Letter of Interest to Our Club Women From Former Butlerite
Editor of The Butler Herald quotes a Butler Twentieth Century Club supporter urging women's clubs and suffrage. She notes local voting as a duty, defends suffrage, and praises orderly polling. She recalls varied views, describes dignified participation, and attaches Mrs. R. Hume Smith of Seattle as reference.
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The
Butler Herald
the Herald
Butler
Far West
R. Hume Smith
Seattle
Washington
Social justice laws credited to women gain passage
The session laws took effect except emergency clauses and constitutional amendments. Key enactments include the Red Light and Abatement Law, Mothers' Pension Act, Women's Minimum Wage Law, repeal of the Corroborative Evidence Law, and the Delinquent Husband's Act, all driven by women. Men authored laws on justice of peace, voting machines, fishing licenses, and port district rules.
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Washington
Women Legislative Committee
Mother’s Congress
Nina Jolydan Crooke
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Axtel
Bellingham
Crooke
Tacoma
Seattle
Thanking Friends for Support in Tax Receiver Role
A note from Cosey expresses gratitude to friends and citizens for kindness and support as he handles late hour duties and illness in the family, promising to visit everyone despite a heavy workload and delays. He asks for continued backing and patience during the taxing period.
Taylor County Tax Receiver candidates announce bids
A series of notices from candidates F E Cosey A J Taunton V J Griffith and others announce their bids for the unexpired Taylor County Tax Receiver term following the death of W L Casey. Election set for August 30 1913 with pledges of faithful service and thanks to supporters.
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Taylor County
WL Casey
W. L. Casey
A. J. Taunton
V.J. Griffith
Strength grows for Georgia capital removal bill
Atlanta July 30 the capital relocation bill to move Georgia's capital from Atlanta to Macon gains backing from 68 Georgia House members across most districts. Effort by Ben Fowler to push the measure stalls due to other duties as supporters tally a needed 25 votes for a true majority.
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Atlanta
Georgia House of Representatives
Georgia
Macon
Bryan
Catoosa
Ben Fowler
Reynolds Route 4 Notes and Local Social News
Mrs Alice Clark of Fitzgerald returns after visiting her sister Mrs U S Underwood. Miss Claudia Streetman and sisters were guests of Verna Underwood. Mrs G Amerson is sick. friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs Brown of Fitzgerald visits daughter Mrs A 3 Underwood. Mr and Mrs Nelson and daughter Mrs H C McGill visited Mrs M J Underwood’s family. Mrs Annie Jones shows improvement after illness. Mrs Claud Rogers of Macon returns home from Fort Valley visit. Anna Lizzie and Alma Parks return from Reynolds Fort Valley. Mr R L Brown spent Tuesday in Columbus. Mr Johnson of Talbotton visited here last week. Miss Annie England of Daviston stayed with sister Mrs P F Vanlandingham. Mrs Clem Waters of Tangent visited relatives here. Purple Pansies.
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Alice Clark
Fitzgerald
U S Underwood
Claudia Streetman
Verna Underwood
G Amerson
Mrs Brown
Fitzgerale
A 3
Underwood
Nelson
H C McGill
M J Underwood
Annie Jones
Claud Rogers
Macon
Anna Lizzie
Alma Parks
Fort Valley
Reynolds
R L Brown
Columbus
Johnson
Talbotton
Annie England
Daviston
P F Vanlandingham
Clem Waters
Tangent
Southland Items Recap of Local Courtesies and Gossip
Rain pours across the region easing drought concerns for farmers. Lula Perry and son Chester visit sister Mrs Monroe Hill in Macon. Elder Young delivers a third Sunday address at Prosperity Church. Mollie Turner remains very low. J M Jones and children visit Mrs A Adams family in Butler area. Howard Mitchell returns from South Georgia. J H Hill and family host guests W Hill. A J Gill of Charing attends Sunday events. Lelia Hill and Lula Perry visit Mr J T Cochran family. Lillie Maye Payne of Pelham visits county residents. Young people attend Ideal church service. Allie Belle Brooks visits Katye Turner in Ideal. W G Hill family visit near Butler.
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Lula Perry
Chester
Macon
Monroe Hill
Young
Prosperity Church
Mollie Turner
J M Jones
Columbus
A Adams
Howard Mitchell
South Georgia
J H Hill
William Hill
A J Gill
Charing
Lelia Hill
J T ‘Cochran
Lillie Maye Payne
Pelham
Ideal
Allie Belle Brooks
Katye D Turner
W G. Hill
Butler
Reynolds Route 3 Rainy Day Notes Social
Miss Ethel Parker returns home from Montezuma after a pleasant visit. Miss Lelia Johnson recovers from appendicitis. A crowd visits Hicks Mill. Thelma Wilson guests of Ruby Windham. Eula Parks hosts relatives in Rebecca Georgia. Eunice Barrow visits Ethel Parks. Social gathering at Hugh Windham’s included many guests. Mrs Thames visits Fort Valley family. Mrs Emma C Jones leaves for Pierson Florida. New Hope cemetery cleanup planned for Thursday August 7.
