Georgia's Prospects Surpass New England in Industry
In a letter to H. M. Atkinson, J. Fr. Bemonds, editor of the Manufacturer Record, argues Georgia has far greater possibilities for industrial expansion than New England. He cites Atkinson's Athens Farmers Week Conference remarks urging Georgia to pursue more industry, less politics, and to develop a robust home market for farm products to fuel prosperity.
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Atlanta
Georgia
New England
J. Fr. Bemonds
H. M. Atkinson
The
Georgia ‘Railway and Power Co
Atkinson
Farmers
Athens
Edmonds
Massachusetts
Farmer H C Hixon Dies Under Locomotive Near Kath leen Ga
H C Hixon an 85 year old farmer living near Kath leen Ga was killed when he stepped into the path of a Macon to Jacksonville train in front of the Kath leen station. He was ground under the engine with debris strewn along 26 feet. Witnesses recall he waited near the freight cab and faded from sight as the locomotive approached.
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Macon
H. C. Hixon
Kathleen
Jacksonville
Hixon
Negro Bound Over on Robbery Charge
John Elias Slim Webley and other colored men were arraigned before Judge Doug Lass on a robbery charge against C F Brown. Brown testified a negro approached his wagon at 11 pm Sunday, stole his purse, and threatened him with a knife. Brown fled, and police later found a pistol in the wagon. The defendants were committed to jail in default of a 260 dollar bond.
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John
Elias
Slim
Webley
Douglass
C. F. Brown
Athens
Draneville
Marion County
Brown
Slim Wesley
Mr. Brown
Death of Mr. G. G. Walters of Wilkinson County
Sympathy extends to Miss Emma Jean Walters and family as Gordon G. Walters dies after six and a half years of declining health. He leaves Emma Jean and Albert, with Sara Simmons Walters as wife. Funeral and interment were held in Wilkinson County as their home burned just hours earlier, forcing Mr. Walters to be carried to safety.
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Emma Jean Walters
Gordon G. Walters
Walters
Sarah Simmons
Byron
Herbert Adams
Mrs. Adams
Butler
Albert
A J. Walters
Wilkinson County
Mr.Walters
Baby Chicks Delivery Offered By Local Egg Farm
Peach Valley Egg Farm in Butler offers delivery of baby chicks with an incubator capacity of 6,800 and price listed at 400 dollars per WG. Eres.
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Peach Vatley Egg Farm
Butler
Gas
Mules for Sale From Bartlett Auction Ad
Two pairs of mules offered for sale. One pair weighs about 1250 pounds and the other about 1000 pounds. Listed under Bartlett with basic pricing indicated as cheap.
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Bartlett
Anderson resigns from State Highway Board in Georgia
Atlanta February report confirms W T Anderson of Macon quit the State Highway Board. The resignation, sent to Governor Clifford Walker, came as a highway department probe into padded payrolls was underway. Governor held acceptance pending auditor Dawson’s work and Anderson’s own request to delay. Governor Walker noted Anderson sought Dawson’s appointment to reveal alleged irregularities. Anderson had filed resignation and condition reports with the governor two weeks earlier, with the governor asking press restraint while matters were straightened.
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Atlanta
Atlante Constitution
W. T. Anderson
Macon
State Highway Board
Highway Department
The
Constitution
Anderson
Clifford Walker
C.R. Dawson
Walker
Monroe
State Highways Board
Highway Board
Robert C. Neely
Waynesboro
Dawson
Savannah
Monument offers and pricing in Butler Ga
Quality first. If you want a monument in any size or style, prices are right. Will call at your convenience to let you view and be convinced. Contact EB H Payne, Butler, Georgia, by call or write.
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Monument
EB. H
Payne, Butler
Kernachan to Speak at Butler Court House Today
Mr J S Kernachan president of the Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association will address a gathering at the Butler court house today at eleven o clock The meeting aims to educate about cooperative marketing and to enlist broad farmer support as part of a statewide educational drive in 80 plus counties for members and nonmembers alike.
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J. S Kernachan
Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Court House
Butler
Cotton Association
Body found after 17 days Floyd Collins in Sand Cave
Cave City Ky Feb 16 The long struggle ended as Floyd Collins died after seventeen days trapped in Sand Cave. Rescue workers broke through the roof and confirmed the body. Lee Collins and others paid tribute while Ed Brenner and Albert Marshall aided the perilous operation. The statement praised the team and noted Collins lay cold in his rugged cave world.
