Bank Treasurer Reported Short in Funds at Home Savings Bank
Columbus report says George H. Waddell, longtime treasurer of the Home Savings Bank, is short 13640 in bank accounts. Auditors found shortages, Waddell was removed, Will P. Langdon acts as treasurer, bond coverage stands at 15000, and no action or warrants have been issued yet. Rhodes Browne leads the bank which holds about 700000 in assets. Waddell has not spoken publicly and settlement with the bonding company is anticipated.
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Columbus
Det
George H. Waddell
Home Savings Bank
Waddell
Will P. Langdon
Rhodes Browne
Bonding Company
Motion in Frank Case Continued and Stay Issued
The hearing on Leo M. Frank’s motion for a new trial in Atlanta was postponed for one week before Judge Rosa. Frank’s scheduled October 10 execution was stayed indefinitely as Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey sought more time to respond to 145 allegations including juror prejudice.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Rosa
Frank
Hugh M. Dorsey
Houston Court Sets Stage for Sheriff Fight in Fort Valley
Fort Valley Oct. 5 The fall term of Houston superior court opens tomorrow drawing hundreds from across the county. Politics will dominate the gallery as candidates for sheriff and other offices prepare for next year’s elections. Incumbent G W Winn is expected to seek re election with strong opposition from a Fort Valley leader and a prominent eastern official. A rumor of Clerk C H Hardison facing a challenger circulates but remains unconfirmed due to his popularity and respected service.
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Fort Valley
Houston
C. H. Hardison
Georgia State Fair ticket sale details in Macon 1913
Tickets on sale October 19 to 30 for the Georgia State Fair in Macon from October 21 to 31 1913. Return limit November 2 1913. Trains arriving before noon October 31. Central of Georgia Railway agent J C Haile general passenger agent.
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Macon
Central of Georgia Railway
Ibis Non-Gripe Malaria Remedy Ad
An old ad promotes Ibis as a malaria and fever prescription claiming five doses cure malaria and fever over time. It touts liver action, lack of gripe, and notes a 25 cent price for the tonic preparation.
Opening of M. West & Bro Hats Draw Large Crowd
The Fall and Winter Opening of M. West & Bro. on October 1 attracted many visitors from Butler and beyond. Miss West and Mrs Harp West helped receive and entertain with Misses Amzie Chapman Jewel and Janie Sealy assisting, guests enjoyed ice cream and wafers, and many hats were displayed for selection.
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M. West & Bro
Miss West
Harp West
Amzie Chapman
Jewel
Janie Sealy
Butler
Excne
Growth of Mauk Incorporated and Elected Officers
The town of Mauk Incorporated held a municipal election naming G. W. Huggins Sr. as mayor and O D Gorman W P Hesters R M Jinks W A Woodall as councilmen S E Wall as clerk and treasurer The article lauds the elected officers as successful and reliable citizens and notes expected growth and development in the western part of the county.
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Georgia
G. W. Huggins
O. D. Gorman
W.P. Hesters
R M Jinks
W. A. Woodall
S. E. Wall
Mauk
Mount Pisgah Church Announces Two Day Pulpit Event
The Mount Pisgah Church informs members that no service will be held on the fourth Sunday of the month. On the first Sunday and the preceding Saturday in November Rev. B. B. Nelson of Woodbury will preach, with all invited and members urged to attend due to important business after each service.
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Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
B. B. Nelson
Woodbury
Road machinery costs and county road progress in Saylor county
L. L. Hataway reports the daily expense of operating the road machinery at 15 dollars including labor and supplies. He notes roads were scarce and machinery had to open its own way, praising recent improvements and a planned two mile permanent clay road at Howard to be completed in weeks. He thanks the Herald for coverage and sends regards to readers.
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Saylor County
Herald
Hon
Hoyse
Howard
L. L. Hataway
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Offer
One hundred dollars reward offered for catarrh cures not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonial note from local signatories vouches for F J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio long-standing business integrity. Cure taken internally with testimonials and pricing, distribution details incomplete.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Snauere Uy
Edo
O. Halt
Cate
Cour
Entertained Auxiliary Society Honors Susie Brown in Boston
The Boston Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society hosted Miss Susie W. Brown, eldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. S. W. Brown, at Mrs. W. B. Fambrough's home. The event featured devotional service, vocal and instrumental selections, papers, and a touching token basket from Mrs. B. F. Smith.
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Susie Brown
Boston
Women’s Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
W. B
S. W. Brown
B. F. Smith
Ten Things Never to Be Regretted
A list urging virtuous conduct encourages living purely by judging before speaking, keeping clean thoughts, standing by principles, showing generosity to an enemy, avoiding gossip, bridling the tongue, being fair in business, and giving others the benefit of the doubt.
Maund Brothers Paschal Butler Saturday Visits
Local notice states Maund Brothers Paschal will have a representative in Butler every Saturday. All work guaranteed and patrons are asked to leave orders at L. E. Peterman's store, Butler headquarters, for prompt attention.
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Butler
L. E. Peterman’s
Three Convicted of Murder Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Abbeville October 4 three men, W A Cole, his son Jim Coleman, and foreman W H Stevens, were convicted and given life terms for the killing of 17 year old Leon Melvin last April. Judge W F George ordered transfer to Fitzgerald for safekeeping and set November 8 for a new trial argument at Vienna.
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Abbeville
W. A. Coleman
Jim Coleman
W. H. Stevens
Leon Melvin
Fitzgerald
Young Coleman
Stevens
W. F. George
Georgia
George
Melvin
W. J H. Stevens
Vienna
Caught in Shafting of Gin, Will Stokes Dead
Forsyth man Will Stokes of Brent was killed early Saturday when his coat tangled in a shafting set screw while adjusting a gin elevator belt. He was lifted and whipped against a wooden sill, causing fatal injuries as power was cut and clothing was torn away.
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Forsyth
Will Stokes
Brent
Mr. Stokes
Davis Named State Game Commissioner by Gov Slaton
Atlanta Oct 3 Gov Slaton announced Charles L Davis former Meriwether county representative will be appointed state game commissioner to succeed Jesse E Mercer his term to begin Nov 1. Davis led the movement for stronger game laws and headed the sportsmen organization backing the bill enacted two years ago.
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Atlanta
Slaton
Charles L. Davis
Meriwether County
Jesse E. Mercer
Davis
Mercer
Mr. Davis
House of Representatives
Organization of Sportsmen
Cotton Warehouse Fire Destroys Forsyth Stock
A late night blaze destroyed the Planters' warehouse and the Forsyth Produce building in Forsyth. The Newtons own the properties which were only partly insured. All cotton from a big Saturday receipts day and the Forsyth Produce stock burned. loss estimated around 15000 dollars, mostly insured.
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Forsyth
Forsyth Produce Company
George W. Newton
J. M. Cox
Alexander & Banks
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Taylor County
A. J. Fountain
J. T. Childs
John Fountain
Red Level
M. R. Cameron
Butler, Georgia
Iit
Savings Bank
J. C. Haile
Butler Banking Company
G. C. Smith
Otis McCants
Mount Pisgah Church
Auxiliary Society
Maund Brothers
Watchmakers & Jewelers
Paschal
fNunnally
Fast Express
Nunnally
Porter &Cameron
Colemans
Tregis
Gov. Slaton
Andy Best
Ira Chambers
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