Fury screening at Grand Theatre with Barthelmess and Gish
Friday January 25 features Fury a sea drama with Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish plus ex po cast and added attraction Back to the Woods. Saturday January 26 presents Fury again a tale of a father and son with a strong sea story and Dorothy Gish. doors open 6 45 with show at 7 45 and Haunted Valley serial No 14. admission 15 and 35 cents.
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Richard Barthelmess
Jothy Gish
Expo
Dorothy Gish
Nims Opposes Cooper to Tax Receiver
Mr. E. J. Mims of Reynolds announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver. He held the office briefly by appointment and is praised as a capable public servant with clerical experience who pledges the best possible service to Taylor County.
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E. J. Mims
Reynolds
Mims
Taylor County
Mayor of Montezuma Killed While Hunting
Montezuma Georgia January 17 Mayor J E Reid was killed when his gun exploded as he tried to climb a wire fence on his farm. Farm hands heard his call for help but he died before aid arrived. Reid served ten years as mayor and presided over local prosperity. He is survived by his wife and two sons Marion and Jack Reid. He was related to the McKenzie family of Montezuma.
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Montezuma
J. E. Reid
Reid
Marion
Jack Reid
McKenzie
Peterman Announces for Sheriff in Local Election
Charlton J. Peterman announces his bid for sheriff to fill the unexpired Beeland term. Described as an industrious farmer, he pledges fair and honest handling of all cases and orderly records. He plans a countywide canvass and asks voters to remember February 19 for the election.
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Charlton J. Peterman
J. R. Beeland
The
Herald
Peterman
Prosecution Taken by Surprise at Sensational Torn Saturday
Columbus GA January hearing in the Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth murder case near Reynolds, with three new affidavits alleging jury tampering. Defense seeks new trial. prosecutors plan counter affidavits. Hearing postponed to February 1. jurors and family visited in Muscogee jail.
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Columbus
Willie Jones
Gergis Bloodworth
Taylor County
H. F. Underwood
Reynolds
Geo P Munro
Homer Beeland
Jack Bloodworth
Gervis Bloodworth
Jack Hobbs
J. M. Jones
W. A. Anglin
Faili
Court House
John Kirksey
Munro
Beeland
Flournoy
Gilbert C. Repinsor
Montezuma
Fournoy
Robin
C. M. Black
Talbotton
Muscogee County
Three Caroall
Dowdell Fullerton
Girard
Ala
U. S. Underwood
J. R. Beeland
Taylor
G.C. Robinson
Underwood
Bloodworth
Mr. R. P. McGuffin Announces for Sheriff
Mr. R. P. McGuffin of Reynolds district announces his candidacy for sheriff of Taylor County for the unexpired term. For fourteen years he has been active in promoting moral and social welfare and has built a reputation as a fair honest lumber dealer. He asks voters to elect him with confidence.
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R. P. McGuffin
Reynolds
Taylor County
McGuffin
Williams Seeks Election to Sheriff Post
Mr. W A Williams announces his bid to continue as Sheriff, a job he currently fills by appointment. The candidate is praised for courtesy honesty and conscientious service while promising the best attention to duties and limited canvassing.
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W. A. Williams
Williams
Harcourt to speak on dairying and poultry in county
Hon. D. L. Harcourt of Chicago will address Taylo county farmers at Reynolds Thursday night Feb 7 and at Butler courthouse Friday at 3 PM Feb 8. Farmers and business men urged to pause work for one hour to hear a message of vital interest from a veteran public servant.
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D. L. Harcourt
Chicago
Taylo County
Reynolds
Court House
Butler
Harcourt
Lost Shriners pin in Butler last week
A gold pin inlaid with pearls belonging to Mrs. W. J. Riley is lost in Butler last week. A liberal reward is offered for its return to Mrs. W. J. Riley.
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Shriners
Butler
W- J, Riley
County Primary Date Set for March 19 1924 Butler Georgia
A mass meeting of Taylor County white Democratic voters at Butler court house elected a new executive committee and set a county primary for March 19 1924 to nominate candidates for Clerk of Superior Court Ordinary Sheriff Treasurer Tax Receiver Tax Collector County School Superintendent Coroner Surveyor and three County Commissioners. Rules set polling sites at Mauk Austin district and Southland Butler district with office based assessments and printing of ballots by March 15.
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Taylor County
Court House
Butler
J. T. Adams
G. C. Smith
C. E. Benns
H. H Aultman
W. T Gostin
W. F. Rodgers
Grady Fuller
R. E. McCants
C. G. Heath
F. R. Purvis
S Garrett
J. T Cochran
Superior Court
Georgia
Mauk
Austin
Southland
Surveyor’s
Ce Ye Benns
Pensioners to be paid for 1924 in Taylor County
Announcement from Pension Commissioner McGregor confirms that all on the Taylor county pension rolls will receive 1924 payments. Widows who married before 1881 and all soldiers will be included, despite past exclusions in 1922 and 1923. Judge Riley’s efforts are praised for aiding veterans and widows. Checks for pensioners are anticipated to be issued.
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Hiksley
Taylor County
C. E. McGregor
Riley
Judge Riley
Taylor County sheriff election called by A H Riley
Judge A H Riley announces a February 19 1924 election to fill the Taylor County sheriff vacancy caused by the death of J R Beeland. The ordinary orders the election across militia districts under state rules and requires weekly publication in the Butler Herald until voting day.
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A. H. Riley
Taylor County
J. R. Beeland
Said
Butler Herald
Georgia
Tax Receiver Cooper Seeks Re-Election
In this issue the Herald announces C. C. Cooper as a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Receiver. He has served one term, kept a neat digest, and promises to continue providing efficient service. Friends believe his chance for re-election is strong.
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Herald
C. C. Cooper
Vain Hopes Resemble Dreams in Ancient Thought
A fragment reflects on vain hopes and dreams, likening waking thoughts to classic lines about aspiration and illusion. It presents a contemplative perspective without specific events, people, or places.
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Jones and Bloodworth
Isi
Grand Theatre
Nims
Cooper
MR. C. J. Peterman
Son
Robinson
MR. R. P. M‘guffin
J. K. Beeland
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