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exchanges
it enterplw’K
in the union—there ap-
any .-tat 1 -
i to be «t this time, as never be.
’ n a good-natured rivalry be-
, immunities to make “OUR
IOMMUNITY,” the best place to lo-
’ ,0 engage in business enter-
or support those already es-
lS hed, to invest in real estute, to
sue farming, trucking, horticul-
dairying, poultry, hog and cat-
to educate boys and girls
church advantages are second
none, and health conditions the
it to be found. In general “the
!!t place to live" seems to be the
pm adopted by many newspapers.
But to speak directly for Taylor
innty this section offers on every
d evidences of this being the gar-
spot of the state for school,
arch and social advantages, better
,1th conditions are not to be found
where, while our soils and cli-
, are suited to growing
idance crops of all kinds—often
and some'.imes three crops
raising,
here
Hear Ye!
sf an the pages of our week-
and Georgia has the
and progressive lot
IN THIS WONDERFUL PROMISED LAND. NO SECTION IS MORE FAVORABLE. NONE OFFERS GREATER OPPORTUNITIES. NO SPOT HAS A FINER CLIMATF tM
MORE FERTILE SOIL THAN TAYLOR COUNTY.
THE BUTLER HERALD
TAYLOR COUNTY
WHERE FARMING COSTS I.ESJ
AND EARNS MORE
The Garden Spot of Dixie
Volume 53
BUTLER, Taylor County, GEORGIA, Thursday, August 15, 1929.
Number #
100th Anniversary
Antioch Church.
Occasion Sunday
Promises to be
Great Event.
The winters are reasonably mild
Next Sunday marks the one hun
dredth anniversary of Antioch Mis
sionary Baptist church, which is lo
cated ten mile's north of Butler on
state highway number three. The
occasion will be fittingly observed
and promises to be one of the nap-
piest events ever celebrated in the
county.
Antioch is one of only two church
es in the county that has attained
the century mark and around it
clusters some of the sweetest and
most sacred memories and traditions
such as to be found only in our dear
Southland—days when families went
early to church and spent the entire
day listening to the word of God
preached in its plain, old-fashion
way, neighbors mingling with neigh
bors and friends with friends, ex
changing ideas and forming friend
ships that last forever. Ftom such
id dry. The heats of summer are 1 oc(!as jon there, too, was created at
loderated b ythe cooling breezes and 0 i d Antioch church and the communi-
ly the almost unfailing coolness of an atmosphere that was intensely
he nights. The rapid radiation of spiritual, evidences of which are
leat into a clear and cloudless sky plainly visible not only here but
auses a delightful change at night-throughout the country where many
all. The hot winds of summer, which 0 f those today of the third and fourth
BWetimes bring disaster to crops in generation of these aristocratic old
he more western sections, spendd families have gone in search of fame
heir force before reaching Taylor |a nd fortune and have been a real
ountv, and rarely produce precepti- blessing to the world,
de effects here on vegetation or hu- Invitations have been sent broad-
nan health and comfort. The dim- cas t to the descendants, as well as
ite is favorable to health and vigor, those living today, who formerly as
sembled on these sacred grounds for
THREE BOXES SOLI)
FOR STORAGE YIELD
FORTUNE TO BUYER
Ola, Ala., Aug. 12.—Cheetel
Law, of Kingston, took a chance.
He purchased for $50 three boxes
sold for storage charges by tne
Pacific Express Co.
Opening them he found $9,800
in bonds, stocks and notes which
are negotiable, and in addition
hundreds of valuable trinkets,
rings, bracelets, some diamonds,
amethysts, turquoise, cameos and
minerals of some value.
The boxes Law purchased were
left at the express office 15 years
ago by Charles Baker, a mining
engineer. He left instructions to
ship the boxes to him when he
gave directions but he was never
heard from again. Lit le was
known of him except that his wu.
and child are dead.
