Accomplishments Highlighted by Georgia Legislature
President Rountree announces the Sutlive Trophy presentation at Turner County Fair on Oct 24. The Wiregrass Farmer won for Turner County agricultural promotion. The Georgia Press Association awards honor for 12 months of outstanding public service by a newspaper.
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D. Rountree
Georgia Press “Association
Jenee Smith
Turner County Fair
Georgia
Tost
Georgian Press Association
Turner County
Efc
Dees Press Association
Rountree
Arm Crank Accident Ends in Tragic Death
Elmer Giles aged 17 dislocated his right arm while cranking a truck. First aid and hospital care followed but blood poisoning from the injury led to amputation and his death Sunday night at 10:00, as reported by the Georgia Post in Knoxville.
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Elmer Giles
W. R. Giles
Macon
Georgia_ Post
Knoxville
Georgia lawmakers consider appropriations and reforms
A fragmented draft from multiple representatives outlines funding and code updates. Proposals include $9000 to a Georgia deaf school at Cave Springs, $2500 to the state entomology board for calcium blue sample testing, and $10,000 for the state military department. Other items extend registrar time, authorize uses, and provide firemen relief and pensions.
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Jones
Floyd
Geor
Gia
Cave Springs
Aubrey
Bartow
Amehd
State Library
Malis
Bleckley
Bosworth
Green
State Board of Entomology
Burt
Lerty
Hamilton
Worth
Georgia
Barrett
Stephens
Copeland
Lowndes and
Fleming
Hancock
State Military Department
Stovall of
Richmond
Victim of Altar Union Ties After Macon Trial
Lynwood Bright, a victim in one of Macon’s flogging cases, and Mrs. Frede Pace of New York City were married in Reno. News arrives as old acquaintances in Macon learn of the wedding. The pair had been seized April 4, 1923 after a trial and forced into an automobile on Second Street.
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Macon
Lynwood—Lbright
Frede
Ticka
Bright
Pate
Tate
Silas Brown Executed in Upson County Jail
Silas Brown of Upson County was hanged for murder in the Upson jail. The trap was sprung at 12:80 and 26 seconds. Doctor pronounced him dead twelve minutes later. Witnesses included officers, actors, a newspaper reporter, and prisoners. A crowd gathered in front of the jail.
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Thomaston
Gas. Ang
Silas Brown
Young
Wes
Upson
Snegro
Oscar’ Menn, & Fay
Sheriff Lee
Brown Salle Mmnm
Change In Criteria For Marriage Licenses Officials Debate Requirements
The document outlines procedures for issuing marriage licenses including required sworn answers from applicants, posting notices, and a five day objection period. It specifies conditions on age verification and potential emergency allows expedited issuance.
Lumber for Sale in Jarre Building at Scandrett
Advertisement announces Almasterjal lumber in the Jarre building known as Scandrett bean mill offered for sale at close prices. Seeks immediate contact.
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Jarre
Walker vetoes multiple money bills amid constitutional doubts
Governor challenges separate appropriation bills over one subject rule. He cites constitutional provisions to argue each appropriation bill must cover a single subject only. The controversy centers on amendments tacked to appropriation measures and the legality of combining purposes.
Hoyle Wise Spear Here Tomorrow
Hon Ras Bs Hoyl of Columbus will address Taylor County voters at the Butler house tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Hoyl is a candidate for the sald tal of the aly invited to hear him.
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Ras Bs Hoyl
Columbus
Ashe Riley Takes Oath Of Office Tax Collector
Mrs A H Riley was sworn Tax Collector of Taylor County Friday succeeding the late J J McCants for the remainder of the term which ends January 1, 19 a. The oath was administered by Ordinary A A Riley. Her bond of 44 000 is in Mrs Riley's hands as she begins collecting all uncollected county taxes and issuing 1924 tax receipts.
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A. H. Riley
Taylor County
J J McCants
A.A Riley
Riley S
Baptist Association Convening at Bethel Near Butler
Ample preparations are underway to entertain the Apatole Primitive Baptist Association which convenes for its annual session at Bethel, two miles south of Butler, starting Tuesday, September 9 for three days. A large arbor, grounds, and church facilities are being prepared. prominent ministers and hundreds of messengers are expected for what promises to be a notable gathering.
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Apatole Primitive “Baptist “Association
Bethelehuyeh
Butler
Cheng
Moens
Dismer
Ainistorium
Dailer
Butler High School Opens September First
The town anticipates Butler High School opening with a cordial welcome from residents. Officials say the event should be the most auspicious in years and urge cooperation to make it a standout chapter in local education.
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Shere
Trustees announce Butler School budget and tuition schedule
The Board of Trustees outlines a 1924 25 budget of 111425 for Butler School with 7415 for teachers salaries 2205 for public funds and 4200 other costs stating need for 3125 beyond state and county aid The plan assigns grades tuition from 3 to 11 dollars and requires entrants to pay by September 8 with receipts issued by Eli Garrett and J T Childs chair and secretary respectively accompanied by S Box as board secretary
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Butler School
Butler
Board of Education
Board of School Trustees
Cays
Sec
Treas
Eli Garrett
J. T.childs
Garrett
S.bcox
Board of ‘Trustees
Butler Banking Company Stockholders Meeting Scheduled
Tomorrow at 10 a m stockholders of Butler Banking Company will meet to receive the audit prepared by Banking Department representatives following the bank’s forced temporary closure two weeks ago. The meeting aims to review the bank’s financial audit and discuss its future operations.
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Butler Banking Company
Carter Liquidating Agent Named for Butler Banking Co
D F Carter appointed liquidating agent for Butler Banking Co after suspension of business two weeks ago. Formerly with Citizens Bank of Fort Valley, he faces the main claims under State Superintendent oversight.
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D. F. Carter
Citizens Bank
Fort_Valley
Aiains
Butler Banking, Companys
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President Rountree
Nora Lawrence- Smith
Ashburn, TO
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Moore—Towers
Smith
Peach County
Houston
Philips
Carswell
Julis" Brown
House
Johnson
Spermit
Latreet Car Companies
Mason
Johns
Lankford
Stovall
Axnow
Coastal Highway Association
Kennedy
Gillis
Statesboro
Adams
Parker
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Tifton
Ellis
Tift J
Emanuel
Maddox
Spalding
Itt
Game-And Fish Board
Tatnall
Grand Theatre
Reynolds, Ga
Harold Lloyd
Lloyd
Fox
Leatherstockings
Silas- Brown
Peter
Walker
EB “Hoy
Ashe Riley
paceTe Baptist- Ass
Bethel
Butler High School
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