County Roads and Tax Actions Adopted by Butler County Board
Taylor County Georgia board met in regular session with all members present. They approved March minutes and authorized attorney W E Steed to settle with Central Railroad for 418.78 plus interest for 1922 23 cattle dipping taxes, with attorney fees deducted. Tax reports by Alice D Riley showed funds turned to the county treasurer. Bills must be itemized and filed before the first Tuesday of each month. no un authorized public works bills. Pauper list changes included removals Willis Smith Jim Jones Narcis Bredlove and additions J W Cogburn Mrs J W Cogburn Eliza Dickerson Missouri Johnson Jere Crawford Sam Montgomery Charlotte Towns.
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 afternoon at her brother’s home after a long illness She would have turned 85 in November born Talbot County she lived in Taylor County 60 years Survived by two brothers and two half brothers funeral held at Union church cemetery with Rev L Watl 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 Escapes Inferno After Car Flips and Burns
Ernest Robinson a Montezuma traveling salesman for Washburn Crosby narrowly escaped death when his coupe overturned and caught fire Saturday night. He was pinned inside and badly burned about the head as bystanders rushed to help. the car and cart were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma, Ga
Ernest Robinson
Montezuma
Washburn-Crosby Company
Boy in Macon Takes Own Life After Family Quarrel
In Macon on April 5 John Leo Meinvale 15 a schoolboy shot himself following a quarrel with an older brother. Police were notified and found his body in the kitchen with a .88 caliber revolver beside him. The family reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
John Leo MelInvale
Meinvale
Life and Property Loss in Florida Tornado
Miami, Fla. bodies of three victims were taken to undertakers after a wind and hail storm near Miami on Sunday afternoon. Twenty four injured were treated in area hospitals. The storm formed near Hialeah and struck White Belt Dairy, wrecking homes with damages estimated at 160000 to 200000 dollars, then moved northeast out to sea north of Miami. Reports say rain and hail extended along the East Coast from Homestead to Fort Lauderdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Hialeh
Struk
White Belt
Florida
Homestead
Ft. Lauderdale
Strayed Sow Found Near Troy Peterman Area
An approximately 100 pound sow with a swallow fork in the left ear and a split right ear was taken up at an unidentified place in January. Owner listed as Troy Peterman.
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Uny Place
Troy Peterman
Taylor Superior Court Opens Two Week Session in Mayhem City
The April term of Taylor Superior Court convened at nine o'clock with Judge C. Frank McLaughlin presiding. The Grand Jury was organized led by foreman B. E. Hodges and clerk L. F. Montfort, with a strong roster of local men. Judge McLaughlin delivered a masterly charge as civil docket work began and criminal cases await the day’s progress, including the noted Jones and Bloodworth matter pending reassignment of a presiding judge. The Grand Jury has returned 20 true bills and eight no bills so far, with a potential recess to Monday.
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 Interred in Butler
The remains of Miss Nettie Jones were returned to Butler by train from Atlanta on Friday. A funeral service was held at the Methodist cemetery, led by Rev J. D. McCord and Rev. J. Today, with grave honors beside her father, grandmother, and sister. Her death followed a pedestrian accident in Atlanta on Wednesday night, when struck by a car driven by J E Christian. Mrs Florence Jones and Miss Leah Jones led mourners. neighbors and friends accompanied the cortege. Miss Jones, a devout Methodist, was beloved for her sunny disposition and community service.
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 their support during an hour of sorrow. They acknowledge kindness and unselfish friendship, pray for blessings on each helper, and sign the message 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. The fellowship grew with new members and the regular congregation renewed spiritual vigor under Rev G M Spivey who preached with zeal. Spivey will assist Rev C L Wall in protracted services at Crowell in August.
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 ouster of J. N. Holder as chairman of the state highway board was upheld by Bibb Superior Court Judge M. D. Jones who sustained the demurrer in madamus proceedings. The remaining two board members W. T. Anderson of Macon and B. S. Bennett of Quitman recognized the governor's action. An appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court was filed. The hearing on legal questions lasted from 10 a.m. to shortly after 5 p.m.
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 native of South Carolina died from a lung hemorrhage after an automobile crash three weeks earlier that caused broken ribs and other injuries His death was unexpected his condition had shown improvement He left a wife a mother three sons Coy Irving and Jeff and a daughter Troy all of Montezuma kabeh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Clark
South Carolina
Coy
Irving
Jeff
Troy
Gerald Chapman to Hang June 25 in Connecticut
Hartford April 4 Gerald Chapman a criminal extraordinary was sentenced to hang in the Connecticut state prison on June 25 for the murder of a New Britain patrolman Oct 12. He listened without flinching as the judge imposed the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Connecticut
New Britain
Chapman
School Whipping Case Set for April Term
In Moultrie Georgia on April 4 the assault case of Mrs Cora Lee Giles and her brother McLinley Croft over an alleged attack on two Berlin School faculty members is to be heard at the April term of Colquitt Superior Court. They are free on bond as special counsel assists the solicitor general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
Cora Lee Giles
McLinley Croft
Berlin
Colquitt Superior Court
Giles
Croft
Funeral of Mr. P Lipsey Held in Butler
Funeral services for Burrel Lipsey of Butler were held Tuesday at 8 p m in Calvary Baptist Savannah where he died after a four year paralysis illness. The 68 year old was laid to rest beside his wife in Butler. Survivors include two sons J W Lipsey Savannah and L Lipsey Miami. brother J B Lipsey Savannah. sisters Mrs M J Jones Geneva and Mrs Ella E Edwards Columbus. Relatives from Albany Geneva and Columbus attended.
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
We express deep appreciation for the kindnesses shown during our recent bereavement. We pray for the Lord's blessings upon each one who was so thoughtful. J. B. Lipsey J. W. Lipsey L. P. Lipsey.
West Central Georgia B W M U Institute Details
Mrs Idus Robertson announces the spring Institute of West Central Georgia Division B W M U to meet Tuesday and Wednesday April 14 and 15 at Central Baptist Church Manchester Ga Delegates wishing overnight entertainment should send names early to Mrs H A Jones Warm Springs transport available for all trains meeting at Manchester Lunch served daily Church opens 9 30 AM Tuesday for opening session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idus Robertson
West Central Georgia
Central Baptist Church
Manchester
H. A. Jones
Warm Springs
Ancona Eggs Offered at $1.00 Per Setting
For the next thirty days an Ancona eggs sale offers pure strain birds at $1.00 per setting of 15 or $5.00 per hundred. Co L Wall Howard Ga.
Setting Eggs for Sale Donaldson Strain Red Eggs
Donaldson strain S C I Red eggs offered for sale by setting. Delivered at $1.10 per setting. In person pickup requires $1.00 per setting. Limited availability, delivery options stated.
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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
Co. L. Wall
Howard, Ga
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