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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

7

Dr Rek's Georgia medical tour offers free exams in Minneapolis

Saturday May 14 there will be a one day clinic by Dr Rek known in Georgia for many patented cures. He offers professional services with no charge for visit, only medicines if treated. He claims to treat stomach liver bowel blood nerves heart kidney and various ailments without surgery. Married women must bring husbands. Address Dr Rek Medical Laboratory Boston Block Minneapolis Minnesota.

Rek Georgia Kim Hill View Jadiea Rea Medical Laboratory Boston Minneapolis Minnis

Georgian held in automobile theft in Uniontown arrest

Georgian, held in Fayette County jail in Uniontown Pennsylvania, Friday night charged with theft of an automobile owned by a Louisville Kentucky drive it yourself company. Mathews and companion Mimi Hipabath Parker Cumberland Maryland were arrested at Point Marion Pennsylvania Thursday. The girl who gave her age 23 was retired to her home Thursday.

Uniontown Mathews Haibridge Fayette, County Louisville Migs -Hipabath Parker Cumberland Marion

Fire Damage at Augusta State Medical College

Augusta May 71 damage of several thousand dollars occurred to the main building of the State Medical College of the University of Georgia in Augusta. Fire originated from an unknown cause and swept the roof early Saturday. Augusta fire chief J B Kennedy could not give a precise estimate of the damage.

Augusta Medical’ College

Bank Officers in Ft Valley Bank Case Postponed

Eight officers and directors and the cashier of the defunct Exchange Bank of Ft Valley face 40 indictments charging violations of state banking laws. The trial was continued until June 6 after a conference of counsel.

Ft. ‘Villey Exchange Bank of Ft. Valley

War Dept to reoffer Souther Field and Depot land sale

The War Department approved selling parts of land and the Souther Field and Depot in Washington as preliminary bids were unsatisfactory. Additional properties in Missouri, Georgia and Maine may also be put up for sale. The process repeats with a new bid date set about four weeks from now.

Washington,d. C Secretary of War Washington Savotia War Department Armourihed Missouri Georgia Maine

Auto wreck injures Schley County worker Bernard Perry

Bernard Perry an employee of Schley County Motor Company was seriously injured in a Tuesday night auto crash near Oldrick. Mrs Perry, driving from a business trip to Montezuma, veered and collided with a Chevrolet driven by Kitchens. Months later Mr Perry, aged son of Mrs Hunice Perry, a college matron in Americus, is listed in stable condition with a wound near his left wing and other occupants of the Chevrolet suffered bruises.

Bernard Perry Schley County Oldrick Perry Montezuma Ih & Ford Mx Perry Cheek Ritchsen Chavrolet Petry Hunicé Perry Ay & My Collage Americus Anil Schley Colin

Mary Wake Up New American Operetta at May 18 Auditorium

A high school operetta presented by music students and peers, Mary Wake Up by Marguerite White Bemmett features Ophelia Hartman as Red Feather and a chorus teaching much of the production. The show includes candy land numbers and a Honeymoon sequence, with admission 25 or 50 cents supporting auditorium improvements.

Mary Marguerite White Bemmett Lilian’ Brown Carren Syou Ophelia Hartman Red Feather Lois Harvey Loss Prigoilla Bel Gilmore Martha Low Jise Daniel Abs Prudence Popaie “Amon Emery Toyer Valenciasbub Janice Spar P. T. Avg

Miss Spain to Write Carrollton Pageant in Carroll County

Miss Helen Spain of Atlanta chosen to write and stage a historical pageant in Carrollton on October 22 celebrating Carroll County's 160th anniversary. The event aims to portray county formation after the Creek treaty, with about 1,000 performers and an estimated 19 000 attendees over three days.

Carrollton Helen Spainsof Atlantay Haa Carroll County Spaitt Carrollo County Thomasson Peor Ples Chattahoochee River Georgia Douglas Campbell Haralson Haralson; ‘Paulding, Heard and Carroll; and) Was (Known As the "Brad Statelief Carroll Thes County

Ruth Snyder and Grays Earn Death Sentence

New York on May 9 1928 Ruth Snyder and her paramour Judd Gray were sentenced to death for murder. The case drew international attention as the two conspired to kill Ruth Snyder's husband in an allegedly sensational crime.

New York Ruth Ae Snyder Sand Ho Te Grayne Hee Jgorset Paramopr

Tornado Toll in Hutchinson and Nearby Areas

Eleven people died and likely many more injured or missing after a series of Saturday tornadoes swept through Hutchinson Kansas and surrounding towns. Officials report extensive damage across Barber Bing Reno and Mo Mereni counties as crews begin assessing the wreckage and providing aid.

