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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
6
Governor Talmadge urged Georgians in Americus to back his $3 automobile tag proposal for 1984 and to approve road and bridge spending. He praised farmers, attacked high freight rates, and warned voters to choose legislators who will back his measures while defending road funding and tax relief.
Washington reports the Federal Relief Administration outlined a program to employ 40,000 teachers nationwide funded at 2 million dollars per month. Dr. L R Alderman described rural school work adult literacy vocational education and nursery school teaching as key elements while urging volunteers to recruit classes and stretch scarce funds.
Miss Frances Perkins secretary of labor spoke in Atlanta amid misquotation about the shoeless South. She spent three busy days in the city meeting Halmsley Georgia commissioner of commerce and labor and touring large industrial plants. Perkins praised friendly relations between employers and employees but noted varied human conditions showing a need for better labor laws.
National drive under H L Doherty aims to raise funds for Warm Springs foundation aiding infantile paralysis victims. Roosevelt to be honored on his 62nd birthday with balls in 5000 communities, urging citizens to reallocate part of recreation budget, no total amount set.
Washington reports engineer examiner Seary Slack was dismissed by Secretary Ickes of the Public Works Administration for offering to secure a $2,000,000 PWA allotment to Georgia in exchange for a 26 percent commission. The action cites a pattern of improper lobbying and fee solicitation. Slack had indicated he would resign if commissioned to obtain the allotment.
The Central of Georgia railway begins its centennial year on Wednesday Dec 20 recounting its 1888 charter to build a railroad over a canal and tracing its evolution from Central Railroad and Canal Company of Georgia to Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia By 1848 the line reached Macon with 191 miles of track making it the world’s longest under one management The ensemble notes its role in fostering shorter lines and founding the Ocean Steamship Company of Savannah in 1874 inputs continue to shape Georgia’s rail history.
Georgia posting notice informs all concerned that the land described as Int No 140 in the 12th land district of Taylor County is posted by law. Hunting hauling wood and making roadways across the land are strictly forbidden. Dated December 18 1983 issued by Mrs Kate L Pittler Butler Georgia.
Notice to all parties that crossing land with roadways or paths is strictly forbidden. Descriptions include various parcel codes and lot numbers with dates referencing November 19, 1988, and signatures by MRS JEFFIE PURVIS HALL.
Pursuant to deed to secure debt dated December 1927 B T Gaultney to E W Cook Reynolis Ga sale set for first Tuesday in January 1984 before county courthouse sale of west half of lot 115 in 14th district Taylor County about 101 14 acres bounded by River Road D J T Shines Wim Ficknet and division line highest bidder for cash due to date with $875 83 plus taxes unpaid. An attorney in fact for E T Gaultney will convey.
Take notice that on January 2 1984 the undersigned will sell at public outcry before the Taylor County Georgia courthouse for cash the property described as two tracts totaling about 300 acres in the 12th district. The land includes lot 110 of 200 acres and the south half of lot 115 of about 100 acres, formerly owned by R B Jinks, under a 1926 deed to secure debt of 1400 dollars with total due at sale about 1660 dollars. A fee simple deed will be delivered to the purchaser after sale.
By order of the Court of Ordinary the estate of G W Averett will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1934 at the courthouse door Howard Ga during sale hours. The sale includes a house and lot known as the G W Averett place and related personal property to be distributed among heirs. Date is December 6, 1988. Administrator J H Brown.
L Adams as administrator of C M Bartletts estate petitions for leave to sell real property in Butler. Creditors and next of kin are summoned to show cause at the next Court of Ordinary term on the first Monday in January 1984 why the request should not be granted. Dated December 6 1982. L T Peed Ordinary.
Notice of sale by receiver N M Dudley for the First National Bank of Reynolds under a security deed on property in Reynolds Taylor County Georgia. Describes lots 7 and 8 in Block 24 with fixtures, fronting Talbot Street, plus the east half of lot 8, all to secure a note of 6900 dollars and a prior indebtedness of 5000 dollars. Sale set for January 16, 1984 at Taylor County courthouse, proceeds to pay the note, with balance to claimants. Atlanta Joint Stock Land Bank acts via F W Altcorn Jr as attorney-in-fact.
Notice states a public sale by Atlanta Joint Stock Land Bank of Atlanta under a 1928 deed to secure debt for land in Taylor County. The tract totals about 892.7 acres, including Lot 287 and portions of Lots 286 and 285, with described boundaries and adjacent lands. Sale set for January 16, 1984, during legal hours before the Taylor County courthouse.
Dana Beeland administrator of the L. D. Harris estate petitions the court stating full administration. The ordinary, L. T. Peed, letters dated December 6, 1933, cites all heirs to show cause why the administrator should not be dismissed and discharged in January 1934.
Notice to creditors and next of kin of Miss Callie Wade that Lester Lightner applied to be permanent administrator of the estate. Citations require appearance at the Ordinary's office by law to show cause why letters should not be granted. Dated December 6 1933. Signed L T Peed Ordinary.
C Cooper applies for Letters of Administration on the Joe Nelson estate in Doe County. The creditors and next of kin must appear at the official office by law to show cause why letters should not be granted. Witness my hand and official signature this December 6, 1993.
Public outcry sale to the highest bidder for cash at the court house door in Taylor County Georgia on the first Tuesday in January 1984 June 2 1984. Property includes seven head of mules two pairs of mares three cows one Holstein cow and one Jersey heifer all dehorned the property of Wilder Bros levied to satisfy a superior court judgment in favor of O R Montgomery. Sheriff R P McGuffin signs the notice dated December 6 1983.
G F Byrd administrator files written application to sell real estate of A D Byrd deceased. Heir at law and creditors are notified the Court of Ordinary of said county will hear the application at the January term 1984 and grant leave unless cause is shown to the contrary. Witness hand and official seal dated December 6.
United States District Court Middle District Columbus division issues discharge petition for A v Brewer Nal mn. Court seeks creditors appearance at Columbus Georgia January 18, 1934 at 1 pm to show cause why discharge should not be granted by Deputy N A Brown.
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