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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1911

Page

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Trouble Over Will of Mother Eddy

Ex Senator Chandler Hannis Taylor and others argue Mrs Eddy's residuary clause giving about 200000 to the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston is null and void The petition seeks a court construction and an injunction to prevent any disposition of the property pending the ruling The case stems from the Eddy will and a prior trust setup for her son and grandchildren in New Hampshire.

Hannis Taylor Chandler Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Science Church William E. Chandler Washington, D. C George Washington University Concord N. H First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston New Hampshire Taylor Next Friends Mrs. Eddy

Union Progress in Methodist Churches at Chattanooga

Twenty five representatives from each branch met in Chattanooga to discuss organic union of the Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church South and the northern Methodist Episcopal Church. Speakers urged unity while respecting existing loyalties as John A. Patten, Bishop Willian Anderson, and President John H. Race urged reunion of the Methodist family in America.

Chattanooga Organic Union of Methodism America Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist Episcopal Church John A. Patten Willian Anderson Commission On Organic Union John H. Race Chattanooga University

Clements Chosen Georgia Man Chairman of I C C

Judson C. Clements of Georgia has been unanimously elected by the Interstate Commerce Commission to succeed M A Knapp of New York as chairman. He will serve until 1913 and is expected to be reappointed. As chairman he becomes ex officio mediator under the Erdman act with labor relations, working with Labor Commissioner Neill.

Georgia M. A. Knapp New York Judson C. Clements Interstate Commerce Commission Martin A. Knapp Taft Clements Labor Neill

President nominates several diplomats and officials

The president sent to the senate nominations including Eliot Northcott of Huntington West Virginia for United States minister to Nicaragua H Clay Howard of Paris Kentucky for minister to Peru William H Lucas of Jacksonville Florida for collector of customs Chase E Carmen Aikes 58 C George D Shorre Sumter StaQ Harry Libby Hampton Virginia Carmi A Thompson of Ohio for second assistant secretary of the interior to succeed Jesse Wilson resigned

Eliot Northcott Huntington W. Va United States Nicaragua H. Clay Howard Paris Peru William H. Lucas Jacksonville Fla Senate Chase E. Carmen Aikes George D Shorre Sumter Staq Harry Libby Hampton Carmi A. Thompson Ohio Interio Jesse Wilson

Alabama Solons Meet Seek Repeal of Prohibition Law

Alabama legislature in Montgomery opens regular session with hopes to repeal prohibition laws. Governor-elect O Neal backs local option while a strong prohibition faction remains sizable. An appellate court is planned and about a dozen municipal government commission bills are expected.

Alabama Montgomery O’neal Nisi Prius Courts Supreme Court

Ex Minister White Urges Immediate Laws Against Desirable Asylum Seekers

Former Cornell president Andrew D White, ex minister to Russia and Germany, calls for swift A policy to bar criminals and anarchists from entering the United States. He cites supposed influx from England and cites incidents in New York Los Angeles and Chicago as proof of lax admission standards urging consular examinations abroad.

United States Andrew D. White Cornell University Russia Germany White England London New York Los Angeles Chicago

Liberty and Fortune Heir Learns of 45000 Estate

M. B. Pratt, released from Texas custody after serving time for manslaughter, has learned he is the heir to an estate valued at $45,000 from a recently deceased relative. Pratt had previously spent much of his fortune seeking liberty.

M. B. Pratt Delta County Texas Berty Pratt

Dolliver Bill Prompts Georgia Rail Signatures

Senators Bacon and Terrell report strong Georgia support for the Dolliver bill to extend federal aid for agricultural education. A memorial from railway workers urges rail rate increases to sustain wages and rail prosperity. Livingston declines a $25 000 mining offer while questions mounting about party control loom ahead of the 1913 session.

Dolliver Terrell Georgia South Willett M. Hays Senate Bacon and Livingston Western Mining Company Congress

Fortune's Favorite Estate Ties Up Grandfather’s Wealth

L H Mason a 32 year old painter of Kansas City learned he inherited a $300,000 estate from his grandfather George Hopkins of Pine Bluff Arkansas. He offered to give his union $1,000 to furnish labor temple quarters in mahogany.

L. H. Mason Kansas City George Hopkins Pine Bluff Ark Mason Labor Temple

Farmers Union Warehouse Co. Butler Georgia Ad

The only warehouse owned and run in Taylor County by the Farmers Union offers fire proof protection correct weights and courteous treatment. Highest market price cheap insurance and a square deal to all is our motto. J. R. Harmon, Manager.

Taylor County Farmers Union J. R. Harmon

Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School Tuition Free

The Spring term announces free tuition for the Third District A M School with three companies a battalion of cadets. A new home for girls includes shops and laboratory and a high school course. Board seven dollars a month. Few dormitory vacancies after January 1. Write Principal J M Collum Americus Ga for catalog.

J. M. Collum Americus

Edwards Warehouse Promises Best Cotton Handling Taylor County

J. C. McCants scalesman and manager advertises Edwards Warehouse offering fire proof protection in Taylor county with correct weights, proper shipping, courteous treatment and highest market price for cotton. They guarantee farmer advantages including the lowest insurance rate in Butler.

Taylor County Butler

Harley Riley Promises Low-Cost Cotton Services

Proprietor Harley Riley offers weighing, insurance, storage, and marketing of cotton at market-competitive rates. He pledges to protect patrons' interests and maintain close contact with local buyers and outside markets.

Harley Riley

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