Prolonged Illness Fatal To Major John S Cohen
Major John S Cohen former United States senator and vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee died at his Atlanta home Monday after an extended illness. He served in the Spanish American War and helped found the Atlanta Journal in 1890 and the McCoo presidential push in 1924. He was appointed to the Senate in 1882 to fill a vacancy and remained until elected to finish the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Jj
Anita Journal
Mocratic National Committee
United States
Atlanta
Major Cohen
Rochester
Minn
Democratic Party
New South
United States Army
U. & Senate
A. B. Russell, Jr
Hail Storm Ravages Crops Near Butler
Taylor county was hit by the first hail storm of the year on Thursday afternoon. Hailstones estimated from one to three inches in diameter battered the Wilhar farm five miles southwest of Butler, nearly destroying crops including cotton corn watermelon garden and small grain. Loss is placed at several hundred dollars.
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Taylor County
H. L. Wilbhar
Butler
Wilchar
Local Goodyear Dealer Promotes Free Tire Checks
Local Goodyear tire dealer W. A. Payne urges motorists to have tires inspected to prevent accidents. He warns that blowouts and punctures cause injuries and property damage on highways and says Weather Tread tires reduce risk. A nominal charge may apply for inspection, but prevention is emphasized.
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Goodyear
W. A. Payne
Goodear
Payne
Payne Ersona
Macky Party at MauK School Building May 18
D C will entertain party at the school on Friday evening with bus rides cake walks and prizes for costumes. Everyone is invited to join the fun and support worthy causes at this community event.
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D. C
Fickling Named County Commissioner in Place of Deceased Wall
Taylor County grand jury reconvened under Judge C. Frank McLaughlin to nominate a successor to Hon. H. S. Wall who died May 5. Dr. G. W. Fickling of Reynolds was chosen to represent the county on the board, with Gov Talmadge to be notified for approval and commission until the next general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Grand Jury
C. Frank McLaughlin
H. S. Wall
Mauk
Board of Commissioners
G. W. Fickling
Reynolds
Overnor Talmadge
Dr. Fickling
Taylor Farmers Join State Delegation To Washington
Taylor County farmers depart by car at dawn for a 700 mile trip to Washington to present a petition to President Roosevelt and AAA officials. H E Neisler F C Jarrell and G W Bivins will voice Taylor County support for the cotton control program and urge no changes to the law. A mass meeting at the local high school drew 850 farmers and contracts in 1935 rose from 664 to 850 with most remaining signers eligible under law requiring cotton grown in 1933 or 1934.
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Butler
Taylor County
Farmer's
Washington
Roosevelt
AAA
H. E. Neisler
F.C. Jarrell
G. W. Bivins
Farmers Pay Expense Reflecting Washington Tour
Farmers of Taylor county donated funds to cover trip expenses for a visit to Washington. The gesture acknowledges that Washington can be seen below the Mason Dixon line for the first time since the Civil War.
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Taylor County
Washington
Mason Dixon Line
Columbus Highway Paving Is Completed
The completion of highway No. 22 paving from Geneva to Talbotton creates a six mile stretch, joining Columbus to Talbotton. Built by J. W. Gwin Construction Co. at about $7,000 per mile, the project employed nearly 100 men daily, with 21 foot wide asphalt top and clay gravel base.
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Talbotton
Geneva
Columbus
Baker Creek
J. W. Gwin Construction Co
Birmingham
Talbot County
Manchester
Atlanta
Warm Springs
Woodland
Typhoid Clinic At Central School Next Tuesday May 21
Central school hosts a typhoid vaccine clinic next Tuesday May 21 from 8 30 to 10 00 am serving all northern Taylor county communities. Three treatments cost 75 cents, payable at the first treatment. Sara Windham, Child Hygiene Nurse.
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Central School
Taylor County
Lovick Pierce Anthony Dies at 71 in Butler
Announcement from Butler records the sudden death of Lovick Pierce Anthony at his country home two miles east of town. 71, a Georgia contractor turned local businessman, left a large family including two sons and three daughters. Funeral at the Methodist church followed by a service led by Rev. Hightower and Rev. Pate, with floral tributes and a large crowd in attendance.
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Lovick Pierce Anthony
Bishop Pierce
Butler
Anthony
Lovick
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mexico
Slocumb
Ala
Kathleen Johnson
Messrs
Lovick Pierce, Jr
John Anthony
Kathleen
Susan Anthony
Russell Thomas
Alexander City
J. M. Brown
Houston
Texas
Mr. Anthony
Pierce Anthony
Methodist Church
Order of
Free Masonry
W. E. Hightower
J. E. Pate
The
Baptist Church
Georgia Repealists Lead in Referendum Vote
Georgia voters weighed the 28 year old prohibition issue with repeal leading 72 277 to 64 160 amid partial county tallies. Beer and wine support also showed strong margins while counties including Chatham Fulton Bibb Muscogee and Barrow shifted toward wet or dry outcomes in a closely watched statewide referendum.