BUTLER VISITED BY FLOOD,
WINDSTORM AND GREAT
ELECTRICAL DISPLAY
The greatest display of electricity
ever witnessed here, accompanied by
heavy wind and rainfall, struck But
ler about 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
The storm lasted only a short while
but during which time people gen
eral were greatly frightened. The
storm proved to be only local, ex
tending only a few miles in each di
rection from town.
The tin top of the Masonic build
ing also that of Sugg’s garage were
torn away by the wind while many
shade trees were uprooted and minor
damage done buildings and other
property.
Tlie residence occupied by Mr.
Eugene H. Bazemore and family
was struck by lightning as was also
the city water tank but without seri
ous damage to either.
Considerable damage was done the
light company’s lines, which caused
the town to be without current most
of the afternoon and part of the
night.
Streets were turned into rivers by i
the rain and traffic was at a stand
still. •
All Schools to
Open Sept. 2nd
MAN IS ORDERED
TO SING TO WIFE
Chicago, Aug. 12—Once more
the neighbors of John Ropavafl
will hear the golden voiced tenor
of the West Side singing “My
Angeline” in the moaning and
possibly also at night.
The singing will be done by
court order.
Mrs. Ropavac testified that she
married her husband because of
his voice, but that he never sang
any more, and that he frequently
got drunk.
The court ruled that any wom
an who marries a man for his
golden voice has a right to hear
him sing, and ordered Ropavac to
sing to his wife twice a day.
Finest Corpse of
Teachers Ever.
Dist. Conference
Cong. Methodists
In Session Here
Last Week-End.
nd proves indeed a beneficient sam
arium.
-Vo section of the country offers
letter advantages than Taylor coun-
for darying, poultry, hog and cat-
le raising, and it will be largely
hrough this source that some day
aylor county will be heralded na-
ion-wide as one of the most prosper
5 see tions of the whole country.
iROTHER MISTAKES
brother for deer,
FIRING FATAL SHOT
Ihomasville, Ga., Aug. n.—News
lthed Thomasville Sunday of the
A la.-t week of Mitchell Kinsny
wsinent in American Legion cir-
inthis region, accidentally shot
i- brother, Wondrom Kinsey
Mistook him for a deer.
°ther men the Kinsey
M ers were on a fishing trip. They
... t ' le ' r (| ogs barking, as though
J' w ' and Mitchell Kinsey stepped
*e what they were running.
ninV°°' < 8 *' and ;ln< I waited a few
U / > ' t * len heard a rattling in
la j •' u, i’ es > which he believed was
'on 3 deer ’ an( i fired, only to
i !. W ^ at he had slain his brother
loriila" '' VS *' Vei * ° Ver tRe '' ne in
worship. Friends, too, are urged to
come and enter into the joy of this
great occasion. Those who can con
veniently do so are requested to
bring well-filled baskets-to provide
dinner for the large gathering that
is confidently expected.
There will be able addresses de
livered and a delightful program of
music arranged, all of which will be
entertaining and inspiring.
Rev. E. H. Dunn, the present pas
tor of the church, will have charge
of the program which includes ad
dresses by the following former pas
tors: Rev. H. O. Hughes, of Ozark,
Ala., Rev. J. L. Helms, of Unadilla,
Rev. J. L. Pittman, of Gordon, and
Rev. H. M. Wolfe, of Butler. Mrs.
Nora M. Woodward, of Mountville, a
With a former member and one of the most
greatly beloved women in the state,
will present the history of Antioch
church. Music will be under the lead-
rship of Mrs. Julian Edwards as
sisted by Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Adams.
fond Theatre
REYNOLDS, GEORGIA
FOR THE WEEK
THURSDAY, AUG. 15
^ “PIES”
Added Attractions:
Tl| i: lone rider
A Reel Western
ST °P BARKING
- -Reel Comedy
FR1d AY, AUG. If,
“PIES”
Added Attractions
^OP BARKING
Comedy
PANAMA—No.
^RDAY, AUG. 17
“ T,,E LOVE TRAP"
S ’ 8l ' r !" K Laura LaPlant
• 1 ; ( «d Attractions
Pip ' " i'PING HIGH
"‘ 5 OP PANAMA—No.
