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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
1
Frank Christophine of Bainbridge Georgia, companion of Cooper, also injured but to survive. Collision with another car causes fatal wreck near Reynolds, former home of Mr Cooper. funeral and interment planned there.
President elect General Alvaro Obregon was shot at a La Bombilla restaurant in San Angel near Mexico City. The assassin Julian Escapulario was captured. Calles rushed to the scene to oversee the body as crowds gathered and guards closed off the residence. Obregon, a farmer soldier and statesman, had long been a dominant political figure in Mexico and was elected for a six year term starting December 1.
In Tallahassee on July 17 Frank Christonhine, hurt when his car collided with another Sunday night on the Lanark highway, is progressing favorably at a hospital. The crash caused the death of W. E. Coone of Americus, Ga. Christonhine was initially unconscious but sustained only two superficial bruises.
Mrs L G Cartledge died Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs Cameron after a five month illness. She was born February 28 in Dawson Ga and was the widow of Col L G Cartledge. Funeral was held Sunday in Morgan Ga with Rev R L Harris officiating. Survived by son Stewart Cartledge of Jacksonville Fla and four daughters Mrs M R Cameron of this city, Mrs W M Pettis of Senoia, Mrs Pet Cooke of Sparks and Mrs T D Fountain of Adrian, plus sisters and a brother.
Miss Sara Windham, a trained nurse with years of service, left yesterday for Cairo Georgia to take charge of the Cairo hospital as superintendent to which position she was recently elected. Her training and experience are praised, and she is vouched for by supporters as capable and pleasant in all contacts with the public.
FE W Cook of Buena Vista dies Sunday after pneumonia at 62 on his birthday. Retired merchant, longtime Buena Vista resident, uncle of Mrs. J. E. Bartlett. Survived by widow Al ie McCrary Cook, son W. C. Cook of Miami, four brothers E E Cook Plains S B Cook and R S Cook of Miami, A R Cook of Buena Vista, and sister Mrs C D Fort of Miami. Services held Monday at Buena Vista Methodist church.
A joint session of the County Commissioners and incoming Board discussed paving State Highway Number Three through Taylor County. Plan calls for county to grade 15 miles from Butler to the Schley county line using convict labor, with the state paving 30 miles through the county including Butler in 1929. contracts for paving elsewhere along the route are noted, plus an overhead bridge at Rupert financed by the railroad. Route is deemed highly important for distance and scenic value, bringing regional benefits.
The Thomaston Times reports engineers surveying highway number three through Taylor county from Flint river to Griffin for paving. The plan aims to create a direct Atlanta Albany airline route with minor gaps in Schley county. Relocation may be needed in places. contract timing unclear though a fall paving contract is tentatively planned for October 1.
Alex Crane, 18, drowned Sunday afternoon in the lake at McCants Mill while swimming with three companions. Crowds gathered as divers searched the eight feet of water, with J B Goodwin and Sheriff R P McGuffin aiding the recovery near shore. Crane, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Crane, was a respected local youth who had recently returned to Columbus county to work as a truck driver. Funeral services were held at Turner's Chapel cemetery with Rev W E Hightower officiating.
Judge John J. Hunt of Griffin, a prominent Georgia attorney and candidate for State Pension Commissioner, visited Butler to meet voters. He entered Confederate service in 1862 at age 15 and notes he is fit for office. His 59-year legal career includes roles as superior court judge in the Flint circuit, solicitor general, ordinary of Spalding, and state legislator. He has been active in United Confederate Veterans as brigadier general.
Advert asks for a man to operate a McNess business with no prior experience required. Must own a car and can earn seven to eight hundred dollars daily with no layoffs and no bosses. Calls for funding to start and directs applicants to write Faust and Thomas, Dept. R, C. 7, Freeport, Illinois.
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