Grand Jurors and Traverse Jurors of Taylor Superior Court 1913
The October term 1913 list includes named jurors for the grand jury and traverse jury in Taylor County. Numerous local residents and officials such as Alfred Allman and P T Cameron are recorded among the panel. The document reflects the era's court staffing and juror selection practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiams
KR Cosey
W Caicke
JE Ricks
F A Hudson
J W Cofield
Traverse
Taylor Superior Court
Public warning on bichloride of mercury self harm method
The Journal of the American Medical Association cautions that publicity of accidental bichloride of mercury poisoning has spurred suicides by self administration. It argues readers should be informed that corrosive sublimate offers a painless fatal option and urges responsible reporting to prevent further deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Amen2a Medical Association
Board of Education meeting on September 9 for new term
The Board of Education will meet on the Tuesday 9th of September to arrange for the new term. Teachers lacking licenses or Institute attendance should appear before the Board. absence may affect contracts and pay from public funds. Officials may present petitions and business at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
A. S. Wallace
C. S. S. Butler
Conversation Reveals Engagement End Due to Conceit
In a Detroit Free Press snippet two girls discuss an engagement ending because one partner is conceited. The speaker notes he never claimed to be worthy of her love, a key factor in the breakup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Tall Yarn from Coggeshall About Hairless Seafarer
The Orford fishermen netted a hairless seaman with a long ragged beard who spoke not a word. Held at Orford castle he ate raw and cooked fish, but would not speak, until a swim led to his capture. He escaped back to sea after a daring pursuit and vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph of
Coggeshall
Orford
Orford Castle
Local residents visit kin and friends across towns
Country correspondents and relatives from Columbus Butler Reynolds Americus Talbotton Macon visit kin this week. Names include Mr S A Baldwin Mrs A S Wallace Mrs J R Willians Miss Neta Foster Miss Sadie Arrington Mrs Earnest Stone and several Adams Buckner and Streetman family members. Purple Pansies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Baldwin
Columbus
S. A. Baldwin
A.S. Wallace
Butler
J R Willians
Lee Adams
Americus
J. R. Adams
Neta Foster
Reynolds
Arrington
J. A. Buckner
Talbotton
Sadie Arrington
Dr. Arrington
Earnest Stone
Macon
Mary Streetman
Local greetings and community notes from Beulah and Rupert
Mr and Mrs Bud Lawhorn visit A R Lawhorn and family Sunday. Slaughter Watson guests at A R Lawhorn home. Gracie Eva Lawhorn attend Henry Lawhorn birthday dinner. W M Watson visit Joy Lawhorn family with Dollie Lawhorn Hilda Watson and Alex Watson. A R Lawhorn grows watermelons from goose egg to fifty pounds. William Cromer visits two young ladies and helps pick cotton. Rupert Methodist Church invites Beulah Church to prayer meeting at Rupert school house each Sunday night. Beulah preaching set for third Sunday with Rev W H Emerson delivering farewell sermon for a season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Lawhorn
A. R. Lawhorn
Slaughter Watson
Gracie
Eva Lawhorn
Henry Lawhorn
W. M. Watson
Joy Lawhorn
Dollie Lawhorn
Good Brethren and Sisters
Rupert Methodist Church
Beulah Church
Rupert
Beulah
W. H. Emerson
Geneva Items Show Visiting Friends and Local Talk
Geneva Ga September 13. Col J A Smith of Talbotton visits. Miss Laura Ellis of Macon visits the Tillmans. Bartlett leaves for Butler. Randall Walker from Charing to replace him with Quitt Brothers. Tea at The Oaks hosted by Misses Mary and Marguerite Patterson ends with an ice cream festival at Smithbury for the local school. Rev Mathews of Atlanta lectures to a large crowd. The Clarke bill sparks debate on cotton trade. State College of Agriculture cites no funding for farmers institutes next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
J. A. Smith
Talbotton
Laura Ellis
Macon
J. E. Tillman
J. E. Bartlett
Butler
Bartlett
Randall Walker
Charing
Colquitt Brothers
Tommie Walker
Hallie Fuller
Mary Edge
Waverly Hall
C F Hayse
Virginia Persons
Mary
Marguerite Patterson
the Oaks
Elizabeth Rankin
Ora Colquitt
Mercer Cook
Smithbury
Miss Rankin
Miss Colquitt
Miss Patterson
W. A. Patterson
Mr. Mercer Cook
Marguene Patterson
A. L. Bradshaw