ENQUIRER-SUN CO.
IS REORGANIZED
Bethel church, located on the old
Methodist campground site, was roy
al host Friday and Saturday last to
the annual district conference,
Towaliga District, Congregational
Methodists.
The business session of the con
ference were ably presided over by
the conference president, Rev. J. J.
Alapp, of Monroe county.
The following is a list of the
churches represented and by whom:
Rock Springs, Lamar County,—Mr
and Mrs. P. R. Ogletree, A. H.
Chapell, E. E. Ogletree.
Cedar Rock, Butts County,—Mr.
and Mrs. T. E. Williams, Miss Ber
tha Williams, Messrs Herbert Wil
liams, Messrs Herbert Williams, W.
M. Bond and J. M. Gaston.
Pleasant Grove, Butts County,—
Rev. J. F. Holloman, Mrs. Carrie
Bledsoe and and J. J. Farr.
Providence, Monroe County,—Rev.
J. J. Mapp and Miss Ella May Wynn.
Mt. Zion, Taylor County,—Rev. G.
H. English.
Bethel Taylor County,—Rev. B. R.
Birdsong, F. M. Foy and R. E. Mc-
Cants.
The opening sermon was preacned
Friday morning at 11 o’clock by Rev.
G. H. English and from the follow
ing subject: “Tarry at Jerusalem un
great inspiration to us and they will
never be forgotten by our people. We
wish it stated through the Herald
that we thank our friends,—those
not members of Bethel church as well
as those who are—for their untiring
efforts in assisting us in entertaining
this conference.”
The conference accepted an invita
tion to meet next year with Provi
dence church, Monroe County.
EX - TAX COLLECTOR
IS SENTENCED FOR
EMBEZZLEMENTS
Columbus, Ga., Aug. 11.—On mo
tion of the attorneys for the Colum
bus Bank and Trust Co., the receiv
ership of the Enquirer-Sun company
and the foreclosure action against it,
well as the intervention by Wal
ton Forbes company, were dismissed
Saturday in the superior court by
Judge McLaughlin. Immediately fol
lowing this action by the court, the
Enquirer-Sun company was reorgan
ized with J. M. Stein as president,
Julian Harris, vice-president, and F.
E. LaCoste, secretary and treasurer.
It was also stated that Julian Harris
and Julia Collier Harris would con-
tinue as editors of the Enquirer-Sun of the community was
and the editorial policy of the paper;joyed by all present
would remain unchanged. Homes were provided by the
Stein, the newly elected [ pie of the community for all
Macon, Ga., Aug. 11.—S, P. Cro
well, former tax collector of Houston
county, will enter the State Prison at
Milledgeville, Monday, to start serv
ing a sentence of two to three years
imposed late Saturday when he en
tered a plea of guilty to charges of
embezzling county funds. The plea
admitted defalcations totaling $16,-
1)00. Judge H. A. Mathews sentenced
the defendant.
Crowell resigned his office during
an investigation which was started
shortly after he entered his seconu
term as tax collector. He had disap
peared shortly after the start of his
term and his resignation reached of
ficials while he was absent.
In May the County Grand jury re
turned indictments charging the em-
School grounds and buildings art.
being put in readiness for the Faft
term of all schools in the county, U»
opening dute of which has been stL
for Sepptember 2nd by order of th*
County Board of Education.
This includes the high school at
Butler und the one at Reynold^ in
which points high school pupils franc
all parts of the county are ussemhlaA
and are given the best advantage*
offered in the state. Both are on Lke
cist of accredited high schools
from which pupils are permitted ta
enter colleges and universities with
out examnation. They are under tin.
capable leadership of Prof. C. U~
mown at ilutier, and Prof. E. H.
