Woodland on the A. B. and A line noted for hospitality
The article lauds Woodland between Talbotton and Manchester in a valley of Pine and Oak Mountains. It highlights its solid banks and civic morality, four churches with monthly services, a notable excelsior plant shipping by train, and a well-run Woodland school under Prof. Royal who married Miss Kate Butler. It mentions a home for the school superintendent and a visit to Dr. J. B. Peeler’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Talbotton
Manchester
Talbot Courty Valley
Primitive Baptists
Presbyterians
Methodists
Missionary Baptists
Woodland
Excelsior
Royal
Butler
Kate Butler
J. B. Peeler
Ruth Wilson
Pathfinder Quotation Reflects Parlor Smoking Curiosity
A fragment from The Pathfinder notes a parent confronting a young man about smoking in the parlor last night. The boy explains he merely lit one or two to check the time, revealing a casual, passing moment of mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
the Pathfinder
R. BE. Leonard
Local plea for police to curb reckless driving
A citizen warns Butler and county authorities to enforce traffic laws against cars and heavily loaded trucks driven at night without lights or control. The letter cites fatal and near miss accidents, urging police vigilance to protect lives and prevent further harm.
Highway contract awarded Saturday to Scott-Chambers Co
The Herald reports the highway department awarded the contract at Hast Point last Saturday to the Scott-Chambers Company of West Point. The contract follows previously advertised terms and calls for specified roadway work as outlined in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Highway Department
Hast Point
Scott-Chambers Company of
West “Point
Ford Car Contest Draws Interest In Local Stores
Mesira C M and J E Bartlett with Butler Drug Company promote a Ford Touring car contest to boost business. Shoppers earn one ticket per dollar spent at listed stores with the draw on December 25. Officials promise fair, honest conduct and encourage visits to the participating shops for tickets and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesira
C.-M
J. E. Bartlett
Butler Drug Company
Pnre
Ford
Jose
Bank cashier J L Burt knocked down by Ford car
Mr Jas I Burt cashier of the Taylor County Bank was struck while crossing near the Butler Banking Co building about 6 00 Saturday night by a Ford driven by Ambrose Aultman who says he did not see Burt as he started across the street The car passed over Burt dragging him several feet and he received bruises to the face and limbs with only miracle keeping him from more serious injury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Bullet High School
Jas, I. Burt
Taylor County Bank
Butler Banking Co
Ford
Ambrose
Aultman
Burt
Congested Condition of Butler School Discussed
Prof Goddard state school supervisor addressed the town about the Butler School congestion. The school lacks enough teachers and classroom space and steps will be taken immediately to relieve the situation. Stores closed and townspeople attended to show support for school welfare. Plans to relieve congestion will be discussed in later Herald issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
the Herald
Petition for clemency signed for Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth
A Georgia petition from Columbus appeals to Governor Welker and the Prison Board to commute the death sentences of murder defendants Gervis Bloodworth and Willie Jones to life imprisonment. Signers cite ignorance and poor environment, note ages 19 and 18, and urge clemency after indicating remorse. a clemency hearing is scheduled for December before the prison commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welker
Willie Jones
Gervis
Columbus
Wames
Commission
Inere
Clifford W
Board of’ Prison ‘Commissioners
State of Georgia
Muscogee
Saca
Gervis Bloodworth
Death by Own Action Claimed in Fatal Shooting
John Dandy, a noted local character, reportedly killed his son early Monday at their Reynolds area residence. He claims the son died by his own action after being whipped for a minor offense. purportedly a shotgun wound nearly tore off the boy’s face. No eye witnesses have been found and details are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dandy
Reynolds
Butler
John
Shooting Affray After Skin Game Near Mark
A shooting affray after a skin game among Black residents near Mark left Tom Holmes wounded in the abdomen by ex convict John Cook who fled. Police rounded up Will Brad Tobe Carson and McKinley Jordan. Jordan’s case dismissed, Carson’s continued to January 19 1925 with bond set at 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Holmes
John Cook
Will Brad
Tobe Carson
McKinley Jordan
Carson
Brad
Jarrell Recovers Car Stolen Friday Night
F C Jarrell's car stolen from his garage early Saturday was recovered Wednesday in the Carsons ville district by Sheriff R P McGuffit. The car was found in the possession of Bo Wacter, about 20, who claimed no help. Neighbors doubt his story given the garage's condition and say recovery suggests an accomplice.
Seven Houston Officials Resign in Georgia County Split
Seven Houston county officials elected at the recent general election notified Governor Walker they will not qualify and urge a special election to choose successors. The officials reside in Peach county territory due to the forthcoming creation of Peach county January 1, 19 The resigning officers include Emmet Houser clerk George D Anderson sheriff T E Tharpe tax collector C N Rountree tax receiver D J Bateman commissioner A W Tarbor commissioner and Charles Vance purveyor. Most plan to run for similar posts in Peach county in the January 7 special election. The governor may order a Houston county special election before January 1 leaving the county briefly without officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Houston County
Walker
Peach County
G. T Stubbs
Emmet Houser
George
D. Anderson
T. E. Tharpe
Co N Rountree
D. J Bateman
A. W Tarbor
Charles
Milledgeville Fire Destroys Georgia State College for Women Building
The main building of the Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville burned Monday morning. Officials estimate the loss around 75000 dollars with 30000 dollars total insured. The fire started on the second floor above the boiler room. Milledgeville, Ga. December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia State College For Women
Milledgeville
State of Georgia
Georgian Peach Growers Bank Forms Board in Macon
The Georgian Peach Growers Bank announces a nine member board led by W B Baker and C B Lewis as it prepares to open near January 1 1925 in Macon. Directors include G B Clarke T Rad Turner C E Marlin J W Fredrick C H Neisler T K Gleninn A B Sims. The bank aims to lend to Georgia peach growers via the Farmland Bank in Columbus SC as a branch operation. The board will meet in Macon to finalize organization and opening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgian Peach Growers Bank
Macons
W. B. Baker
Atlanta
Atlantic Ice &Coat Corporation
C. B. Lewis
Fourth National Bank of
Macon
G. B.clarke
Citizens & Southern Bank of
T. Rad “Turner
Bible “National Bank
C.E. Marlin
Citizens Bank of
Fort Vatley
J. W. Fredrick
Citizens Bank
Marshallville
H. Neisler
Citizens
State Bank of Reynolds
T. K. Gleninn
Atlanta Lowery National Bank
A. B
Sims
Atlanta Joint Stock Land ‘Bank
Georgia
Fe Farmland Bank
Columbus
S.C
Peach Bank
Central of Georgia to Present Radio Program
Central of Georgia Railway announces a radio program on December 18 from 9 p.m. at WSB Atlanta. The Central of Georgia Band will perform Southern melodies and L A Downs, president, will speak on Georgia and Alabama resources. Last April the band drew listeners in 28 states and was praised for its performance. Interested listeners should contact J D McCartney, assistant to the president, Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia
Atlanta Journal
WSB
Central of Georgia Shop
L.A. Downs
Alabama
J. D. McCartney
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Savannah, Ga
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Silent Men
Paramount Picture
Alma Reubens
James Oliver Curwood
Northwest
Elinor Glyn’s
Lillian "Gish
Sys
J. L. Burt
Butler School
F C. Jarrell
Houston
Peach
C. H Neisler
Oliver
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