Hutchinsop Kans Bafta Barber Bing Reno Mo Mereni

Guilty Verdict in 1926 Atlanta Murder Case

In Atlanta on May 7 a jury found Tack Lance also called Jack Lange 18 guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of Bert Donaldson, a Georgian Terrace Hotel criminal investigator. The trial highlighted defense attorney W. S. Howard and Solicitor J. A. Baykin, with Howard’s closing address provoking a fiery response from the jury. The case drew onlookers and was a centerpiece of Atlanta police lore.

Atlanta Tack Lance Rambler Bert Donaldson Georgian Terrace Delock Soltitor Boykin

Four States Tornado Toll Near One Hundred Fifty Dead

Tornadoes Saturday across four states left about 150 dead and many injured. Northwestern Texas Oklahoma Missouri Nevada and Kansas suffered extensive damage with dozens of homes destroyed and property losses in the millions. The storms disrupted communications and left a long casualty count across the region.

Atornia Fendris Northwestern Nevada Garland Wells Kellogg iVeral Missouri

Shortage at Georgia motor vehicle dept sparks audit findings

Auditor Sam reported a large shortage in the Georgia motor vehicles department, noting missing funds since 2020. Governor Walker and Secretary of State McLendon were informed as a letter urged the treasurer to seek repayment from cashier A. Cook. A related incident involved the arrest of Charlie Wilkes in the office, amid currency issues.

Atlanta Georgia Walken Andi McLiendan Slatevataved Ditoris McLendi A. Cook Cook Ital Smenepaners van Jane Hia Charlie

Driver Dies After Roadster Plunge on Clinton Road

Macon May 8 two men were fatally injured when their roadster plunged through a railing of a bridge on Clinton road. The vehicle plunged into a creek and the driver and passenger were trapped in shallow water. Community officials investigated the crash and his kin were notified.

Macon Perros Tate Clinton Road

Convention aims to attract large delegate presence for Good Roads meeting

The United States Good Roads Association convention draws attention across the Middle West with plans for a large delegate turnout. Gov McMullen and Director General Rountree list delegates from Nebraska and others, inviting leaders like Clarence Jones to attend, and noting state officials’ invitations to participate in the convention in Chicago and South Bend.

Bavinnah United Statenada Ansociation Middle West Izaak Walton Chicago Johinsom South Bend Savannah Pawapaners Chichnd Bend Adn McMullen Nere Nebraska Agsbéla Aed

Geowria Growers Unite to Combat Peach Rail Rates

May 7. Geor gia peach growers accuse handlers of price gouging as shipments move. Senators Na and Harris pledge action. Georgia inspectors may aid in enforcing standards during shipments. The ICC promises a legal order to empower action. Growers plan a meeting in Macon next week to organize against price controls and transport charges.

Geowria Vcombat Biacon Georgia I. C.C Mhurnday Hiok

FERRING II: JUDGE Af GROMUNICIPAL COURT UPDATE

Columbus May 7 report notes Judge Perkins remains in title amid court absences. Judge Davis departs for Des Moines to attend Welfare Workers and Juvenile Court convention. Hattie Taylor attends as probation officer representing the county.

Ferring Af Gromunicipal Columbus Perkins Ibus R. J. Hunter Perking Judge Perkins B. Davis Dex Moines Davis Davis P. T. Fa Women's Club Hattie’ ‘Taylor

Columbus Woman Dies In Auto Crash. Driver Held

Mrs Fannie L Gartman was struck crossing Second Avenue at Twenty first Street Sunday night and died after being taken to the hospital. Cecil Mons, city jail inmate, faces charges of driving while intoxicated and causing the fatal incident. The car reportedly veered north on Georgia Street in the Columbus area.

Columbus Fannie L Gartman Wis iSecond Cécil Mons Te Ik Bere

Shrayer to serve team on Muscogee chain gang

Reports indicate Leo Metritosh of New Bern and Bernard Shrayer of Boston were assigned to Muscogee county chain gang to begin life sentences for the murder of B B Hokan, a Macon cotton broker. Tad details show third member Hannibal Kenton alias Martin already serving.

Leo Metritosh New Bern N. Cy Macon Hokan Tatnall County Prison Commission Bernard Shrayer Boston Maes Muscogee County Wag Jack Kenton Martin Toledo Oho Bible County

Redemption offer for Second 4s and other bonds

Notice from the United States Treasury Public Debt announcing an exchange offer for outstanding Second 4s and related bonds. Holders may tender or redeem to receive redemption at specified dates in November and December 1927. Contact your bank or trust company or the Federal Reserve Bank for details.

Cutatandinr Broond Din Ind Till Barnett MayTte Rende Nove Oachanie Oh Exchange Federal Reserve Bank Commissioner of the Public Debt Treasury Department Washington

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