County Commissioners in Taylor County Meet April 7 1925
The Taylor County board of roads and revenues met in regular session with all members present. Actions include approving March minutes, settling cattle dipping tax with Central Railroad for 418.78 plus interest, and deductions for attorney fees. Tax collectors and bailiffs reported funds turned over to the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Board of Roads and Revenues
Taylor County
F. C. Jarrell
H. 8. Wall
R EH Watkins
Jas L. Burt
H. S. Wall
R. E. Watkins
W. E. Steed
Central Railroad
Alice D. Riley
Riley
F. M. Weeks
Bate
Alo
Lou Barfield
Shehee
Willis Smith
Jim Jones
Narcis Bredlove
J. W. Cogburn
J. W Cogburn
Eliza Dickerson
Missouri Johnson
Jere Crawford
Sam Montgomery
Charlotte Towns
MRS M E WATT CALLED HOME IN TAYLOR COUNTY
Mrs Mariah Elizabeth Watt widow of Rev W M Watt longtime Methodist leader in South Georgia died Thursday at age 84 in Taylor County Born Elizabeth Foy in Talbot County she lived in the area 60 years Survived by two brothers T Foy and J D Foy and two half brothers Walter and Malcolm Foy Funeral held at Union church cemetery Rev L Watt officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariah Elizabeth Watt
W. M. Watt
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Talbot County
T. Foy
J. D Foy
Pelham
Messrs
Walter and
Malcom Foy
Meridian
Watt
Israel
Methodist Church
Taylor County
Union Church Cemetery
L. Watl
Mr. Ai. D Foy
Salesman narrowly escapes death in auto wreck
Ernest Robinson of Montezuma a traveling salesman for Washburn Crosby narrowly escaped death when his coupe overturned and caught fire. He was pinned inside and badly burned about the head as onlookers arrived to pull him free. the car and cart were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma, Ga
Ernest Robinson
Montezuma
Washburn-Crosby Company
Boy 15 Kills Self After Quarrel in Home
Macon reports a 15 year old boy John Leo Meinvale shot himself after a quarrel with an older brother. His body was found in the kitchen with a .88 calibre revolver nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
John Leo MelInvale
Meinvale
Life and Property Loss in Florida Tornado
Bodies of three storm victims were taken to Miami undertaking parlors and 24 people were injured in the Miami area. The wind and hail storm formed near Hialeah and struck White Belt Dairy causing heavy damage estimated between 160000 and 200000 dollars as it moved northeast and out to sea north of Miami. Rain and hail were reported along the East Coast from Homestead to Fort Lauderdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Hialeh
Struk
White Belt
Florida
Homestead
Ft. Lauderdale
Stray spotted sow taken in January at uny place
One spotted sow weighing about 100 pounds was taken up in January at an unspecified location. Marks noted include a swallow fork in the left ear and a split in the right. Owner listed as Troy Peterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uny Place
Troy Peterman
Taylor Superior Court Opens Two Week Session in Taylor
The April term of Taylor Superior Court convened at nine o'clock with Judge C Frank McLaughlin presiding. Grand Jury foreman B E Hodges and clerk L F Montfort were elected as the jury, which includes numerous county representatives. The court heard the masterly charge and disposed of civil dockets, while the criminal docket awaits later action with Jones and Bloodworth and Garrett cases looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Superior Court
C. Frank McLaughlin
Chattahoochee
Walker R. Flournoy
R. C. Perkins
B. E. Hodges
L. F Montfort
J. W Cogburn
E. E Hodges
J. T. Cochran
W.M Brown
T. J Spillers
J. E. Locke L
F. Montfort
F. A Ricks
J B Byrn
I. T Cooper
J T Adams
C. O. White
J. W. Riley
J. T Mathews
M. Bartlett
W. A. Spinks
J W W. Gholson
S. E. Mitchell
M T Gaultney
W T. Gostin
T. D. Seay
H. H. Aultman
McLaughlin
Grand Jury
Herald
Omeras
Jones and Bloodworth
Garrett
Walker
H. F. Underwood
Remains of Miss Nettie Jones Laid to Rest in Butler
The body of Miss Nettie Jones arrived by the 2:12 Central train Friday and was interred in the Methodist cemetery after a funeral led by Rev J D McCord and Rev J Today. Her death followed a street car accident in Atlanta on Wednesday night, leaving a mother Mrs Florence Jones and sister Miss Leah Jones among grieving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Jones
Atlanta
The
Herald
Butler
Methodist
J. D. McCord
Florence Jones
Leah Jones
J. H. Huff
S. H. Woodruff
J. H. Keown
Miss Jones
Atrest
J. E. Christian
Miss Nettie
Christian
Graily Hospital
Card of Thanks from the Jones Family
The Jones family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Butler friends for support and kindness during their sorrow. They acknowledge the comfort given and wish divine blessing on all who helped. Signed by Mrs. Florence Jones Miss Leah Jones and B Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Florence Jones
Leah Jones
B, Jones
Methodist Revival Ends After Two Week Series
