Letters From Death Row Plea For Mercy In Georgia Case
Willie Jones and Garvis Bloodworth write to Governor Clifford Walker from Mustogee county jail appealing to spare their lives after being condemned for the Taylor county murder on December 3, 1923. Jones asks for a life sentence to spread religious work and warn liquor dealers of the perils of whiskey, while Bloodworth begins detailing his life story and the case, with continued notes to appear in Page 3.
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Willie Jones
Gervis ‘Bloodworth
Walker
Mustogee ‘County
H. F. Underwood
Taylor County
Clifford Walker
Georgia
Jesus
Gov
Mattie Bell
Plymale
Garvis
Ben
Haven
Firand Theatre Reynolds Ga Week Program
The Firand Theatre in Reynolds Georgia presents a week of films headlined by The Marriage Maker a one day showing starring Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt with added comedy One Cylinder Love. Also featuring Into the Net Chapter 7 with admission 15c and 35c. Monday and Tuesday December 29 30 brings The White Sister starring Lillian Gish plus a comedy. Admission 20c and 40c. Wonderful attractions promised.
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Wm. de Milles Paramount Picture
Agnes Ayres
Jack Holt
Lillian Gish
Clemency Denied for Jones Blood Worth in Georgia
Atlanta December 18 Governor Walker refused clemency for Gervis Bloodworth and Willie Jones, youths convicted of the December 3 1923 murder of Howard Underwood in Taylor County. The Prison Commission declined to recommend commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment, ending hopes of sparing the hangman’s noose.
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Atlanta
Gervis Bloodworth
Willie Jones
Taylor County
Howard F. Underwood
Gov. Walker
Georgia
Supreme Court
Negro preacher held on assault charge in Georgia
In Talbotton Georgia on December 20 Jim Davidson a negro preacher and storekeeper was bound over to the Talbot county grand jury in March on an assault with intent to murder charge against J Miller a white farmer near Junction City. Davidson allegedly fired three shots wounding Miller after a dispute over damages to Miller's stops from Davidson's cows. Davidson's son was alleged to have fired as well. authorities searched adjoining counties for him as a possible accomplice. Bond set at $3000 for the grand jury appearance amid a large crowd.
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Albotton
C. L. Stinson
J.S. Parker
Talbotton
Jim Davidson
Junction City
Talbot County
J. ©. Miller
Davidson
Miller
Pere Tion
Nana
Governor Walker declines further action in Jones Bloodworth case
An Associated Press dispatch from Atlanta reports Governor Walker will not respond further to letters about the Jones Bloodworth case. He reiterates he covered the matter in his prior statement refusing clemency and finds no new grounds to speak. He already declined to interfere at the Wednesday hearing after the Prison Commission action.
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Walker
Jones-Bloodworth
Associated Press
Atlanta
Tinta
Prison Commission
Postoffice Business Tops All Past Marks
The post office reports record Christmas business this year led by Postmistress Mrs Mattie Riley. Employes handle patrons with dispatch thanks to improved arrangements ensuring rapid service during the peak rush.
Festival Communication Fickling Lodge Installation Dec 26
A Festival Communication of Fickling Lodge No. 129 F and A M will be held at the Masonic Temple on Friday evening December 26. A basket supper and social hour are planned for members and families including widows of deceased members. Officers to be installed include J. T. Adams Worshipful Master GS E Benns Secretary W R E Wat yar W J Shealy Jr Steward.
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Fickling Lodge
A. M
Masonic Temple
J. T. Adams
For Rent or Sale: Farmland Listings in Carsonville Area
Rental or sale offered for several farms near Carsonville including 122 acres with house on the White place, 202 acres on the Sanders place, and 201 acres one mile northwest, with varying sizes and locations.
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Butler
White Place
Sanders Place
Carsonville
Inaugural Plan to Liquidate Debt by Planting Acre
At the morning service Rev. J. D. McCord outlined a plan for the Butler Methodist church debt. Members plant at least one acre, dedicating land, seed, fertilizer, and labor to the effort, with God supplying the increase.
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J. D. McCord
Bro
McCord
F. A. Peed
Mrs. Mattie Benton Called to Her Reward
Mrs. Mattie Windham Benton died at age 67 after a months long illness. The second wife of Mr. P. Benton, she passed at her home early Monday and was interred that afternoon at Prosperity church. Elder T. D. Roberts led the funeral service.
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Mattie Windham Benton
P. Benton
Prosperity Church
T. D. Roberts
Butler High School Recesses for Christmas Holidays
Butler High School adjourned Friday with exercises and recess until January. The fall term saw a large attendance increase after holidays. Superintendent Braddy praised as one of the state’s best and most successful leaders.
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Butler High School
Si Uy Oy Cena
Braddy
Butler
Tax Office Busy With Collections and Clerk's Duties
The Ordinary's office in the county has been a busy scene with tax collections surpassing fifty two thousand dollars. City clerk J. T. Adams has been active handling the usual duties plus patent line interests and related matters.
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Ordinnary’s
J. T. Adams
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Young
Slay
Columbus, Ga
Bloodworth
Columbus
Ira Chambers
Butler, Ga
Mr. Howard
Underwood
Walker Teconeilersi
Jones
Fickling
Butler Methodists
Mattie Benton
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