Death Claims Mrs. J. S. Byrd in Panhandle Home
Belle Kirksey Byrd widow of J S Byrd died unexpectedly in Panhandle district. Born June 27 1862 in Brooks County Georgia she moved to Taylor County as a young woman. Funeral held at Crowell cemetery with Rev E H Dunn and others. Survived by four brothers five sisters and several children.
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Panhandle
Taylor County
Belle Kirksey Byrd
J. S. Byrd
Byrd
Mrs. Byrd
Brooks County
A. J. Kirksey
Sol
Midway Baptist Church
Crowell Cemetery
E. H. Dunn
J. A. Cook
M. T. Gaultney
J. ©. Byrd
B.J. Singleton
Paul Byrd
J. H. Peterman
Cliff. Kirksey
John O'neal
David Posey
Roy Byrd
Messrs
Frank
B. L
I. H. A. D. Kirksey
S. E. Brown
L. C. Davis
F E. Brannon
Columus
Butler Red Sox Stop Talbotton 5 4 In Talbotton
Butler Red Sox defeated Talbotton 5 to 4 on Thursday as Anthony held Talbotton scoreless for five innings and Saunders closed the game. Errors and two Talbotton hits produced four runs for Talbotton before final outs. Gill and Saunders contributed at bat while Gibson and Allen starred for Talbotton. Fans urged to support Butler in Buena Vista this afternoon as the team seeks revenge on Waverly Hall after a prior 6 4 loss.
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Butler Red Sox
Talbotton
Anthony
Butler
Saunders
Gill
Gibson
Alen
Waverly Hall
Red Sox
Baldwin
Pitts
McGee
Saunder
Buena Vista
Lost Fountain Pen At School Building
A black barrel fountain pen labeled F A Pred from Butler Georgia is missing. Found likely Friday night at the school building. a reasonable reward is offered by Mrs. F A Pred.
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F. A. Pred
Butler
Lost or stolen dogs offer rewards in Butler Georgia
One dark gray bull dog with black spots and tan harness. No white spitz with pink band. $5 reward for each dog. Return details to Miss Marion Wrest in Butler, Georgia.
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Marion Wrest
Butler
Russell Charges to Be Answered by Mr Crisp
Gov Richard B Russell attacks the opponent’s Senate record in Washington prompting Crisp to say he has not yet seen the address and will comment after reading it. Crisp notes his record in Congress speaks for itself and that his supporters have pressed him to respond.
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Russell
MR. Crisp
Richard B. Russell
United States Senate
Harles R. Crisp
Crisp
Washington
Congress
Georgia farmer kills family then takes own life
Canton Georgia June 20 coroner verdict quinciple murder and suicide in the slaying of Paul Hardin 28 his wife Lessie 24 and their four children Henry Grady 6 Ruth 4 Dorothy 2 Earl 1 on a farm southwest of Canton. Hardin reportedly showed mental volatility and was awaiting possible commitment while under federal indictment for a liquor charge.
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Canton
Pau Hardin
Hardin
J. H. Hardin
Georgia
Paul Hardin
Lessie Roberts Hardin
Henry Grady Hardin
Ruth Hardin
Dorothy Hardin
Earl Hardin
Father of Rev. J. H. Ellis Killed by Auto in Atlanta
Reverend J. H. Ellis 81, a retired minister and father of Rev. J. E. Ellis, died after being struck by a car on Central avenue in Atlanta Monday night. Survived by his wife, four sons including Rev. J. E. Ellis and Rev. Paul W. Ellis, and three daughters. He had lived between Columbus and Atlanta, conducted revival services in Georgia, and had no recent church assignment.
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Rev
J. KE. Ellis
St. Paul Methodist
Columbus
Messrs
C. B
W. E. Marshall
Reynolds
J. H. Ellis
Atlanta
Ellis
Central Avenue
Floydesr
Minstry
C. Z. Smith
Georgia
John E. Ellis
Paul W. Ellis
Sarasota, Fla
J. F. Elis
I. M. Ellis
Phenix
Ariz
0. Ey Flory
Demorest
D. B. Brannon
Ft. Arthur
Texas
Trustees Election In Eight County School Districts
An election will be held Friday in eight county districts to fill expiring board terms. Butler H H Riley and W M Brown lead list in Butler. Reynolds F A Ricks in Reynolds. Crowell George Z Young and Lester Wainwright in Crowell. Rupert R P Allman in Rupert. Mauk H S Wall in Mauk. Central A B Guinn. Turmers Chapel D F Spillers. Wesley J T Parker. Most incumbents expected to win re election after efficient service.
