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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
1
Taylor County grand jury for April term analyzes crime wave and law enforcement failures. It condemns celebratory support for criminals, urges firm justice, and notes delays in indictments and trials along with executive clemency as issues needing remedy. It cites Judge C. F. McLaughlin's charge as key.
Judge Eschel Graham ordered a new trial venue for Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth amid outcry over local prejudice in the 1928 Howard Underwood murder case. Judge Yeomans later moved the trial to Columbus, with jurors dismissed for delay, as defense and state lawyers argued for a fair, impartial proceeding away from Taylor County.
Atlanta April 11 Mrs Ida Hughes who was to be hanged for the December 1928 murder of her mother in law has won clemency from Governor Clifford Walker on the recommendation of the Georgia Prison Commission. The governor notes mitigating circumstances and directs life imprisonment. In Fulton County jail Mrs Hughes hears the ruling calmly and says she will strive to be a model prisoner at the State Farm.
The second quarterly conference for Butler Methodist Church will be held at the church tomorrow night under Rev. J P P Dell presiding elder of the Columbus district. Officials and representatives from church organizations are expected along with members and friends. Preaching Sunday night by Rev Dell is announced and the community is invited.
Mrs James Leightner of Ideal aged about 88 died Friday from a self inflicted shotgun wound to her breast at the family residence. Formerly Ella Webb of Sumter County she was married to Mr Leightner and survived by a daughter Miss Louise Leichtner aged about 18. The tragedy brought sorrow to friends and relatives and funeral services were held Saturday afternoon conducted by Elder Jennings at Ideal cemetery.
Butler Methodist church voted 46 to 1 against the current unification plan of the Northern and Southern Methodist churches at a lay conference before Sunday service. Delegates to Lumpkin District Conference were chosen, including W. M. Matthews and J. E. Brewer, all but Brewer opposed to unification. The resolution contends the plan leaves two independent southern jurisdictions and fails to settle key issues, urging ministers and laymen to oppose adoption.
Atlanta Ga April 11 Two men are indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges linked to a recent traffic crash that killed three people. TW Sikes alias J W Jones drove one car that killed two aboard and J E Christian drove another that struck Miss Nettie Jones as she left a church on April 1.
In Lizella neighborhood near Macon Georgia Earl Mosley deputy sheriff was shot during a gun battle with a man he was sent to arrest. The wounded man was hospitalized shortly after 11 PM. Mosley’s brother, also a deputy, was accidentally shot a week earlier. A posse hunts Monroe Fowler and Tom Fowler, believed involved, as shooting continues.
Howard A Bond prominent Roberta and Perry businessman died after shooting himself at his home. Despondency and illness were cited as probable causes. He was taken to Macon hospital but died en route near Seagler Bros filling station. Survived by wife, father, one brother and one sister. Funeral Sunday at Roberta Methodist Church at 11 o clock.
The Business Men's Evangelistic Club of Buena Vista will hold a special evangelistic service at the Methodist Church in Butler next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The event invites all community members including men women and children of all ages. The event is non denominational and welcomes members of other denominations. The club consists of church members from various denominations.
Mrs Ed C Alumbaugh known as Miss Alief Benton will lecture at the Butler court house Monday night at 7 80 on Americas Deadly Foe and How to Meet the Danger. A well known speaker, former Georgia Guardians of Liberty secretary, she has lectured in many states and is praised for her knowledge and brilliance. All invited to attend.
Baltimore April 7 Report at American Chemical Society meeting announces C F Jenkins has invented a device enabling radio fans to see as well as hear far distant events. Homes could witness presidential inaugurations and baseball games from their firesides as they occur.
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