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PRESENTMENTS by TAYLOR GRAND JURY FOR OCT.TERM COURT GEORGIA—-Taylor County: tye, the Grand Jury, selected and gvforn for the October, 1088, term, beg to submit the following General presentments 1 : The committee appointed to ex amine the books of the Justices of peace of the County found them to he correctly kept. The Committee appointed to in spect the convict camp found the building's and grounds in excellent condition both as to appearance and sanitation. The committee appointed to in spect public buildings reported that the jail wns in excellent condition, freshly painted and renovated. A let- !er from the State Department of public Welfare presented to the Grand Jury commended the Sheriff (or his efforts in maintaining a sani- (jry routine at the Jail, in which (emendation the Grand Jury con- ,srs. The court house was found to l( in good condition, but we recom mend that a little m ire care be ex ercised in looking after the rest rooms and that all in.'lnmable ma terials be moved avav and kept away from the furnace in the basement. The Committee appointed to in spect the records of the Department of Public Welfare found that this department was being operated in an efficient manner and that cases were handled as rapidly as possible con sidering the ariiount of detail work necessary in working them up. Mr. W. T. Ilustin, the County School Superintendent, submitted a general report on the condition of the County School System which showed that rapid progress was being made completing the building program of the Hoard, and advancing the cause of education in the County Schools. We recommend that Allie Callahan he appointed Notary Public and 1 Ex- Officio J. P. of Cedar Creek District. We recommend that bailiffs and jurors be paid the sum of two dol lars per day. We deplore the fact that reports over the state indicate that those in vithority are not exercising that de cree of care that should be exer cised in the granting of paroles and pardons; that a large proportion of the cases being tried in the criminal courts of the State are of-old: offen ders out on parole or pardoned after serving only a small portion of their sentences. We earnestly urge those in authority, when acting on appeals for parole or pardon, to consider FIRST the welfare of society, and to be very careful in discharging this duty, because of the fact that to in sure the safety and happiness of our people it is very necessary to confine criminals on the chaingang for a term commensurate with the offenses committed. We believe that justice will be better served and crime les sened, only when the convicted, crimi nal is required to serve his full sen tence, lessened only iby the time off for good behavior, as prescribed by law. We also call attention to the large number of escapes from the Rnal institutions in this state, and believe it to be a dangerous situa tion for escaped criminals to ibe roaming the highways of our stat<* and the streets of our cities and towns. Therefore, we respectfully call attention of our Parole Board and Pardon Board to these matters. We wish to thank His Honor, ,U(l ge C. F. McLaughlin for inviting General Asa Singleton, Commandant of Ft. Benning to address his Taylor County friends at the opening of the Court. The General was gracefully introduced by Hon. W. E. Steed. We wish to thank His Honor, also, for his alble and inspiring .charge to die Grand Jury. We also wish to thank our Solicitor General, Honorable Hubert 'Calhoun, for his valuable assistance to us in our deliberations. We also wish to express our thanks to Mr. G. (R. Windham, our Raildff for his faithful services. We recommend that these Pre- entments be published in the Butler Rerald and that the sum of Fifteen ($15.00) Dollars be paid for this service. This 6th day of October, 193®. R. M. SUGGS, Foreman, J. H. NEISLER, Clerk. The Grand Jury having so recom mended, it is ordered that the above 2nd foregoing Presentments be puto- ‘mlied in the Butler Herald and that The Butler Herald KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE" SECRET OF SUCCESS” Volume 62 BUTLER, Taylor County, GEORGIA, Thursday, October 13, 1938 Number 50 PACE RENAMED FOR CONGRESS AT AMERICUS MRS. SARAH BAKER, 89 SUCCUMBS MONDAY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER Mr. J. R. Gray, Dr. S. H. Bryan Named Committeemen from Taylor County Americus, Georgia, Oct. 11.