Neisler Named President of Georgia Peach Growers Exchange
Macon Ga Jan 8 C H Neisler prominent Reynolds Ga peach grower and banker was unanimously elected president of the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange by the board at a Macon meeting. He succeeds J L Benton whose resignation was accepted. Neisler said he would not run any Georgia bank this year and pledged full board support for the exchange’s upcoming season.
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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 Begins On State Highway No Three Between Butler And McCants
Contractors Scott and Chambers have started the highway project from Butler to McCants Mill with supervision by Mr. Al Smith. The delay had been a county eyesore and travel hazard, and the start of construction brings relief and progress.
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Butler and
Mccants
Butler
McCants Mill
Messrs Scott and Chambers
al Smith
Pecan Trees For Sale In Georgia At Reasonable Prices
Strong vigorous one year old pecan trees cut from bearing trees on three year old roots available in Stuart Schley Money Maker varieties. Holl an Pecan Co Byron Georgia offers reasonable prices.
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Stuart, Schley
Money Maker
Holland Pecan CO
Byron
Georgia
Quitman fire victims include three children and mother
In Quitman Georgia on Sunday January 4 a fire started by kerosene caused an explosion in the mother’s room. Bra dgillia Hampton five died at noon Dell Hampton seven likely to die John eleven will probably survive Mrs Hampton severely burned and shocked. Neighbors rushed to help as flames spread and clothing burned.
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Quitman
Bradgillia Hampton
Alonzo Hampton
Dell Hampton
John
Brazillia
Hampton
Mr Hampton
Nelson Shipp to Enter Baptist Ministry
Macon December 27 news that 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. W T Anderson announced Mark F Ethridge of The New York Sun will succeed Shipp as chief editorial writer.
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Macon
Nelson M. Shipp
Macon Telegraph
Shipp
Mercer University
The
Telegraph
Macon 'Telegraph
W. T. Anderson
Mark F. Ethridge
New York Sun
Mr. Shipp
Information for Income Tax Payers
Information for income tax payers announces that 1924 calendar year return blanks will be mailed on request to those in Atlanta, Georgia, with blanks available without request by Feb. 1, 1925 for all who filed 1924 returns. It urges familiarity with 1924 tax law changes before the March 15, 1925 filing deadline and promises full service to federal taxpayers in the state.
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Atlanta
New Year Message of Hope and Progressive Outlook
A 1925 New Year editorial reflects on global and national recovery after years of hardship. It emphasizes improving political tranquility, industrial activity, and prosperity while noting ongoing taxation burdens. The piece sees Europe moving toward peace, optimism for moral progress, and humanity’s growing capacity for resistance and reconstruction as the world progresses into 1926.
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United States
Christmas Ford Draw Delivers Free Touring Car to Butler Crowd
A Butler promotion by C M Bartlett J E Bartlett and W A Bartlett drew a Ford Touring Car on Christmas Day. Thousands of tickets were distributed with every dollar bought, inviting customers to the free car drawing. Ruth Hurdle of Montezuma blindfolded drew ticket 14740 amid a large holiday crowd.
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Butler
Messrs. C. M. Bartlett
J. E Bartlett
W. A. Bartlett
Court House Square
Ruth Hurdle
Montezuma
Tragedy Ends Hunting Trip Near Columbus
C L Arrant accidental discharge of both barrels of a double barrel shotgun on Crawford road left Mrs Arrant fatally wounded while they hunted on J T Arrant I farm. She died Thursday night after first aid and ambulance transport.
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Columbus
C. L. Arrant
Crawford Road
Arrant
J. T. Arrant
GL. Arrant
Ginners' Report Shows Cotton Ginned in Taylor County
There were 8,702 bales of cotton ginned in Taylor County from the 1924 crop prior to December 18, 1924, compared with 6,266 bales ginned by December 18, 1923. The report records the seasonal gin activity and reflects year to year growth in output.
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Taylor County
Dee
Contest Named Most Satisfactory Ever Held
Tamate Young set Mr. Herman Watson son of Va. 8 W Watson who lives on the Buena Vista road near Taylor and Marion counties. This was deemed the most satisfactory contest ever conducted here and Messrs Bartlett are receiving public congratulations.
