New Model Car to Be Displayed at Reynolds Friday
Detroit dispatches report Henry Ford’s new car, the Model A, will be shown publicly in the United States Canada and England on Friday December 2. Ford says the 1928 labor and material costs will total about eight hundred million dollars and cites improving national wealth and lower taxes as reasons for prosperity.
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Reynolds
Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
United States
Canada
England
Ford
Georgian Forged Name to Obtain Registered Mail
D H Gaultney of Butler was found guilty in Macon Federal Court of obtaining a registered letter by fraud. Judge Tilson sentenced him to two years in the Federal penitentiary. The case involved signing another's name to a letter sent from Florida, claimed to have been received at Ft Valley. Court sessions extended into the following week with many prohibition-law cases on the docket.
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Macon
D. H. Gaultney
W. J. Tilson
Gaultney
Florida
Ft. Valley
Butler
Tilson
For Sale Good dairy cow with young calf
For sale a good dairy cow with a young calf. Apply to R L Walker, Butier Georgia.
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R. L. Walker
Butier, Ga
Former cashier Oglethorpe bank given pris on embezzlement
Oglethorpe Ga Nov 25 W A Boles 80 former cashier of the Manton county bank here which closed its doors over a year ago pleaded guilty to embezzling 16000 of the bank funds and was sentenced to two to four years in the state prison by Judge F A Littlejohn of the southwestern circuit. He had served as cashier for over four years and made no statement about the missing funds. The bank was a member of the Money chain when it failed.
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Oglethorpe
Tragic self strangulation case in Muskogee county
Columbus reports that Connie Schley Massey, 18, was found strangled near a spring after being absent from her bed between 10 Saturday night and 7 Sunday morning. A coroner jury ruled death by self strangulation with a sash. Evidence shows she left home in good spirits and was last seen at 10. A stockinged foot trail led from the Massey home to the body, 12 miles from Columbus, near Buena Vista and Steam Mill road.
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Columbus
Connie Schley Massey
J. W
Massey
Buena Vista
Irvin
Route Three paving plans advance in 1928 progress
The Thomaston Times reports Route Three in Taylor and Upson counties will be paved in 1928 with 24 miles in Upson costing about 500000. State and federal aid seek 875000, using gas tax credits to avoid local taxes. Route Three links Atlanta to Florida and is part of the Appalachian Scenic Highway, with contracts expected next spring and fall.
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Taylor County
Thomaston Times
Spalding County
Eliaville
State Highway Department
Florida Line
Atlanta
Griffin
Thomaston
Butler
Bilaville Americus
Albany
Thomasville
Upson County
State Higway Department
Upson
State Highway Commission
Keven
State Highway Department I
John Holder
Florida
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Quebec
Canada
St. Petersburg
Fla
Thomanville
Highway Board
Methodists Vote to Oppose Wets in Georgia
North Georgia conference of the Methodist Episcopal church south adopted a pledge not to vote for any candidate whose record is not in full accord with the prohibition amendment and enforcement act. The resolution notes the conference covers 175,000 white members and a white constituency of about 500,000.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Booty Stolen in Opelika Recovered as Suspect Fled
A new Chevrolet touring car stolen Thursday from W. J. Winterson in Opelika was traced by local officials. John Henry Davis, a Black county resident, fled after a chase from Panhandle district to a relative’s home. Car recovered with clothing and other items valued at about 75 dollars. Davis remains at large as officers continue the pursuit.
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W. J. Winterson
Opalika
Als
X Lerdon
R. P. McGuffin
John Henry Davis
Davis
Panhandle
Opelika
Byron Girl Fires Self Inflicted Wound In Accident
Miss Helen Gassett, 19, of Byron, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Gassett, is hospitalized with a self-inflicted bullet wound to the abdomen. She recounts the shot occurred in the noon hour after dinner in a dining room as the pistol she held slipped from a chair. Authorities and family were nearby as the incident occurred on the Byron tract farm near Ft Valley.
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Macga
Helen Gase
Wi Gassett
Byron
Muestley
Sania
A. Byans
Ft. Valley
Livsey Butchers Held for Murder in Georgia Crash
In Jonesboro Georgia warrants charging Mayor C H Livsey of East Point and his brother J T Livsey with murder were sworn after a night crash near here that killed Elmo Green an Atlanta automobile dealer and seriously injured his wife The Livseys were hurt too Elmo Green who was well known here was hospitalized with hopes of recovery The mayor said he drove the crushing car and was blinded by bright lights from an oncoming vehicle and did not see the parked car ahead.
