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About The Butts County progress. (Jackson, Ga.) 18??-1915 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 2, 1914)
BUTTS COUNTY PROGRESS VOLUME 32. DR. M. D. LANIER ENDS LIFE WITH CHLOROFORM BODY WAS FOUND MONDAY MORNING He Had Been Dead Since Saturday Night PLANNED END CAREFULLY Notes Left Explained Rea son For Adtion—Dr. La nier Had Lived in Jack son For Several Months Dr. M. D. Lanier, a dentist who came to Jackson several months ago in search of health, was found dead in his room in the Baptist pastorium Monday morn ing, after having been dead since Saturday night. He was found lying'in the bed fully dressed, face downward, grasping in one hand a bottle of ether and in the other a bottle of chloroform. He was last seen alive Saturday night about 10 o’clock and this leads to the belief that he com mitted suicide some time that night. The unfortunate man went about his destruction in a calm, deliberate way. Fastening a cloth around his head and under chin to prevent opening his mouth, he saturated the pillow's with the drugs and hid his face between the pillows. Death wa Sj apparently painless. NOTES FOUND. Two notes were one adj dressed to Dr. R. A. Franklirj, the other to the coroner. They were not signed. A piece ijf verse, “Not Understood.” was also found. These notes were found on the mantel in a conspi cuous space, weights having been put on them to prevent their , blowing away. The note to Cor- Lqner Mangham said that he used Osier’s method, that theory being that men over 60 years of age were worthless and should be chloroformed. About 7:30 o’clock Monday morning Mr. A. F. Whitney who has rooms in the pastorium, went to Dr. Lanier’s room to call him for breakfast. When he receiv ed no response to his knock he entered the room and soon de- what had taken place. k The news of the tragedy spread quickly and much regret wasex * pressed at the rash act. f Kroner’s inquest. Coroner Mangnam was notified and summoned a jury, whose finding was: “We, the jury, af ter being duly sworn, find that Dr. M. D. Lanier came to his death by his own hands by tak ing ether and chloroform.” The members of the jury includ ed: Messrs. J. M. Leach, fore man, J. W. Carter, S. K. Ball, W. E. Foster, L. M. Pettigrew, j €. L. Maddox. TO THE CORONER. "I presume this will be a case for your investigation. You will see Tby empty chloroform bottle that I have used Osier’s method. To a proud, senstive nature there are things worse than the quiet grave. My last and Masonic re quest is to put me in the box when my foks come just as I am dressed. I want no more ex pense than possible.” NOT UNDERSTOOD. “Not understood. How many breasts are aching For lack of sympathy! Oh, day by . day, How many cheerless, lonely hearts are breaking, How many noble spirits pass away • Not understood. • O God! that man would see a little clearer Or judge less harshly when they can not see; O God! that men would draw a litle hearer To one another—they’d .be nearer Thee And understood.” 62 YEARS OLD. Dr. Lanier was about 62 years of age. He was a member of a prominent family of south Geor gia, being a native of Oliver. His wife and children live at Sylvania, it is understood. For a long number of years he prac ticed his profession in Savannah, later going to Sylvania and from there he came to Jackson some months ago. Since his residence in Jackson he had made a number of friends. He was a quiet, inoffensive man, rather retiring in his nature. Besides his wife and children he has a sister, Mrs. Laura Kenne dy, of Oliver; four brothers, Dr. Tom Lanier, of Guyton, Don La nier, of Davisboro, E. C. Lanier, of Harlem, and J. D. Lanier, of Macon. The remains were shipped to his old home at Oliver, Monday night, where the funeral and in terment were held Wednesday. Hon. J. T. Moore For The Senate If the Hon. J. Threatt Moore, former representative in the leg islature, city attorney and prom inent lawyer, yields to the solici tations of his friends over the county he will be in the race for Senator froih Butts county this year. As is well known, this is Butts county’s tine to furnish the senator from the 26th dis trict, composed of the counties of Fayette, Spalding'and Butts. That Mr. Moore would make a strong race for the office is the belief of his legion of friends. He is well and favorably known, has had previous legislative ex perience and would make a good man for the place. He has the matter under consideration, but may be forced to yield to the wishes of his supporters and throw his hat into the ring. Hon. J. H. Mills, of Jenkins burg, present representative from this county, is an avowed candidate for the office. Judge H. M. Fletcher has also been prominently mentioned in that connection. The next few days will be sure to bring about some interesting developments in this situation. JACKSON, GEORGIA. FRIDAY. JANUARY 2. 1914. MANY CHANGES IN THE TAX LAW Receiver Must Open Books February First WILL CLOSEFIRST OF MAY Books When Made up Are * Required to Be Turned Over to Board of County Tax Assessors This year the requirements of the Georgia law respecting the returns of property for taxation are to be different from the rules of former years. Tax receiver Hodges has just received his instructions from the comptroller general’s office touching the new points of the tax law. Some of the new things are: “Tax payers are now required to return all property held by them on the first day of January of each year, instead of the date formerly set by the governor, treasurer and comptroller gener al —which was for the past two years the first of February. “The tax receivers are required to open their books for receiving tax returns on the first day of February of each year instead of the first of April as heretofore prescribed. “The tax receivers are required to close their books on the first day of May each year.” The law was until last year “the first day of July.” Within ten days after the first of May the tax receivers are re quired to present the tax returns of the county to the board of as sessors. • MR. CLAUDE C. SMITH PASSEO AWAY DEC. 22 The death of Mr. Claude C. Smith occurred at his home in Hagan, Ga., Monday, Dec. 22, and was due to uremic poisoning. News of Mr. .Smith’s death caus ed sincere regret among a wide circle of friends. He was 38 years of age and a prominent citizen of Hagan. The remains were brought to Jackson and the funeral took place from the residence of Mr. A. M. Watkins. