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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
4
Georgia week summary recounts deaths of Joel Pasley of Thomaston and J P Almand of Atlanta, plus James McCrory of Woodland and Judge Samuel Sibley. It notes executions, pardons, bank embezzlement cases, a university dormitory dedication, and a car chase in Atlanta with a peacock incident. Local officials, rail and shipping figures, and Confederate veterans are referenced amid crime and public notices.
At least two hoboes died when 27 freight cars derailed six miles west of Montezuma on the A B C railroad early Sunday. A coal car led the slide, followed by 26 cars into the ditch. 20 remained on rails. Bodies of J. B. Bradley and Smoky Haugan of Montezuma identified. Crew and laborers cleared debris and searched for more bodies as investigation looms.
Columbus May 21 the Southeastern Compress company's plant was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon with estimated damage near $500,000. Three persons were injured. The blaze, of undetermined origin, was found at 5:30 p m in the warehouse where about 9 300 bales of cotton were stored valued at roughly $372,000. The Columbus plant was likely the smallest among the company’s southern plants.
Athens, May 20. Georgia's 1938 commercial peach crop will be more than 200 percent greater than last year but less than half of the 1931 juniper crop, according to the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau at the State College of Agriculture. The crop is estimated at about 6,200 cars, up from 2,024 cars last year, with the 1931 peak of 12,586 cars not reached. Favorable weather except for a cold spell, yet overall planting declines and low prices after the 1931- crop reduced new plantings and the total output.
Atlanta May 22 Governor Talmadge fixed Wednesday June 14 as the date for a special election in Georgia's Tenth Congressional District to choose a successor to the late Congressman Charles H Brand of Athens. The date must fall within 30 days of the vacancy and party primary timing rests with the district Democratic committee. Leaders favor a free for all contest without a party primary.
Soperton Georgia May 22 Duncan Underwood 18 is dead and his brother Henry Underwood 21 is critically wounded after an altercation with African Americans near Soperton. Sheriff Warwick said the exact cause was unclear but noted longstanding tensions between the parties.
Thomaston Ga May 22 Two robbers slugged C P McDaniel manager of a flour store after convincing him to open the safe containing the day s receipts Saturday night and escaped with 306 in cash McDaniel was not severely injured.
The Preston liquor conspiracy case heads the Columbus division federal court term to convene Monday morning in Columbus with Judge A S Deaver. About 86 defendants are named including six of the Preston group and two youths tied to the Dobbs murder. Warnings to warn witnesses, indictments, and intents of intimidation unfold as trials loom over several days.
Four Georgia representatives told Farm Board Chairman Morgenthau that cotton growers should be fully reimbursed under the original agreement before the board takes over cotton held by the American Cotton Co operative as security for its debt.
Greenville correspondent reports Judge Frank McLaughlin of the Chattohoochee circuit visited Meriwether County on Mothers Day. Known statewide as Judge Laughlin, he is hailed by Greenville friends as Frank and celebrated as a fine citizen and able jurist in Meriwether.
The Georgia Prison commission unanimously recommended commutation for Ross Hatcher Jr and Charles R Haden and Gov Eugene Talmadge granted an 80 day respite pending further study. The delay halted transfer from Bibile jail to the state prison farm where execution was set for Monday. Governor Talmadge signed the respite order after 5 pm and alerted Sheriff Hicks in Macon.
United Spanish American war veterans of Georgia held the first business session of their annual encampment in Albany after a lengthy parade. Department Commander W. F. Hill presided and several speakers were planned. A barbecue at noon preceded a day of entertainment and a reception and dance. S. N. Harris of Savannah spoke at memorial exercises for members who died during the year.
Atlanta May 23 Governor Talmadge said he will not call a beer session of the Georgia legislature or an extraordinary session for any purpose due to the current senate. He urged treating liquor as an election issue and noted ongoing disputes with the highway department. He suspended all but $3 of the auto tag tax and recalled recent federal actions on repealing the 18th amendment while criticizing lawmakers for inaction.
The text portrays Jews as the chosen yet corrupt, charged with desecrating God’s temple and law. It describes Jesus and his disciples viewing Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives as Calvary looms, noting Judea as Jesus’s birthplace yet predicting destruction for the nation and temple. Jesus responds with a yet-unwritten answer.
Mrs Fannie Whitley guardian seeks discharge for Vyron James Susie Donnice and Nell Byrd in Taylor County Georgia Objections must be filed by the first day of June next to contest the discharge Otherwise Mrs Whitley will be discharged by the Ordinary T PEED Ordinary.
Mrs B H Newsom has filed for 12 months support from the estate of B H Newsom, deceased. The application will be heard at the June term of Saig Court, on the first Monday in June. Witness my hand and official signature this May 3, 1933, L T Peed, Ordinary.
Public foreclosure sale under a 1927 trust deed to secure Homer Beeland debt to The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company trustees William A Law and Carl R Prickitt. Auction at Taylor County courthouse May 27 1938 between legal hours. Property includes 665 acres in fourteenth district lots 79 80 81 82 with detailed parcel description. Amount due 2450 principal and accrued interest 8 percent. Fee simple deed to purchaser. Attorney Carliste.
In Taylor County Georgia all creditors of the estate of J. E. Mangham, deceased, are notified to present their demands as required by law. All persons owing the estate should promptly pay. Dated May 8 1933. Mrs J E Mangham Administratrix of Dr J E Mangham Deceased.
The firm Bazemore and Bankston, merchants in Butler, is dissolved by mutual consent. Mr Bazemore retires and the business continues at the same location under Mr Bankston who will settle all liabilities after February 1 1983 and receive all debits due since that date. Dated May 10 193. H Bazemore O Bankston.
A Mary's act of anointing Jesus draws criticism from Judas and the apostles who question the wasteful use of wealth. Jesus defends her, saying she has done what she could and that the poor are always with you. The incident is memorialized as a notable act spoken of worldwide.
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