Official Report of Taylor County Commissioners Court
Taylor County officials approve a long list of June and May expenses including salaries, per diem, supplies, doctor bills, and road work. Various vendors and individuals are named with amounts paid, and two new names are added to the payroll at $1.50 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imbera
Halley
Butler
Taylor
Gorrellh
Brewer
Clerka Dune
Wall
Hall
Byrd
John Singleton
Peed
Brooks Lune
J. R, Waller
J. E. Trussell
Agurer
E. J. Simmerhour
J.T. Cochran
G. A. Roberts
E. P. Hodges
Mrs
A. L. Smith
CG H. Neisler
Ford
Grocery Co
R. P. McGuffin
Georgia-Carolina
R. L. Garrett
Butler Water Works Co
R. G. Montgomery
R. GC. Montgomery
Butler Light & Power Co
Hancock
Neisler & Gaultney
Leslie Haywood
W. A. Neal & Son
Robert Webster
George Butts
Dreizin
J. F. Posey
Yancey Bros
Reynolds Merc, Co
City of Columbus
Jones and Bloodworth
Carolina Oil Co
H. P. Wallace
Atty
Fae
McCants
Bon H. H
Best of Humor With Reservations and Quick Quips
A compact collection of jokes and wits from humorous quips and punchlines. The items touch on marriage, manners, and everyday mishaps with playful banter. Notable lines include exchanges about etiquette, husbands, and the quirks of city life.
Australian cat tle King comments on treaties with Germany and Russia
Tony Lehigh Falkner, the Australian title King, speaks in New York on commercial treaties between Germany and Russia. He warns that benefits depend on Bolsheviks keeping their hands off. He quips that Bolsheviks are “the men who put the rouble in trouble.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Falkner
New York
Germany
Russia
Bill Sikes and the burglar’s misplaced humor
A London Tit-Bits style correspondent argues for inexpensive possessions. A recent note left by a burglar in the dining room complains it found nothing worth taking after an attempted break in. The burglar ends with a joke urging the owner to buy valuables or risk future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vanity cases widen pockets as London fad
A Boston Transcript note recalls Popular Science Monthly claiming vanity cases for men hold pipe tobacco pouch key ring comb nail file and other bulging items. The item also fits an extra collar and a mirror sparking a light exchange about a magazine article in a humorous aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Popular Science Monthly
Paying Their Way at Boston University Through Jobs
Earnings of more than a half million dollars were made by 1,442 students at Boston University last year. The funds came through the university placement bureaus and their activity facilitating student employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University
Misheard Exchange Signals End of Engagement
A terse dialogue fragment shows Daphne insisting Jim fails to grasp the finality of their engagement. The wording hints at a decisive breakup rather than a misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Daphne
Start for Home Bhe Hint to Start for Home Bhe
The fragment hints at starting a radio within a domestic context and notes a backtalk dialogue about children writing books. It cites Boston Transcript style humor with lines about letting children be and possible misart in their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
English students don red trousers as fright theme
English college pupils adopt red trousers in a campus fright dress trend reported with note of uniform color choice and social flair among students. The piece emphasizes the striking visual of red trousers as a campus fashion statement during a period of student life.
Five Points Guests and Visits Report Busy Friday
Five Points residents recall visitors from Butler Roberta and Columbus. Mrs G B Jarrell and Mrs A H Riley hosted in turn with W D Parker and family, J P Walker and daughters Eula and Anna from Tomaston, plus Goodwins of Panhandle. Edwina Wood of Columbus taught Sunday School. Miss Florence Harris of Roberta visited. Mrs Annie Jarrell rushed to Prattsburg for ill grandchild. Sunday School urged each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Jarrell
A.H. Riley
Butler
W D, Parker
Henry Jarrell
J. P, Walker and
Eula
Anna
Tomaston
W, D. Parker
W.M. Goodwin
Paul Goodwin
Panhandle
Curtis Beckom
Roberta
W A Jarrell
Annie’ Jarrell
Calvin
Ethel Jarrell
Helen Jarrell
Wallace
Pickens Riley
Martha
Frances Riley
Edwina Wood
Columbus
Henderson Dukes
H. FB. Jarrell
Florence Harris
Fannie
Thelma Jarrell
Annie Jarrell
Prattsburgh
Quarterly Conference at Charing July 31
The 8th quarterly conference of the Mauk Circuit will meet at Charing Saturday July 1st with dinner on the grounds and preaching at 11:00 a.m. by the presiding elder. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charing
Mauk
Revival at Rupert Church Opens August Sunday
On Sunday August 1 revival services begin at Rupert Church with preaching at 11:00 am by the pastor and at 8:00 pm by Rev L T Rogers pastor Butler Methodist church Remember the date and be there C J Mallett Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
L. T. Rogers
Butler Methodist Church
Rememba
C. J. Mallett
Subscription drive for a 6 room house contest in Taylor County
Mrs R L Fountain of Charing Ga appeals to Taylor County residents to subscribe to the Household Journal Magazine to vote her into a 6 room house giveaway. One year subscription equals 1008 votes, two years 2000 votes, four years 8000 votes. She asks each person for one subscription and promises to send papers to those who lack them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
R. L
Fountain
Charing, Ga
Brilliant Color Birds From South America In Nature Magazine
The article discusses South American orioles as relatives of our own, noting their brilliant orange and black color. It describes tame birds as fearless with entertaining habits and a naturist song that is a clear whistle, while some specimens have been taught to perform elaborate military airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gord
South America
Saga
Nature Magazine
Last of the Hansburg Line Dies in 1740
The last direct male Hansburg ruler, heir to the Holy Roman Empire and Austrian Spanish thrones, Charles VI, died in 1740. His daughter Maria Theresa succeeded him as heir and ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansburg
Holy Roman Empire
Austria
Spain
Charles VI
Maria Theresa
Charles
Mauk Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Local notes report Mr. Riley Mongomery and family with visits in Ft Valley and Americus. Talks on Sunday Schoolwork at Baptist church. Atlanta visitors purchased beef cattle. Peach packing nears end while tomato packing starts. Neighbors Shend the-day visits, Birmingham trips, and travel to Tampa for Mrs Wilder. Household and social visits fill the week in Mauk and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Mongomery
Ft Valley
Kind
Tom Montgomery
J. F. Brooks
Americus
G. W. Moore
Junction City
Misa Edwina Woods
Baptist Church
Baldwin
Atlanta
Murray Wedeworth
Bert Tillson
Bessie Guthrie
J. T. Wadsworth
Wall
Clyde Jinks
Colquitt
R. L. Bell
Reynolds
R. D. Waller
R . Bell
R. L. Wilder
Joe Wilder
R. M
Ruby Jinks
Warm Springs
J. M. Harbuck
Gaines
Mildred Brown
Will Gorman
Near Junction City
Wesley Happenings and Local Visits
Local social notes record visits and guests across Wesley families. Charlie Willis and family hosted later, while R A Spinks and children from Columbus stayed with relatives. Other figures include J C Price of Macon visiting J H Adams and W J Willis families, and Ruth Wade of Thomaston visiting Estelle.
