notorious negro boy, who has been a fugitive from justice about three years, was arrested at Fort Valley by the city marshal and returned to ElIavilIe jesterday evening. As soon as Butts saw the officer he made a break for liberty, but a well directed ball from the officer's pistol brought aim to a halt.
Date: 1898-03-16; Paper: Columbus Daily Enquirer

Mr. T. M. Bridges was thrown from the buggy yesterday by a runaway horse, and was very painfully hurt.
Date: 1898-03-16; Paper: Columbus Daily Enquirer






 
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