Fort Valley Man Frank Fincher Dies By Self Inflicted Shot
The body of Frank L. Fincher, about 60, son of the late J L Pincher and former Fort Valley mayor, was found in a downtown office. A coroner jury found death by self infliction after he had survived a 1930s apartment fire and suffered nervousness. He had traveled to Atlanta for nerve treatment and was seen by a night officer on returning. He left a wife, a sister, and a cousin as survivors.
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Fort Valley
Frank L. Fancher
J.L. Pincher
W. H. Hopkins
Oner N. Bryan
Fincher
Flo, Valley Fruit Company
Ft. Valley
Atlanta
Douglas Williams
Macon
Lalia Whitting Fincher
Wesleyan
Adele Shepard
Ren Fincher
Service At Antioch Church Postponed On Rain
Heavy rains last weekend caused the Antioch Baptist church to postpone services. Rev. J. H. Stanford, about to begin new work in Adel Georgia, agreed to return to Antioch to preach at 11 oclock on the fifth Sunday of the month. All are invited to attend.
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Antioch Church
J. H. Stanford
Antioch Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Adel
Stanford
Antioch
Important Events In The History of Taylor County
Eighty years ago today October 17 1852 Joseph H Cox and Eunica Webb were married by Rev Boyce Daniel The first marriage on record in Taylor county was Robert W Walker and Letha Aperson married by Rev Rebourn M Hexson on August 8 1852 This note recalls pioneer citizens and suggests readers with ties to them.
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Joseph H. Cox
Eunica Webb
Boyce Daniel
Taylor County
Robert W. Walker
Letha Aperson
Rebourn M Hexson
Herald
Meriwether Farmer Slain by Federal Officers in Raid
Greenville Georgia October nineteenth report of a fatal shooting near a whiskey still at Chipley tied to a clash with prohibition agents. John Strickland, about sixty, a Meriwether county farmer, died from four bullet wounds as officers pursued suspects. Sheriff Jarrell noted another farmer, Pat Brooks, fled during the raid. Prohibition agent Hancock offered to surrender if a warrant existed. authorities said no warrants were sworn and Strickland relatives had not pursued action.
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Greenville
Chipley, &C
John Strickland
Jaker
Pat Brooks
Jarrell
Meriwether County
J. HB
Hanccock
Columbus
Hancock
Strickland
PLECANS WANTED Paying top dollar for fans at all times
Wanted ad seeking buyers for fans at all times. Offers high payments. Contact 1018 Easterlin Ir. Moerman Ga by phone or mail.
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Plecans
Alli Times
Easterlin
Local Taylor county merchants urge buying at home
Col H P Wallace named Roosevelt Business and Professional League chair in Taylor county. He urges local shoppers to support home merchants to save money as prices rise and warns against shopping elsewhere. The campaign promotes small contributions to a national Roosevelt Garner fund and invites all county business and professional people to enroll.
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Col. H. P. Wallace
Taylor
Roosevelt Business County Trade
Butler
Taylor County
Macon
Columbus
Atlanta
Herald
Notstom
Colonel Wallace
Roosevelt
Garner
National Campaign Fund
Roosevelt ‘Business and Professional League
Andi
Roosvelt
Revival Services At Butler Methodist Church Draw Growing Interest
Revival services at Butler Methodist Church feature Rev. G Reid-Smith of Columbus delivering strong old-time gospel sermons. The series runs through Friday with topics each night including Requisites for a revival Prayer faith and works Snare of the Founder His Satanic Majesty the Devil Is There a Burning Hell and Will We Know Each Other in Heaven.
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Butler Methodist Church
G. Reid-Smith
Columbus
Mr. Smith
Parcel Post Rate Increases Take Effect Nationwide
Postmaster C W Bazemore announces parcel post rates are up under a Washington order dated October 1. The aim is to cut the annual deficit as parcel post revenues lag. Increases range from one to three cents by weight and consistency, with local rural delivery parcels 20 cents cheaper and other local deliveries 8 cents cheaper. Regulations allow parcels up to 70 pounds and 100 inches combined length and girth.
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Parcel Post
Post Office Department
Washington
First National Bank at Reynolds Closed for Depositor Protection
Reynolds notes posted at the door announce the First National Bank is closed for the protection of depositors after a rumor and a mild bank run. Federal authorities will begin an official audit to determine the bank’s future status, with stockholders insisting the finances are sound. The institution is a longstanding Taylor County bank facing uncertain prospects amid public concern.
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First National Bank
Reynolds
Taylor County
First National
Iounty
Federal Banking Department
Ellaville Man Wins Fiddling Championship at Butler
A fiddlers contest at Butler high school auditoriumFriday night drew a large crowd. Marion Jones of Ellaville won first prize of 2.50 cash, repeating his previous Buena Vista win. Contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary with John Tucker of Thomaston and Lewis McDaniel of Butler awarding buck dancing prizes to top entrants.
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Butler High School
Schley
Taylor
Upson
Marion Jones
Ellaville
Jones
Buena Vista
American Legion Auxiliary
John Tucker
Thomaston
Lewis .McDaniel
Butler
Joshua leads Israel to choose Jehovah as sole Lord
In a sermon reflecting on Joshua and Paul, the speaker notes Joshua’s insistence on serving Jehovah and his clear call at Shechem for the people to make a choice. The lesson links Old and New Testaments, showing continuity of the religion and its guiding relationship within family and social duties under grace. Page 8, No. 1.
