Butler Fire Destroys Row in Business District
Early yesterday morning a kitchen fire at Charles Salyer's restaurant rapidly engulfed wooden buildings in Butler's business district. The Salyer property, bakery, grocery stock, and a telephone exchange were lost, with no insurance. The Herald office also burned, forcing temporary relocation as plans to rebuild proceed. insiders report expected delays but aim to resume normal publishing soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Salyer
Allen
J. Salyer
Butler Telephone Exchange
Mr. Salyer
Cc. W. Bazemore
Salver
Mr. Salver
Bastemore
Putter Herald
Jarresl
Georgia
Butler
Base Ball League May Be Organized
A plan to form a six to eight club baseball league across Buena Vista Ellaville Vienna Butler Reynolds Fort Valley Perry Marshalmie Oglethorpe and Monticello is proposed for six to eight weeks. Montezuma's team shows local success, and the movement aims to self sustain with minimal hiring by developing local players. The Montezuma Georgian backs the idea and urges immediate action to prepare for next season.
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Buena Vista
Ellaville
Vienna
Butler
Reynolds
Fort Valley
Perry
Marshalmie
Oglethorpe
Montcalma
Montezuma
Lea Butler
Dog Killed After Morning Incident In Cincinnati
A terse Cincinnati item notes a dog was put down after an early morning incident. The report records no further names, dates, or locations beyond Cincinnati and the brief exchange quoted in the source.
Death of Starkie Johnson County Farmer
The county mourns Starkie Johnson a respected farmer and father who died at his home five miles south of Butler after a weeks long typhoid illness. He leaves a widow several children and siblings Mrs Burke Mrs Bartlett Mrs Harris Mrs Brewer and Mr W A Johnson. The funeral was held Friday at Bethlehem cemetery led by Rev John Locke.
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Starkie Johnson
5. B. Burke
H. P. Bartlett
Angel of Death
Delightful Entertainment for Young Guests at Carter Home
Miss Fannie Mae Maude and Juanita Adams hosted a joyful gathering at their grandmother Mrs S C Carter's home on a sunny afternoon from four. Aunt Miss Alice Carter helped as music flowed and guests enjoyed punch and lawn beverages. At five o clock guests moved to an elegantly decorated dining room for a salad course followed by cream and cake.
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Fannie Mae
Maude
Juanita Adams
S. C. Carter
Alice Carter
Fatal defense murder on a plantation in Texas
On a Wednesday morning near Mr. H. G. Cooper's plantation Marshall Carter a 30 year old Black man described as bad character was fatally shot in the head by his uncle and brother in law Arthur Lockhart. The assailant threatened the wife prompting her to seek protection with Lockhart who fired in self defense after Carter fired at him and caused the mule to bolt. No arrest is expected as witnesses claim Lockhart acted in self defense.
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H. G. Cooper
Marshall Carter
Arthur Lockhart
Carter
Lockhart
E. O. Garrett
Butler Methodist Missionary Society Social at Mrs Benns
A Butler Methodist Missionary Society meeting at Mrs W N Benns's home featured a literary program on Southern Methodism needs, followed by social time with ice cream served by committee members. Attendees praised the hostess, but notes of low attendance reflect a languishing season. members urged broader participation and active follow through on the mission.
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Missionary Society
Butler Methodist Church
W. N. Benns
Methodist Church
Baptist Missionary Sade
Parme Jia Russ
Julia
Carolyn Adams
Claudia Matthews
Margaret Genns
Invited Guests Include Local Notables From Prattsburg and Surrounds
The guest list includes Misses Mamie, Mattie Lee, Thelma Driskill, Ruth and Effie McDaniel, Lela and Lettie Hobbs, Rosalee Carter, Ira and Lela McDaniel of Prattsburg, Fannie Mae, Maude and Juanita Adams, Francis and Tom Windham, Willie and Walter Windham, Alsobrooks of Howard, Uhland, Paul Sam Carter, Hinty Driskill.
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Misses Mamie
Mattie Lee
Thelma Driskill
Ruth
Effie McDaniel
Lela
Lettie Hobbs
Rosalee Carter
Ira
Lela McDaniel
Prattsburg
Fannie Mae
Maude
Juanita Adams
Francis
Tom Windham
Willie
Walter Windham
Alsobrooks
Howard
Uhland
Paul Sam Carter
Hint Y Driskiil
Sale notice for stock and cotton warehouse near Wyan and Robinson
J. H. Peagler of Butler Georgia advertises stock sales at a warehouse adjacent to Wyan and Robinson Sales Stables with prices described as tight. The notice emphasizes current market firmness and invites buyers to inspect offerings at the location.
Mutual Distrust Holds Woman's Club Together
A wry note on social dynamics where mutual liking fades yet shared suspicion keeps the women's group cohesive, reflecting the era's social theater and casual irony.
Death of Abner C Smith Prompts Community Remembering
Abner C Smith, a long time Taylor County figure, died at Lebanon church after a revival service. He suffered apoplexy as he rose from prayer, aged 68, leaving a widow and seven children among mourners who recall his hospitality and civic duty.
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Abner C. Smith
Lebanon Church
Taylor County
Abner C Smith
Smith
House of Worship
Mr. Smith
Daughters Host Pleasant Tea for Colonel Wallace Birthday
Misses Elise and Jeannette Wallace, daughters of Col and Mrs H P Wallace, held a Sunday tea in honor of their father. Guests included Hon G B Wallace, Dr W W Edwards, G C Smith, J W Edwards, and C Benns. The surprise seating delighted the colonel as intimate friends gathered at his table amid elegance and friendly chatter.
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Elise
Jeannette Wallace
Col
H .P. Wallace
Wallace
W. W. Edwards
Messrs
G. C. Smith
J. W. Edwards
C. ©. Benns
Colonel Wallace
In Memoriam for Brother Abner C. Smith
In memory of Brother Abner C. Smith who departed this life August 12 1913 Just as he closed his prayer in Lebanon church his spirit winged its flight above Be on dear brother till we meet again and that God may bless the loved ones is my prayer by John Locee.
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Abner C. Smith
Lebanon
Brother
John Locee
Glover Announces Building Materials and Home Finishes
F F E Glover lists dressed ceiling flooring and weather boarding along with sash doors blinds shingles and building material of all kinds and coal. The ad presents a wide range of household and construction supplies available for buyers in the local market.
Mound Bros We Visit Butler Saturdays at Peterman’s Store
Our representative will be in Butler every Saturday. All work left at L. H. Peterman's store, our Butler headquarters, will be called for and receive prompt attention.
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Butler
L. HE. Peterman's
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Butler Herald
Cincinnati
Man
Woman's Missionary Society
W. N. Bens
H. J. Peagler
Panhandle
Daviston
Rustin
White Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek
Dan
Bersheba
Bill
W. A. Melvin
Americus
State College of Agriculture
University of Georgia
M. L.duggan
Walter E. Steed
Big Red
Butler, GA
F. E. Glover
Reynolds, GA
Mound Bros
Watchmakers & Jewelers
Paschal
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