After a successful two week revival at the Methodist church the services closed Sunday night. Rev G. M. SpiveyLed renewed spiritual vigor among members and will assist Rev C. L. Wall in August at Crowell continuing protracted services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
G. M. Spivey
Spivey
C. L. Wall
Crowell
Holder Loses Fight in Bibb Superior Court
Macon April 3 Governor Clifford Walker's court action ousting J N Holder as chairman of the state highway board was upheld in Bibb Superior Court Judge M D Jones sustained the demurrer in mandamus proceedings brought by Holder to force the other two board members W T Anderson and B S Bennett to recognize him as chairman. An appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court was filed by Holder's counsel. The decision avoided a second hearing and the daylong argument focused on legal questions rather than facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Clifford Walker
J. N Holder
State Highway Board
Bibb Superior Court
M. D. Jones
Madamus
W. T. Anderson
S. Bennett
Quitman
Supreme Court
Holder
Accidental Hurts Fatal in Montezuma
Montezuma Ga April 6 N. A Clark 47 of Montezuma died from a lung hemorrhage after an automobile crash three weeks earlier that left broken ribs and other injuries. He was thought improving before death. Survived by wife mother of South Carolina three sons Coy Irving and Jeff and daughter Troy all of Montezuma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Clark
South Carolina
Coy
Irving
Jeff
Troy
Gerald Chapman Faces Death Row After Conn Murder Conviction
Gerald Chapman was sentenced to hang on June 25 in the Connecticut state prison for the murder of a New Britain patrolman last October. The condemned man showed no visible emotion as the judge delivered the sentence following a rapid jury verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Connecticut
New Britain
Chapman
School whipping case to be tried in April term
In Moultrie Georgia on April 4 Mrs Cora Lee Giles and her brother McLinley Croft face assault and battery charges linked to an alleged attack on two Berlin School faculty members after the teachers whipped the brother and sister of the pair. Special counsel has been hired to assist the solicitor general. both defendants are free on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
Cora Lee Giles
McLinley Croft
Berlin
Colquitt Superior Court
Giles
Croft
Funeral of Mr P Lipsey Held Here Tuesday
The funeral for Mr P Lipsey who died after four years with paralysis was held Tuesday in Butler. He was 68, born in Taylor County, lived in Savannah and Brunswick, and was a longtime Central Railroad employee. He is survived by two sons, a brother, two sisters, and several relatives from Albany Geneva Columbus and Miami. The service was led by Rev J D McCord at Calvary Baptist Church in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P
Burrel) Lipsey
St Joseph Hospital
Savannah
Butler
J. D. McCord
J. B. Lipsey
J. W Lipsey
Mr. Lipsey
Taylor County
G. J. Lipsey
The
Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Brunswick
Central Railroad
J.W., Lipsey
L . Lipsey
Miami
Fla
M. J. Jones
Geneva
Ella E. Edwards
Columbus
Paul Liprey
Leonard Jones
Albany
Burrel Jones
Richard Jones
Thelma
Eunice
Dora Williamson
Arch McCrary
Card of Thanks from Lipsey family after bereavement
The Lipsey family expresses deep appreciation for kindness shown during their bereavement asking for the Lord's blessings on all who offered help. Signed by J. B. Lipsey J. W. Lipsey and L. P. Lipsey.
West Central Georgia B W M U Institute Spring Meeting
Mrs Idus Robertson announces the West Central Georgia Division B W M U spring institute to be held April 14 and 15 at Central Baptist Church Manchester Georgia. Delegates submitting overnight entertainment requests should contact Mrs H A Jones. Warm Springs pick up and A B A trains will meet delegates. Lunches provided. All attend by 9 30 Tuesday for opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idus Robertson
West Central Georgia
Central Baptist Church
Manchester
H. A. Jones
Warm Springs
Ancona Egg Offer At One Dollar Per Setting
For thirty days Ancona pure strain eggs offered at one dollar per setting of 15 or five dollars per hundred. Co L Wall Howard Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L. Wall
Howard, Ga
Setting Eggs for Sale Donaldson Strain SCRI Red
Setting eggs for sale from the Donaldson strain SCRI Red. Delivered settings priced at 1.10 dollars each. in person pickup at 1.00 dollar per setting. Local seller offers practical poultry supplies and varieties.
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Grand Theatre
Reynolds, Ga
Temple OF Venus
Wm. Fox
Mary Philbin
Henry Otto
Milady
Pacific
Society
Fifth Avenue
Neptune's Fairest Daughters
Irsael
M. E. Watt
Boy
Self
M’laughlin
Ahl
P. Lipsey
J. W. Lipsey
L. P. Lipsey
West Central
Georgia
B. W. M. U Institute
Ancona
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