Judges and Lawyers to Blame for Lack of Law Enforcement
A judge argues that judges and lawyers are chiefly responsible for weak law enforcement in the United States. He contends crime rates reflect life safety values and warns that professional doubt and lax penalties breed murders, robberies, and other felonies across major cities. He cites European murder statistics as contrast and urges reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kavanagh
New York City
Chicago
American Bar Association
Europe
United States
England
Wales
France
Administrator's Sale in Panhandle District and Reynolds Georgia
Under order of Judge L T Peed a sale of the estate of J A Matthews will occur January 28 1925. At the Jete deceased farm in Panhandle District near Crowells church starting 10 oclock a m eight head of mules cows hogs farming implements farm machinery a Fordson tractor and harrows fodder and feed will be sold. Afterward in Reynolds Georgia a Packard automobile a Ford touring car and two Master trucks a 2 ton and 1 1 2 ton will be sold. CB M II administrator estate of J A Matthews.
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L. T. Peed
Taylor County
J. A. Matthews
Fordson
Jete
Panhandle
Crowells Church
Exchange's Mistakes to Be Avoided Continued
The speaker urges Georgia peach growers to unite in the Georgia Peach Growers' Exchange, arguing it is essential to have a grower organization. He warns against selfish motives, advocates fair sharing of expenses, and calls for friendlier ties with competitors and commission houses to secure satisfactory prices. He emphasizes maintaining buyer control yet ensuring growers are satisfied and invites constructive criticism to perfect the exchange for first class Georgia peaches.
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Atlanta
Georgia Peach Growers
Georgia Peach Growers’ Exchange
Commission
Central of Georgia Railroads Pledges On Time Service 1924
President L A Downs reports 87 269 passenger trains in 1924 with 36 509 on schedule. He cites safety, modern equipment, smooth roadbed and courteous staff as keys. Freight trains totaled 5 399 with 5 088 on time, reflecting the railroad’s aim for superior organization and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railway
L A. Downs
Central of Georgia
Downs
Central
Cold in the Head and Halls Catarrh Medicine Ad
An old advertisement explains an acute nasal catarrh as a frequent cold state and promotes Halls Catarrh Medicine a local ointment and systemic tonic by J Cheney Co Toledo claiming quick blood action to resist colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
First Meeting of Creditors for Arthur W White
In the District Court of the United States Northern District of Georgia Western Division the bankrupt Arthur W White of Butler Ga is scheduled for the first meeting of creditors at the Wm de L Worsley office in Columbus Ga on January 30 1925 at ten oclock in the forenoon Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a Trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business as appropriate Reform n Bankruptcy Columbus Ga
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District Court of the United States
Northern District of Georgia
Western Division
Arthur W. White
Butler
Columbus
Wm. de L. Worsley
Columbus, Ga
National Bank of Buena Vista Closes in Columbus Ga
The National Bank of Buena Vista in Mariona County closed its doors after a board resolution. Cashier H B Mauk cited slow collections and the affairs were placed with State Bank Examiner Clyde Evans. Officials hope for a possible early reopening.
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Columbus
National Bank of Buena Vista
Mariona County Financial Institution
H. B. Mauk
Clyde Evans
Spring Millinery Shows New Styles in Butler
The first showing of Spring Millinery arrives as local residents and visitors note up to the minute styles. Oscar Dreizin of Butler promotes new spring hats while Mrs. Willis Jinks, Miss Ludie Brown, and others visit and host relatives. Several locals travel to Macon for business or to resume work, and midweek social visits are reported among Butler and Reynolds families.
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Spring Millinery
Oscar Dreizin
Butler
Ludie Brown
Spring Hill
H. N. Culverhouse
New Spring
Butler School District Trustees Election Notice
An election to fill four vacancies on the Butler school district board will be held at the Butler courthouse on Friday January 30 1925. Vacancies result from resignations of J T Childs and F P Golding and terms ending for Eli Garrett and W J Butler. Dated January 7 1925 W T Rustin C S S.
