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TAYLOR COUNTY
“The Golden Gate”
Between the Mountains
and 1 the Sea
—Traversed by—
u. S. HIGHWAY, NO. 18
| STATE HIGHWAY NO. 96
The Butler Herald
“KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OP SUCCESS 1
Comty’a Chief Otto
BUTLER AND REYNOLDS
No, section of the tote offers
| better opportunities for small
industries and delightful citi
zenship than either of these
Cities.
Volume 63
BUTLER, Taylor County, GEORGIA, Thursday, December 8, 1938
Number 6
R. B. RUSSELL,
GEORGIA CHIEF
JUSTICE, DIES
Senator Russell’s Noted Fahter
Stricken in Home; End Is
Peaceful
TAYLOR CO. FARMERS
TO VOTE ON COTTON
QUOTAS SATURDAY
Ballot Ilexes to be Located in All
SENATOR-ELECT DUDLEY TAUNTON
FATALLY WOUNDED BY SHOTGUN
BLAST AT WOOTEN FISH CAMP
Voting Precincts in Taylor
County
Cotton farmers of Taylor County
Will go to the polls Saturday, Dec. 10
to vote on cotton marketing quotas
I for 1939.
Atlanta; Ga., Dec. 6—Judge Rich
ard Brevard Russell, Chief Justice
of tho Georgia Supreme Court, dis-,
tinguished Georgia jurist, orator and j County Agent W. F. Bembry an-
statesman, and father of U. S. Sen- 1 »ouuced today that all voting places
ator Richard B. Russell, Jr., died l in the count y ^ be °P en not lateT
Saturday night at his home at Rus-! than ® °’ clock a - m " 811(1 wlU close at
sell, near Winder, in his 78th year. 6 p. m .
Death came to the eminent jurist i The election will be conducted un
it he sat talking with his wife at der the direction of the county con-
gjO o'clock Saturday night, the end servation of the AAA, with a corn-
being peaceful and without suffering.! mitee of three local farmers serving
He had been, to his office in Winder ! as election officers at each voting
after coming from Atlanta Saturday; place.
afternoon. After finishing some work i All farmers who produced cotton
he went home and ate his supper andin 1938 with a staple length of less
was conversing with Mrs. Russell' than 1 1-2 inches will be eligible to
when he gave a slight .gasp and ' vote. Quotas do not apply to Sba Is-
alumped over dead.
Some other members of the family
were in the house at the time of his
death, but Senator Russell was in
land cotton; therefore, producers of
such cotton will not be eligible to
vote unless they also produced Borne
cotton with a staple length of lesB
Clarence Wooten, Proprietor of
Camp, Confessed to the
Shooting
Hiami, Fla. On receiving notice of, than 1 1-2 inches. The election of-
his father's death, Senator Russell fleers will have a list of all who are
immediately for his
left Miami
home.
In his long and honorable career,
Judge Russell served in almost every
kind of judicial and legislative po- j than one vote, even tho engaged
sition in the state; was for more producing cotton in 1938 in two or
than half a century an 'outstanding J more committees, counties or states,
eligible to vote in each community.
No one, whether an individual,
partnership, corporation, Arm or as
sociation, will be entitled to more
political leader and also was active as
a business man, banker, editor, far
mer, industrialist and as a trustee
of Georgia educational institutions.
On two occasions he was a candi
date for Georgia’s highest political',
posts. In 1906 he ran for Governor
and was second in a field of five can
didates. After he had been elected
chief justice of the Supreme Court,
he ran against U. S. Senator Walter
F. George for his seat in the Senate
but was defeated. He lived to see his
Bon serve both as Governor of Geor-1
Senator Dudley Taunton
Hon. E. C. Perkins
Celebrates His 88
Birthday Last Sunday
There will be no voting by mail,
proxy or agent, but a duly authoriz
ed officer of a corporation, firm or
association may cast its vote.
In case several persons, such as
husband, wife and children, partici
pated in the production of cotton in
1938 under a lease or share-cropping
agreement, only the person or per
sons who signed or entered into the
lease or agreement, may vote.
