Neisler Elected President Of Georgia Peach Exchange
C H Neisler a prominent Reynolds peach grower and banker was unanimously elected president of the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange in Macon. He succeeds J L Benton who resigned. Neisler vowed not to head another bank this year and accepted with board support.
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Macon
C. H Neisler
Reynolds
Georgia Peach Grower’s Exchange
Exchange
J. L. Benton
Benton
Felton Hatcher
Neisler
Georgia
W. C. Bewley
Work Begun on State Highway No Three
The project from Butler to McCants Mill has started with Scott and Chambers as contractors and Al Smith as supervisor. The delay had been a county eyesore and traveling danger, now work has actually commenced amid public relief.
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Butler
McCants Mill
Messrs Scott and Chambers
al Smith
Pecan Trees for Sale from Holland Pecan Co
Strong vigorous pecan trees for sale Stuart Schley Money Maker varieties. One year old buds cut from bearing trees on three year old roots. Reasonable prices. Hollands Pecan Co Byron Georgia.
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Stuart, Schley
Money Maker
Holland Pecan CO
Byron
Georgia
Purple Highway at Grand Theatre Friday
Paramount film Purple Highway starring Madge Kennedy and Monte Blue shown at Grand Theatre Friday January 9. The program also features Mack Sennett comedy Riders of the Purple Cows with admission 15 and 35 cents.
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Paramount
Madge Kennedy
Monte Blue
Madge
Mack Sennett
Quitman Children Die and Burn in Kerosen Fire Tragedy
In Quitman Georgia on Sunday a kerosene fire starting attempt in the mother's room led to a fatal blast. Brazillia Hampton five died, Dell Hampton seven is likely to die, John eleven will probably survive, and Mrs Hampton suffered severe burns along with shock. Neighbor reports describe clothing flames, oil burning around the room, and the explosion heard blocks away. Mr Hampton was away at the time.
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Quitman
Brazillia Hampton
Alonzo Hampton
Dell Hampton
John
Hampton
Brazillia
Mr Hampton
Nelson Shipp to enter Baptist ministry in Macon
Nelson M. Shipp associate editor of The Macon Telegraph has resigned to enter the Baptist ministry. He has taught journalism at Mercer University for two years and will be succeeded by Mark F. Ethridge of The New York Sun as chief editorial writer.
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Macon
Nelson M. Shipp
Macon Telegraph
Shipp
Mercer University
The
Telegraph
W. T. Anderson
the Telegraph
Mark F. Ethridge
New York Sun
Mr. Shipp
Information for Income Tax Payers in 1924 Form Requests
The 1924 income tax return blanks will be sent on request by January 1925 to individuals, corporations, partnerships, or fiduciaries. Blank forms will be mailed without request to 1924 filers by February 1, 1925. Taxpayers are urged to review the 1924 tax changes before the March 15, 1925 filing deadline. The Atlanta Internal Revenue Collector aims to assist Federal taxpayers in Georgia.
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Atlanta
New Year Hope and Hopeful Outlook for 1925
The era of global hardship has softened yet optimism returns. The United States enjoys improving prosperity with farmers facing taxes but steadier conditions. Nations move toward peace, reason replaces prejudice, and 1925 is seen as a year of progress, reconstruction, and renewed confidence.
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United States
Tll
Ford Awarded Christmas Day Drawing in Butler Stores
In Butler three merchants Bartlett C M J Bartlett W A Bartlett offered a Ford Touring Car as an inducement to advertise their business. Thousands of tickets were distributed with every dollar spent, and Christmas morning a crowd gathered for the drawing on the court house square. Ruth Hurdle of Montezuma drew the winning stub number 14740 after the drawing was mixed in a barrel.
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Butler
Messrs. C. M. Bartlett
J. Bartlett
W. A. Bartlett
Court House Square
Ruth Hurdle
Montezuma
Tragedy Ends Hunting Trip Near Columbus
In Crawford road area 15 miles west of Columbus Mrs. Arrant was fatally wounded when a double barrel shotgun discharged as C. L. Arrant stumbled while returning from a hunting trip with his wife on J. T. Arrant’s farm. She died Thursday night at 10:30 after ambulance transport.
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Columbus
C. L. Arrant
Crawford Road
Ginners' Report Shows Cotton Sinned in Taylor County
Eight thousand seven hundred two bales were sinned in Taylor County from the 1924 crop up to December 18, 1924, versus six thousand two hundred sixty six bales sinned up to December 18, 1925, reflecting a rise in production for the earlier period.
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Taylor County
Notable Contest In Buena Vista Area Impresses Public
The event featured Herman Watson son of K S W Watson living near the Taylor and Marion county line on Buena Vista road. It was praised as the most satisfactory contest ever conducted here with Messrs Bartlett receiving public congratulations.
