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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
6
Every cotton grower must apply for gin certificates or pay half the crop value upon sale this fall. County agents process applications daily. Sharecroppers need landlords to apply. delay harms Taylor County gin allotments.
Macon Georgia jeweler E J Baughoam displays a bronze pocket watch from 1602 found in an old gold lot. The inner case names Benjamin Taylor London 1602 and the piece bears three gold hands. A 1793 record in Ball Alley implies possible lineage to the original London craftsman.
Americus Cotton Warehouse association members met Saturday and adopted resolutions urging government stabilization of cotton prices at 14 to 15 cents per pound. They propose loans to farmers on cotton stored in approved warehouses and sent copies to Congressmen Castel low and Senators George and Russell to push Washington action. The Bank of Commerce endorses the plan, and all Americus warehouses affiliate with the association.
Americus Georgia July 17 The faculty for 1984 35 was completed Monday with the addition of Dr T E Smith formerly professor of education and registrar at Bessie Tift college Forsyth to the already secured teachers for Georgia Southwestern College Americus Dr Smith will direct the testing and guidance program being instituted at the college this year and will have charge of all personnel records according to President Peyton Jacob He holds a Ph D from George Peabody college Nashville Tenn where he is still remembered for his brilliant work He taught during the summer session at Georgia Southwestern here this summer.
In Nashville Georgia a Sunday crash between a truck and a passenger car left three dead and several injured. Victims include Miss Dorris Cowart 15 Adel Eugene Hays 16 Adel and Fred Kay 71 Berrien County. Others, including Jack Napier and Fannie Hays, were hospitalized in critical or serious condition. Driver Robert Horton a Negro was arrested at the scene as other truck occupants were detained for investigation.
Americus College 10 closes its summer session as M. S. Pittman, new president of South Georgia Teachers College Statesboro, addresses the commencement at Georgia Southwestern College. Over 200 students registered. 20 will receive diplomas. Exercises begin at 10 oclock.
Tennille Georgia on August 18 E T Clements a plant and seed grower and truck farmer shows a watermelon weighing 135 pounds. The fruit is of the American Wonder variety. In prior years melons from his fields have reached 145 pounds.
The veteran Democrat Henry T Rainey died after a swift angina attack at De Paul hospital. Born August 20 1860 in Carrollton Illinois he practiced law and owned 320 acres near his hometown. Leaders mourn his passing as John Garner is suspected successor and Mrs Rainey recounted their final days together.
The Board of Roads and Revenue of Taylor County Georgia invites sealed bids for Court House construction. Bids due by 10:00 A.M. September 10, 144. Plans in Clerk of Court, deposit $5, and a 6 percent certified check to H S Wall. Bid form required. performance bond 200 percent. right to reject bids.
By virtue of a deed to secure debt executed by W H Garrett in his lifetime to L W Garrett the 6 11 undivided interest in lot 82 containing 202 1 4 acres and 50 acres in the SW corner of lot 1 in the 15th district Taylor County Georgia will be sold at public auction at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in September 1984 within legal hours. Principal due 280 78 plus interest 101 07 total 381 85. Proceeds apply to sale expenses then debt. any remainder to estate of W H Garrett. August 8 1984. 1 W GARRET Attorney in fact for W H Garrett
Under an order of the Court of Ordinary of Peach County the Court of Taylor County will sell at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in September 1934 the following real estate to the highest bidder for cash. The property includes several described parcels totaling 202.5 acres plus adjacent parcels in Lots 39 40 41 and 57 in the 15th District with improvements. It is the estate of Mrs. J. R. Beeland deceased. This August 7 1934. J. D. Beeland Administrator of Estate of Mrs. J. R. Beeland
Mrs. M A Hall filed for Letters of Administration on the estate of F R Purvis, deceased. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the ordinary’s office within the legally allowed time to show cause why letters should not be granted. Witness my hand this August 6 1944 by L T Pred Ordinary.
W. T Anderson publisher of The Macon Telegraph and News was in a car crash five miles from Graymont Huromit while traveling from Macon to Staten Heed. The unlit wagon on the highway struck by the vehicle, resulting in injuries and a fatality. Driver Maymend Sean is reported as the victim and obituary notes follow.
The Federal Land Bank of Columbia declares the loan due and will sell on September 4, 1934, at the Taylor County courthouse, the west half of lot 82, 114 acres approx, in the 18th district. Sale of property of W A Johnson, deceased, on private road five miles south of Butler, bounded by Harris Wade and Brewer and along original land lines. Attorney Co B Marshall signs for the bank.
The Court of Ordinary of Taylor County grants at the August term a public outcry sale on the first Tuesday in September 1934 at the courthouse for cash. The property includes 76 1/4 acres off east half of lot 57, 25 acres in the northeast corner of lot 58 and 175 acres of lot 42 in the 16th District with improvements, as the estate of J R Beeland deceased. Administrator of Estate of J R Beeland signs.
Mary L. Benford executrix and guardian petitions for leave to sell a U S Gold bond from 1958 for 1000 dollars to maintain herself and her son Gilbert Benford. Creditors and next of kin are cited to show cause at the September term 1984 why the prayer should not be granted.
The administrator cites all creditors and kin of R. W. Edmonson to appear at the office within the lawful time to show cause why Letters of Administration should not be granted. Witness dated August 6, 1934, at the Ordinary's office.
J J Windham guardian has filed final return and petition to be discharged. Creditors and interested parties are cited to show cause on the first Monday in September 1984 why the guardian should not be dismissed. This 8th day of August 1994. LiT. Peed, Ordinary, Taylor County, Georgia.
Sheriff R. P. McGuffin of Taylor County Georgia warns that drunkenness is rising as people break the law and urges Grand Jury, Traverse Jury, and public support from 1924 to 1928. He says officers can act only with cooperation and vows to present issues to the court for action.
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