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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
9
Washington December 3 The Supreme Court issued two decisions affecting landlords of tenants who file for bankruptcy. The court held a landlord may prove a claim in bankruptcy court if the lease ends upon bankruptcy and imposes liquidated damages liability.
President Roosevelt at Warm Springs ended a mule deal Monday with Marshall Black of Thomaston for two mules to be used on the president’s farm. Otis Moore, manager of the president’s farm, and James Roosevelt, a son, witnessed the closing.
Mrs L G Hardman of Commerce will join Mercer University’s board in Macon for the first time, becoming the first woman trustee in the 100 year history. She is the wife of the former Georgia governor and succeeded her husband after his term ended at the Albany Georgia Baptist convention meeting.
Gray Ga Dec 2 J T Morton 64 longtime Jones county s county s ordinary for 22 years died at his Gray home after a week of illness A cerebral hemorrhage is said to be the immediate cause He was a prominent figure in Jones county and had farming interests there
Douglas Ga Dec 2 Sam Ful ler of Fitzgerald and his 11 year old daughter were killed when their car collided with a heavy truck loaded with naval stores on the Dixie highway near Douglas. Mrs Fuller another daughter and a son were seriously injured as they were returning from Florida to their home.
Atlanta December 3 A city council vote of 27 to 9 defeated a resolution that would have allowed Mayor Jas L Key to operate a municipal liquor store. The mayor, in a heated debate, made a personal plea but declined to comment after the council spoke for itself.
Lexington Georgia December 8 Three small children of negro tenants on the Burroughs farm in Beaverdam section of Oglethorpe county were burned to death the first of the week when the home was reduced to ashes. The father was away and the mother at a neighbor’s preparing breakfast when the fire was discovered, too late to rescue the children all under three years old.
Atlanta December 4 The Constitution reports the state department of agriculture nearly ceasing operations in the last two weeks of the year unless Governor Talmadge can allocate 4000 from his special emergency fund to cover salaries. The governor declined to comment.
Macon Ga December 1 A shotgun wound from a Thanksgiving hunting trip killed 16 year old R L Jenkins at a private Macon hospital He and an older brother were hunting a squirrel when the older brother struck the tree with the gun butt and the weapon discharged The load entered the younger brothers abdomen Funeral was held at Bornor near Forsyth
William Emmett Small, 59, respected Macon leader and organizer of the Georgia Casualty Company, died Saturday night at his Point Loma home in California after a three year illness. A Mercer University 1892 football alumnus famed for fostering Macon’s development, his life embraced business, social, civic and religious leadership.
An Athens dispatch notes Georgia’s 1862 law limiting cotton to three acres per worker ages 15 to 55, aiming to curb overproduction. Violations carried fines up to 560 dollars per excess acre with half penalty to informers. The article recounts wartime strategy to conserve food and deny Confederate revenue from cotton.
Col. R. E. L. Spence a well known Albanian and retired U S Army officer died in an Albany hospital Friday night from pneumonia linked to injuries in a auto mobile accident a week earlier. He will be buried in Arlington Cemetery Washington D C. Survived by his widow a son from an earlier marriage R E L Spence of Pensacola Fla and a grandson. Brother W C Spence of Albany and sister Mrs E T Fitzgerald of Camilla.
Talbotton Ga Dec 1 Mrs Siddie Stinson 74 widow of the late Joan Stinson died at her home Friday night after a brief illness Survivors include son Prather Stinson of Columbus step daughter Mrs J C Cook of Atlanta sister Mrs Virginia Ward of Hemphill Texas and nephew Andrew Prather of Columbus She was born and reared in Harris county and had lived in Talbot county since marriage
Montezuma Georgia December 4 A. A. Marshall praises Governor Talmadge backed reform to create the lieutenant governor post saying it will be a major step forward for Georgia and cure a stifled legislative process Marshall will represent Macon county in the next legislature and lauds the proposal as greatly needed reform.
Fifth Circuit affirms federal judge ruling that net profits from the Crisp County hydro electric plant must go to contractors to satisfy an indebtedness. The power commission may cover operating expenses and bond interest, but $158,981.50 plus interest must be paid to contractors J. Groves and Sons Co. as transferee of L. E. Meyers Co.
W L Mitchell, convicted of murder in the Buena Vista area, will begin a life term after a judge withdrew a motion for a new trial. Mitchell, accused in the shooting death of Burdeill Thompson, was held without bail following a preliminary hearing where evidence linked him to the Winchester rifle used in the fatal Sept 10 incident near Buena Vista. The state prison warden will escort him from Marion County jail to begin serving his sentence.
Miss Neta Roach, a Columbus, Georgia woman, is to answer a murder charge in Hidalgo County Texas. She was arrested with a Texas officer and agreed to return to face trial for the Feb 16 1984 robbery slaying of Frank Causman. Bud Clark linked to the same case already held in Hidalgo jail.
Jonesboro Ga Dec 4 One man was killed and four others injured when a Central of Georgia passenger train struck a stalled truck on the tracks derailing the train. Frank Phillips of McDonough Ga died at an Atlanta hospital. Claude Thornton was taken to another hospital in critical condition. Several hospital attachés described the condition as fair and feared internal injuries. The truck was hurled from the track injuring three. the locomotive derailed a siding and crushed a box car. Phillips was loading the freight car when the engine hit it. Bottoms, a fellow worker, was lightly cut and bruised.
Milledgeville Ga Dec 2 Dr Murray King veterinarian was shot and killed in a Milledgeville lunch room last Saturday night in what a coroner s jury ruled a justifiable homicide Coroner C L Newton said a man jailed as Victor Underwood had been exonerated by the jury yet the sheriff reported a warrant charging Underwood with murder. Three witnesses testified to the shooting and said King advanced on Underwood with an open knife threatening to cut his head off.
The article discusses potential legal changes to beer and whisky referenda, noting Governor Talmadge has given no preference. It suggests ongoing legislative battles will unfold regardless of any forthcoming decisions on prohibition.
Vidalia Ga Nov 20 A second widow of L T John well to do planter died by own action. warrants call four Moseley brothers and Mrs Moseley Johns to face murder charges. Mrs Vida Johns of Jacksonville Fla claims to be original wife. estate includes farm equipment automobile bank account. The Johns plantation lies eight miles north of Vidalia near Emanuel County line.
Dr. M. F. Haygood of Alto receives indefinite leave to serve as medical advisor for the FERA in Georgia. The State Board of Control re elects J. W. Oden to head Gracewood School for Mental Defectives, W. E. Treland to Milledgeville Boys' Training School, M. E. Sikes to the Girls' Training School near Atlanta, Mary Goudelock to Confederate Soldiers Home in Atlanta, J. Harris to Cave Springs Deaf School, and G. F. Oliphant to the Macon Blind Academy, all previously re elected.
Georgia Taylor County notice to all creditors of the estate of H J Garrett and the partnerships Garrett and Fouche to file demands with executor J T Cochran and any debtors to pay promptly December 4 1934 executor of the will of H J Garrett deceased
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