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Tunate Young
Herman Watson
K. S. W Watson
Buena Vista Road
Taylor
Marion County
Messrs Bartlett
Private gallows built for double execution in Columbus
Mr John Smith and Mr C T Driskell completed erection of the gallows to execute Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth Friday January 9 between 10 am and 2 pm in private. A sixteen foot wall surrounds the jail area, with an 18 by 20 foot interior for officials and invitees, and a seven foot drop. Afterward bodies go to Methodist Church for funeral services by Dr Fred Jenkins, then interment at New Prospect near Coover's Mill.
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John Smith
C. T. Driskell
Willie Jones
Gervis Bloodworth
Methodist Church
Fred Jenkins
Business Club Evangelistic Club of Columbus
New Prospect
Coover's Mill
Funeral Here for Mr. HH. T. Russ
The remains of Mr. HT Russ, son of the late Judge and Mrs. Jus D Russ, of Butler, were brought to Butler for interment last Thursday afternoon. The service was held at the cemetery by Rev J T Adams. Russ was 18 years old, born and raised in Butler, later moved to Atlanta where he married. He worked in business until health declined, then to a private sanatorium and finally to the State hospital where he died. Survived by three sisters Mrs Carter of Ft Valley, Mrs T F Layfield, Miss Gertrude Russ of Macon, and one brother Mr Jacl Russ. He leaves a devoted wife and daughter and her husband Mr Joyner to share their grief. Mrs Russ and her daughter reside in Atlanta.
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HT. Russ
Jus. D. Russ
Butler
Cremetery
J. T . Adams
Russ
Atlanta
Carter
Ft. Valley
T. F. Layfield
Gertrude Russ
Macon
Jacl Russ
Mr. Joyner
Mrs. Russ
Back Taxes Paid by A. B. & A. Railroad
Mrs Alice D Riley as Taylor county tax collector reported January 1 1925 a total collection of 60481 94 including 2500 from the A B and A Railroad After visiting Atlanta she secured a check for the amount praising her firm efficiency and courteous conduct as an ideal tax collector This marks the best showing yet by a Taylor county tax collector.
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Alice D. Riley
Riley
Atlanta
Taylor County
County audit completes with clean books and no debt
The county tax collector treasurer and board of commissioners have had their books audited by Mell M Stevenson for the Audit Company of the South. Although the full report is not yet released, sources say the audit shows a clean sheet for each department and the county is out of debt, a welcome note for taxpayers.
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County and Board of Commissioners
Mell M. Stevenson
Audit Company of the South
Last-Minute Plea to Save Two Boys in Georgia
Atlanta January 5 A final appeal to Governor Clifford Walker was made by Mrs Addie Jones and lawyers for Willie Jones and Bloodworth as they face a Friday execution. Governor says no reason given to reopen the case though letters were received. a possible later hearing was hinted by defense counsel Beeland. Mrs Jones plans to petition jurors to seek commuting to life imprisonment. Attending were Mrs Jones, Beeland and several defense helpers.
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Atlanta
Clifford Walker
Addie Jones
Willie Jones
Jones
Bloodworth
Homer Leeland
Associated Press
Monroe
M. G. Bennett
Butler
Essesion
Beeland
New Board County Commissioners Organized Tuesday
The Taylor county board of commissioners, with two new members, held their first meeting Tuesday and organized by electing Mon. F.C. Jarrell as chairman and Mr. James J. Burt as clerk. Mr. RE Watkins has prior service as a commissioner, Jarrell begins a second consecutive term, and Mr. Wall starts his first term, signaling experienced leadership for county matters.
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Taylor County Board of
F.C. Jarrell
James J. Burt
RE Watkins
Jarrell
Wall
Newly Elected Officials Assume Duties
Newly elected county officers have been sworn in and assumed the responsibilities of their offices. Mr. G A Roberts has opened his office as tax collector in the Masonic Temple, first room to the left of the entrance. Other offices will operate as before.
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G. A. Roberts
Masonic Temple
First Toom
Butler Election For Mayor And Council Set For Saturday
The notice states Saturday January 10 appoints the law fixed for the election of a mayor and board of aldermen for the next two years in Butler. It notes the city’s financial status is sound and says the retiring mayor and aldermanic board leave no debt for successors.
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Butler
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C. H. Neisler
Peach Exchange
Butler and
Mccants
Grand Theatre
New York
May McAvoy
Paramount Picture
Broadway
Nelson Shipp
ECOME
Ford
Ginners
Walker
Jones and Bloodworth
MR. HH. T. Russ
Gov. Walker
Ment
NEW Board County
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