Fort Valley man Frank Fincher dies by self-inflicted gunshot
The body of Frank Ly Fincher, about 50, son of the late Fort Valley mayor, was found in a downtown office Sunday. Coroner N. Bryan ruled death by self action. Fincher had been badly burned in a 2 year old apartment fire and suffered chronic pain. He died after returning from Atlanta where he saw a specialist. Survived by wife Mrs. Lalia Fincher and sister Mrs. Adele Shepard. cousin Ben Fincher of Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Valley
Frank Ly Fancher
Judy Fincher
Dows Twon
W. H. Hopkins
Ener N. Bryan
Fincher
Flo, Valley Fruit Company
St. Valley
Atlanta
Douglas Williams
Ft. Valley
Williams
Mr. Fincher
Bingher
Macon Hospital
Lalia Whitting Fincher
Wesleyan
Adele Shepard
Ben Fincher
Macon
Service At Antioch Church Postponed On Rain
Heavy rain forced Rev J J Stanford to miss pulpit duty at Antioch Baptist Church this Sunday. He moves to Adel Georgia soon, but will preach at Antioch on the fifth Sunday at 11 o clock, inviting all members and neighbors to attend.
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Antioch Church
J. JH
Stanford
Antioch Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
Adel
Anbtioeh
Important Events In The History Of Taylor County
Eighty years ago today October 17 1852 Joseph H Cox and ay Webb were married by Rev Boyce Daniel The first marriage recorded in Taylor county was that of Robert W Walker and Letha Aperson on August 8 1852 This is a glimpse of distant history and may hint at descendants among Herald readers.
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Joseph H. Cox
Ay Webb
Boyce Daniel
Aelor County
Robert W. Walker
Letha Aperson
Rebourne Hexson
Taylor County
Herald
Meriwether farmer slain in raid on whiskey still
Greenville Ga Oct 19 A 60 year old Meriwether county farmer John Strickland was shot four times and killed during a raid on a whiskey still near Shipley Ga by prohibition agents and officers. Another farmer Pat Brooks allegedly fled as officers arrived. Sheriff Jarrell said prohibition agent J B Hancock telephoned he was willing to surrender if a warrant existed. The two brothers of Strickland reportedly had no plans to act.
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Greenville
Ghipley
John Strickland
Jake
Pat Brooks
Jarrell
Meriwether County
J. B. Hancock
Columbus
Hancock
Strickland
Pecans Wanted Buy Scans At Top Market Rates
Will buy your pecans at all times paying top ot market. Contact J. B. Basterlin Jr at Montezuma Georgia by phone or write. Phone 1018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Basterlin JR
Montezuma
Local Taylor County merchants urge home shopping
Local merchants and Taylor County businesses appeal to residents to buy locally to save money amid rising prices. They stress affordable goods, low operating costs for Butler shops, and the economic harm of shopping out of town or with mail order firms. The piece cautions that buying away from home weakens the community and urges spending at home to support Taylor County.
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Butler
Taylor County
Columbus
Atlanta
The
Herald
Faylor County
Aera
Revival Services At Butler Methodist Church Draw Crowds
Revival services at the Butler Methodist church grow in interest. Rev. G. Reid Smith of Columbus preaches the old-time gospel. Mon eve topic prayer faith works. Tue eve The Snares of the Founder. Wed eve His Satanic Majesty the Devil. Thu eve Is There a Burning Hell. Fri eve Will We Know Each Other in Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Methodist Church
G. Reid Smith
Columbus
Mr. Smith
High Parcel Post Rates Take Effect Across Routes
Postmasters announce new parcel post rates effective Oct 1 to reduce a 1980 deficit. Parcel posts will rise by one to three cents per weight. Local delivery parcels unchanged. Rural route mail will be two cents less, non local eight cents less. Maximum weight 70 pounds and 100 inches combined.
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W. Bazemoye
Parcel Post
Post Office Department
Washington
Wallace Heads Roosevelt League in Taylor County
Col H P Wallace is named chair of the Roosevelt Business and Professional League in Taylor County and seeks to enroll every local business and professional person. The group promotes small contributions to a national campaign fund for the coming presidential election, offering membership benefits and a lapel button.
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H. P. Wallace
Roosevelt Business and Professional League
Taylor County
Wallace
Roosevelt and
Garner
National Campaign
New York City
Roosevelt
Roosvelt
First National Bank At Reynolds Closed Tuesday For Protection
Reynolds reports that the First National Bank of Reynolds closed Tuesday morning for the protection of depositors after a rumor circulated. Officials said the bank’s financial affairs are in better shape than rumors suggest, with an official audit to begin at once by federal authorities to determine the future course.
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First National Bank
Reynolds
Taylor County
First National
Federal
Ellaville Man Is Champ Fiddler
A fiddlers contest at Butler high school auditorium Friday Hight drew a large crowd. Marion Jones of Ellaville won first prize of 2.50 in cash, with several participants from Schley Taylor and Upson counties. John Tucker of Thomaston and Lewis McDaniel of Butler won prizes for best buck dancing.
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Butler High School
Schley
Taylor
Upson
Snes
Marion Jones
Ellaville
Mr. Jones
Buena Vista
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
John Tucker
Thomaston
Lewis Mc
Joshua and the Choice to Serve the Lord at Shechem
A religious reflection links Joshua's demand that Israel choose whom to serve with Paul's later teaching. The preacher notes Joshua's steadfast faith and conviction, highlighting that Jehovah remained the same religion across generations. The lesson aligns Old and New Testament themes on family, servants, and divine grace, ending with a prompt to turn to page 8.
