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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
1
The Wilbar Level area of Taylor County once known as Mauk, a peach growing region on the A B and A Railroad, attracts foreign capital buying large tracts of land. Purchasers keep names private for now but plan future announcements as new settlers arrive to grow crops.
Rev S T Smith of Geneva was found dead with his face in a shallow spring near his home on Tuesday morning. The 88 year old Missionary Baptist preacher was reported to have fainting spells and may have fallen while getting water. he served many churches in middle and west Georgia and will be missed in the community.
Dr James Taylor a veteran Grand Lodge leader dies at his Luther s ville home at 8 10 Tuesday afternoon He was past grand master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia past grand high priest of the Grand Chapter Bozel Arch Masons and past general grand high priest for the United States He missed Macon session last month for the first time in 65 years during the Civil War he secured a furlough from General Robert E Lee to attend a grand lodge session.
Mrs. C B Chapman of Sandersville Georgia died after a long illness aged 60. She broke her hip three weeks ago and had been in critical condition since. A native of Union Springs Alabama she was active in Sandersville social life a Baptist church member and sponsored the public library. Funeral services were held at the home with Rev W C Mitchell officiating. She is survived by her husband and daughters Mrs H N McMichael and three sons Ward C B and Gordon.
Owing to the death of Dr. James W. Taylor of Luthersville and his Masonic funeral by the Grand Lodge of Georgia and Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Companion E. A. McHan the grand secretary has been called to attend today’s service. Hodges Chapter will not meet tonight. Future meeting time will be announced. Established by J. T. Adams HP.
Eight members of two Macon freight crews were injured in a collision in Cordele yards as southbound freight 57 struck northbound freight 64. Six were able to leave Cordele hospital soon after treatment. two injuries were serious. A heavy fog was blamed for the wreck.
The year's tally shows 9,432 bales ginned in Taylor county from the 1925 crop prior to December 1, compared with 8,497 bales ginned by December 1, 1924.
Mr. J Richard Bennett formerly of Bishop Georgia announces he has located in Butler to do contract work of all kinds including brick and lumber in house building decorating and painting. All work large or small guaranteed at reasonable prices.
A large congregation greets Rev L T Rogers at the Butler Methodist Church on Sunday. The service draws representation from other denominations and yields warm congratulations. Both pastor and congregation express mutual strong impressions and a bright, cooperative religious future for Butler.
Savannah report from the Georgia Baptist Convention closing session criticizes crime and divorce, credits prohibition for improvement, and urges law enforcement. It notes higher highway crime risk in Chicago versus London and calls churches to observe a law enforcement day.
Montezuma Georgia real estate remains active with daily reports. Notable deals include the E Maffett property in Montezuma exchanged for the Gibson home and adjoining farm in Spalding. The Georgia-Florida Real Estate Co. facilitated the Holt home trade to Mrs. B L Brown in Florida.
Sheriff R. P. McGuffin and Deputy Homer Batmore led new raids on bootleggers as production and sale sites were raided. A bootlegger who paid a $250 fine and twelve month suspended sentence by Judge Mee Laughlin was rearrested Saturday with two gallons of bootleg whiskey.
Reverend L T Rogers and Mrs Rogers express gratitude for the warm welcome to Butler new home. They note the friendly reception and pantry shower as small acts of kindness from God and pledge to serve the people in a Christian manner seeking divine guidance and victory through Jesus Christ.
After three years as cashier James L. Burt resigned at a bank directors meeting. H. G. Mangham, former Butler Banking Co. cashier, elected to fill the vacancy and will move from Plains Ga to Butler with his family. Burt takes a cashier post in Commerce Ga for higher pay. The community expresses regret at their departure and best wishes for success.
As the holidays approach the public should note that the Central of Georgia Railway freight offices at Butler and Reynolds will be closed on December 25 and January 1. Plan shipments with closing rates in mind to avoid delays.
Americus December 9 Captain J A Cobb aged 86 died at his home after a long illness He was a son of Howell Cobb a noted statesman and soldier and a Civil War veteran At his death he was senior warden of the Calvary Episcopal church and serving as county ordinary having been reelected last Fall.
Christmas holidays for the Butler s school begin Wednesday at noon and run until Monday January 4. Rural schools close Friday and reopen Jan 4. The fall session is praised for good work and strong attendance. The Herald wishes all students teachers and trustees a merry Christmas.
City Clerk Adams and County Tax Collector G A Roberts urge taxpayers to settle 1925 taxes before December 19 closing and avoid added interest and costs.
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