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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1926

Page

2

Ambiguous Supreme Court Hearing Set for Fennary Date

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a January hearing in the supreme court involving Carrington and Talbot, with references to Bolleltat, W B Flournoy Garrington, Van Mupcoges, and a brother, plus attorney Thibotteil. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Columbus Gay Rg, Carrington F ‘Talbot Supreme Fennary W. B. Flournoy Garrington van Mupcoges Popaity Aeatena Aineleetie Gra Atate Jolm Thibotteil

Four Georgia youths face death sentences in separate cases

In Columbus and Eatonton on January 29 and March 2 1923 two men Gervis Bloodworth Willie Jones and two others Ted Coggeshall Syd McClelland await execution by hanging or electric chair. Governor Walker may grant clemency though Supreme Court rulings and prior stays have delayed final outcomes. The victims were prominent educators and citizens, and the trials have drawn intense state attention.

Atanta Ted Coggeshall Syd McClelland Patate Hang I Nk Gervis Bloodworth Willie Jones C.E. Roop Muscogee Columbus Jones Bloodworth Howard Fy Medicine Saltarian Tay- County Coggeshall McClelland Eatonton Tudee WB. Jark Milledgeville Wic Wright Putnam County Tiaye Georgia Clifford “Walker Alain Eupreme Supreme ‘Court Taylor County Butler W.E. H. Searcy, Jr

Dawn of a New Era for the South in Prosperity

The article praises postwar progress across the South highlighting strong railroad and steel sectors, rising wages, and better public services. It envisions an era of cooperative national life, balanced industry and agriculture, and improved schooling as communities adapt to a transforming economy. It notes durable optimism despite lingering challenges and calls for continued unity and reform.

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Rev J H Stanford Resigns Pastorship in Savannah

Savannah Ga Jan 4 Rev J H Stanford resigns as pastor of Asbury Memorial Church to devote time to his ill mother. He will not leave the conference and will resume ministerial work. Stanford has been traveling weekly between Atlanta and Savannah and felt unable to continue pastoring while unable to devote needed time to his work. Mrs Stanford is popular with the congregation and its members regret the resignation. he had just begun his second year as pastor after being returned by the annual conference last November.

Savannah Atlanta John. Hy Stanford Asbury Memorial Church Syorkt Hater Stanforst Lanta Asbury

A M Halley Elected Clerk to County Commission

At the regular monthly meeting of the County Commissioners held Tuesday, A M Halley cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Charing was elected Clerk to the board to succeed Jas L Burt. Halley is described as fully competent and among the most successful young businessmen in the county.

A. M. Halley Charing Jas L. Burt Halley

Macon Mercantile Firm Names New Manager Mr Barnes

Mr Barnes of Macon takes charge at Cash Mercantile Co succeeding the late Mr Scandrett. Barnes is described as comparatively young with several years in mercantile work and strong business qualifications and personal attainments. He comes highly recommended by local merchants.

Deed. Barnes Macon Cash Mercantile Co A. Scandrett the Herald Barnes

Weather swings bring extreme cold to local region

Beginning two weeks of up and down temperatures, the area saw record cold from Wednesday through Friday with sixteen degrees above and below freezing. Ice thickened across the zone as winds from Alaska drove clear skies, followed by warmer sunshine on Christmas. By Sunday night the thermometer fell to ten degrees above zero, the coldest in years, with many frozen pipes rupturing from internal pressure.

Georgia

Funeral Here for Unloaded Gun Victim

A young boy Olin Royal, ten and a half years old, died from a gunshot wound at close range in Woodland, Taylor County, after a companion fired an unloaded gun by accident during rabbit hunting. The service was held at Woodland Methodist Church and burial followed in Butler. Survived by five brothers and parents Prof. and Mrs J M Boyly. Local sentiment runs deep in the community.

Woodland Gai Olin Royal Mra J. M.boyly Lari Butler Taylor County Woodland School MisamKatic Bitlaniany Kate Revs. Neare Ty. Adams

Local Banker James L Burt Hurt In Auto Crash

News from Butler Georgia recalls the serious accident involving Jas L Burt longtime Taylor County Bank cashier and newly named cashier of the Commerce Bank and Trust Co. His automobile overturned on a Jefferson Commerce road, leaving Burt with a broken leg deep leg and head and facial gashes. He was alone at the time and is reported improving.

Jas. L. Burt Taylor County Butler Bank /& Trust Co Jefferson Commerce Burt

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