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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1929

Page

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Vision and faith spark enterprise across Taylor County

The article extols Vision Faith Belief as vital for business and life, urging readers to envision beyond today and sustain hope amid hardship. It cites community figures, praises unity, and ends noting Postmaster Bazemore announces no mail delivery on Christmas Day December 25.

Prisey Ny County Sergne Alkea Taylor County Tyer County Chamber of T C. W. Bazemore

Christmas Echoes Through Dusk to Winter Firesides

A reflective Christmas column laments fading seasons from twilight to winter. It contrasts autumn golds with frost and recalls 1929 Christmases, urging warmth by fireside, gratitude to God, and the coming of Christmas as angels guard the tender flock.

Wimer Jack Frost Heaven

Georgia News: County Projects and Notable Deaths

Bibb county plans to enlarge and improve its home for the poor. Prominent deaths include Mrs. J. A. Hall of Lamar county and W. E. Melvin of Fort Valley. A cyclone hits Crisp county. a fort Benning private dies in a liquor contest. a trap gun kills a chicken thief near Macon. Grant and legal actions span multiple cities with court sentences, bank dividends, and public notices.

Bibb County Barnesville J. A. Hall Lamar County Macon W. E. Melvin Fort Valley Col George Carson, Sr Georgia Commerce

Lundy Named County Agent by Taylor County Board

Mr W A Lundy was chosen as county agent by the Taylor County commissioners after his application was approved. He and wife Mrs Lundy, a Wesleyan College graduate, will move to Butler next week to assume duties on January 1 with strong endorsements from District Agent J A Johnson and local officials.

W. A. Lundy Taylor County Lundy Butler Wesleyan College J. A. Johnson Mr. Lundy Gradycoun

Rupert Cooper 30 Succumbs to illness in Rupert

Rupert community mourns as William Clarence Cooper dies Tuesday morning after a brief illness. The 30 year old son of J W and Mrs J W Cooper, a devout Methodist and respected worker, is survived by parents and several siblings and a large extended family. Funeral services were held at the family home Wednesday at 10 with Rev W R Lawhorn officiating, burial at Sand Bethel church near Rupert.

J. F. Warren Mable White Baptist Church Macon Mr. Warren Santa Claus L. J. Russell Waycross Federal Penitentiary W. B. Stewart Crawford County News Knoxville Crawford County Georgia Post Bascom S. Deaver Middle District of Georgia Flint River Pecan Company Lee County South Georgia Trust Co Albany J. Morse Ely Chicago Thomasville William Clarence Cooper J. W. Cooper Rupert Cooper Mr. Cooper Methodist Church W. R. Lawhorn Sand Bethel Church

Masons Elect Officers for Fickling Lodge 129

The following officers for the upcoming Masonic year at Fickling Lodge No. 129 were elected. Public installation and festival communication with Mason families will be held at the Masonic hall on December 27 starting at 6 p m.

Fickling Lodge C. E. Benns C. R. Brown M. R. Williamson F. A. Peed L. R. Adams J. T. Adams Lawson Wilson R. A. Turner J. M. Austin W. W. Douglas Masonic Hall

Negro cutting on farm leads to razor attack and accident

John Bateman, a Black tenant farmer on E F Bone’s land, and his 14 year old son were severely cut with a razor by Bateman’s step daughter Friday night as she protected her mother and other family members. The boy’s wound occurred accidentally while he was held by his father during the assault.

John Bateman E. F. Bone Bateman

No Paper Next Week Herald Holiday Schedule

The Herald will not publish a regular edition next week during the Christmas holidays. A smaller edition may appear if required to run the legal advertisements for the month.

Herald Force Herald

Fire Works and Holiday Goods Advertised at McCants Mill Store

A brief ad announces a full line of fireworks and holiday goods including toys fruits nuts and candies at McCants Mill Store.

McCants! Mill Store

Court Ends Busy Session at Taylor County Bench

The Taylor Superior Court concluded a long term with Judge McLaughlin presiding. Key cases included Gary Montfort accused of rape and assault with intent to murder, and Bernard Gordy charged with murder in Butler. Gordy was found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment. Bryan received a suspended penitentiary term after a guilty verdict for shooting Reynolds marshal Frank Kimball. The report notes jury selection, testimony, and closing arguments, with detailed summaries of witnesses and legal counsels.

Taylor Superior Court McLaughlin Columb Gary Montfort C. C. Bryan Reynolds Merchant Bernard Gordy Butler C. C Bryan Bryan Frank Kimball Marshall Reynolds Gary Ontfort Macon Montfort Tes Mymland Gosie Skargd Triglof Ryg Stein G Driskell O. T. Driskell T. Willis Will Parks W. C. Casey C. M. Windham B. F. Harvey J. A. Smith G. . Robinson Lew Mr. Smith Taylor County Court House Gordy Milledgeville Smith Fowler Bexnen Mn Arias Georgia

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