Notice of Teachers Examination at Butler High School
The Teachers Examination will be held at Butler High School building Friday and Saturday July 30 and 31 1926. Rules and regulations are published elsewhere in this issue of The Werald by W Rustin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler High School
Werald
W. &. Rustin
Texas Wonder Drug Ad Claims Kidney and Bladder Help
A dated advertisement touts Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including weak back rheumatism and irregularities. It promises relief with a bottle sold by druggists and directs readers to Dr. F. E. Hall in St. Louis for testimonials and ordering information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
FE. W. Hall
Olive St. St. Lows
Local Notes From Tomaston and Vicinity
A wave of social visits and family news fills Tomaston and nearby areas. Virginia Hammock of Rey hosts this week with F R Purvis. Ed Fain of Birmingham visited home folks. R B Spinks of Eufaula spent days with relatives. W T England funeral at Shiloh noted. Ida Martin from Macon visiting grandparents. J G Price and family guests of W B Adams. several attended Mrs England’s funeral. Mrs Leda Scott and daughter returned to Pelham. A F Fain and children visited Atlanta relatives. Lorenza Purvis and children with F R Purvis and Mildred Purvis at Payne home. C L Wall visited near Reynolds. J B Brown weekend guest of Pierce at Crowells. rainfall Monday appreciated. Andrew Boggs of Macon dinner guest. Eld Wright to preach at Shiloh. F G Pierce and Crowells announce birth of daughter July 24. Mildred Brown remembered as Mrs Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Willis
T. J. Amos
R. A. Spinks
Columbus
W. A. Spinks
J.C Price
Macon
J., H. Adams
W. J. Willis
Clyde Wilson
A, BE. Carraway
Rice
Tex
J. A. Heath
Willie Suggs
Butler
R. M. Suggs
Ruth Wade
Thomaston
Estelle
Mary Adams
Ft. Valley
Hugh Gilson
Hugh, Jr
E. C. Perkins
Gene Wade
Concord
T. J. Harrig
Little Rot
J. M. Haywood
Min
J. R. Pound
Ruth
Swainsboro
J. R Wade
Sam Wakefield
John Searcy
Familly
Ed Fain
Birmingham
R. B. Spinks
Eufaula
Ala
W. ©. Watson
Shingler
Mra
F. R. Purvis
J. G. Price
Mancon
W. B. Adams Thurday
Lewis Hill
Pelham
A. F. Fain
Atlanta
Lorenza Purvis
Mildred Purvis
W. A. Payne
Bustor
C. L. Wall
Lee Posey
Reynolds
J. B. Brown
F. G. Pierce
Crowells
Andrew Boggs
J. A. Buckner
Eld. Wright
Shiloh
Norwich Briefs Highlight Local Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs W T McGinty and daughter of Junction City spent the weekend with D B Averett and family. Dr C Carson and Mr Frank Turner of Talbotton visited friends Sunday afternoon. Mr Fulton of Junction City guest of Mr and Mrs S R Harris. Rev C J Mallet and daughter attended Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs D H Averett. Mrs Wastie Hays and children from Thomaston spent Sunday with relatives. Mr and Mrs Geoff Abbott weekend guests of S R Montgomery. Mrs John Hays returned home after visiting relatives near Ellaville. Mr and Mrs W R Turner and son and Miss Vennie McChargue visited with R L Turner Thursday afternoon. Mrs Jim Posey visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. McGinty
Junction City
D.B. Averett
C. Carson
Frank Turner
Talbotton
Fulton
H. Harris
C. J. Mallet
Jim Posey
Elatives
Big Catch of Herrings Off English Coast In 1910s
A massive catch totaling over 20000 tons of herrings was reported off England in five parts during the year. Authorities noted the abundance boosted local fishing fleets and trade, with coastal towns buoyed by high landings and potential export demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englund
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Willie
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Michigan
Ohio
San Dial
Toto
Paris
Brown
Cholly
Tony
Bill Sikes
Rupert Church
Percy W. Hudson
Montezuma, GA
Mauk Briefs
Wesley
Mr. G. Slaughter
Bre
Lester Spinks
Howard News
Norwich
Anconas
Rhode Island
Nichols Farms
Rockmart, Georgia
Royal College At Surgeons & Tannon
Charles Byrne
Caroline Crachuinl
Lacheg
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