Buena Vista
C.M. Black
CG. Fry
Rev. Mathews
Atlanta
Messrs
Perry Shipp
W. A.patterson
Box Springs
Marguerite Bussey
Jamestown
Gussie Leigh Cook
Mary Patterson
Chipley
Local social notes from Butler area residents
Mrs T J Green is improving. Mr A V Brewer spent the weekend in Junction City. Mr and Mrs Burrel Rogers visited Butler and Green. Mr and Mrs D M Harris and son stayed with his mother at Ideal. People attended preaching at Rupert. Miss Blannie Brewer returned from Junction City. Mr and Mrs J F Green visited W T Hammords. J L Stringfield and son Allen visited S Drige at Rupert. Miss Susie Hammonds visited Miss Jewel Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Green
A. V. Brewer
Junction City
Burrel Rogers
D. M. Harris and
Ideal
Rupert
Blannie Brewer
Butler
J F Green
W T Hammcrds
J. Lb. Stringfield
Allen Speno
Standrige
Susie Hammonds
Jewel Jones
Cooper's Mill Items and Local Notes
Farmers are busy picking cotton. Mrs T M Cleveland visits Mrs W J Kirksey. Mr R B Whittington and family attended preaching at New Prospect. New Prospect members choose C H Moore as pastor for the coming year. Rev Colver preached a very interesting sermon last Sunday night at New Prospect. Ginger Snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Cleveland
W. J. Kirksey
R. B. Whittington
New Prospect
C. H. Moore
Rev. Colver
Ginger Snap
Prices Seen Rising With Few Exceptions
Prices for staple groceries and meats remain high with little sign of relief. The general trend shows a sustained rise over several weeks and no indication of price reductions.
In Loving Memory Of Mrs Hand Died May 3 1913
The obituary notes Mrs Hand of Macon and Taylor counties died May 3 1913. Survived by four daughters Mrs A J Hamilton Mrs Clara Windling Mrs Alice New and Mrs Clifford and two sons J T Hand Ideal and C A Hand Marshallville with many relatives. Parents lament loss for she rests in Heaven and angels called her to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand
Macon County
Taylor County
A. J. Hamilton
Clara Windling
Alice New
Clifford
J. T. Hand
Ideal
C. A. Hand
Marshallville
Heaven
Courting a Wife Admonition Sparks Witty Exchange
An English judge told a men's meeting that courting a wife is key after marriage. A heckler quipped that one shouldn’t chase a bus once boarded, and the retort that the missus isn’t a bus ended the exchange.
Search the Scriptures Not a Bone of Him Shall be Broken
Letter from Andrew P. Rives of Cuthbert Ga dated Sept 2 1913 argues for Bible study as essential beyond preacher duties. He contrasts hygienic laws Leviticus and dietary practices with modern cooking and animal slaughter methods referencing Moses and biblical verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca
the Apostle
Andrew P.rives
Cuthbert
Georgia Taylor County Year’s Support for Mrs Laura Johnson
Mrs Laura Johnson widow of Starkie Johnson deceased has applied for a year’s support for herself and minor children. Appraisers have returned. All interested persons must show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in October 1918 why the application should not be granted. September 1, 1913. A. H. BELEY Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Taylor County
Laura Johnson
Starkie Johnson
Minr
Court of Ordinary
A. H. Beley
A.H. Riley
Ordimary
Bank Statement of Farmers & Merchants Bank Butler Ga 1913
Statement of the condition of Farmers & Merchants Bank located at Butler Georgia at the close of business September 12 1913 sworn to by H J Peagler cashier and subscribed before J G Joiner N P Taylor County Georgia on September 15 1913
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Butler
H. J. Peagler
J. G. Joiner
N. P. Taylor County
Georgia
Tee
Mauk
M. H. King
Bank of Maunk
MH. King
D. H_SMITH
N. P
Bank of Mauk Statement of Condition Summary
Statement of the condition of The Bank of Mauk showing figures 2,885.39 and 150.00.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aylor Superior Court
Ter
Alfred Allman
Ccne
A J., Jr. Wall
Milton
P T Cameron
MR ‘Tiers
GT Kilcrease
G Winwright
Fullwood
M Jckman
K H Bone
Daniel
J M Fowler
C Jodwin
W M Woodall
Ww Gre
RL Hobbs
C W Lucas
LB Ingram
Joe Smith
John Sanders
DS Caldwell
W J Davis
A W Blair
C M Elliston
Howard Items
Hattie Simpson
Randolph Battle
James Graham
Bishop Douglas
State College of Agriculture
Cooper’s Mill
Mother
Cage
Ome
Baby Sister
Argani
Peagler
Jtler
Beni
State OF Georgia
Bank of Mauk
Sania
Farm
Porter & Cameron’s Drug Store
Butler, GA
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