Granddaughter of Former Citizens Dies in Fire
An 11 year old Carolyn Copsey of Gordon died after her nightclothes caught fire from an open fireplace in her grandfather’s home in Byron. Her mother’s family mourns. Mrs Casey suffered severe burns while trying to help. Surviving relatives include her father, J. J. Brooks, Gordon. grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. De Cosey, Byron. great grandmother Mrs. Cosey, Byron. and Mrs. J. J. Jones, Gordon. Eulogies and funeral services were held at Gordon Baptist Church.
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Taylor County
Mrae Ry
Casey
Macon ‘Telegraph
Carolyn Copsey
Gordon
Macon
Burns
Mre
Masn
Gosey
M. H. Cogey
Jene
Georgiav
Alabama
Byron
Jimi Brooks
J.J. Brooks
Gordonie
de Cosey
Samuel H Cox Dies At Home Of Daughter In Pickling Mill
Mr Samuel H Cox died Tuesday at the home of his daughter Mrs Parl Neisler in Pickling Mill. A Talbot County native who lived in Taylor County for more than twenty years he was in his sixtieth year. He was an industrious farmer and loyal neighbor. He leaves Mrs Cox and several others as listed. interment will be Wednesday at the cemetery at 3 oclock.
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Neisler
Ga Brady
Mule Sale Notice From Auctions and Trades
Classified brief advertises a mule sale offering one young mule and four secondhand mules. For details, contact 11254 for further information. note reference to HDA and HORSE listings.
Guinn Owned Hen Leads Nation in Egg Contest at UGA
Athens report details A B Guinn of Butler Ga winning the national Georgia egg production test with a white leghorn laying 60 eggs in 61 days. The two month standings show J J Warren of North Brookfield Ma second with Rhode Island Red hens, as 14,820 hens across 16 states compete at the University of Georgia. Third place goes to Pine Mountain Valley Farms Georgia, while several other state entrants lead in White Rocks and White Minorcas. The Georgia test, conducted by the College of Agriculture, runs through September 1939 with awards, cups and merit certificates for top birds.
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A.B. Guinn
Peach Valley
Butler
Athens
Poultry “Husbandry Department
College of Agriculture
Georgia
Pine Mountain Valley Farms
Barred Rocks
Wrenthem
Mass
White Rocks
Ohio
Colonial Poultry Farm
Pleasant Hill
Mrs Leana Shelley Dies At 73 In Butler
Mrs Leana Shelley aged 73 widow of John A Shelley died at her home near Butler 480 Tuesday morning December 27 after an illness of about three weeks She was a lifelong Taylor county resident and long time Butler Methodist Church member Funeral services held December 28 at Bethlehem Church conducted by Rev M T Gaultney Interment Bethlehem cemetery Surviving son Johnnie Shelley of Butler and several nieces and nephews
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Leana Shelley
John A. Shelley
Butler
M.T. Gaultney
Mid
Mr and Mrs Monroe Move To Reynolds Butler
Mr and Mrs Monroe and family have recently moved to Reynolds to make their home. They have long been active in Butler church and civic affairs, and their departure is met with regret by local citizens who valued their involvement.
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Butler
Monroe
Reynolds
Mrs. Hor tense Gray Jarrell Dies at Butler Home
Mrs. Horense Gray Jarrell, 48, wife of Ernest E. Jarrell, prominent Butler merchant, died at her Butler residence at 7:46 p.m. Wednesday December 28 after months of illness. She was a daughter of A W Gray and the late Mrs Gray, and a Butler Baptist Church member active in civic affairs. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on December 29 with Rev R C Howard officiating. interment in Local Baptist Cemetery. Survived by husband, father, two sisters Mrs W H Trussell and Mrs T S Fountain, two brothers James Gray of Reynolds and Frank Gray of Butler, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were T S Fountain, Frank Gray, William Gray, James Gray, W H Trussell, and Wilgon Jarrell.
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Taylor County
Hortense, Gray Jarrell
Butler
Ernest E. Jarrell
Jarrell
A. W. Gray
Mrs. Gray
R. C. Howard
Butler’ Baptist Church
B. A. Martin
Butler Methodist Church
Wi Higtower
Ante Methodist Church
A.W. ‘Gray
W. H.trussell
T. S. Fountain
James Grayfor Reynolis
Frank Gray
William ‘Gray Janes Gray
W. H. Trussell
Wilgon Jarrell
Masonic Officers Installed At Banquet Here December 27
Masons of Pickling Lodge 129 held an installation banquet on December 27 with local and visiting Masons in attendance. J. S. Logan of Americus presided, assisted by McDaniel, Turner, and Butler representing Americus lodges. Incoming officers for 1989 include Worshipful Master T. Be Tante, Sr. Warden E. H. Bazemore, Jr. Warden J. M. Austin, Treasurer Herman Amos, Sr. Deacon Hamp Riley, Jr. Deacon, Wilson Jarrell, Steward H. C. Bonder, Steward W. W. Douglas, Tyler G. E. Benns, and Chaplain.
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Pickling Lodge
F.A& A.O
Grad Lodge
J. 5. Logan
Americus
Messrs McDaniel
T. BE
Tante
E.H. Bazemore
J. M. Austin
Herman Amos
Bankston
Hamp-Riley
Wilson Jarrell
H.C. ‘Bonder
W. W. Douglas
Tyler
Benns
James Moore Freed Of Murder Charge
James Moore a 28 year old Black man was freed on a murder warrant on grounds of justifiable homicide in the fatal stabbing of George Ross an about 80 year old Black man on a Butler street Saturday night Dec 17. The commitment trial was conducted by Justices W G Hill and W W Douglas on a street front near the Cash Grocery Company building. Ross death was almost instant.
