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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
5
Editor reflects on Butler Taylor county hospital prospects and calls for stricter pistol cartridge laws. Mentions McGuffin with a gallows, last Friday’s hanging, F C Jarrell as long-time County Commissioner chair, and Lewis H Becks $25,000 trust for Georgia orphans, praising philanthropy.
The people of Taylor county grapple with a probing question about a looming hanging or possible escape. The sense of suspense rivals the complexity of a crossword puzzle as the community awaits the outcome of a high-stakes legal drama.
Editorial notes that prosperity fosters debt for unnecessary goods, arguing current evidence shows an era of unusual prosperity despite widespread borrowing.
In the Commerce News an editorial titled Cottor Chickens and Eyes notes Uncle John Shannon has long chased the chicken fever in both varieties. The piece hints at local enthusiasm for fowl and a playful curiosity about the panicky nickname, anchored by Shannon’s longtime passion.
Public Service Commissioner Jno Boifeuillet has won the initial point in the dispute and retains his position. Observers expect him to win subsequent points as the case progresses, citing the justice of his cause.
A fragment reflecting broad opposition to using technicalities to delay criminal justice, with a caveat when life or liberty are at stake. The text emphasizes strong public demand for prompt accountability rather than procedural obstruction.
The upcoming Peach Blossom Festival at Fort Valley is highlighted as the next major event. Last year’s attendees are urged to return, while those who did not go are encouraged to attend again after hearing glowing reports. The note emphasizes broad local interest and anticipated turnout.
Job had patience yet resisted publishing an extra weekly edition amid rain and crowds. Reporters from city dailies, spiritual advisers, and numerous curiosity seekers filled the scene as excitement ran high outside during the busiest period.
The state-wide meeting of chambers of commerce of Georgia scheduled in Macon on January 15 to consider state needs and formulate plans for an educational campaign toward a state development movement has been indefinitely postponed.
A historical note claims Jones and Bloodworth will favor an execution date on an odd day, citing luck in odd numbers and the will of God rather than luck as their prior fate. The fragment hints at a hangings context and belief in divine influence over dates.
Last week the Twiggs County Citizen announced a transfer of ownership from A. E. Smith to R. IE White of Decatur Georgia. With this week's issue the newspaper will be renamed The Middle Georgian reflecting new management and editorship.
Georgia farmers devote more effort to truck farming than ever before while Florida growers reduce truck crops this year and refocus on cotton. The remark notes a striking shift in agricultural emphasis between the two states.
T. E. Fletcher of Cordelo a brother of Senator Duncan Fletcher of Florida and a national bank examiner died suddenly while en route to Albany from Montezuma. His body was taken from a train at Oglethorpe two miles from the journey start.
The text urges Taylor County colored farmers to host farm meetings and discuss plans to produce better crops this year. It emphasizes that land owners want tenants to succeed and that careful planning leads to better results.
The Southwest Georgian quotes Fadhtor Kelley condemning sudden girlish outbursts as a sinking sensation in the stomach. He rails against the phrase EHot flog uttered by a girl who has had a chance to be entered, sparking a reaction to yell a stronger word than hotdog.
The Dothan Eagle notes improved spelling among readers, attributing this to increased writing and newspaper reading. It argues that newspapers act as an educational factor, with many letters received by the paper being well written and free of spelling errors.
Government agencies in Washington predict a strong year for Prosperity, as reported by The Dalton Citizen, with the figure opening wide to invite Prosperity in. The duration of Prosperity’s stay hinges on social welcome and the quality of sustenance offered, with indulgence leading to a longer visit.
A quoted comment from Cuthbert Leader faults Georgia’s underdeveloped resources and urges citizens to profit from them. It defends emphasizing education and broad development, criticizing hesitance and praising progressive effort from all sectors to maximize every resource.
The Valdosta Times urges that Georgia should provide educational opportunities to convicts so they may become good citizens, while Columbus Enquirer-Sun notes that grave crimes deserve punishment despite advocacy for reform through education.
A Wesleyan Advocate note praises prayer for bringing blessings by heaven bending low. It asserts prayer calms restless hearts, helps believers see from God’s viewpoint, and often alters desires toward hope. It adds that trials may remain but prayer grants a new outlook and acceptance of divine will.
Reynolds Georgia January 14 1925 Butler Herald Butler Georgia Dear Editor Speaking for myself and also for the bereaved widow and nine fatherless children of my brother Howard Underwood we wish to express our appreciation of the fair and impartial attitude of your paper in handling the notoriety that has developed as an outgrowth of this case You have handled the matter as a news item alone with no disposition to be affected by sole sentiment and misplaced sympathy for two self confessed murderers We wish also to commend in the highest terms the firm and uncompromising attitude of the trial jury in withstanding the persistent prolonged and systematic efforts made by the attorneys and a few misguided non resident sympathizers of these criminals to get them to change their verdict by recommending a commutation of the sentence of the Court even after their verdict and sentence had been sustained and approved by the higher courts by the Prison Commission after a full hearing and by the Governor after five hearings U S UNDERWOOD
In Georgia commentary on Bloodworth and Jones, a stay of execution prompts editorials about privacy and sight lines. The Albany Herald notes a judge’s ruling could allow spectators on adjacent roofs or even an airplane to witness the execution, suggesting broader privacy concerns in this controversial case.
Strong vigorous well rooted pecan trees for sale in Stuart Schley and Money Maker varieties. One year old buds cut from bearing trees on three year old roots. Reasonable prices offered by Holland Pecan Co Byron Georgia.
Catholic Encyclopedia states immersion was a regular baptism method before the twelfth century. In some locales Catholic churches continued immersion baptisms for several hundred years afterward.
The Columbus Ledger argues that technicalities blocked mercy and delayed justice for two Taylor County youths convicted of a cold blooded murder. Despite guilty pleas and multiple appeals, state pardon denials and governor rejections left the youths on death row, highlighting perceived failures of the legal system over a yearlong delay.
The Lumpkin Independent of Lumpkin and The Richland News of Richland consolidate under editors J. M. Anglin and M. B. Brown. They will be editors and publishers of the Stewart Webster Journal to be published at Richland. The Herald offers best wishes to the new team.
The Griffin circuit judge issued an injunction shielding Gervis Bloodworth and Willie Jones from execution in Butler, arguing private death sentences were required by law while noting spectators could witness from rooftops. The article condemns this as undermining respect for the law, stressing twelve jurors verdicts and exhausted appeals, and laments Georgia’s already cheap regard for human life.
The Jackson Progress Argus argues against government dependence, claiming laziness drives complaints and costs. The Columbus Enquirer Sun adds that seeking free goods corrupts and can lead to crime and prison. Editor stance emphasizes self reliance over state aid.
A philosophical quotation attributed to Daniel Webster praising liberty and readiness to defend it. It envisions the country becoming a vast monument of wisdom peace and liberty that the world may admire forever. The speaker emphasizes love for liberty and dedication to guard it.
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