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Tamate Young
Herman Watson
W Watson
Buena Vista Road
Taylor
Marion County
Messrs Bartlett
Readiness for Execution in Double Death Sentence
John Smith and C Ty Driskell completed erection of gallows for the execution of Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth. The court orders a private execution on Friday January 9 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. A 16 foot wall surrounds the gallows adjoining the jail to keep the act unseen. The setup allows simultaneous execution with a seven foot drop in an 18 by 20 foot space for officials and invitees. Afterward, bodies will be moved to the Methodist Church for funeral services by Dr Fred Jenkins, with interment at New Prospect near Coovers Mill.
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John Smith
C. Ty Driskell
Willie Jones
Gervis Bloodworth
Fred Jenkins
Business Club Evangelistic Club of Columbus
New Prospect
Coover’s Mill
Funeral Here for Mr H T Russ
The remains of Mr H T Russ, son of the late Mr and Mrs J D Russ of Butler, were brought to Butler for interment last Thursday. The funeral service at the cemetery was conducted by Rev J T Adams. He was 48, born and raised in Butler, later moved to Atlanta where he married. He died after health decline. survived by three sisters and one brother. He leaves a devoted daughter and husband Joyner, with Mrs Rose and her daughter living in Atlanta.
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HT. Russon
Wire T. Carter
T. O. Layfield
Mise Gertrude Russ
Macon
Tad Russ
Russ
Ovise
Ley
Mr. Joyner
Mrs. Rose
Atlanta
Back Taxes Paid By A B A Railroad
Mrs Alice D Riley the Taylor county tax collector showed a total collection of 60481.94 on January 1 1925 with 2400.00 from the A B A Railroad. She traveled to Atlanta to compel railroad officials to issue payment and secured the check. The note praises her courtesy firmness and efficiency as an ideal tax collector.
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Alice D. Riley
Riley
Atlanta
Taylor County
County audit shows clean slate for county offices
The annual audit of the county collector treasurer and board of commissioners by Mell M Stevens of the Audit Company of the South is complete though not yet distributed. The county reportedly has a clean sheet with no deficits and the full report will be published later.
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Cone and Board of Commissioners
Mell M. Stevens
South
Wake Kew Plea to Save Youths
In Atlanta on a last minute bid for clemency Governor Clifford Walker faced a plea from Mrs. Ade Jones and relatives to commute the sentences of Willie Jones and Bloodworth to life. The governor said no reason was shown to reopen the case and left possible a further hearing to defense counsel.
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Atlanta
Clifford Walker
Ade Jones
Willie Jones
Jones
Bloodworth
Homer Breland
Deense
Beeland
Mel
Weres. W. Foy
Levile Saylory Wicsion
Mamie Mc Davis
D. BL Gillam
Tavley County Board Organizes With New Members
Tavley county board of commissioners held its first meeting Tuesday and organized by electing F C Jarrell as chairman and James J Burt as clerk. ROE Watkins returns from prior service while Darrell begins a second term and Wall starts his first term. Citizens feel county affairs will be well managed with experienced and new members.
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Jth County
Newly Elected Officials Assumed Duties
The new county officers have been sworn in and begun their duties. Mr G A Robearts opened his office as tax collector in the Masonic Temple first room to the left of entrance. The offices of other officials remain as before.
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G. A. Robe ‘Arts
Masonic Temple
Butler mayor and council election slated for Saturday
The article notes the Saturday election for mayor and aldermen in Butler, fixed by law for a two year term. It praises the city's financial health under the retiring mayor and aldermanic board and states they will leave no debt for successors.
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Butler
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H Neisler
Peach Exchange
Grand Theatre
Paramount
Madge Kennedy
Monte Blue
Madge
Mack Sennett
New York
May McAvoy Anil
May McAvoy
Broadway
Nelson Shipp
BCOME
Ford
W. M. Jarrell
Ginners
Walker
Jones and Bloodworth
MR. H. T. Russ
Hope
Gov. Walker
MENS
NEW Board County
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