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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
2
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey proclaims May 17 to 22, 1920 as Ship By Truck Good Road Week in Georgia urging communities to address highway transportation for farm produce and goods to lower living costs and improve perishable shipments. The notice mentions state seal and executive signing in Atlanta.
A plea urges Butler residents to support funding a new school building by bonds to raise forty to fifty thousand dollars. It argues the current facility is inadequate and unsafe, and stresses high costs of direct taxation. Trustees acknowledge the issue and seek public cooperation for a plan and financing.
The Columbia Sentinel’s latest issue unleashes a ferocious critique of Senator Smith by Watson, surpassing former attacks. The piece chills talk of Watson Smith alignment at the convention and targets Smith’s private life as a lawyer.
The Fi Valley Leader-Tribune reports the new county forces won a decisive Tuesday primary victory. Elected officials include J. W. Bloodworth Solicitor City Court, T. S. Chapman Sheriff, H. L. Walden Clerk Superior Court, T. E. Thorpe Tax Collector, I. T. Woodward Ordinary, C. N. Roundtree Tax Receiver, M. C. Mosley School Superintendent, and A. M. Anderson Treasurer. Bloodworth, a former Reynolds High School superintendent, and Chapman, son of noted local leader S. D. Chapman, drew strong local interest.
Crawford County held its local election on April 20 alongside the presidential primary. J. C. Culverhouse defeated Hoy Dent for Ordinary and Clerk Superior Court, while J. N. Andrews won the clerk position over E. L. Gulverhouse. Incumbent E. P. Lowe did not seek re election. Other winners included T. R. Giles Sheriff Ben F. Walker Treasurer E. S. Wright Tax Receiver H. J. McCrary Tax Collector T. F. Marshall R. E. Avera and John E. O Neal County Commissioners J. F. Dickey Superintendent of Schools J C Moody Surveyor J E Shurley Coroner.
Six black inmates overpowered Jailer D C Smith during supper and escaped from Oglethorpe jail. One recaptured. five fled toward Montezuma as officers pursue. Jailer was briefly injured. several escapees tied to arson at Marshallville January 17.
The School trustees reelected Prof. T. E. Ford as Superintendent and the faculty for another year. The work of the year is nearing close with most satisfactory results and patrons look forward to continued strong service from the administration.
Citizens respond to criticism as trustees admit current tax base prevents bond issue. The group pledges to work within the law, notes the dilapidated structure, and invites donations to support a future school building. Speakers include W. A. Payne president Eli Garrett Cc W. Bazemore H. H. Riley J. T. Childs.
Press Association executive committee to meet on the mezzanine floor of the An sleyee in Atlanta Georgia on May 1st. President J Kelly Simmons calls the session to arrange details for the annual meeting set for this summer in Carrollton. Members include J Kelly Simmons C E Benns H M Stantley Ralph Meeks Rush Burton A O Brumby.
A Timely Suggestion notes Chamberlain's Tablets Cough Remedy as pleasant to take and effective for coughs and colds. It cites a wide reputation for cures and states it is sold by all druggists.
A large country store run by G. and J. M. McCants at McCants Mill four miles north of Butler was completely destroyed by a fire discovered around four o clock Tuesday morning. The origin is a mystery as no fire occurred the day before. Few gathered at the scene but efforts to save goods failed as the blaze advanced. The store and stock were new and among the largest in the area and the owners face heavy losses with only partial insurance protection.
Fort Valley businessman Hon. J. E. Davidson enters the race for the 28th district seat representing Houston Crawford and Taylor counties. Backers say he will campaign actively across all three counties before the state primary.
The Howard circuit held its quarterly conference at Union Methodist Church over Saturday and Sunday with strong attendance and church official participation. A basket dinner accompanied the Saturday service as reports from churches were read and Rev. W. E. Hightower received high regard for his work. Delegates named for the district conference at Hamilton in May include Howard Harris Sealy Crowell and W. Dukes with alternates Cosey and Crowell.
A long awaited revival at the Baptist church closes Sunday night with many new members. Adults and several children join by baptism or letter, led by Rev H O Fowler and guest workers Rev R M Rigd on and Q L Fry.
Plutarch advised the Emperor Trajan to begin government within the self temper and passions. The saying emphasizes self-control duty and conscience as foundations for public order and leadership.
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