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Ethel Parker
Montezuma
Lelia Johnson
Hicks Mill
Thelma Wilson
Ruby Windham
Eula Parks
Rebecca, Ga
Eunice Barrow
Ft Valley
Ethel Parks
Hugh Windham
Ethel Eula
Fronie Parks
Alice Carter
Fannie Mae
Adams
Jim Jones
Ben Carter
Ellis and
Hoke Windham
John Johnson
Eugene Parks
Elbert Windham
Thames
Fort Valley
Emma C Jones
Pierson Fla
Claude Jenkins
Panhandle
Howard Items Purple Pansy
Mr J R Williams made a business trip to Columbus this week. Miss Ella Downs returned home in Geneva. Mrs J D Gresham visits relatives in Butler. Horace Watson spent Sunday in Geneva. Musslewhite of Reynolds and Pope of Butler visited Mrs J S Brown. Lawrence Hill returned from Butler relatives. J H R L and O O Brown spent a day in Columbus. Emmie Clyde Chapman returned home near Butler. Purvis visits relatives near Charing. Mae Van Landingham visiting Annie England at Daviston. Shellman Martin accepted a job in Bolingbroke. Randol Waller stayed with homefolks near Charing. Purvis of Columbus visited FR Purvis last week. Butler resident visiting here. Alton McMachern business trip to Atlanta. Ella Downs guest of Mrs J H Brown. J A Heath of Wesley attended services here. Mattie Julia Vanlandingham at Teachers Institute in Butler. J H Brown business trip to Columbus Monday. Shellman Martin spent Tuesday in Macon. GW Averett spent Wednesday with sister Mrs B Watson. Stringfellow and Misses.
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J. R. Williams
Columbus
Ella Downs
Geneva
J. D. Gresham
Butler
Horace Watson
Musslewhite
Reynolds
Pope
J.S. Brown
Lawrence Hill
O. O. Brown
Emmie Clyde Chapman
F. R. Purvis
Charing
Mae van Landingham
Annie England
Daviston
Shellman Martin
Bolingbroke
Randol Waller
Purvis
FR Purvis
Alton McMachern
Atlanta
J H Brown
J A Heath
Wesley
Mattie Julia Vanlandingham
Teachers Institute
Macon
GW Averett
B Watson
Stringfellow
Local Greetings and Visits Across Families
Mr and Mrs Green visit Mr and Mrs George Waters. Mrs Wibby and children spend the weekend with her mother, Mrs Thompson. Mrs Irene Adams visits her mother, Mrs Nora Waters, over Saturday and Sunday. Entertainment at Bud Taylor home features several young women and men. refreshments served late. Several correspondents note visits to Wesley to inspect a road machine and good work.
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Green
George Waters
Wibby
Thompson
Irene Adams
Nora Waters
Bud Taylor
Hattie Mae Byers
Mattie Lou Coulverhouse
Estell Waters
Lena Thompson
Nettie Lou Williams
Randel Waller
Hugh Culverhouse
Howard
Albert Adams
Latham Waters
Hub
Cat Scott
Grady Thompson
Joe Culverhouse
Lester Williams
A. C. Adams
J. W. Culverhouse
Wesley
Hegerman
Lena
Tompson
Clem Waters
Frank Waters
Dock Byers
Beulah Church Meeting Led by Rev Emer son
A Beulah church session describes a glorious gathering led by Pastor W. H. Emerson. Readings from John 5 30, Matthew 22 42, Hebrews 12 1, John 12 28, and John 5 2 are cited with plain views on scripture.
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Beulah Church
W. H. Emerson
Religious services and community notes from a rural area
A sequence of prayer services is listed with scripture quotes and hymn. Local news mentions farming rains, visits by Mrs S C Brown and daughters, Toy Gregory Bell returning from Florida, a new baby girl for Henry Lawhorn, ongoing prayer meetings, and several residents traveling or ill.
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S C Brown
Toy Gregory Bell
Florida
Taylor County
Henry Lawhorn
J. E Lawhorn
Talbot Gill
A. R. Lawhorn
Beulah
AR Lawhorn
Slaughter Watson
Buena Vista
John Lether Bell
Local Socials and Civic Notices Highlight Weekend
Junction City sketches of visits and church meetings as families gather. Notable items include Mr John Will Boswell’s weekend with parents, a Ford purchase by S F Hart, travel to Camp Hello, and relatives visiting Warm Springs. Also mentions a major Omaha flood calamity and a testimonial for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound.
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John Will Boswell
Ideal
Jim Boswell
Baptist Church
Brother Taylor
CB Barnes
Ellaville
C S Wood
S. F. Hart
Box Springs
C C Carson
Camp Hello
S. C
McMillian
J. E. Mathis
Clarence Heath
Lucile Merritt
Mathis
Warm Springs
Aveline Fowler
Prattsburg
Omaha
Ohio
L. Poole
California St
Foley
Daily Thought on Humility in Wisdom
A brief reflection attributed to Jeremy Collier notes humility as a hallmark of wisdom, suggesting modesty guides understanding and judgment.
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Daily Thought
Jeremy Collier
Letters of Administration in Taylor County Georgia
Miss Pearl Wallice applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Mary E. Awtry, deceased, with the hearing set for the first Monday in September 1913. Ordinary A H Riley signs the notice on August 4 1913.
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Georgia
Taylor County
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Butler, GA
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