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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1930
Page
8
The village of Charlotte in Montgomery County eyes potential commercial oil deposits. Local observers discuss prospects as officials assess mineral interest and community impact amid further regional developments.
Senator Harris expresses gratitude to Georgia voters after winning re election to the Senate for a third term. He notes the trust shown and pledges continued effort to serve the people of Georgia and the nation, highlighting the increased influence of seniority in the chamber.
Americus Ga September 14 The Americus Normal college expects a throng of students on September 22 with J M Prance president noting the term looks like the most successful in the school's history. He says summer changes will improve conditions and by December 1 a new $15 000 building will be completed.
Atlanta postmaster E K Large who oversees vast mail volume confesses keeping a letter from his wife in his pocket for days before mailing it.
Secretly married for over 14 months Frances Hardin art student at Wesleyan is now on her honeymoon with her husband E Posey of Decatur. The marriage occurred July 4 1929 during a picnic excursion at Anniston Alabama and was kept secret through Mrs Posey’s last year at college.
Five inmates escaped the Bibb County convict camp at 9 15 Saturday night using a lever to pry hinges. By midnight Wade Johnson life term for criminal assault Wade Johnson and Lonnie Thomas with five months left and Fred Reid with three years for assault with intent to murder were in police barracks after a taxicab ride. Police escorted the three back to custody.
In Dawson Georgia on September 12 official returns show Charles W. Worrill of Cuthbert defeating incumbent M. J. Yeomans of Dawson for the Pataula circuit judgeship by 23 votes. Worrill is son of the late Wm C. Worrill, former superior court judge.
The Upson County Singing Convention meets at the courthouse on the third Sunday this month. Officers will again entertain delegates by sending them to local cafes for dinner, a plan praised by county women. A large delegation is expected with noted quartets and top singers from the state to perform.
Montezuma Georgia announces a flower show at the club house in October under the Montezuma Garden Club. Plans were finalized at Mrs. E C Duke home with hostesses Mrs. Duke and Mr Larry Chastain. President Mrs Oscar McKenzie led a native wildflower study.
A sheriff asserts authority to pursue cases of motorists driving at night without proper lighting. He warns residents to report violations to avoid embarrassment and assures enforcement under motor law. The notice emphasizes public safety and legal action.
A man identified as J H Campbell later corrected to Chas Brannon Jr of Hapeville was shot near Griffin Georgia while on the way to Miami. Police pursue theory Brannon was part of a Pike county liquor running ring involving unpaid shipments to Atlanta and confrontations with gunfire from makers and truck drivers.
Plains Ga September 16 J R Ross class of 62 a highly esteem man in the section died Tuesday morning after a brief illness He was stricken with paralysis at 8 oclock Monday night in Plains Georgia local man of note passes away after sudden illness leaving a vacancy in the community A brief obituary notes his prominence and sudden decline.
Southern Railway System offers a round trip from North and South Carolina Georgia Alabama Florida Mississippi to Texas at one fare plus a small charge. Travel valid Sept 18 to Oct 6 with regular trains both ways. Pullman sleeping car rates apply in addition. Coaches and through Pullman cars arranged. See local Southern Railway Agency for schedules and prices. G R Pettit Benson?
A vintage advertisement touts a remedy called Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder ailments and back pain. The copy offers mail order bottles for $1.25, with testimonials available and Dr. E W Hall listed in St. Louis Missouri. Local druggists sell the product.
Listing reads three very desirable rooms for rent in a convenient location. For further information apply at the Herald office.
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