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Joshua
Jehovah
Israel
Shechem
Paul
Calvary
Hohesians
Fourth Quarterly Conference at Butler Methodist Church
The Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held at Butler Methodist church Friday at 11 a.m. Representatives from Howard, Son, Eéley, and Butler will present their annual reports. A basket dinner will be served at the church.
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Butler Methodist Church
Howard
Son
Eéley
Eer
Butler
National Educational Week Observed In County November 7 13
National Educational Week runs November 7 through 13 with focus on public schools in Taylor County. Theme centers on Schools and the Nations Founders, outlining daily topics from Pioneer homes to American ideals and the Spirit, urging superintendents and principals to tailor programs locally.
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Taylor County
Illness Improves for Georgie Gill and Friends
News brings cheer as Miss Georgie Gill and Mrs. T Carson and Mrs. G R Windham show marked improvement after a two week illness. Relatives and friends express relief at the recovery progress and anticipate continued better health.
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Georgie , Gill
Ds T. Carson
G. R. Windham
Taylor Superior Court Adjourns To December
The Taylor Superior Court reconvened for the second week and handled civil cases before the criminal docket, which continued through Saturday. Judge McLaughlin adjourned until the first Monday in December. Notable verdicts included A P Peterman sentenced to 12 months in the penitentiary and six months in jail for assault with intent to murder. James Warren, 6 to 10 years. Bob Bailey, 12 months for burglary. Siro Hicks, 12 months for assault and battery. and others for larceny after trust, drunkenness, and gambling.Several cases resulted in mistrials or suspensions.
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Superior Court
C. Frank McLaughlin
A. P. Peterman
Peterman
James Warren
Bob Bailey
Jarrell
Dude Bell
Roy Byrd
Byrd
Clarence Saunders
Supreme Court
Siro Hicks
Eva. Mae Green
Heynolds
Hicks
Reynolds More
Y. E. H. Taylor
Butler Brass Band
Walter Wainwright
Arthur
Carrie Little
Joy Kilcrease
Will Ross
Otis Mott
Ostar “Taunton
Cornelius Barkham
Will Williams
Samuel Howard
Julius Robinson
Aaron Moore
Robert Robinson
Frank Carter
Tortoise Tours Westminister For 27 Years In Place
A clipped Westminister S A tale recounts a tortoise found near the McGuffin farm, bearing Aug 80 1905 on its back and seen repeatedly since. Sheriff R P McGuffin, of Taylor county, asks kin in South Carolina to bring the shell creature to Butler for exhibition at the courthouse after transport and cage.
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Westminister
S. A
R. P. McGuffin
Ri_P. McGuffin
Butler
Thomases
McGuffin
Taylor County
South Carolina
Court House
Miss Mary Walker Dies at Macon Hospital
Prominent young American woman Miss Mary Walker died yesterday at Macon Hospital where she had been admitted a few days earlier for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary . Walker
Macon Hospital
Death removes aged and well known citizen Montgomery
Mr Seaborn Thomas Montgomery aged born April 8 1865 died Sunday after a prolonged illness at his son Dr R C Montgomery home He was a respected Taylor county figure long active in the Methodist church Survived by widow Ola Steel two sons Dr R C Montgomery Butler and R W Montgomery Talbotton a stepson J A Wadsworth Ft Valley and a sister J J Youngblood Douglas Ga Funeral held at Pine Level Cemetery with Rev J A Cook officiating.
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Seaborn Thomas Montgomery
R. C. Montgomery
Mr. Montgomery
Taylor County
Methodist Church
Vinson Montgomery
Panhandle
This County
Pine Level
Norwich
J. A. Cook
Montgomery
Messrs
H. Wallace
F A. Peed
J. R. Wilson
He . Gee
C. S. Cox
J. J. Youngblood
Douglas
Ella Mona Halley
Amma Hollis Wadsworth
William H. Martin Dies After 24Hour Illness
William Homer Martin 58 died of apoplexy after a brief illness. He lived at Howard near Heston and worked as a carpenter in Reynolds prior to his death. Survived by widow, two sons, four daughters, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at his Howard home, conducted by Revs. Dunn and Cook, with interment in Howard cemetery. Pallbearers listed. funeral arrangements by J. W. Edwards.
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William Homer Martin
Martin
Howard
Heston
Reynolds
Joe Brown
Marcus Parker
J. D. Adams
Flem Hamilton
J. W. Edwards
Halloween Party at Crowell School Building
A Halloween program by Crowell school faculty and students will be held at the school building in Panhandle district tomorrow night. The public is invited with no admission fee and it is state funded.
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Crowell School
Panhandle
Miss Ethel Reynolds Taken For Appendicitis Operation
Miss Ethel Reynolds a beauty parlor operator connected with the Guy Garber Shop was carried to a Macon hospital this morning for an appendicitis operation. Her many friends here and elsewhere wish her a speedy recovery.
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Ethel Reynolds
Guy Garber
Macon
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Frank J. Fincher
Meriwether
Town Business Enterprises
G. R. Smith
Col. H. P. Wallace
Champ
H. J. Porter
Butler Baptist Church
RR. G Montgomery
MR. 5
I. Montgomery
W. H. Martin
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