Joiner at Reynolds, who are sup
ported each by a strong faculty
body. j
me county has the best syslenf at
consolidated schools to be found in.
the State, and for which credit is
largely due Supt. W. T. Rustin an*
the splendid gentlemen who compose
the Board of Education. They haw:
been fortuna.e in securing lor eacri
of these consolidated schools teas
ers with experience, competent unrf
efficient.
Indications point to an auspicious:
opening and a large attendance hot*
of city and rural schools.
Below is a list of the schools t*-
FATHER AND SON KILLED
TWO OTHERS INJURED IN
AUTO CRASH AT MACON
Mqcon, Aug. 13.—Less than one
minute apart a father and his 13 year
old son died Monday night at the
Macon hospital five hours after their
skulls had been fractured when their
Ford motor truck crashed head-on
into a street car on Houston avenue.
Two other members of the same
family are in the hospital seriously
injured in the crash.
The dead: igether with the faculty for
Guy E. Meadows, 48, carpenter 1930;
contractor, fractures of the skull and Butler—C. R. Brown, Superinla-
left arm and injuries to his legs and det . Mrs< Alex Goldstein, 1st grad*;
"IL*. SST** 4 ^
bezzlement of over $16,000. The ac-
tif ye be endowed’ with power from cused surrendered immediately and
on high.” His sermon was well de- was released on bond,
livered and highly appreciated. j Houston Comity institutions are
At the same hour Saturday the reported to be badly handicapped oy
pulpit was occupied by Rev. J. F. j the lack of funds due to the defalca*
Holloman, and his was considered a i tions. Schools may be delayed in
masterly effort. opening this Fall as a result of the
Rev. H. L. Roberts, pastor of the , misuse of the county’s money.
Mauk charge M. E. church, was a 1
welcomed visitor to the conference FUTURE CONDITIONS WILL DE-
ternal injuries and fractured skull.
The injured:
C. P. Meadows, 15, a second son of
Guy E. Meadows, unconscious irom
injuries to the face and body.
N. D. Meadows, 35, brother of Guy
E. Meadows, injuries to his head and
face, and abrasions of the side and
back.
The four members of the Meadows
family were en route to the country
.0 rent a farm. They did not see the
street car, it was believed, althoug..
a straight stretch of highway was ue
fore them.
The truck was going at such speed
that it was reduced to kindling wood
and the bodies of the occupants of
ihe car were strewn across th.
street.
Witnesses to the accident said that
Guy Meadows, who was driving,
tailed to watch where he was going
and that the accident appeared to
have been unavoidable on mo part ol
the street car, which was coming to
ward Macon.
The two wheels on the right hand
side of the truck were practically the
only parts not damaged. The cab was
flattened out over the driver’s seat,
and crushed to the right. The glass
was shattered.
J. M. , ...
president of the company, who will
also he the publisher comes to Co
lumbus from the Brownsville, Texas,
Herald of which he was the principal
owner as well as president and P u
lisher. Of interest to Columbus will
be the fact that Mr. Stein, who is a
native of Tennessee, spent his boy
hood days in Alabama. His brother,
S. E. Stein was graduated from Au
burn in 1913. and is now a mining
engineer in New York City.
and offered the invocation Saturday
morning.
All business sessions of the con
ference were held in the afternoun
Friday and Saturday, when fine re
ports \T-ere read showing great prog
ress in all the churches during the
past year.
Each day of the conference a fine
basket dinner provided by the people
greatly en-
peo-
who
PEND UPON HOW WE SPEND
registered Friday for the night.
In discussing the conference with
one of the local members he stated
to a representative of the Herald, "i
feel like it was one of the best con
ferences I ever attended. Many in
their short talks before the close ex
pressed a greater determination than
ever before to live for God." “It was
a great privilege,” he continued “to
have such Godly men and women to
visit our community. They were a
What people do with the money
realized from their crops will to a
large degree determine the condition
of this section for the next year. A
fine price is being realized from the
sale of watermelons, and there is go
ing to be a temptation to begin an
orgy of spending, with the expecta
tion of realizng a large sum for the
other crops. This may not happen
and if the watermelon and cotton
money is ail spent before debts are
paid, those to whom money is owed
will suffer and harder times than
ever will face our section.
