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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
6
Representative Madden dies in office after heart attack at 73. Hoover leads in key state primaries with strong showing in Ohio and Massachusetts. Senate probes oil scandals as Sinclair and Doheny cases loom, while Byrd and Bennett feats echo global aviation efforts and political shifts.
As warmer days approach, authorities warn ready temperatures boost bacteria and insect activity. Protect perishable items by refrigeration and screens, ensure clean containers, and watch dairy and spoiled foods to prevent typhoid dysentery diarrhea and stomach issues.
Health work in the state gains traction as 49 counties adopt the Ellis health law with grand juries, 26 counties fund and staff full-time health commissioners, three more counties provide funds, while the State Board of Health seeks qualified applicants. Dr. M B Winchester leads the push, predicting rapid adoption by progressive counties and touting health work as a strong economic investment.
Church leaders in Charing Georgia issue funeral resolutions for Lucile Spillers, 17, praising her Christian life and offering comfort to Rustin family. The Mt Nebo committee expresses sympathy and resolves to transmit the resolutions to the deceased’s family.
The community notes the sudden passing of Mr W T Cochran a beloved neighbor and friend. He is praised for charity and faith and for aiding others even two days before his death as the bereaved mourners reflect on mortality and spiritual solace.
Cairo Georgia April 27 1925 R E Lashley 26 rural mail carrier free on 5000 bond to be tried at Grady Superior Court in September for attacking Judge R C Bell of the state court of appeals. Bell seriously wounded with three facial slashes after an argument over ditch drainage.
Forsyth Georgia April 29 John McCrary a reclusive man about 65 was struck by the northbound Dixie Flyer at 6 80 am a mile south of Forsyth His body mangled He reportedly told a friend that today would be his last A coroner jury ruled death by train He lived in Forsyth worked as a farm laborer and was fond of flowers His hut had no papers or valuables and he claimed ex Governor Warren McCrary of Indiana as a brother
All Expense Tours run July 1 to July 13, July 15 to July 27, July 29 to August 10, August 12 to August 24, and August 26 to September 7 under the direction of I V Wood Inc. For attractively illustrated itinerary and full information, write or consult Mr C B Rhodes D P A Southern Railway at Macon Georgia.
A formal declaration from M. Mathews seeking the Democratic Party nomination for State Senator in the Twenty third District. The notice requests support and cites adherence to party rules.
Norman E English announces his candidacy for the State Senate from the Twenty Third District subject to Democratic Primary rules. He calls for votes and support from party peers.
A candidate announces for the Georgia Lower House in Taylor County pledging faithful service and asking voters for support in the primary on September 12. The notice frames ambition and countywide representation as core goals.
To the voters of Taylor County I announce my candidacy for Representative from Taylor County in the Georgia General Assembly subject to the Democratic primary in September If elected I shall strive to serve to the best of my ability C H Neisler
A candidate for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit appeals to voters in the Democratic primary set for September 12, 1928. He seeks the vote and influence of all citizens.
In Taylor County Georgia Mary S Persons will sell at public outcry at the court house door in Butler on May 8 1928 the property of Mamie A Adams including lots 2 3 4 5 and 6 in Block 6 and the Adams Hotel to satisfy a secured debt of 2500 principal 120 interest and 10 percent attorney fees. Proceeds first pay debt and costs, remainder to Adams or her representative. Sale conducted under a security deed dated September 26 1924 and recorded in Q folio 108-9. The sale is by H P Wallace attorney for Mary S Persons.
The partnership known as Cooper and Marshall dissolves by mutual consent. W E Marshall will continue the business, collect debts, and assume all liabilities. Dated March 15, 428.
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