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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
5
Mrs Lena Brady of Macon Georgia reports twelve years of stomach trouble and indigestion relieved by Sargon. She describes relief from choking chest pains headaches and nervous tension after one bottle. She praises improved sleep energy and vitality and credits Sargon for her good health.
The Albany Herald notes a bright agricultural outlook in the southwest Georgia region. Crops beyond cotton show promise with large luxuriant corn and good melon returns, while tobacco quality and prices are expected to rise. Diversification reduces risk, based on policies rooted in broad practice and years of farming experience.
Rome, Ga July 27 Two unmasked bandits held up two paymasters of the Townsend Lumber Company on the Rome outskirts and fled with the weekly payroll totaling 12308 after forcing the car to the roadside and damaging ignition wires. The robbers escaped toward Rome in an automobile with a license number later linked to a Augusta resident. E P Hicks and Hugh Daniel, the payroll carriers, were unharmed though frightened by shotguns pointed at them. An employee of the lumber firm watched the robbers turn away and disappear.
Representatives from all Georgia counties plan a sweeping advertising campaign at the Georgia Association annual meeting in Atlanta on August 2. W A Sutton will outline a Georgia 200th anniversary observance to be broadcast worldwide. House Bill 164 to fund local advertising is under discussion, introduced by Rep. W C Stokes.
The Marine Corps recruiting station at 79 1 2 South Forsyth Street Atlanta announces openings for various duties including airplane machine gunners motor transport service at sea artillery infantry and aviation Foreign service locations include the Hawaiian Islands Virgin Islands Philippines Nicaragua China Guam Enlistments are for general service with standard recruit training Aviation replacements come from Parris Island and San Diego and are sent to Quantico and San Diego naval air station Desires for aviation duty may be submitted to Major General Commandant for general approval if the candidate is suited Set by Set W L Meyers.
In Ballenger murder case Constable Luke Ballenger faced a jury in Buchanan Georgia. After 25 hours 15 minutes of deliberation the panel could not reach a verdict. Judge Price Edwards declared a mistrial. Eight jurors favored acquittal and four favored manslaughter conviction.
A meditative piece urges slowing pace to perform small courtesies that endure. It contrasts missed chances with acts of kindness, citing stories of a girl who saved a dropped package and a prom invite lost to impatience, and ends by asking readers to build lasting towers of graciousness through daily consideration.
Readable fragments argue that some women care for their regular husbands while others await a higher price for their loyalty. The piece notes varying motivations and duties, juxtaposing ordinary affection with commercial expectations.
Atlanta July 30 Governor Hardman lost the nomination of Judge Harry D. Reed of Waycross to join the state highway board succeeding Judge S. Bennett of Quitman. Senate vote 19 for and 29 against. The session was tense with an executive session and quick rejections. Malcolm McKennan of Brunswick was confirmed to the board of game and fish starting January 1, 1931.
On petition by Columbus Bank and Trust Co as trustee for first mortgage bond holders Judge C F McLaughlin in Muscogee Superior court appointed Julian Harris editor and publisher and George C Woodruff temporary receivers for the Columbus Enquirer Sun. The action seeks foreclosure with a hearing set for Monday Aug 5 for permanent receivership. The temporary receivers posted bonds of $5000 and are to operate the business pending settlement.
Cordele Georgia prepares to host the third Masonic District Convention on August 6 and 7. The public is invited to a 11 AM meeting in the courthouse on August 6 with speakers including Rev Charles L Bass and A G Miller. About 300 visitors expected. Dr Guy Lunsford serves as Worshipful Master and Rosco E Lee as deputy master.
Atlanta July 26 G F Willis Pri day resigns as president of the Stone Mountain memorial association with no reason given. The announcement came at a meeting of Atlanta citizens backing a Confederate memorial project called by Phillip H Alston president of the chamber of commerce. A plan to complete the carving under a new Atlanta leadership was outlined and Alston urged a city wide drive to advance the project.
A brief reflective line on virtue and patience, noting that enduring mockery and correction with calm silence is a form of victory.
Grantville Georgia July 29 three members of a family were hit by pistol fire in a Monday shooting. Ben Stephens a 62 year old farmer surrendered afterward to authorities. Paul Bradberry 27 was killed. Irene Bradberry 24 and Levi Bradberry 22 were wounded. Irene died en route to a Newnan hospital. Levi was treated locally. Stephens reportedly fired five times as he passed the Bradberry home after a dispute over land ending in the deaths and injuries.
From a hospital bed R L Burnett 56 told a policeman he killed his wife and probably fatally injured his 14 year old son in their home Thursday then tried to end his life He hoped to be sent to the electric chair Burnett’s injuries led investigators to consider a robber attack as a possibility Neighbors found Mrs Burnett with a throat gash and bruises and the boy with a fractured skull Both Burnett and the scene showed blood splatter in the house The boy’s condition remained critical after admission to hospital
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