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James Moore
George Ross
Butler
W.G. Hill
W. W. Douglas
Cash Grocery Company
Ross
For Sale Office Desk Chair and Typewriter Taunton Ga
For sale an office desk and chair and a Remington noiseless typewriter offered by Mrs J H Taunton of Butler Georgia.
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Remington
J.h.taunton
Butler
Cochran Elected Senator for 23 District Amid Elation
Hon J T Cochran a prominent farmer cotton warehouseman fertilizer dealer and bank vice president was chosen to represent Taylor Crawford Bee and Houston counties in the State Senate to convene January 9th. He fills the vacancy created by the death of Dudley Taunton and will leave for Atlanta with Representative J W Edwards to assume office after preparing his affairs. Citizens of the district express pride in capable leadership based on broad business experience.
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Cochran
Citizens State Bank of
Butler
State’ Senate
Taylor
Crawford Bee
Houston
Dudley
Taunton
J. W. Edwards
Atlanta
Taylor County Man Burned To Death In Large Barn
Taylor County man Tom Lewis, about 25, son of Henry Lewis, was burned to death in a large barn owned by Matt Raines near Upson County on Highway 22. Fire destroyed the barn and its contents including mules. Lewis reportedly slept in the barn, possibly caused by rubbing matches or a smoking incident. He ran from the building on fire but was halted by a collision with a ferry. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Union Church with burial in Union Cemetery.
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Taylor County
Tom ‘Lews
Henry Lewis
Upson County
C. G “Meeks
Lewis
Matt Rainesymegre
Porter’s Drug Store Installs New Soda Fountain
Dr. H J Porter, owner of Porter’s Drug Store, announces the installation of a modern soda fountain and other improvements at his city shop. The note praises Porter and wishes him a prosperous 1989 year alongside fellow merchants.
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Porter’s' Drug Store
H. J. Porter
Parter Drug Store
Porter
Car for sale 1936 Chevrolet sedan in good condition
Classified notice offers a 1936 Chevrolet sedan in good condition for sale at 225. Quick sale desired. Contact Mrs. Ir. G. Parker, Howard, Gas Route.
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Ir. G. Parker
Howard
Mail Box At Depot Not Broken Into
Excitement spread Sunday morning January when news claimed burglars broke into the Gentral of Georgia depot mail box and took all mail. Local carrier found the lock removed and no mail present. Postmaster Benns and Sheriff Bone notified, investigation begun. Affected mail for Butler post office found later in Columbus in railway clerk's custody and returned next day. No mail lost, depot box deemed secure and mail restored.
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Jan
Gentral of Georgia
OG. B. Berins
Taylor ‘County
Jy Mi Bone
Butler
Columbus
Macon
Butler attorney named infantile paralysis fundraiser chair
Charles C Stone, prominent Butler attorney, is appointed by Governor Rivers as chairman of the Taylor County Infantile Paralysis Fight and will organize county celebrations and raids for funds. District chairs across the state have been named to assist county leaders in coordinating athletic events and parties in January.
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Charles
Cg, Stone
Butler
B/D. Rivers
Taylor County
Andrew Smith
Yannah
Scott
Thomasville
Allen Chappell
Americus
Elliss
Arnall
Newnan
Scott Candler
Decatur
Taylor County Poultrymen to Meet at Cross Roads
Taylor County poultrymen are invited to a meeting at Cross Roads school building Monday night January 9 at 7 30. Local experts from Feed right Milling Reynolds Land Major Guinn of Butler and others will speak on care and raising of poultry. The gathering aims to help poultrymen share problems and improve methods.
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Taylor
Cross Roads
Clarence
el Parry
Reynoldsland
MrajAy EyesGuinn
Butler
Onsthia
Mn 91
Paylor v
Ibe
Wallace Wallace Dies After Long Illness in Taylor County
Col Wallace, Wallace County’s prominent lawyer and longtime public figure, died Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was born in the county, son of Col. William S Wallace and Mrs Jeanette Leonard Wallace, served in the Confederate Army lineage, and held multiple civic roles including Methodist church steward and Sunday School superintendent. He was 60 or near that age, remembered for integrity, devotion to righteousness, and a friendly nature. His death follows a lengthy illness, with family and friends summoned to his bedside as he passed away.
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Coli Henry Pierce
Wallace
Taylor
Aise Ware
Col Wallace
Army
William Sharps Wallace
Jeanette Leonard ‘Wallace
South
Oth
Methodist Schurch’ Rand Sunday School
Icharacters
Gol Wallace
Enyonetor
Jana
Altiere
Wallace Wastini
Quarterly Conferences To Be Held Here
The article notes upcoming quarterly conferences here with officials and interested parties to discuss state matters and business concerns. It references the Butler Method and a Wednesday gathering, with members and Howard Charges among attendees.
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Howard
Jan Elds
States
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Samuel H. Cox
Guinn
University of Georgia
Mrs. Monroe
Her. Church
J.T. Cochran
Senator Cochran
Representa Itive
Lewis J
Union! ‘Church
Union Cemetery
Kent
Butler Post Office
All Locals Methodist Church
Rey Eyvst Martin
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