The Macon Telegraph

Mr. Bullington was widely known in Macon and throughout Bibb and Jones Counties. He was 29 years of age. Five years ago he moved to Macon from Grays in Jones County and for three years lived at 1811 Third Street with his brother, W. E. Bullington. He was at that time employed by the McCaw Manufacturing Company. Two years ago he married Miss Edna Davis, daughter of R. B. Davis and the couple moved to the Columbus Road to live. Mr. Bullington going into business with Mr. Davis.

Besides his wife and four month old child, Mr. Bullington is survived by his father, J. B. Bullington of Jones County, five brothers, W. E. of Macon, R. M. , Dave, Jessie and Elick Bullington of Grays and two sisters, Mrs. Leila Parham of Eatonton and Miss Maggie Bullington of Grays.

Mr. Bullington had been a member of the Methodist Church since he was 12 years of age. He was well liked by all that knew him and his death will be keenly felt.
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The Macon Telegraph published more extensive articles relating to this. Below are some excerpts that basically describe what happened. I would have liked to edit out the reference to race, but sadly, it was a sign of the times;

It was about 7:30 o'clock last night that Daniels and several negroes, all of whom were more or less under the influence of liquor, came into the store of Mr. Bullington and his father-in-law, R. B. Davis, An argument arose between Daniels and another negro, Joe Kemp. Mr. Bullington desired to avoid a fight in his store, told Daniels that he did not want any trouble there and that if they were going to fight, for them to go out in the road. Daniels at once showed his resentment and said they would stay where they were. Mr. Bullington insisted that the negroes leave and suddenly Daniels whipped out a pistol and began firing. He fired at Mr. Bullington five times, but only one of the bullets took effect, piercing an arm and penetrating his heart. He sank to the floor mortally wounded and the negroes fled.

Mr Bullington lived for about thirty minutes and was able to tell the name of the negro who fired the shot. Two physicians were summoned from Macon but before they could arrive the wounded man expired.
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The body of the dead man was brought to Macon in Burgnard's ambulance to be prepared for burial and will be taken back to his home today. The funeral will be held at 4: o'clock this afternoon and the burial will be in the family burying ground.