In the event two or more persons
engaged in producing cotton in 1938
Mr.
- | jointly, in common or in community,
gia and U. S. Senator from this 1 ia entitled to vote.
state. 1
E. C. Perkins “Uncle Gene” as
he is affectionately called by his
many friends, is receiving happy fe
licitations on the event of his 88th
birthday which was celebrated (with
a family reunion at his home near
Butler last Saturday.
In spite of his advanced age he is
enjoying the best of health which is
a source of gratification to his many
friends.
Mr. Perkins, for a number of years
was an. extensive cattle raiser and
land owner. He operates one of the
largest and best farms in the county.
Much of his land is located along
State Senator-elect and former
Taylor County Representative Dudley
Taunton, 28 years of age, son of
Mrs. Lewellyn Taunton and the late
Mr. J. H. Taunton died about five
o’clock Saturday morning at the
MR. J. T. COCHRAN
IS NOW CANDIDATE
FORSTATESENATOR
Date of Special Election Has Been
Officially Set for Wednesday,
Dec. 28
There appearing a vacant seat
in the State Senate chamber of
Georgia from this the Twenty-third
District, which is composed of the
counties of Taylor,
MELVIN HANDLEY
GIVEN CLEMENCY
HEARING TODAY
Appeal For New Trial Was
Denied by Judge McLaughlin
Last Saturday
Melvin Handley, iMacon young man,
Houston, Peach | convicted of involuntary manslaught-
and Crawford, caused by the death C r at the October term of Taylor su-
of Senator-Elect (Dudley Taunton, perior court in connection witli the
and it further appearing that, due; uu tomobile-crash death of Jack
to the rotation system, it is Taylor j Windham of Butler, son of Mr. and
Montgomery hospital here having a j County's time to furnish the gentle- j Mrs, Hoke Windham of Butler, and
The election on cotton marketing the fertile Flint river.
As an orator Judge Russell pos- ....... ,, , . ; „, . , . .,
sessed a nationwide reputation and quotas is being held in all states, Out-of-town- guests present at the
there was hardly a county in Geor-fWties and communities where cot-1 reunion included': (Miss Emily Per
sia in which he had not delivered
speeches at one time or another. He
was in wide demand to ifill engage
ment® as orator of the day at dedi
cations, Confederate reunions, state
conventions, formal dinners and at
meetings of clubs and civic organiza
tions.
Judge Russell was an outstanding
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SHOWS FOR WEEK
AT DEAN THEATRE
Sunday and (Monday: "Tropic Holi
day,” a new romantic fiesta; featur
ing Arkansas’ favorite son, Bob
Bums, who, for this occasion leaves
his state to become senatorial candi
date for Oklahoma. iMartha Rayi
secretary to screen author, furnishes
the high lights of Tropic Holiday in
a bull fight which she undertakes for
the love of Bob Bums. The inter
polation of several delightful 'Mexi
can Musical numbers add music to
this delightful comedy. Dorothy La-
mour, Bennin Barnes, Rail Milland
and others are supporting cast.
Thursday and Friday: “Four's A
Crowd.” Another farce comedy of the
frenzied “Front Page” newspaper
variety, furnish enough comedy, gags
and laughs to satisfy the .general
public. The starring credits of this
comedy-drama go to Erroll Flynn,
Olivia De Haviland, Rosalind Riussell
and Frank Oonolly. Flynn handles
his comedy assignments expertly and
with assurance wringing many
laughs out of his portrayal as a quick
thinking, double-crossing newspaper
man.
Saturday: Double Feature: Jack
Lunden and E. Stewart in ‘‘Stag*
Coach Days.” And Jimmy Duranne
and Joan- Perry and June Lang in,
"Meet the IGirls.”
ton is produced. In order for quotas
to become effective next year, a two-
thirds majority of the total vote
must be favorable.