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Cave City
Mother Earth
Floyd Collins
Sand Cave
Collins
Lee Collins
Albert Marshall
Ed Brenner
Cincinnati
Carmichael
Butler Candy Co Expands with New Candy Plant
The Butler Candy Co. plans expansion by installing furnaces and equipment to manufacture candy in both stick and package forms. President R Pate reports strong orders and ongoing wholesale distribution across the territory. H N Stegall of Atlanta, a forty year candy veteran, will oversee the boiler room and candy production, and he hopes to relocate his family to Butler, praising the town and its people.
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Butler Candy Co
R. Pate
Bey Company
Elia
H.N Stegall
Atlanta
Stegall
Butler
Mrs W M Goodwin Dies of Apoplexy
Mrs Alma Beeland Goodwin of Panhandle district died suddenly from apoplexy while apparently well on Saturday. A longtime Taylor county resident from a prominent family she is survived by her husband Willie Z Goodwin and children Eveline Daley Joe and Paul. Funeral services were held at Brooks cemetery Sunday afternoon conducted by the Crowell Methodist pastor.
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Alma Beeland Goodwin
W. M Goodwin
Panhandle
Taylor County
Zach
Eveline Beeland
Goodwin
Willie Z
Eveline, Daley
Joe
Paul Goodwin
Mesars Hantey Beeland
Reynolda
R. T. Beelonild
Atlanta
Raymond Beeland
Florida
Cassie Young
Fort Valley
M. J. Trepp
Brooks Cemetery
Crowell
Bishop Ainsworth to Speak at St Luke Columbus
Members of Columbus district Methodists urge full lay turnout for Bishop W N Ainsworth at St Luke church Sunday March 1. He preaches at 11:00 on Stewardship and Lay Activities and at 3:00 discusses Unification of Northern and Southern Methodist Churches.
Special notice to tax delinquents in Butler district
The Herald reports that G. A. Allman has been appointed special bailiff to collect 1924 county taxes in Butler district. He will levy and sell unpaid property and will be at the courthouse on Saturday February 21 and the following Saturday February 28 for tax receipts and payments.
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Herald
G. A. Allman
Butler
Mr. Allman
Court House
Homer Bazemore Accepts Nepty Sheriff Appointment
SheriFP. McGullin appointed Homer Taxemorn deputy sheriff of Taylor county to succeed his father W. E. Bazemore after his sudden death. Bazemore, a young man of bright intellect and energy, is expected to greatly assist McGuffin in sheriff duties.
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Sherifp. McGullin
Homer Taxemorn
Failor
Taylor Ominity
W. E. Bazemore
Bazemore
McGuffin
Sheriff’s Office
Young Lady Edna Youngblood Recovering After Car Crash
Miss Edna Youngblood daughter of Mrs. Mary Youngblood Potterville community was hurled from a Ford roadster that skidded and overturned at the dam foot. Her skull fracture and arm breaks required operation. she remains under care as relatives await full recovery. Her cousin O P Youngblood and Miss Childers suffered lesser injuries with two broken ribs to Mr Youngblood.
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Edna Youngblood
Miss Youngblood
Mary Youngblood
Potterville
O. P. Youngblood
Miss Childers
Reynolds
Mr. Youngblood
Eight Year Old Girl Dies After Truck Accident
An eight year old girl named Lillie Mae Searcy was struck and killed by a lumber-loaded truck driven by Allen Johnson on the Reynolds road near Butler. The incident occurred around 5 pm as she attempted to cross toward her mother amidst two trucks. the driver surrendered to authorities and was exonerated after investigation.
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Albert
Mary Searcy
Lillie Mae
Allen Johnson
W A. Johnson
Incorporate
Butler
Reynolds Road
Johnson
Mrs G G N MacDonnell Dead After Pneumonia At 89
Mrs G G N MacDonnell widow of the late Rev Gr G N MacDonnell longtime figure in the South Georgia Methodist Conference died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs G W Matthewe after a light pneumonia attack she was eighty nine years old. Her death brings sorrow to her many friends in this section.
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G. G. N. McDowell
South Georgiaa Methodist Conference
G. W. Matthewe
Gr. G. N. MacDonnell
Columbusistrict
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Grand Theatre
Reynolds, Ga
Hell's Hole
William Fox
Charles Jones
Ruth Clifford
Hell’s Hole
Mack Sennett
Sears
Kathleen, GA
G. G. Walters
J. S. Kernachan
BAR OF Alabama Lint Association
Floyd Collin
Butler’s New Enterprise
W. M. Goodwin
Rish OF
Ainsworth
Columbus
Homer Bazemore
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