— The Third District Convention held Tuesday at Americus expressed the deep and sincere appreciation of the services Congressman Stephen Pace has renderd the district during his first term in Congress. The following resolutions were adopted: A Resolution BE IT RESOLVED, That the Democratic Convention of the Third Congressional District, in session this 11th day of October, 193®, reaffirm our faith in the prin ciples and platform of the Democrat ic Party; 'Be it further resolved that wo send most cordial greetings to oui great liberal leader, President Frank lin Roosevelt, and express our appre ciation of this deep interest in the economic rehabilitation of the South. BE IT RESOLVED, That for and in behalf of the 350,- 000 people living in the Third Con gressional District of Georgia, the members of the Third District Con vention in session on this 11th day of October, 1938, do hereby express to Congressman Stephen Pace oui deep and sincere appreciation of the service he has rendered the District during his first term in Congress. He has been a tireless worker and unceasing in his efforts. He has never failed to respond cheerfully and promptly to every re quest made upon him by his con stituents, he has handled the busi ness of his office with dispatch and efficiency and has always sought an opportunity for service to the people of the district. He has fought for and secured an unprecedented amount of public funds for the District and has per sonally prosecuted every project ap plication filed from the District and brought to his attention. He has vigorously defended the in terest and welfare of the South and has been strong in his defense of Southern rights and Southern prin ciples. His devotion and tireless efforts in behalf of the farmers of this Dis trict, his knowledge of their pro grams and his keen interest in their welfare has already resulted in great benefits to them and has marked him as one of the outstanding cotton and peanut authorities in Congress. He has shown an active and sym pathetic interest in promoting better (Turn to Page 8; No. 1) Born in Alabama, Moved to Mauk Several Years Ago to Make Her Home with Mrs. Abbott At the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Abbott near Mauk occurred the death of Mrs. Sarah Bake - on Monday af ternoon, Oct. 5th. She was born Aug. 3, 1849, making !.tr stay on earth a little more than 89 years The place of her birth was Chambers, County, Ala., .but she had made her home in and near Notsulga, Ala., most of her life until the death of her husband who was claimed by death twenty years 1 ago. Five years ago while staying at the home of her son Mr. A. (M. Ba ker, in Alabama, she fell sustaining a broken hip. Since that time she had been an invalid. Three years ago she was brought to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Abbott at Mauk where she remained until her death. Mirs. Baker was loved by all who knew her. She joined the Methodist church in early life. Funeral services were held Wed nesday, Oct 5th at Antioch M. P. the sum of Fifteen ($16.00) be paid therefor. Judge Superior Court, Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. BAPTIST HOLD BIG CONVENTION IN REYNOLDS Rev. Williams Elected Moderator Rehoboth Baptist Body at Its 101st Meet • ! rhe Reynolds Baptist church was host Tuesday and Wednesday to the 101st annual convention of the Re hoboth Baptist Association. The Rev. L. H. Wright, pastor of the Tattnall Square Baptist church an vice moderator of the association, presided in the absence of the Rev. Marshall Nelms, pastor of the Wrens and Hephzibah churches, where he moved from Montezuma. Election of officers was held Tues day and they include the following: Prof. W. T. Rustin, County 'School Superintendent, stated that the amount alloted to Taylor county would be used to grade and sod all school grounds in the county. The Rev. William Worth' Williams, TAYLOR-TALBOTZONE MEETING IS HELD AT HOWARD FRIDAY Mrs. V. P. Folds, of Butler, Was in Charge of IntereBtin Meeting The Taylor and Talbot Zone meet ing was held at Howard (Methodist church, Friday, Oct. 7th. The ladies of Howard welcomed the visitors most cordially, and tho church was tastefully decorated in autumn leaves and berries. Mrs. V. P. Folds, of Butler, pre sided in her usual gracious manner and Rev. E. A. Martin gave the opening prayer. Mrs. J. E. Brown, Howard, spoke lovely words of welcome and' Drs. L. R. Adams, of Butler responded in a delightful manner. Rev. Martin brought the morning HANDLEY GIVEN TWO YEARS IN WINDHAM CASE New Tritl Is Sought by Defense; Five Thousand Dollar Bond Set A Taylor county superior court jury Tuesday morning, after de liberating for twelve hours, rendered a verdict of involuntary manslaught er against Melvin Handley, Macoa young man, in the case of the state versus Melvin Handley charged with tho automobile death of Jack Wind ham, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mr*. Hoke Windham of Butler, the acci- ent occurring here last July 3rd. Handley was sentenced to serve a two year term in the penitentiary by Judge C. F. McLaughlin of the Chat- devotional and Mrs. Brown, Jr., sang [ tahoochee superior court circuit. Application, for a new tria, was tenderly, “God's Tomorrow.” The business was taken up with the roll call and reports of presi dents from Auxiliaries. A committee pastor of the (Mable White Memorial (Wag appojnted with MrS- H> K Baptist church in Macon and the Hutcheson of Taibotton, aa chairman, Byron Baptist church, became mode- |to ap p olnt a Zone leader . A resoIu _ rator. Rev. J. C. Mays, Macon, vice moderator; E. H. Holland, Byron : church in Alabama. Interment was in ; ^] er ^! aT1 d J- I* Oheeves, Macon, the cemetery near by, funeral serv ices being conducted by Rev. J. R. Hudgens assisted by Rev. C. T. Culpepper. Mrs. Baker is survived by three sons, Will, John and Alvin Baker, all of Alabama; two daughters, Mrs. D. C. Abbott of Mauk, and Mrs. Eula Sullivan of Columbus; one brother, Mr. W. J. Lumpkin, of Cuthbert; One sister, Miss Lumpkin of Ala bama; besides a host of grand chil dren and great-grand children. Those attending the funeral from Mauk included Mr. and IMra D. C. Abbott, Mr. and- Mrs. Clarence Ab bott, Rev. and Mts. H. L. Lumpkin, Mr. Carl Turner, Miss Ruth Turner and Mr. George Abbott. Large Barn Together With Nine* Mules Is Destroyed By Flames Fire of undetermined origin about 11:30 Tuesday night destroyed a large barn together with nine mules, one registered hog, and 800 bushels of corn on the J. I. Montgomery place located in Panhandle district of Taylor county. The place was owned by Messrs F. M. and Willie Joe Carson of Rey nolds and is perhaps better known as the old Gap. Ricks home place. Volunteer firemen were successful in saving the dwelling and other out houses. The barn was completely enveloped in flames when the fire was discovered. Estimated loss iby the fire has not been determined. FOURTH QUARTERLY CONFERENCE BE HELD AT MAUK FRIDAY The Fourth Quarterly Conference Df the .Butler-Howard Methodist charge will be held at Mauk Metho dist church Friday, Oct. 14. This is the last conference of this. in year and all delegates are urged to j be present at this time. Funeral Services Are Held Saturday For Mrs. Clemon Odom Funeral services for Mrs. Clemon Treasurer. The program was announced by the Rev. Hugh Dozier, pastor of the Marshallville church and chairman of the committee on order of busi ness. The session opened at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning with a devotional service led by the Rev. A. B. Dorough pastor of the Mikado 'Baptist church of Macon. Mr. Dorough also reported on benevolence activities of the year. The Rev. W. Worth Williams, pas tor of the Mabel White church in Macon, preached the introductory ser mon. His alternate was Mr. Wright of the Tattnall Square church. The Rev. J. M. Stallings, Macon evangelist, read a report on the (Tnm to Page 8; No. 2) Herald Subscribers Are Urged To Settle Their Subscriptions tion committee .with Mrs. T. A. Mc Dowell, of Talibotton, as chairman, was also appointed. Mrs. F. M. Mulllno gave a discuss ion on our Fall study course and its application and the noon devotional followed by Rev. Joiner of Talbot- ton. The meeting was then dismissed for lunch. Words are inadequate to describe the lovely luncheon provided by the ludies of Howard and neighboring Auxiliaries. Needless to say that “the strangers within the gates,” will look forward to the next invita tion to Howard Auxiliary. Mrs. T. A. McDowell brought the opening prayer for the afternoon session e^-Mrs. Folds the report of the Executive Board meeting^ Talks Were made concerning spirit ual life groups, after which the nominating committee made their re port, and' Mrs, G. L. Hobbs, Talbot- ton was made Zone leader, and Mrs E. B. Lumpkin, Talbot Circuit, Sec retary. Talbotton asked for the next Zone meeting, after which the meeting was dismissed by Mrs. Adams. —Secretary. Miss Frances Elton Organizes Eight 4-H Clubs In Taylor Co. It has been for many years the custom with most of the Herald's sub Odom, 19 years of age, resident o) I scri-bers to settle their subscription Pleasant Hill community, were held accounts about the first of October, at Palmer cemetery at 11 o’clock Accounts with our creditors are ar- Saturday morning, the Rev. Mr. ranged therefore accordingly and Childer3 officiating. they look to us to meet our obliga- Mrs. Odom died at her home Fri-' tions promptly, day morning following an illness of j Faced with these obligations corn- only one week | pells us to make this urgent appeal Pall bearers were: Messrs Fred to those who have allowed themselves Miss Frances Elton, Home Dem- Mathews, Nelson Cromer, Carvis to 'become delinquent in settling their onstration Agent for Taylor county, Parker, Lester Shirah, Henry Young- subscription accounts not to delaj I stated yesterday that she has organ- blood and V. S. Stephens. j further in this matter. ] ized, since July 1st, eight 4-H Clubs She is survived iby her husband, j A few have been prompt as usual Taylor county with a total cnroll- Clemon Odom; father and mother,''but the percentage of delinquents , me nt of members. Rev and Mrs. W. T. iGrimsley; this y ear ' s much larger than hereto-1 According to Miss Elton a program grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. E. C. fore causing our financial burden to ' 0 f WO rk for next year lias been rest more heavily upon us. ! planned- for each group, and officers We assure those who have already I have been elected, settled their