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Butler
H. H. Riley
W. M. Brown
Reynolds-F. A
J. T. Parker
Heavy Saturday Night Storm Damages Crops Across Delta Area
A severe electrical storm swept this section Saturday night between 9 and 10 o'clock. It was followed by heavy rain and hail that caused considerable crop damage, especially south of Reynolds and in the Delta section.
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Reynolds
Delta
Sheriff McGuffin Loses Car to Fire En Route
While en route from Butler to Reynolds Friday night the gasoline fan of the Buick sedan of Sheriff R. P. McGuffin, driven at the time by Mr. McGuffin, ignited and the car burned beyond repairs. The flames were beyond control when discovered.
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Butler
Reynolds
R. P. McGuffin
Mr. McGuffin
Thanks Extended For Minstrel Show Assistance
Mrs F A Peed extends thanks to all who helped put on the Minstrel last Friday evening praising out of town participants and those of other denominations for their assistance.
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F. A. Peed
Noted Judge O H Bloodworth Dies After Illness at 72
Judge O H Bloodworth of the Georgia Court of Appeals died in an Atlanta hospital after a bout of illness following a May 28 stroke. Born September 29, 1859 in Pike County, he served as Forsyth mayor, was Monroe County state representative in 1892 93, and on the Georgia Court of Appeals since 1917. He had announced plans to retire at term end due to health.
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O. H. B. Bloodworth
Georgia Court of Appeals
Atlanta
Georgia
Court of Appeals
Chattanooga
Tenn
Bloodworth
Liberty Hall
Pike County
Thomas Stokeley Morgan Bloodworth
Frances Caroline Maxey Bloodworth
Milner
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Phi Beta Kappa
Te University of Georgia
Forsyth
Monroe County
Flint
Columbus Bar Endorses Cargill for Congress
Forty two Columbus lawyers signed a statement endorsing Ralston Cargill for Congress in the Third district. The Columbus bar action boosts Cargill’s campaign, clarifies lawyer attitudes, and signals solid Columbus and union support for his bid.
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Columbus
Cargill
Ralston
Genesis Lessons: Creation to Abraham and Joseph
A sermon summarizes Genesis from creation through Jacob and Joseph, describing God as triune, creation in six days, humanity's Imago Dei, moral choice, and the Fall. It notes Satan’s origin, his temptation of Adam and Eve, their disobedience, and the resulting hiddenness from God as sin enters the world.
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Abraman
Jacob
Joseph
Egypt
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob l
God
Jesus Christ
Garden of Eden
Satan
Hell
Adam
Eve
Ren
Sin
Frances Owens Delights Audience with Solo at Methodist Church
Miss Frances Owens of Macon, guest of Mrs. Martin Chapman, captivated public and radio listeners with a cultivated voice and added inspiration to Sunday morning services by presenting a beautiful solo at the Methodist church.
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Frances Owens
Macon
Martin Chapman
Hon. H E Coates Visits Butler In Congressional Campaign
Hon. H E Coates of Hawkinsville, candidate for Congress to succeed Chas R Crisp, spent Tuesday night and Wednesday in Butler promoting his campaign. A prominent Middle Georgia lawyer and former secretary to Rep. 2 B Lewis, he drew solid support from Hawkinsville and Pulaski County as he contends for the Third District seat. He was accompanied by D B Mannheim, son of the Pulaski clerk of the superior court.
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Howard E. Coates
Hawkinsville
Congress
Chas. R. Crisp
U. S. Senate
W J. Harris
Butler
Coates
2. B. Lewis
Middle Georgia
Ihe
Pulaski County
D. B. Mannheim
Mrs. R. J. Satterfield Dies in Montezuma
Montezuma Ga June 20 Mrs R J Satterfield 84 longtime resident of Montezuma died Monday after a short illness at the home of her son D J Satterfield with whom she had lived since her husband’s death years ago Born Amanda 6 of Dahlonega she came to Montezuma from Duluth and was a member of the Baptist church
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Montezuma
R. J. Satterfield
D. J. Satterfield
Witterfield
Amanda 6
Dahlonera
Om Duluth
Baptist Church
Three Die In Cordele Tank Car Blaze
Cordele Georgia June 21 a gasoline tank car fire killed Charlie Parker 40 a white mechanic and two black convicts as they attempted to connect lines the spark ignited fuel saturated clothing and fatally burned Parker who died near the car one of the others died at a hospital the third victim perished after aid arrived the fire consumed the entire car endangering nearby tanks Parker survived by a wife and two children the fuel valued at 900 belonged to the county.
