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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1924

Page

6

Peach County Election Returns in Houston County

The Peach County faction claimed victory over old Houston candidates except in the treasurer race where E H Holland was defeated by A M Anderson. Maudie Houseer won for county court judge, A Riley defeated Mark Kunz for city court judge, IW Bloodworth fell to R E Brown for solicitor, and G T Stubbs beat C F Hays for ordinary. E H Holland lost to A M Anderson for treasurer, M C Moseley beat W H Lord for county school superintendent, and O J Bateman with A W Tabor were named county commissioners. G D Tucker lost tax collector, G S Vance was county surveyor, and A B Schilling unopposed for coroner. Protests filed by Kunz and Sheriff Chapman allege poll fraud and illegal voting in Ninth District. Lord also protests Fort Valley ballot counting affecting independent school district voters.

Peach County Houston E.H. Holland A. M. Anderson Houser H.L. Wassen A. ©. Riley Mark Kunz IW. Bloodworth R. E. Brown C. Njceiver W. C. Watson G T S. al Nunn Democratic Executive Committee Kunz Chapman Lord Fort Valley Prediget Houston County

Georgia Governor Denies Clemency in Satterfield Case

Governor Clifford Walker refused clemency for Bert Satterfield sentenced to death in Atlanta on May 23. He upheld the Georgia Supreme Court verdict and the Fulton County court, noting that crime must be punished and that the state will not condone such atrocity. The condemned man’s relatives pleaded for mercy, but Walker stated he must uphold laws and cannot intervene.

Clifford Walker Satterfield Atlanta Walker Georgia Supreme Court Fulton County Superior Court State Prison Commission Bert Fman Georgia Prison Commission Murphy M. Holloway Wm. Satterfield Jas. Langford Norcross

Central of Georgia Railway Employers Emphasize High Standards

A Central of Georgia Railway Company statement by La. Aj Dee stresses strict physical mental and moral standards for all employees. Downs notes examinations in certain departments exceed U S Army levels and calls for correct conduct to ensure safe dependable passenger and freight service and public confidence in accident prevention.

Aj Dee Central’ of Georgia Railway Company Downs United States Army Pesident Downs Central of Georgia

Woolfolk Building Excavation Begins in Fort Valley

Excavation started Tuesday for a two story store and office building at Main and Macon streets in Fort Valley. J W Woolfolk plans three stores facing Main and one on Macon with Copeland’s Pharmacy occupying the corner unit. E P Smith will run a gentlemen's furnishings shop and the upper floor will house offices.

J. W. Woolfolk Main Macon Main Street Macon Street Copeland's Pharmacy E. P Smith Fort Valley Nova Scotia J. W. Smith

Mail Carrier Plan Aims Crop Census In Georgia

J. J. Brown Georgia commissioner of apiculture endorses a USDA plan to use rural mail carriers to collect crop condition data this fall. Carriers will hand farmers census cards, urging completion to improve acreage estimates and curb market speculation. Georgia has over 1,600 rural carriers to reach farmers statewide.

United States Department of Agriculture J.J. Brown Georgia Mr. Brown New

Boost Your City and World by Positive Support

A poem urging collective uplift through active encouragement. It calls readers to boost their city lodge crowd street and neighbors, praise progress, and back workers, warning that cynicism hinders growth while firm backing accelerates improvement and community spirit.

New Certification System Sets Higher Teacher Standards

Georgia introduces a new certification plan for teachers, eliminating the primary certificate and requiring a standard high school education for elementary licenses and standard junior college education for high school licenses. The system prioritizes subject mastery while mandating verified professional training and offering annual examinations for veteran teachers who lack formal schooling.

Georgia N. HE. Ballard

First international expositions span Crystal Palace and Paris

The earliest universal exposition opened in Crystal Palace London from May 1 to October 1, 1851 inviting all nationals. France held an exposition universelle in 1855, and England hosted a second great international exposition in London in 1862.

Crystal Palace London France

Howard Happenings and Visiting Friends in Town

Local notes list visitors and residents across Howard County. Willie spent holidays at home. Hickman of Thomaston visited relatives Saturday. Mary Purvis visited Miss Gill at Butler. Mrs. Roberson and son from Thomaston stayed with Mrs. Dickey. Mrs. Streetman returned home after weeks with relatives. Mrs. Houston Hill of Paschal visited Wednesday. Rev J H Hildreth conducted services at Pine Grove. Ethelle Purvis and Oscar Martin departed for Florida for new positions. Mrs. Shealy Watson visiting Butler. Bithia Gilbert of Greenwood visited Mrs. Cook. Chara Downs of Talbotton spent the weekend with Thelma Spinks. W B Adams and children of Junction City hosted by the Austins. J A Buckner and Rev J H Hildreth hosted Sunday guests.

Willie EW. Hickman Thomiaston Mary Purvis Georgia Gill Butler John. Roberson Thomaston J.T. Dickey W. H. Streetman Oglethorpe Houston -Hill Paschal Lee Watson J. H. Hildreth Pine Grove Méssre Ethelle Purvis Oscar Martin Florida Shealy Watson Bithia Gilbert Greenwood R. W.cook Chara Downs Talbotton Thelma Spinks Junction City J. A Buckner Jhh. Hildreth

Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad

A health cure claim for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatism. Provides price of $1.25 by mail, and claims sworn testimonials. Dr. E. W. Hall and his St Louis address are listed with druggists selling the remedy.

E. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis

Wesley News Briefs Highlight Visit and Family Gatherings

Mrs Levi Smith and Mrs Lois Smith of Butler visited Mrs O L Bazemore. Mrs J C Price returned home after a visit with home folks. Louise Pope and Mattie Musslewhite spent weekend with Mrs H Amos. Hinton Jarrell visited sister Mrs C W Foy in Butler. Ernest Olive and children of Prattsburg stayed with sister O L Bazemore. Clyde Wilson and family visited O O Brown. Will Wilson and Louise Gilson joined Mr and Mrs C C Heath for a day visit. Anna Jarrell weekend with Pauline Montgomery at Charing. T J Harris and son visiting mother Mrs J M HayWood. A picnic at Sealy's pond entertained Willing Workers class last Wednesday evening.

Levi-Smith Lois Smith Butler O. L. Bazemore J. C. Price Louise Pope Mattie Musslewhite H. Amos Hinton Jarrell C. W.foy Ernest Olive Prattsburg Clyde Wilson O. O. Brown Howard Will- Wilson Louise Gilson C. C. Heath J.W. Bazemore Columbus Anna Jarrell Pauline Montgomery T Charing T. J. Harris J. M. Haywood Sealy’s Pond Willing Workers

Atlanta Journal touts wire services and rates

The Atlanta Journal highlights full twenty four hour leased wire service from Associated Press and United Press plus daily and Sunday editions. It details subscription prices: one year 9.50, six months 5.00, one month 0.90. The Daily Journal and Sunday Journal are priced separately.

South Atlanta Journal Journal Associated Prees Associated Press Atlanta United Press The Daily Journal the Sunday Journal Georgia

Notice of Trespassing at Multiple Farm Properties

Notice proclaims trespass penalties for injuries on properties including the Hightower place 6 miles southeast of Butler the W H Willis place 3 miles northeast of Howard the Saunders Old Place at Carsonville and the E O Garrett place near Charing GA. Loan & Trust Co agent W E Steed signs the notice.

Hightower Butler W. H. Willis Howard Saunders Old Carsonville E. O. Garrett Charing, GA

Canada Promotes Agriculture Development Program

The Dominion of Canada allocates and spends five million dollars each year to advance agricultural development across the country.

Canada Dominion of Canada

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