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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
1
Reynolds Ga Grand Theatre presents The Ninety and Nine starring Colleen Moore and Warner Baxter with a religiously themed tale adapted from Luke 15. An added attraction The Busher follows with 13s and 35c admission.
mbus Ga Jan 10 Further by the construction of the spare dam and hydro electric plant 16 miles north of the city on the Chattahoochee River will call for an initial expenditure of 5 000 000 were disclosed by R M Harding local head of the Columbus Electric Power Company The plans in the hands of the Federal Waterpower Commission at Washington await their approval call for the building of the project at Bartletts Ferry five miles above Goat Rock plant The plant will be constructed to take care of the greatly increased demands made upon the company for electric power in this vicinity.
Carrollton Ga Jan 10 The Senior B Y P A of Tabernacle Baptist Church met at the Harmans home and read the New Testament through in one sitting from 8 a m to 11 p m totaling 15 hours. Eight members participated.
A reflection on thought as the strongest force, noting much is wasted in idle talk and in harming strangers through hearsay. Emphasizes restraint and mindful use of thinking to avoid unnecessary harm.
The Nelson family and a visitor fell violently ill after a cook used arsenate of lead thinking it was flour. A swift medical antidote and sustained care saved most lives, though two victims remained ill. Mr. Nelson and his family are prominent Panhandle farmers near Reynolds.
In Columbus, January 13, Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth, Taylor county youths, hear Judge Munro stayed their execution next Friday. The two men express relief and gratitude, while inmates console the pair with warmth as they prepare for a new trial and possible reprieve.
Cotton ginned in Taylor County from the start of 1923 to Jan 1 1924 totaled 6283 bales, versus 1251 bales by Jan 1 1923, according to official ginning figures.
An Ansley Store half page advertisement in this Herald promises attractive bargains. The ad asserts Ansley’s commitment to public satisfaction through quality goods and competitive prices and urges readers to shop there.
Judge Munro halts execution of Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth after delaying the new trial hearing to Saturday. Attorneys plan a vigorous appeal to save the two convicted slayers of H. F. Underwood, with possible commutation or Supreme Court review. The men were condemned in Taylor County Superior Court for the December 3 killing.
Judge A H Riley appointed W A Williams as sheriff of Taylor County for thirty days or until a special election fills the unexpired term caused by Sheriff J R Beeland's death Monday. A decision on ordering a special election will be made before next Herald issue.
Hon J A Matthews dies of heart disease at his Reynolds home after attending church services. Born 1870 in Talbot County, he built a successful farming and peach business, served as Reynolds mayor and Taylor County education board member, and was a prominent South Georgia Methodist lay leader. Funeral held at Reynolds Methodist Church with elaborate tributes and interment at Crowell Cemetery.
A mass meeting of the white voters of Taylor County is ordered to be held at the courthouse in Butler at ten o clock Tuesday Jan 22 1924 to elect a new executive committee to set a primary date and make rules governing county officer elections. C T Montfort chairman and C B Benns secretary.
Obituary notes James Richard Beeland born 1865 in Panhandle district died at his Butler home Monday afternoon about 5 30 following a brief illness. He served as county sheriff for 19 years and is survived by his widow Carrie McCrary six children and five sisters with funeral at Union church and cemetery conducted by Rev W E Hightower and others.
The family expresses deep gratitude for words and acts of kindness shown for their husband and father during illness. Special thanks to Mr. I. T. Peed and Dr. R. C. Montgomery for their untiring efforts to prolong life and provide comfort. Mrs J. R. Beeland.
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