TITe votes will (be counted publicly
at each voting place immediately af
ter the polls close. The result of the
election for this county will be made
public by the county committee as
soon as the reports from all boxes
are received.
Ballot boxes in Taylor County will
be located at the following places:
Butler, Courthouse.
Reynolds, regular polling place.
Rupert, regular polling place
Charing, Garrett’s store.
Mauk, Turner's store.
Howard, regular polling place.
Wesley, church.
Central, District courthouse.
Panhandle, Fickling’s mill.
Potterville, regular polling place.
CAR FOR SALE
Mr. A. F. Fain Is
Chosen Commander
Spanish War Vets
kins, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Miss Irene
Perkins of Columbus; and 'Miss Vir
ginia Perkins, of LaGrange.
Singing At Rupert
Sunday Afternoon
few hours before received a fatal
shotgun wound in the abdomen at
the hands of iMr. Clarence Wooten,
proprietor of the Wooten Fish Camp
in Upson county.
The tragedy occurred at the AbIi
camp about 10 o'clock Friday night.
Wooten, who admitted the shooting
and claims self-defense, was arrested
by Sheriff C. M. Meeks of Upson
county and placed in the Thomaston
jail charged with murder.
The commitment trial will be held
at Thomaston today.
Mr. Taunton was brought to the
hospital here by Mr. Jack McCrary
who was at a nearby service station
when Wooten drove up, following
the shooting, and requested that
someone come and carry Mr. Taun
ton to a physician. (McCrary hasten
ed to the Wooten camp /and (brought
Mr. Taunton to the hospital.
(Mr. Taunton’s only statement waB
that to his mother in which he stated
he was unariped at the time of the
shooting. The weapon Wooten claim
ed Taunton had in his possession has
not been found.
Mr. Taunton was born in Taylor
county and graduated from the local
high school. He returned to -Butler
to practice law three years ago af
ter, completing his studies at the
Athtericus A- & M. school (now Ga,
Southwestern College), Mercer Uni
versity and Atlanta Law (School.
Funeral services' were held for Mr.
Taunton at three o’clock Sunday
afternoon at Mt. Pisgah Baptist
church of which the deceased was a
member.
The funeral was attended :by one
of the largest assemblages of people
ever gathered for a similar occasion
in the county. Among them' were
members of the Legislature, court
officials, men and women of promi
nence from all parts of the state,
while the floral offering was large
and beautiful.
The Rev. C. D. Carter of Bllaville,
former pastor of -Mt. Pisgah church,
officiated. He was assisted 'by the
Rev. J. T. Flournoy and Rev. J. -L.
Whitley, of Mauk. Interment was in
the cemetery nearby.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Lewellyn Taunton, one sister, Mrs.
Joe Eubanks, and grandmother, Mrs
man for that office a conference of yentenced to serve a two year term in
friends of Mr. J. T. Cochran was held the penitentiary was denied a motion
in Butler Monday when ho was urged f or a new trial by Judge C. F. Mc-
to make the race for the office mado. Lnughlin at Columbus Saturday,
vacant by the death of Mr. Taunton, | Following the denial of a motion
and that he be recommended to the' f or a new trial, Governor E. D.
voters of the other counties em- j Rivers Sunday notified Taylor county
braced in the 23rd Senatorial Dis-1 sheriff J. M. Bone not to arrest
trict, as a capable and suitable per- j Handley .but that Handley was to ap-
son for said office, a Special Election penr .before him (Gov. Rivers) at 10
to fill said vacancy having (been 1 o'clock this morning, Dec. 8, for a
called and set for December 28, 1938 clemency bearing.
to be held in all the counties of the
district.
Handley, who was tried here in
the fall term of court was driver of
In compliance with the request and ; the automobile which struck and
recommendation of his friends, the killed the Windham youth at the in-.
of Mr. Coch-
issue of tho
formal announcement
ran appears in this
Herald.
Mr. Cochran is a recognized lead
er in the business, civic and fra
ternal affairs of this county.