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Wei
Joshua
Israel
Shechem
Paul
Fourth Quarterly Conference at Butler Methodist Church
The Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Butler Methodist Church. Representatives from Howard Union Wesley Rupert and Butler churches will present annual reports. A basket dinner will be served at the church.
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Butler Methodist
Howard Union
Wesley
Rupert
Butler
National Educational Week Observed In Taylor County
National Educational Week will be observed November 7 to 13 with a focus on public schools as the nation’s stabilizing force. The theme is The Schools and the Nation’s Founders, with daily topics from Homes of the Pioneers to The Things of the Spirit. Local superintendents and principals are urged to adapt programs to their needs and budget considerations.
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Taylor
Pioneers
Georgie Gill and Others Improve After Illness
News of improved health brings relief to Miss Georgie Gill and Mrs. J Ty Carson and Mrs G R Windham after two weeks of serious illness. Friends express gratification at the recovery progress noted in the bulletin.
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Georgie Gill
J. Ty Carson
G. R. Windham
Taylor Superior Court Adopts December Adjournment
Taylor Superior Court reconvened for civil business then moved to the criminal docket, with sessions lasting into Saturday before adjourning to the first Monday in December. The term produced sentences for assault with intent to murder, burglary, larceny, liquor offenses, drunkenness, and gambling, including 12 month and multi year terms for several defendants. Local cases involved Peterman, Jamies Warren, Bob Bailey, Dude Bell, Clarence Saunders, Caitoral Hicks, Eva Mae Green Reynolds, E. H. Taylor, Walter Wainwright, Arthur and Carrie Little, Joe Kilcrease, Otis Mott, Oscar Taunton, Cornelius Barkham, Will Williams, Samiel Howard, Julius Robinson, Aaron Moore, Robert Robinson, and Frank Carter.
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A. P. Peterman
Peterman
Pene
Jamies Warren
Bob* Bailey
E. Jarrell
Dude Bell
Roy Byrd
Byrd
Clarence Saunders
Supreme Court
Caitoral Hicks
Eva- Mae Green
Reynolds
E. H.taylor
Butler Brass Band
Trust
Walter Wainwright
Arthur
Carrie Little
Joe Kilcrease
Will ‘Ross
Otis Mott
Oscar Taunton
Cornelius Barkham
Will Williams
Samiel
Howard
Julius Robinson
Aaron Moore
Robert Robinson
Frank Carter
Tortoise Tracked From Westminster to Butler Exhibition Planned
A Westminister S C newspaper clip recounts Mr R R McGiffin finding a tortoise on his father s farm near Westminster on August 30 1905. The shell bears the name and date Aug 30 1905 and the creature has reportedly traveled tortoise speed for 27 years without leaving its home area. Found again September 24 this year it has been seen four times near the same place. Sheriff R P McGuffin of Taylor county Georgia plans to have the shelled animal shipped to Butler Georgia for caging and courthouse exhibition.
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Westminister
S. C
P. McGiffin
R. P. McGuffin
Butler, Ga
Thomases
Miss Mary Walker Dies After Brief Illness at Macon
Miss Mary Walker a prominent young American woman died yesterday at Macon hospital where she had been admitted a few days earlier for treatment. The respected figure was well known in social circles and leaves a mark on the community.
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Mary
Death of aged citizen Seaborn Montgomery noted
A long ill ness ended Sunday when Seaborn Thomas Montgomery died at his son Dr R O Montgomery's home. Born April 28 1865 in Panhandle district he belonged to Taylor County's prominent era. Survived by two sons a stepson a sister and his widow formerly Ola Steed. Funeral Monday at Pine Level cemetery officiated by Rev J A Gook with pallbearers listed.
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Seaborn Thomas Montgomery
R. O. Montgomery
Montgomery
Taylor County
Methodist Church
Vinson Montgomery
Panhandle
Pine Level
Norwich
J. A. Gook
Talbotton
J. A. Wadsworth
It. Valley
3. J. Youngblood
Douglas
William H. Martin Dies After 24 Hour Illness
The county mourns the death of William Homer Martin age 58 from apoplexy. He suffered a stroke Monday at Reynolds while working as a carpenter, then died Tuesday at his Howard home. Survived by widow, two sons, four daughters, two sisters, two brothers. Funeral held at his Howard home, interment in Howard cemetery, with Rev. Dunn and Rev. Cook officiating. Pallbearers listed.
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William Homer Martin
Martin
Howard
Reynolds
Howard Cemetery
Frank Fain
James Brown
Joe Brown
Marcus Parker
JD. Adams
Flem Hamilton
J. W. Edwards
Halloween Party At Crowell School Building
Crowell school faculty and students sponsor a Halloween program at the Panhandle district Crowell School Building. The event is Friday night with no admission fee and the public is invited to attend.
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Crowell School
Panhandle
Miss Ethel Reynolds Taken To Hospital For Operation
Miss Ethel Reynolds beauty parlor operator connected with the City Barber Shop was carried to Macon hospital this morning for an appendicitis operation. Her many friends here and elsewhere wish for her speedy recovery.
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Ethel Reynolds
Macon Hospital
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Frank J. Fincher
Meriwether
Town Business Enterprises
G.R. Smith
Champ
H. J. Porter
Men
Bible
Superior Court
Epics
C. Frank McLaughlin
Pressang
R. C .Montgomery
MR. 5
T. Montgomery
W. H. Martin
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