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Board of Trustees
Butler
Court House
J. T. Childs
F P Golding
Eli Garrett
W. J Butler
W. T. Rustin
Texas Wonder advertised for kidney bladder troubles
An advertisement for Texas Wonder claims relief for kidney and bladder issues including gravel and rheumatism. It promotes mail order at $1.25 and offers sworn testimonials. Addressed to Dr. E. W. Hall at 2926 n St Bt Lois Me and mentions local seller reggie.
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Kinseys
E. W. Hall
Lois
Thomaston Man Dies by Own Hand In Tragic Suicide
Thomaston Georgia January 20 1930 Jabe Stamps 35 pharmacist and head of Jabe Stamps Inc a leading local drug firm shot himself in the head after bidding his wife and three children goodbye He died instantly relatives say he appeared in good health with no known domestic or financial troubles He was a prominent citizen serving as president of the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association and held memberships in the Shrine Woodmen of the World Thomaston Kiwanis and the Matthews County Club of Thomaston—all in the wake of a sudden bereavement for his family and community.
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Thomaston
Jaba Stamps
Stamps
Jabe Stamps, Inc
1Georgia Pharmaceutical Association
Samps
The
Shrine
Woodmen of the World
Thomaston Kiwanis Club
Matthews Country Club
Stockholders Meet Bank of Charing Elects Officers
The Farmers & Merchants Bank annual stockholders meeting on January 17 declared a five percent dividend and allocated funds to profit and loss, surplus, and undivided profits. The cashier reported a prosperous 1924, and officers and directors were re-elected: L L Purvis, R O Rogers, A M Halley, Garrett J T Garrett H J Garrett J C Halley, and B F Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants Bank
L. L. Purvis
Rogers
V.pres
A. M. Halley
L L Purvis
Garrett
J T Garrett
H. J Garrett
J. C. Halley
B. F Montgomery
Wesley News Highlights Local Social Notes and Visits
Macon resident Grady Smith visited his sister Mrs O Bazemore. Oscar Dreizin of Butler spent days in Alabama on business. Herman Amos and daughter visited Mrs Mintie Pope in Butler. New spring millinery arrived. Susie Scandrett visited Carson sville homefolks. Clyde Wilson and children visited Mrs J H Adams. Tommie Bussey stayed with sister Mrs Teal in Milton. J M Downs returned to Thomaston after visit. H W Jarrell travelled to Junction City for business. Louise Gilson visited Jessie Heath. Mrs Baker Baldwin hosted a Rock Party with several couples and a salad course.
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Grady Smith
Macon
O ' Bazemore
New Spring
Oscar Dreizin
Butler
Jack Harris
Alabama
Herman Amos
Mintie Pope
Susie Scandrett
Carsonsville
Clyde Wilson
J. H. Adams
Tommie Bussey
Teal
Milton
J. M. Downs
Thomaston
H W Jarrell
Junction City
Louise Gilson
Jessie Heath
Baker Baldwin
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J. I. Jinks
Jule W. Felton
Montezuma
Ss. E. Cox Butler
Taylor County Bank
Butler, Ga
Safety and Service
R. A. Hinton
L. F. Monfort
Cashier
E. A. Goddard Reynolds, Gu
Administrator's Sale
R. R
Howard
Irvin Gilbert
J A Buckner
New Spring Millinery
Mr. E. S Hickman
Willis Jinks
J. G. Hamilton
W W Kent
Beulah Pickard
H N Culverhouse
Lawrence Willis
G. AB
Mr. Gurr Gamilton
Lorenza Purvis
F. R Purvis
Lewis Hill
Monsday
F. L. Fuller
Hogansville
Shiloh
O O Brown
D H. Culverhouse
Sara Brown of
Reynolds
Mr J E. Brown
J T Parker
Cosby Place
Horeb Church
Oscar Drbeizin
Texas
Bank OF Charing Hold
Wesley News
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