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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
1
Rudolph Valentino anchors a high class Paramount Picture praised for thrills and beautiful scenes. The program includes The Way of Man and Ruth of the Range No 15 concluding chapter. Doors open 7 30 pm and show at 8 15 pm with admission 15 35 cents.
E T Rice a prominent Upson County farmer near Thomaston died at his home after shooting himself in the temple. Ill health is believed motive. He drew his will May 1. Survived by three sons E T Zack and C W Rice and three daughters Mrs J W Dently Mrs R McKinley and Mrs C Boyers all of Thomaston.
Mrs E N Hobbs of Oglethorpe broke a leg when the automobile she rode in overturned five miles north of Montezuma on Monday. Her two children and grown son Joe and Fred were unhurt. Fred, the driver, lost control and the car struck an embankment. Mrs Hobbs may need amputation as doctors treat injuries.
Georgia Taylor County bankruptcy sale ordered by Referee in Bankruptcy Wm de L. Worsley. On May 10, 1924 at 10 30 A M the stock of merchandise and fixtures notes and accounts of the Smith Grocery Company at the storehouse formerly Lois Smith Butler will be sold. Highest bidder deposits ten percent with the Trustee and sale is subject to referee confirmation. Sea This May 5 1924. Hy in WALLACE Trustee SMITH GROCERY Co.
Sheriff R P McGuffin urges truck and car owners to obtain required tags before peach season to avoid delays.
Quotation about teaching literacy equips a man with the keys of wisdom by learning to read and write. Hurley notes education opens doors to knowledge and opportunity. The line emphasizes practical power gained through literacy.
Two years after a celebrated visit to Atlanta for a farm exhibit, former Gov. Warrant T. McCray is moved from governor to convict. He receives No 17 746 and begins a ten year term for using the mails to defraud.
Wm G Sutlive former Georgia Press Association president has sent a silver trophy to Charles D Rountree Wrightsville president. The donor proposes placing the prize at the annual convention for the newspaper achieving the most distinctive public work in the previous year. Jno D McCartney Savannah chairs the rules committee. The bowl reads Award For Service Presented Through The Georgia Press Association To the Newspaper That Achieves. The base bears The Sutlive Trophy.
Luther Cook of near Tippettville died in Vienna jail from a poison dose taken as Deputy Sheriff Prater came to arrest him on charges of passing a worthless check. Gainesville authorities had sought to hold him on additional charges. his body was given to his family for burial.
Mr. E. H. Payne and family along with Mr. and Mrs. J A. Payne Mrs. R. A. Jones and Frances visited Mr. and Mrs. W A. Payne on Sunday in a family gathering.
The Georgia Republican battle lines form for the Cleveland national convention with lily white leaders led by J L Phillips opposing Henry Lincoln Johnson and Mamie Williams as black and tan faction contends. Delegates and committee posts are at stake as the white and Negro wings mobilize for seating fights amid national party dynamics and presidential influence.
Andrew B. Nowell a young white man of Macon was shot in the abdomen by B. O. Partin a shoe salesman who said he mistook Nowell for a burglar at his home Nowell was struck near the liver as he tried the front door Partin was arrested then released on bail Nowell says he went to the apartment to see Mrs O T Lawson involved in attempts to reconcile separated spouses
A May 15 vote in the Howard district will decide adoption of a local tax for school purposes and elect district trustees. The piece praises the proposed system as proven elsewhere and urges patrons to support better facilities and future educational success.
Delegation of negroes in white robes will pray before the Democratic and Republican conventions in New York and Cleveland. Prayers are hoped to influence the choices of delegates. The prayers will be broadcast by radio.
In Columbus Georgia on May 4 Judge Geo P Munro modified a restraining order against the Reynolds baseball club after an application by Jerry Moore of Montezuma. The modification allows the club mainly high school players to play scheduled games with Hawkinsville and other teams while a permanent injunction case is set for next Saturday. Visiting lawyers from Taylor county and others attended Chamber matters before Judge Munro.
Rev. W Langston presided over the second quarterly conference at Butler Methodist Church. The sermon impressed a large congregation as reports from pastor and heads showed progress in church activities. Langston then traveled to Reynolds for that church’s quarterly conference.
State and county tax books, due May 1, remain open this week as Tax Receiver Cooper extends deadlines to prevent delinquents. He notes many property owners have not yet filed returns and urges timely response. Digest should mirror last year in value, yielding similar totals to 1923.
Judge Riley's sickness prevented the ordinary court from meeting Monday and all pending matters were carried to the June term. His illness, though not critical, is a matter of sincere regret to his friends who wish him a speedy recovery.
Whit Searcy a Black worker at Harvey's saw mill fell against a moving saw causing severe injuries. Dr W W Edwards and Dr Lester Lightner amputated his right arm and treated multiple wounds. Initial fears of death given way to optimism as his condition is now not considered in danger.
From May 1st the law requires 20 percent interest on all unpaid 1923 taxes forState and county taxes. Those in default after May cannot vote in fall State and National elections as taxes must be paid six months before the election to be eligible.
Buker directs a near finished school for colored boys and girls in Butler praised as among the best in towns of its size in the state. Trustees of Butler School district led the project with support from colored taxpayers and patrons. When finished the building will enhance the colored section of Butler.
Marshallville Ga May 3 R P Fredrick prominent local merchant was killed instantly when the automobile he rode in overturned two miles south of Marshallville and tumbled into a branch ten feet below the road. F P Baldwin also of Marshallville was badly injured and trapped under the car for nearly three hours until passersby heard cries for help. Baldwin escaped with a badly sprained back and minor bruises.
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