Summer Races Via The Central of Georgia Railway
The Central of Georgia Railway announces reduced fares to summer resorts in the North East and West and to resorts in Georgia Alabama Kentucky Carolina Tennessee Virginia and to the South Atlantic seashore. For full particulars total fares sleeping car accommodations schedules dates of sale limits apply write to W. H. Fogg Atlanta Ga W. C. Kilgore Augusta Ga A. P. McPeters Albany Ga B. I. Bloodworth Athens Ga A. J. McDoughall Birmingham Ala C Belk Columbus Ga W. E. Stewart Chattanooga Tenn W. W. Hackett Montgomery Ala Hoyt Ware Savannah District Passenger Agents.
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Central of Georgia Railway
North East
Georgia
Alabama
Kentucky
Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
W. H Fogg
Atlanta
W .C .Kilgore
Augusta
A. P. McPeters
Albany
B. I. Bloodworth
Athens
A. J. McDoughall
Birmingham
Ala
C. Belk
Columbus
W. E. Stewart Division
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. W. Hackett
Divison
Montgomery
Hoyt
Ware
Savannah
Georgia Notice of Proposed Act on Taylor County Roads Board
Notice is given that at the next Georgia Legislature session convening the fourth Wednesday in June an act titled to amend an act creating and establishing a Taylor County Roads and Revenues board. It covers election of commissioners, county division into five districts, and appointment of two commissioners from nonrepresented districts. It also provides for successor election by qualified voters and other purposes.
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Legislature of
Georgia
Taylor
First Cotton Bale of 1920 Crop Declared at San Benito
The first bale of the 1920 crop in the United States was reported at San Benito Texas on June 24. Farmer Ernest Matz grew most of the staple and purchased the remainder from other farmers on the San Benito tracts.
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United States
San Benito
Texas
Ernest Matz
Examination for County Teachers Here July 30 31
The board of education urges county teachers to take the examination in Butler on July 30 and 31 starting at 8 a m. Special exemptions apply only with a doctor certificate or out of state excuse. Friday covers primary license and general elementary. readings for three high school groups and Georgia geography for out-of-state license holders. Saturday finishes general elementary and high school tests. languages and sciences included.
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Board of Education
Butler
Georgia
University of eGorgia
Peabody
Columbia
State Department
Car Overturns Killing One Injuring Another on Whitewater Hill
A Ford ambled off a 12 foot ditch near Pilkinton Mill, killing Mr. John T. Lawhorn and seriously injuring Rev. Arthur Lane. Lane, 87, survived with several broken ribs and multiple wounds. Lawhorn’s skull was crushed. rescue and medical aid followed. Lane, a minister, and Lawhorn, a respected farmer, were en route to Butler when the accident occurred. Funeral services for Lawhorn were held at Sand Bethel church cemetery. Lawhorn is survived by his widow, a son Joseph, and a daughter Mrs. J P Jones. A missing watch is reportedly lost by the family.
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John T. Lawhorn
Arthur Lane
Whitewater Hill
Pilkinton Mill
A. S. Spillers
W. H. Harris
Lane
Mr. Lane
Amos Rigsby
Clarence Perry
Mr. Lawhorn
Ellaville
Sand Bethel Church
Lawhorn
Joseph Lawhorn
Colquitt County
J. P.jones
Cox Named Democratic Nominee for President in Prolonged Convention
James M. Cox of Ohio was nominated for the presidency by the Democratic national convention after a record forty four ballots. Palmer's withdrawal shifted the delegates and Cox gained the lead over William G. McAdoo, securing the nomination.
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San Francisco
Cal
James M. Cox
Ohio
Palmer
Cox
William G.mcadoo
Roosevelt Nominated as Cox Running Mate
Franklin D Roosevelt chosen by acclamation at 3 15 oclock as Vice President and running mate of Governor Cox. The nomination comes from the convention honoring the President by that name and his assistant secretary of the Navy relation.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cox
Cornerstone Laying Date Change for Masonic Temple
Grand Master Rev. Chas. L. Bass asks shifting the cornerstone ceremony from Friday July 9 to Saturday July 10. Fickling Lodge No. 129 and Hodges Chapter No. 60 R. A. M. are summoned to join at ten o clock for the laying. Public invited to attend the ceremonies with an arranged program.
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Chas. L. Bass
J. T. Adams
Masonic Temple
Fickling Lodge No
Hodges
W. M
H. P. Butler
Admission Applications Due for Georgia Normal and Industrial College
By resolution adopted June 5 1920 the Board of Directors of Georgia Normal and Industrial College Mill edgeville directs that all applications for admission must be filed with the County Board of Education no later than July 7 1920. The notice also covers current students planning to return this fall. June 28 1920. H P Wallace Supt Taylor County Schools.
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Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Milledgeville
Board of Education
H. P. Wallace
Taylor County
Char ing Thrown Into Excitement Over Shooting
In Char ing Georgia on a public road near the town Walter Purvis a well known farmer shot Calvin Baker a colored tenant on the Garrett farm with a double barreled shotgun two shots struck the Negro in the left and right sides. The victim was reported in serious condition with little hope of recovery. The motive remains unknown and the event has caused community unrest due to Purvis family ties and Baker’s standing.
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Char’ Ing
Walter Purvis
Calvin Baker
R. T. Garrett
Regio
Purvis
Governor candidate Hardwick to speak in Butler July 13
Thomas W Hardwick, candidate for governor, will address Taylor county voters at Butler on Tuesday July 13 at 4 30 pm. He is described as a brilliant and well informed speaker and is expected to draw a large audience. Ladies are invited to attend.
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Thomas W Hardwick
Taylor County
Butler
Hardwick
Clifford Walker Praised as Georgia Governor Hope
Memorial Day remarks in Carrollton extol Hon Clifford Walker former Georgia Attorney General. He advocates educational reform, nurses visiting programs, good roads, higher living salaries, school medical exams, immigration tests, and opposition to Bolshevism. Advocate lauds Walker as principled Christian statesman.
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Clifford Walker
Georgia
Carrollton
Grand Theatre Destroyed by Fire in Reynolds
The Grand Theatre building in Reynolds burned down early Saturday, ending weeks of public excitement after a June 28 opening with “Miracle Man.” Owners E. A. and G. H. Goddard plan to rebuild, with losses estimated at 20 000 to 25 000 and only 5000 of that insured.
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The
Herald
Grand Theatre
Messrs
E. A and
G. H. Goddard
Reynolds
Messrs Goddard
Fowler Grocery Company
Fowler
Ricks
Goddard
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Amusu
Reynolds, GA
Marguerite Clark
Taylor Holmes II
Lost City
Wallace
Gov. Cox
Dem
Roosevelt
Charing
W. Hardwick
Carrollton Free Press
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