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Edenfield, of Claxton, Ga. In terment was in the Watkins cem etery. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mary Kate Watkins, of Jackson, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Smith, five brothers and six sisters. The pallbearers were Messrs. Joe, Bed, Henry and Jay Smith and Thomas E. and D. A. Watkins. In their sorrow the family have the sympathy of their many friends. EMPIRE BUGGY CO. GAVE BARBECUE Employes Were Guests Of Honor TALKS WERE FEATURES Company Has Had A Suc cessful Year’s Business, With Lots of Orders on Hand For New Year In celebrat’on of a successful year’s business the Empire Bug gy Company gave an enjoyable barbecue on Tuesday of Christ mis week at its plant on Second s reet. The affair was one of the most delightful of the holiday season, and a large number of guests wre invited. The employes ad their families, the directors of the company and their fami lies and several guests were pres ent on that occasion The bar becue was a sumptuous and en joyable treat, large quantities of choice meats and other delicacies being served. Mayor W. E. Watkins made a short address, his subject having been “Prosperity.” He handled his subject in his usual happy vein. t Mr. J. H. Carmichiael, presi dent of the Empire Buggy Company, was the principal speaker. He went into the his tory of the concern, showing when it was started, how it has grown and paid a deserved trib ute to the employes who have re mained faithful for a long num ber of years. The company was organized in the fall of 1906 and built its first buggy in the following spring. It has grown to be one of the largest concerns of its kind in the country, turning out several thousand jobs annually. This has been one of its best years, Mr. Carmichael said, and he stated that enough orders were on hand to last well up into the the present year. Mr. Carmichael stated that much of the success of the com pany had been due to its efficient general manager, Mr. S. P. Nichols. The officers include: Mr. J. H. Carmichael, president, Mr. J. H. McKibben. vice president, Mr. R. J. Carmichael, secretary and treasurer and Mr. S. P. Nichols, general manager. JACKSON LODGE K. OF P. PLANNING FOR BANQUET Jackson lodge No. 131 Knights of Pythias, which had its instal lation of officers last night, is preparing to have a banquet dur ing the next few days. The matter was voted on at the called meeting of the lodge held Tues day night of Christmas week and committees were appointed to arrange the details. The mem bers of the committee include: Messrs. J. H. Turner, W. T. Pow ers, T. B. McMichael. It is likely the banquet will be held on next Thursday night in the Knights of Pythias lodge room in the Warthen building. CITY PRIMARY WAS VERY QUIET Only Forty Votes PoHed Here Monday TICKET WAS UNOPPOSED Mayor Watkins And Old Aldermen Will Remain at Head of City Govern ment For Another Year One of the quietest elections ever held in Jackson was the pri mary Monday for the nomination of a mayor, aldermen, members of the board of education and executive committee. Only 40 ballots were cast. There was no opposition to any of the candidates, and this fact probably accounted for the lack of interest and enthusiasm. The weather, too, was so disagreea ble that only a few ventured out in the rain and slush when no is sue was at stake. Mayor Watkins and the present members of council received the unanimous indorsement of the people of the city for another term. This is a record that these gentlemen should feel proud of. The city election' will be held on next Wednesday, when the nominees will be formally elected. Following are the nominees in Monday’s primary: Mayor—W. E. Watkins. Aldermen—First ward, C. M. Kimbell; second ward, J. R. Thurston; third ward, J. H. Mc- Kibben; fourth ward, J. C. Jones. Board of Education—From the city at large. J. H. Ham; first ward, J. M. Currie; second ward, C. L. Redman; third ward, J. B. Hopkins; fourth ward. R. P. Sas nett. Executive Committee—City at large, J. B. Settle; first ward, G. E. Mallet; second ward, A. T. Buttrill; third ward, S. P. Nich ols; fourth ward, H. O. Ball. MRS. ADELINE WOODS DIES AT THE A6E OF 81 YEARS Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Woods have the sympathy of their friends in the death of Dr. Woods’ mother, Mrs. Adeline Woods, which oc curred Sunday, Dec. 21. Death was due to a complication of dis eases and followed a period of prolonged feeble health. Mrs. Woods, who was 81 years of age, was an estimable Chris tian lady and had many friends in Jackson where she had made her home for a number of years. While her death was not unex pected it came as a shock to a wide circle of friends. Surviving Mrs. Woods are two sons, Dr. J. E. Woods of this city, Mr. W. C. Woods, of Henry county and one daughter, Mrs. A. H. S. Davis, of Stevens Pottery. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at Woodstown, the ser vices bein# conducted by Rev, A. E. Sansburn of the Methodist church of which she was a member. NUMBER 1.
