Honest People Misled by Mr Watson Says Public Notice
In this letter or editorial style piece readers are urged to question Mr Watson’s motives citing his March 15 1917 Jeffersonian article urging US aid to France and criticizing Wilson policy. The piece accuses Watson of financial self interest and political manipulation with habeas corpus actions and fundraising noted.
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Watson
Germany
United States
France
Taylor County
Washington City
Wilson
Virginia Woods
Madison
Opportunity for Profitable Oil Investment in Crude Demand
The piece argues the demand for petroleum products vastly exceeds supply. It notes government needs millions of gallons of gasoline and oil to run aircraft, ships, and submarines, all consuming crude oil.
Hoffman Oil & Refining Corporation Investment Prospect
In Crumps Park Georgia a writer reports on Hoffman Oil & Refining Corporation as a strong investment. The firm shows rapid growth with 10 000 shareholders and $14 million in undivided surplus. Refinery under construction, six to eight wells active, potential profits cited of 2.50 per barrel and 2500 daily, shares offered at 5.00 half par value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumps Park
West Texas
Hoffman Oil & Refining
United States
Canada
Great
Texas Company
Southwest
Hoffman Oil & Refining Corporation
Thisme
Vinton
Barr
Easil
Anyotne
E. P. Halley
Rusk Avenue
Houston
Texas
Taylor County Sunday School Convention Heads to Sept 7
Drs Hughs and Mott of Atlanta will visit Butler on Friday Sept 7 giving free eye and body consultations from 8 am to 1 pm at Sealy Hotel. They promote Diamond Disc lenses and Ido kuret remedies and claim cures for eyes and broader ailments without surgery. The fifth annual Taylor county Sunday School convention adjourned Aug 23-24 with Mt Pisgah Baptist hosting. officers include Pickens Riley and H J Porter. Next convention June 1918 at Howard Methodist Church.
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Taylor County Sunday School Convention
Mt. Pisgah
Pickens Riley
H. J. Porter
M. A. Chapman
Treasury
Mary E. Neisler
A. S. Wallace
Herbert Sealy
J T Cox
Eli Gaultney
Mt. Pisgar Church
Mt Pisgah Church
Prospects For County Fair Best Ever
Hustling H. J. Peagler, president of the Taylor County Fair Association, promises hard work as interest in the fall fair grows. Officials say the best agricultural display is expected, with premiums published soon. Volunteers are urged in each militia district to help form committees for special district tasks.
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H. J. Peagler
Taylor County Fair Association
Peagler
Ira Chambers
Regular Masons communication with Grand Master visit
The Fickling Lodge will hold its regular communication next Friday night. After business the lodge will adjourn until Monday night at 3rd when the Master degree will be conferred. The Grand Master of Georgia Hon. F. Miller of Fort Valley will attend with visiting masons. Refreshments at 8 o'clock. All Masons in good standing in the county are invited.
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Fickling
Georgia
F. Miller
Fort Valley
Death of Wesley Raburn at his nephew’s home near Ching
Relatives and friends mourn the death of Wesley Raburn who died at his nephew’s house near Ching last Friday afternoon after some weeks of illness. He was about 64 and is survived by four children two sons and two daughters. Interment was Saturday afternoon at Bethany Church and Cemetery with services by Revs John Bek and J T Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesey Raburn
Ch¢ing
Raburn
Bethechurch
John, Beke
J T Adams
Principal Chas. R. Brown Arrives for Butler College
Prof Chas R Brown arrives Tuesday as the newly elected principal of Butler Male and Female college from London Kentucky. He is a graduate of Sue Bennett Memorial School and Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate Tennessee with an A B degree and five years of teaching in the state. He previously led Nashville High School Nashville Georgia. The fall term begins Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas R. Brown
Butler Male and Female College
London Ky
Brown
Sue Bennett Memorial School
London
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
Eld ER H Swain to Preach at Local Methodist Church
Preaching notice announces Elder H Swain of Graymont will preach at Sunday night service in the Methodist church. The public is invited. Swain is remembered for delivering the commencement sermon at Butler M and F College last year.