ORDINARY OFF FOR VACATION
In Judge Peed’s absence the Ordi
nary’s ofliefe is being kept open for
the transaction of such business as
may he attended to by Mr. C. C.
Cooper. Judge Peed expects to be
away about two weeks. He left iues-
day for Connecticut and other points
of interest in the New England
states. It is the Judge’s first real
vacation in several years and which
his friends wish for him much en
joyment.
MASONIC NOTRE
Fickling Lodge 129 F. & A. M. will
hold its regular monthly communica
tion tomorrow night. All
are urged to be present.
TSrd grade; Mirs lieui*
Barrow, 4th grade; Miss Jiuimui
Smith, 6th grade; Mrs. J. H. Miss
ion, tith grade; Mrs. C. R. Bravo,
7th grade; Mr. J. K. Brown,
Ruth Wolfe, Miss Mariia MaxweR,
Miss Bessie Young, Miss Ellen '
Davis, high school department. Trade
drivers: Messrs Mavis Parks, Leut.
Theus, Blanchard Phillips.
Reynolds—E. H. Joiner, Superin
tendent, J. A. Pendcigrast, Principal)
high school assistants: Misses Marie
Barrow and Edith Newsom; 7Ik
grade, (to be supplied); Oih grade
Mrs. Robert Swearingen, oth grade,
Mrs. Robert Suggs, 4.h grade Mile
Saia Cooper; Mu grade, Miss Mar
garet Phillips, 2nd. grade, Mrs. B.K.
Flowers; 1st grade, Mrs. o.is Ug-
burn.
Mauk—Mr. Lester Halley, Princi
pal; Mr. Wyman Harris, Misses Jiila
Peacock and Mary Thurman, amic
tants. Truck drivers: Messrs H. S.
Wall, and Brooks Montgomery.
Rupert—Mr. H. L. Garland, Prin
cipal; Miss Ethel Allmon, Miss Mel
ba Brooks, Mrs. Mack Turner, Mim
Sara Julia Cox, Miss Vesta Pout, in
stants. Truck drivers: Messrs Oscar
White, Ran Lawhom, Dudley Hama.
Turner—Miss Annie Spiders, Prin
cipal; Miss Pauline Spiders, Mist
Ruby Rustin, Miss Marie Payne, a»-
sistants. Mr. L. E. Peterman, trade
iriver.
Centra!—Mr. Polk Jarrell, Princi
pal; Mrs. D. E. Byrd, Miss Pauliar
Jarrell and Miss Taylor, assistails.
Wesley—Miss Ida Childs, Prin
cipal; Miss Bessie Childs, Miss Bes
sie McGuffin, and Miss Ruth Wil
liams, assistants. Mr. A. C. Adames,
truck driver.
Cross Roads—Mr. Mack Turnery
Principal; Miss Katinel Cooper, Mine
Jeanette Brown, Miss Louise Park?,
assistants. Mr. W. C. Bussey, tnwi
driver. , •,
Taylor Mill—No Report.
Crowells—Mrs. W. J. (ff.aldwiil.
Principal; Miss Naomi Spivey .aria
Miss Eula Hammock, assistants. Bli.
J. C. Fuller, truck driver.
FORMER BUTLER MAN LOSES
HOME BY FIRE AT HAPEVILLE
When singing lullabies arid defiv
ering mail conflict, Uncle Sam’s
popular rural carrier, Mr. J. M. Rus
tin, turns the latter over to his sub
stitute. That accounts for Mr. Brown J ville, Ga., causing
taking the mail on Mr. Rustin’s , Eason is a former
route Monday. But, Pauline says.
On Monday night fire destnjyriil
the home of Mr. J. J. Eason at Hape
$5,000 loss. Mr.
citizen of ihe
county where he has hosts of friends
members , “its another little girl just like me is who deeply sympathize with him k
why my papa is celebrating."
1 his loss.