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The Atlanta Constitution, 22 May 1898
Farmer Kills A Well Digger
Latter Attempted to Fill the Well with the Dirt He Had Thrown Out
Columbus, Ga., May 21, --(Special.)-- News was received today of a tragedy in Chattahoochee county, near Pine Knot Springs. Robert McMurrain, a well-known
middle aged farmer, shot and killed J. H. Gordon, a white well digger, Friday Evening
The story received here is to the effect that Gordon dug some wells for McMurrain and that when he went to get his money the latter told him to wait a while, as he waited to see whether or not his work had been successful. Gordon, enraged at this, is said to have started to filling up the newly dug wells. This brought on the difficulty and the killing to which there no eyewitnesses. McMurrain, it is understood, claims self-defense.
---------------- The Atlanta Constitution, 15 August, 1910 - Page 3
Society, Waverly Hall, GA
Mr. and Mrs. John Camp chaperoned a party from Waverly Hall, Ga., and neighboring town on a week's house party at Juniper, Ga., beginning August 8 and ending the 18. The occasion was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The camp was situated on the banks of a beautiful lake, and the swimming, boating and fishing were fine. Most of the gentlemen carried their guns along, and target shooting became quite a pastime. Among the gentlemen who participated in the target practice Mrs. Paul Luttrell was the star. Mr. Byrd was also a fine shot.
............... Among those who enjoyed the party were............... Misses Annie Mae McMurrain, Willie Mae McGaun, of Cusseta, Ga.,..............
---------------- The Atlanta Constitution, 26 December 1911
Policeman Shot At With Own Revolver
Black Who Starts a Row in Girard Is Finally Desperately Wounded.
Columbus, Ga., December 25 --(Special.)-- Pistol shots mingled with cannon crackers in Girard, Ala., tonight when Police Officer McMurrain attempted to arrest a drunken negro who was raising a row. The negro struck at him with a stick and
when the officer pulled his pistol the other knocked the weapon out of his hand, snatched it from the ground and began firing at the policeman.
Not a shot struck McMurrain, but Cliff Kelly, who filled the role of innocent bystander, received a ball in his hand. The negro fled when Officer Perry arrived. He was
followed by a fusillade of shots and finally fell in the street, desperately wounded. It is believed he will die. His name has not yet been learned.
------------- The Atlanta Constitution, 3 Dec 1913, Page Three
Bearing License to Wed in Pocket, Young Hunter Meets Accidental Death
Columbus, Ga., December 2. --(Special.)-- F. L. Turner, a young farmer residing a few miles west of the city in Alabama, who had been missing since Saturday, was found on the farm of F. W. Mcmurrain, his body cold in death. he went hunting Saturday morning and it is supposed that he slipped when he stepped on a log and the gun fell to the earth and was discharged, his body receiving the contents. Apparently dealt was instantaneous.
Turner was 22 years old and his marriage to Miss Eula Smith was to be celebrated next Sunday. He had his marriage license in his pocket at the time of his accidental death.
The funeral service was conducted this afternoon from Lavonia church.
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The
Atlanta Constitution 12 March 1914
Government to Study Diseases of the Pecan
Thomasville, Ga., March 11. -- (Special.) -- S. C. McMurran, of the United States department of agriculture, will be in Thomasville the latter part of this month to look after the establishing of a temporary station here for the purpose of studying diseases affecting the pecan trees in this section of the
coutnry.
Mr. McMurran will make his
headquarters in Thomasville, but will visit the pecan orchards all through this part of south Georgia and make a thorough examination into and study of
anything that may affect the growth or healthfulness of the trees.
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The Atlanta Constitution, 20 Feb 1916
M'Murrain - Mitchell
Columbus, Ga., February 19. --(Special) -- Miss Jessie McMurrain and Mr. F. D. Mitchell were married Tuesday evening at the First Baptist parsonage, the Rev. Dr. L. R. Christie officiating. A number of intimate friends of the contracting parties were present.
The bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. L. McMurrain, and the groom is a well-known railroad man.
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are now on a wedding journey through Florida, and returning will be at home to their friends at the apartments on Fifth avenue.