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H. Swain
Graymont
Methodist Church
Swain
Butler M and F College
Red Cross Members Genealogy Listing at Butler
Local Red Cross group at Butler lists dozens of members and affiliated families in a lengthy roster. The roll includes numerous Montfort, Mathews, Edwards, Jarrell, Riley, Benns, Cameron, Peebles, Fickling, Chambers and other area names.
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H. L. Riley
O. T. Montfort
J. H West
Gus West
W. W Sasser
A. S. Wallace
Col
W. E. Steed
W. W. Steed
C. E. Benns
Brooks Benns
Tom Bateman
C. F.fickling
E. L. Harris
O. G. McCants
H.P. Wallace
R A Scandrett
M. T. Chapman
I. F. Pee
J. W. Edwards
GC Smith
Worth Cox
Walker Adams
Jack Jarrell
B B Rawls
W Frank Gray
Hugh Perkins
H A. Sealey
W. R. Cook
Julian Edwards
Harley Riley
M R. Cameron
James Searcy
Herbert Riley
Londi¢ Shealey
Mesdamés
J H West
J J. West
J W Edwards
A & Wallace
S O Adams
J. E. Davant
A. H. Riley
Tom Carson
H. J. Porter
J. L Jinks
J T Mathews
Julia Riley
Wayne Riley
Floyd Jarrell
John Fountain
F. A. Peed
A J McGee
Eli Garrett
Naomi Chambers
Tom Fountain
G. C. Smith
C. A. Bartlett
Kate Jarrell
Jim Cameron
B. Rawls
Frank Gray
J. M. Boland
Ida Steed
Helen Montfort
Sarah Montfort
Rosalie Taylor
Marion West
Eve Stewart
Laurette Fickling
Mabel Searcy
Elise Wallace
Christine Rawls
Sadie Rawls
Amzie Chapman
Mary McGill
Madge McGill
Elouise Peed
Mary E. Neisler
Lily Carson
Annie Cameron
Lila Gray
Berta Trussell
Matt
I F Peebles
R C Montgomery
W W Edwards
Fickling
A S Wallace
M T Chapman
A H Riley
OT Montfort
Dr Garrett
Tra Chambers
F & M Bank
Lois Smith
J E Bartlett
Luther Harris
Jas. H. Brewer
J F Windham
HJ Porter
C E Benns
C. M. Bartlett
H P Wallace
Jerry McCants
Contributions to Local Red Cross Chapter
An old advertisement promotes spring cleaning for skin and digestion. It urges flushing the intestines with a mild laxative and alleges Dr. King s New Life Pills can clear the complexion and brighten the eye. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Red Cross
Boll Weevil Work Highlighted by Entomology Board
Mr Maness of the Board of Entomology and Mond and Ellaville citizens visited, noting slow weevil spread and light damage in the county. Farmers urged to harvest cotton quickly, destroy stalks before frost, and select superior seed for ginning by the department in Atlanta.
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Maness
Entomolo
Ellaville
Carter
Department of Entomology
J. T Childs
Childs
Board of Entomology
Atlanta
Lost white spotted head rat dog female
Missing white dog with a spot on the head and bobbed tail. Female, spayed, last seen near McCants' area. Reward offered by W. W. Edwards.
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McCants
W.w.edwards
Brick Work in Butler Offered by Experienced Handyman
Butler based craftsman offers brick work and many types of repair from many years of experience. All work guaranteed with fair pricing. References available on request.
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Butler
Montfort, Col
Ford Cylinder Re-boring and Bearings Service
To Ford owners we offer mobile work though few shops in the state handle it. We re-bore Ford cylinders and bearings. All bearings are in our shop. E. F. Rickerson & Monte. 8-16-17-41.
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E. F. Rickerson & Monte
For Sale 1014 Acres Land with Dwellings and Cultivation
The notice offers 1014 acres of land with 60 cultivation, two dwellings, and asks interested buyers to inquire about the Rupert property of J. E. Lawhorn. Details are incomplete but indicate available real estate for sale.
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J. E. Lawhorn Miles
Rupert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Watson
Hoffman Company
Mr. Wesley Raburn
RED Gross
Ford
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