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Jonesboro
C. H. Livsey
East Point
J. T. Livsey
Here
Elmo Green
Atlanta
Livseys
Green
Livsey
Sullivan Buys Service Pressing Club Business
E M Sullivan purchased last week from Wheeler Williamson his entire interest in the Service Pressing Club located in the Masonic building and will continue operations at the same location. The best of service is guaranteed and will be appreciated.
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E. M. Sullivan
Wheeler Williamson
Masonic Building
Lost blue mare mule near saw mill with wart on leg
W A Payne seeks information on a blue mare mule weighing 1000 pounds lost near a saw mill on November 11. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to the animal's location.
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W. A. Payne
Special Watkins Offer in December
E M Sullivan, a Watkins dealer in Butler Georgia, advertises December deals offering one dollar of merchandise free with every five thousand dollar order or fifty cents with a three dollar order.
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Watkins
E. M. Sullivan
Watkins Dealer
Butler
Thanksgiving Dinner Honors Road Work At Mauk
Citizens of Mauk and nearby areas hosted a large Thanksgiving basket and barbecue dinner to honor the county road crew, warden, deputies, and convict squad for rebuilding the Charing to Mauk road. The event celebrated progress toward connecting Rupert and Charing with Butler, featuring more than 300 attendees, abundant food, and a festive, informal atmosphere.
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Mauk
Charing
Rupert
Char Ing
Butler
Hightower Arrives as Butler Church Welcomes New Pastor
Rev Hightower arrives from Bronwood to assume Butler Methodist pastorate for the new conference year. A welcoming committee hosts Mrs Hightower at the parsonage and a hearty dinner. Retiring pastor Rev L T Rogers departs for Lumber City after two years of service, with praise for his leadership.
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W. E., Hightower
Butler Methodist Church
Bronwood
Hightower
L. T. Rogers
Lumber City
South Georgia Conference
Butler
Brother Rogers
Baptist
Distillery Raids Reported In Marion and Taylor Counties
Sheriff R P McGuffin and Sheriff Hines led a crackdown that netted two large distillery setups of 500 gallon capacity each. Officers wrecked the plants and dumped about 300 gallons of beer into a creek near a Marion County site close to State Highway 41. No arrests were made.
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Marion-Taylor Counties
Hines
Marion County
Taylor
R. P. McGuffin
Marion
Two Men Injured in Route Three Auto Crash
A Ford roadster carrying Rufus Wainwright and Lewis Windham overturned near Cedar Creek south of a cement bridge on Route Three. Wainwright, 40, suffered multiple and internal injuries and remained in serious condition at Americus city hospital. Windham, 80, received treatment in Butler for a badly broken leg and other injuries. No witnesses besides the victims.
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Rufus Wainwright
Americus
Lewis Windham
Butler
Schley County
Wainwright
Windham
Render
Cedar Creek
Remains of Mr. Jim Posey Brought Here for Burial
The death of 84 year old Jim Posey in Columbus after a fall at Swift Spinning Mills was mourned by Taylor County friends. Survived by his wife and one child, Posey longtime local resident, now buried at Turner's Chapel after funeral services led by Rev. H. M. Wolfe.
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Jim Possey
J. P.posey
Columbus
Taylor County
Posey
Swift
Butler
Turner's Chapel
H. M. Wolfe
Butler Baptist Church
Former Butler Boy Honored in North Georgia M E Conference
Rev. J C Adams of Atlanta, superintendent extensions and work, reports a year of Sunday school activity. He traveled 11 280 miles, delivered 168 addresses, wrote 888 letters, conducted 10 Cokesbury and 19 Institute sessions, organized 20 cradle rolls and 18 home departments, plus 31 workers councils. The article praises his work and notes his Butler roots.
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J C. Adams
Atlanta
North Georgia
Hin Tr Bors
Miles
Cokesbury
Adams
Butler
Thomaston Plans Major Building Boom in Coming Months
Thomaston on November 28 reports a wave of improvements. Within three months a 60 room hotel will begin construction along with a new passenger station and freight depot. A new telephone system and numerous buildings are also going up.
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Thomaston
Thomston i
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