He is in the prime of life, being 47
years of age, has been actively en
gaged in farming since complet
ing his education, aB well
as operating one of the larg
est farmers’ produce markets, and
cotton ginB in this section of the
state, warehouseman, fertilizer deal
er, cotton merchant and live-stock
dealer. He is Vice-President of the
Citizens State Bank, of Butler, a
former County Commissioner and
prominent Mason.
The Herald assures its readers that
the affairs of the District will be
ably and well served 'by tho election
of Mr. Cochran.
tersection of highways numbers 8
and 96 Sunday morning, July 9.
The other three 'Macon young m^n
who were in the Handley car at the
time of the accident were tried in the
mayor's court here and charged with
drunkenness on the Streets. Each of
these men were found not'* guilty.
The proceedings of the Handley
case are rather unusual and are be
ing watched with a great deal of in
terest by the citizens of Taylor
county.
‘ Lighthouse Nan” Be
Presented By Seniors
At School Auditorinih
The regular Sunday afternoon song
service will be held at Rupert Dec,
11. Many of those who were present
at the last of these services a month
ago remarked that the afternoon
singings held at Rupert were com
parable to an ordinary district con
vention. At least you can be assured I Mary Locke. Other survivors include
of an enjoyable afternoon 'by attend
ing.
This will ibe our Christmas celebra
tion and all singeTS are requested to
be present and have their best selec
tions of th year ready for this oc
casion and have any specials desired
arranged. The public is extended a
cordial invitation.
—Pu.b. Com.
Ford Tudor with trunk, 1937 model.
In good condition; good tires; price)color sergeant; S. D. Furlow^ ^.
reaonable. Apply at Herald Office.
Mr. A. F. Fain, local depot agent,
for the Central railway, was elected
commander of the W. C. Davis Camp
United Spanish War Veterans for the
ensuing year, at a meeting held at
the Sumter county courthouse in
Amiericus Sunday.
Veterans from Butler, Cordele, An-
ciersonville, Montezuma, Preston and
Americus were in attendance.
The following new officers iwill be
installed January 1:
Arthur F. Fain, commander; Early
Fred Bone, senior vice-comnxander; J.
M. Peek, junior vice-commander; H.
G. Stanfield, adjutant-quartermaster;
Robert A. Nicholson, historian; E. O.
Hiilsman, chaplain; Jesse Joiner, of
ficer for the day; Asbury Dorman,
officer of the guard; Wm. P. Gentry,
color ergeant; J. H. Jones, junior
H.
Burke, and M. E. Morgan, trustees.
E. R. MATHEWS, BANK PRES.
DIES AT TALBOTTON HOME
Tal'botton, Ga., Dec. 3.—E. R.
Mathews, 72, president of the Peo
ples’ Bank, died suddenly of a heart
attack at his home here Saturday.
Survivors are his son, Lewis Math
ews, of Talbot county; daughter, Mrs
Anne Robet, Atlanta; sister, Miss
Mary Mathews, Talbotton; brothers,
Brown Mathews, of Talbot county,
and Judge Frank Mathews, of Cali
fornia.
p r A. TO HOLD MEETING
AT SCHOOL NEXJ WED.
The Butler High School Parent-
Teacher Association will hold its
regular .meeting at the school audi
torium Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 2:30
o'clock p. m.
All parents, teachers and friends
of the school are urged to attend this
meeting.
'V
Mrs. Wilbur Green
Undergoes Operation
three uncles Messrs Leonard, LesteT
and Alfonso Locke; and one aunt
Mr. Leonard Taunton, all of Taylor
county.
Acting pallbearers were: Messrs
A. E. Locke, Robert Cochran, H. B.
Walker, J. R. (Gray, M. R. Williamson
and O. B. Bankston.
Honorary escorts were: Messrs J.
T. Cochran and J. W. Edwards, of
Butler; Judge C. F. McLaughlin.
Solicitor General Hubert Calhoun and
Court Reporter R. O. Perkins of Co
lumbus; Hon. Hugh Howell and Mr.