subscription accounts, as I Miss Elton also stated that she well as those whom we anticipate I vvould organize one more 4-H Oiuib will do so in the very near future, I jr, the county within the next few our sincere appreciation and the hope weeks. The Club yet to be organized ' that another year will bring to each j w ill be at Reyno!ds> of you the greatest abundance of Those Clubs already organized and Grimsley; and five brothers. More Subsidy Checks Received By Bembry For Taylor Farmers County Agent W. F. Bembry Sat urday received $6,119.89 worth oi 1937 subsidy checks which have been ditributed to 83 Taylor county farmers. Mr. Bembry stated that a total oi $34,617.52 in payment of 415 appli cations had 'been received by farmers in this county from the govemmenl during the past few months. The County Agent further stated that this was not all of the 1937 sub sidy checks due the farmers of Tay lor county and that more payment) would be received from time to time. HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE prosperity and happiness you have ever experienced. Respectfully, THE PUBLISHER. Large Crowd Attends Taylor County Singing The annual session of the Taylor County Singing convention held here last Sunday was attended by a large number of noted singers from all sections of the state. The convention opening at 10 a. m the number of members in each are as follows: Crowell, 12; Wesley, 15; Central, 18; Mauk, 26; Rupert, 27; Cross Roads, 17; Turners Chapel, 14, and Butler, 60. Taylor County Gets Gov. Grant For School Ground Improvements Taylor county was recently -given and adjourning at five p. m., was $13,444 for county-wide improve- held in the Butler High school audi- ments to school grounds and recrea- torium. Mr. A. E. Locke presided . tion facilities by the federal govern- over the day’s program. During the business session the following officers were elected for dwelling and several out-houses to gether with one acre of land located the ensuing year: in desirable section of Butler. If in- [ Mr. A. E. Locke, President, terested see me at once. j Mr. Wesley Welch, Vice-President Mrs. J. J- Windham, Butler, Ga. Mr. C. R. Simmons, Secty.-Treas. ment. This is one of the eleven new Georgia projests involving an esti mated expenditure of $206,211 'of federal and local funds which were authorized Friday by the Works 1 Progress Administration. made by Col. Homer Beeland oi Reynolds, and Col. T. A. Jacobs, Jr., of Macon, counsel for the uefent-ant Judge McLaughlin assigned the date of hearing for a new trial motion as- Dec. 3rd. Handley wasi released yes terday (Wednesday) under a $6 1 00G* bond. The The state was represented by Hon. Hubert Calhoun, solicitor gen eral. He was asabited by Col. C. W. Foy of Bytler. Examination of witnesses and ar guments of counsc' ended late Mon day and the jury wa3 given tile cas* by Judge McLaughlin at nine o’clock Monday night. Handley, driver of an- automobiln that struck the Windham youth at the intersection, of highways three and 96 here on Sunday moraine, July 3rd, went on trial (Monday moraine entering a plea of not guilty. He had been held in the jail at Thomaston until just before, time for trial Monday. ™ Among the'Character witnesses ini troduced by the defense were Mayor Charles L. Bowden and hia brother Deputy Sheriff W. 11. Bowden,- Sara Dean, grocer, and George SI Williams alj of Macon. Four other Macon witnesses for the defense wore Handley’s compan ions in the car that struck the Windham youth, namely: Marvin Al len, John Thomas, Nathan McDuffie, and Dud 'Gilman all of whom were released a few days after the trage dy. Dr. Eli 'Garrett of Butler was else a witness for the defense. Among the state witnesses were Taylor County Sheriff John M. Bone. Mr. Hicks Brown, operator ot Brown’s Service Station near which the lad was killed, and only eye witness to the accident other than the occupants of the Handley car; and Mr. Atkinson of Atlanta, whose automobile Handley sideswiped after striking the child. Sheriff Bone testified that Handley was under the influence of whiskey when arrested shortly after the ac cident. He said Handley fled from the scene of the tragedy but was arrested a short time later Mr. W. C. Heath, 58, Dies At His Brother’s Home September 21 Walter Curtis Heath, son of the late James Henry Heath and Anna King Heath, died Sept. 21st at the home of his (brother, C. C. Heath oi Wesley community, with whom ho made his home. He was fifty-engirt years old and one of the most highly respected men of his community; loved by all for his many noble quali ties and Christian character. Mr. Heath was a member of Wes-, ley Methodist church. He was quite active in farming in terests with his brother until hia health failed about two years ago. Funeral rites were conducted for the deceased Thursday afternoon. Sept. 22nd, from'Wesley church by Rev. E. A. Martin. Pall bearers were Messrs E. H. Perkins, Herman Amou Willie Suggs, Curtis Hayiwood,. Hugh Gilson and Terrell Robins.