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Cordele
Charlie Parker
Whnte
Mt Cordele
Ihe
Parker
My. Parker
New Tax on Phone Service Rules and Rates
The act imposes a tax on billed telephone calls with ranges from under one dollar to two dollars or more and sets specific tax amounts for each band. Uncompleted calls are tax free, and certain government or city messages are exempt. Telegraph calls incur tax similarly, with operators collecting the telegram tax only when the telegram charge is listed. Butler & Reynolds Telephone Co. notes guidance for coin-box calls and telegram charges.
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United States
Butler & Reynolds Telephone Companies
Walter C Perkins Visits City Amid Campaign News
Hon Walter C Perkins of Millen, a seasoned legislator, visited yesterday. He announced candidacy for membership on the Public Service Commission and reported strong statewide support ahead of the September primary.
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Walter C. Perkins
Millen
Perkins
Jenkins
Public Service Commission
Prominent Marion County Citizen Dies in Tazewell
Mr Z. T. Hogg known as Taylor of Tazewell, longtime Marion County resident and churchman, Mason, died Monday morning after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Tazewell, conducted by his pastor and Masons.
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Taylor County
Z. T
Taylor) Hogg
Tazewell
Hogg
Marion County
Marie Garrett to Be Heard Over Radio Program
Miss Marie Garrett daughter of Dr and Mrs Eli Garrett a pianist of unusual ability will be heard in a special program of music next Wednesday June 29 from 11 to 11 20 oclock over station WENC Americus.
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Marie Garrett
Eli Garrett
WENC
Americus
Beloved Woman Joanna J McCants Expires After Illness
Mrs Joanna J McCants widow of Hon J G Pope McCants died Friday morning at 7 30 at her daughter Mrs A H Jarrells home after several weeks illness She was born in Schley county April 12 1847 and was last surviving Murray family member Survived by children F C Jarrell W Jarrell and A Jarrell Funeral held at cemetery with grandsons as pallbearers She joined Methodists early and was a respected Taylor county figure buried in local cemetery
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Joanna J. McCants
J. G. (Pope) McCanty
A. H Jarrell
J. S
Ira
Julia Royal Murray
Schley County
William and
Chappel Murray
J. A. Cameron
T. A. Collins
Elbert
McCante
Aarice County
McCants
Taylor County
Eres
Messrs
Pope Jarrell
Murrey Jarrell
Fred Jarrell
Herbert Pennington
Arur Murray
Mio McCants
Eaven
Butler Post And Unit Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Butler Port No. 124 of the American Legion elected Horace C. Walker as Commander Robert M. Hall as V Commander Edward B. Wilson as Adjutant James H. Amo as Service Officer Bert R. Rife as Finance Officer Rev. E. H. Dunn as Chaplain and W. M. Mathews Robe M. Hall and Hoke Windham named delegates to the State Convention with alternates H C Walker Amos Thousand and H Hy Gee. Butler Unit 124 elected Mrs Wynelle Amos as President Mrs Adella Trussell as Vice President Mrs Maude Green as Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nannie W. Moore as Chaplain Mrs Mable Byrd as Historian and Mrs Claudia Gray as Serg at Arms with delegates Mable Byrd and Mrs Lonie Austin and alternates Mrs Mary Gee Ung and Mrs Adella Trussell
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Butler Port
Horace C. Walker
Robert M. Hall
Edward B. Wilson
James H. Amo
Bert R. Rife
Rev
E. H. Dunn
W. M. Mathews
Robe M. Hall
Hoke Windham
Amos Thousland H
Hy Gee
Butler
Wynelle Amos
Adella Trussell
V-Pres
Maude Green
Treas
Nannie W. Moore
Mable Byrd
Claudia Gray
Serg
Lonie Austin
Mary Gee Ung
Sunshine Needed for Taylor County Farmers
The two weeks of rains boosted crops and pasture growth in Taylor County. Gardens are productive and vegetables thrive, but farmers seek sunny days for steady growth and grime chopping weather. Blackberries yield plentifully and fetch unusually low prices while housewives preserve the harvest.
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Taylor County
Nominal charge for Butler Reynolds line inaugurated
Butler telephone system announces a small charge of 10 cents for all connections between Butler and Reynolds to non subscribers. The policy aims to improve promptness and efficiency of service, asking public approval for the new rate as the company plans better future service.
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Butler-Reynolds
Phond CO
Butler
Reynolds
Butler Telephone GO
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J. E. Ellis
Sheriff McGuffin
H. B. Bloodworth
Ilness
Third Congressional District
H. E. Coates
Wen
Miss Marie Garrett
Joanna McCants
J. G. McCants
Jarrell
Butler Post and — Unit
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