Frank Ellington, of Atlanta; Repre
sentative A. A. Marshall, of Monte
zuma; Representative E. S. Hanson
of Thomaston; Representative John
Wall of Ellaville; Representative Pat
Avery of Roberta; and Senator C.
C. Williamson of Ellaville.
Other out-of-town attendants were
Rev. R. C. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. E
T. Pilcher and Sheriff Carl Rigsby,
ail of Ellaville; Mr. .Brooks James of
Americus; Mr. and Mrs. Roswell
Willaims, Mt. Paul Johnson, Mr. and
Mrs. C. F. Edwards, all of Thomas'
ton; Mr. Ross Peacock, Mrs. A. H.
Holiday, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sorrells, of
Montezuma; Miss Willie Leggett, Ft.
Gaines; Misses Mary Luke, Norma
Oliver and Mrs. Lou Ward, of Bruns
wick; Hon. and Mrs. Hugh Howell,
Atlanta; Mt. Elma Whittle, Thomas
ton.
The critical illness of Mrs. Wilbur
Ilone Green is a source of sorrow
to her numerous friends both in Tay
lor and) Macon counties. Mrs. Green
was removed from- her home near
Ideal to the Adams hospial in Mon
tezuma several days ago where she
underwent a major operation yester
day and surgeons attending her an
nounce that she was resting as well
as could be expected.
Due to the seriousness of his
daughter's illness Mr. E. F. -Bone
who left for the Government hospital
ct Oteen, S. C., for treatment sev
eral weeks ago was summoned to
Mrs. Greer.'B hospital room Tuesday
right.
R.T. Stevens Wins Race
For Buena Vista Mayor
The Senior Class of Butler. High
school will put on a play Friday
night, December 16, -beginning at
7:30 o'clock. The play is “LighUiouse
N'an,” a three-act comedy.
The cast of characters is as
fplloi^s:
Nan, a little roustabout, Edith
Monroe.
Hon. John Enlow, President -»f the
Scacoast Banking Company, William
Adams.
Ned Bloke, his -private secretary,
Gray Fountain.
Ichabod Buzzer, lighthouse keeper,
James Harmon.
Moll Buzzer, The gentto antelope,
Doris Callahan.
-Sir Arthur Choke, British aristo
crat, Frank Riley.
Sarah Chumley Choke, Arthur's
sister, Dorothy Bazemore.
Hortense Enlow, a city bcHo, Wil
ma Gill.
Injun Jim, a bad man, Wendell
Windham.
These characters are woriring hard
to make this play interesting for
everybody. The public is invited to
attend and help these young people
to carry out their plans to go to
New York this summer.
Buena Vista, Ca., Dec. 6.—R. T.
Stevens Monday was elected mayor
of Buena Vista over O. P.--Harris by
vote of 191 to 115.
The victor in the city election was
formerly mayor of Buena Vista and
is prominently identified with lochl
civic affairs. He is a member of the
staff of Governor E. D. Rivers.
Voters of Buena Vista also elected
three aldermen Monday in a contest
ir. which there were five candidates.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this opportunity
to express our appreciations to those
who kindly donated to us at the open
ing of Mr. J. W. Edwards' Sr., new
building. We also appreciate those
who helped us in making the opening
a success.
To Mr. Edwards we especially wish
to express our sincere appreciation
for the use of the building.
Sinceely,
Theh Senior Class
Parent-Teacher Radio
Program For December
The following radio prograpis are
presented by the National Orngress
of Parents and. Teachers and the U.
S. Office of Education. The programs
are broadcast each Wednesday from
9-30 to 10 p. m., EST., over the
blue net-work of the NBC.
Throughout the series emphasis
will -be placed on how the home and
school can work together in aiding
each child to develop in his own way.
Methods suggested can .be applied in
every home and every school.
December 7, Let's Give Them
Books; December 14, Keeping the
Family Well; -December 21, She
Hasn't a Thing (to Wear; December
28, No Fun at Home.
dip the above announcements and
place near your radio as a reminder
to tune in.
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