Roll Call for the Red Cross Campaign Opens in County
The Red Cross Christmas roll call starts in Butts county with a goal of enrolling 1000 members. Campaign runs from the 16th to the 23rd, covering Jackson Flovilla Jenkinsburg Indian Springs and Pepperton with booths in Etheridge Smith Co Carmichael Drug Owl Pharmacy and Carmichael Mallet Co run by named staff.
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Red Cross
Butts County
W. O. Ham
Jackson
Flovilla
Jenkinsburg
Indian Springs
Pepperton
W. L. Nutt
Ham
Judge Emory Speer Dies After Gall Stone Operation
United States District Court judge for the Southern District of Georgia, Emory Speer, age 70, died Friday night in Macon after gall stone surgery. A 33-year federal jurist and former congressman, he presided over notable cases including the Green and Gaynor matter. Funeral Monday at 3 p.m. in Macon, attended by lawyers from across the state. His wife Eleanora Morgan, a sister Laura Speer, and five daughters survive.
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Emory Speer
United States District Court
Southern District of Georgia
Macon
Speer
Arthur
Congress
Ninth
Green
Gaynor
Savannah
University of Georgia
Col
van McKibben
Judge Speer
Eleanora Morgan
Laura Speer
Athens
William Aubrey
San Antonio
Texas
A. H. Heyward
M. H. Signor
S. F. Crecilius
Louisville
Eugene Anderson
Bascom Anthony
Christmas Peace Anthem From Brave Boys
A poetic tribute praising boys who fight for peace and justice, blessing them as they bring the gift of Christ’s peace on earth. It emphasizes blessings from a mother and the duty to share loving cheer and good will to all.
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Christ of Bethlehem
Christ
City primary draws 192 registered voters
When the city registration books closed, 192 voters qualified for the December 28 primary. The list includes 190 white and 2 colored registrants, compared with 122 in 1917 and 280 in 1916. In recent days, interest spiked as people sought to be listed, amid talk of possible bond issues.
Large Egg Brought to Office by Mrs Maddux
One of the largest hen eggs shown in this section arrived Friday in Iron Springs district via Mrs Charles L Maddux. The egg weighs four and a half ounces and resembles a goose egg, drawing many spectators who called it possibly the largest hen egg ever displayed.
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Charles L. Maddux
Iron Springs
County Wins In Warrant Case Supreme Court Ruling
Butts county avoids paying duplicate warrants issued in June 1914 after the State Supreme Court ruled taxpayers owe only one set. Continental Trust Co. bought the warrants and loses the suit for 6660 dollars plus interest. Alston & Alston represented the trust. W E Watkins, county attorney, represented the county.
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Supreme Court
Butts County
State Supreme Court
Saulsbury Metal & Culvert Co
Continental Trust Co
The
Alston & Alston
Atlanta
W. E. Watkins
Atorney
Soldiers to reclaim jobs for returning servicemen in Jackson
The Georgia Council of Defense backs a campaign to place all mustered out soldiers back in their former jobs. Jackson merchants and farmers pledge to welcome former employees and many seek even more help, ensuring Butts County soldiers will be cared for after discharge.
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Jackson
Georgia Council of Defense
Merchants of
Butts County
Army
Navy
Barbecue Day Planned for Butts County Chain Gang
Warden J. T. McClure will have the Butts county road gang served a barbecue on Christmas Day. The men will get one festive day and staff will work to ensure a pleasant holiday for all connected with the camp. The chain gang remains at Fincherville and may move to the stockade soon.
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Butts County Road Gang
J. T. McClure
Fincherville
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Cearle
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Chas. L. Maddux
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