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Atlanta
Georga
Georgia
Chatham County
Savannah
Fulton County
Bibb County
Macon
Columbus
Barrow County
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Dooly County
Walter F. George
Telfair County
Talmadge
Bartow County
Milton L. Fleetwood
Taylor County Farmers Visit Washington in Appreciation Drive
Taylor county farmers led by G. W. Bivins F. C. Jarrell and H. E. Neisler left by auto for Washington D C to join the South wide Farmers Appreciation movement They were elected at a mass meeting that endorsed the AAA and pledged support for President Roosevelt and the cotton aid program in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Washington
Messrs
G. W. Bivins
F. C. Jarrell
H. E. Neisler
National
AAA
Roosevelt
Mr. Hopkins
South
Funeral Rites Held For Local Resident
Flower girls included Misses Alice Nell Amos Pauline Austin Lady Renfroe Juanita Braddy Catherine Payne Carolyn Childres and Marjory Walker. Pallbearers were Russell Thomas R E Anthony Jas R Eubanks Chas D Eubanks Wales Wallace and Joe Wallace. Edwards Bros funeral directors supervised. Distances attendees listed include Dr and Mrs S H Wallace Birmingham Ala R E Anthony nephew of Henderson Texas Mrs A Eubanks and son C D and daughter Louise Slocumb Ala Mr and Mrs J R Eubanks Mr and Mrs A L Casey and son Ernest Mrs W C Bell and E J Maddox all of Slocumb Ala.
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Alice Nell Amos
Pauline Austin
Lady Renfroe
Juanita Braddy
Catherine Payne
Carolyn Childres
Marjory Walker
Russell Thomas
Messes
R. E. Anthony
Jas. R. Eubanks
Chas. D. Eubanks
Wales Wallace
Joe Wallace
Edwards Bros
S. H. Wallace
Birmingham
Ala
Henderson
Texas
C. D
Louise
Slocumb
J. R. Eubanks
A. L. Casey
Ernest
W. C. Bell
J. E. Maddox
Mourning Wife's Death Man Takes Own Life
Charles P Parks aged about twenty died after swallowing carbolic acid in a personal crisis following the death of his wife a bride of only a few months. He was found in distress by his brother's family at Macon and died before physicians arrived. Funeral services were held at Mount Olive cemetery near Reynolds with Rev J N Shell officiating. Survivors include his parents seven brothers and four sisters.
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Taylor County
Charles P. Parks
Mr. Parks
Messrs
H. D
J. C. Parks
Macon
Parks
C. H. Parks
Rhodes Furniture Company
First Street
J. N. Shell
Reynolds
Mount Olive Cemetery
Poole
Charlie Martin
J. C. McElmurray
R. A
Well Known Local Boy Joins Fleet Marine Force
Guy S Adams a Butler High School 1983 graduate assigned to duty with the Fleet Marine Force based at Quantico Va after completing Marine Corps basic training at Paris Island S C He volunteered February 12 1935 at Macon district recruiting office and is expected to have varied duties in infantry artillery signal and aviation units Eligibility requires 18 to 25 years old and at least 66 inches tall.
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Macon
U. S. Marine Corps Training School
Parris Island
S. C
Guy S. Adams
Nettie O. Adams
Howard
Fleet Marine Force
Quantico
Mr J J Bone Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Friends report Joe J. Bone is improving rapidly after an appendicitis operation ten days ago. He suffered the attack about two weeks ago and was taken to a Columbus hospital for immediate care. Though anxious days followed, he is now on the road to recovery and expected to return home to the Panhandle soon.
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Joe J. Bone
Bone
Columbus
Panhandle
Monumental Discounts Offered by Local Agent Payne
E H Payne of Butler announces a 30 day sale on marble monuments slabs and headstones with discounts ranging from 25 to 80 percent. Prospective customers can request a complete illustrated line and reduced price lists by postal card or phone call.
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E. H. Payne
Payne
McGuffin Watson Die In Crash Thursday Night
Two young CCC Camp members Frank McGuffin and Joe Watson were killed when a V-8 Ford overturned on the Americus Andersonville highway late Thursday night. Five aboard, three others injured. services held at Trinity Church and Butler Baptist Church with large attendance.
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Frank McGuffin
R. P. McGuffin
Joe Watson
W. Watson
Americus
Andersonville
CCC
McGuffin
Watson
Butler
Charing
Americus Hospital
George, Lewis
Archie Watson
Tim
Claudia) Locke
Boss
Clettie) Wall
Dave
Maud) Harbuck
H. G
Marion) Pye
Cecil
Evelyn) Gill
Young Watson
Trinity Church
W. R. Lawhorn
Butler Baptist Church
Mr. McGuffin
J. E. Pate
W. E. Hightower
Aldersonville
Amos Twin Loses One Son Alton Dies After Pneumonia
Alton Amos five months old, twin brother of Malcolm, died Saturday night after several days illness from pneumonia. Survived by Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Amos. Funeral held Sunday at two o'clock in How ard Cemetery with Rev. W. E. Hightower officiating.
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Alton
G. F. Amos
Malcolm
Howard Cemetery
W. E. Hightower
Col Foy Improves and Returns Home for Recovery
Col C W Foy’s illness is improving and he has left Atlanta General Hospital to recover at his daughter’s home. He will remain under a physician’s care until he is well enough to travel again.
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Herald
Col. C. W. Foy
Col. Foy
Atlanta
Serious Illness of A. D. and D. F. Chapman Reported
News reaches that brothers A. D. Chapman and D. F. Chapman are critically ill after months of declining health, seen as a cause of worry among their many friends and community.
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A. D. Chapman
D. F. Chapman
Themely
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John S. Cohen
Paident
Atlanta Journal
U. S
National Democratic Committee
County Cou’v
Wall
Taylor
Sara Windham
Drief
Potterville
Carsonville
Daviston
Imme
Austin
Maune
Cedar Creek
Southland
Chas. P. Parks
Fleet Marine
J. J. Bone
McGuffin-Watson
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