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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
5
The market lists good middling, strict middling, and middling prices for cotton with cotton seed priced at 1.05. Read as a quick report of price levels and availability for traders and merchants.
Governor Dorsey confirms J H Brown of Howard as Taylor county game warden for another term. He will enforce fish and game laws and offenders will be prosecuted. The regional educational board reports a strong start to the school year across Taylor county white and colored schools. Local social notes mention gatherings, visits, and upcoming Confederacy meeting.
Friday night entertainment at the auditorium drew a large Butler crowd. Hon W E Steed spoke on the organization’s aims and local troop goals while other news included T J Royal moving his family to Taylor and hogs missing from a farm with a $5 reward offered for return.
Miss Etta Belle Garrett daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Garrett and Mr J W Braswell of Sylvester married December at Rev J T Adams home with few friends present. Mrs Braswell will reside near Sylvester where he works on a farm with best wishes from admirers.
Prices listed by M A Chapman of Butler Georgia apply for one week. Hens and fryers priced per pound, turkeys per pound, ducks per item, geese and roosters priced per each.
Tax collectors warn residents to pay all taxes by December 20 to avoid filed judgments against unpaid properties. Official urges prompt payment and receipt collection to avoid enforcement actions.
Card thanks friends for support after illness and death of husband and father. Special thanks to Dr. W W Edwards for skilled care. Gratitude for unselfish friendship that brightens darkened homes and offers comfort, hoping others receive the same aid in need.
The two year old Florine Wainwright daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wainwright died after a long illness. Relatives and friends gathered at Turner’s Chapel cemetery Tuesday afternoon for her funeral service conducted by Rev. L A Harrell. A large crowd attended showing the child’s wide circle of friends.
The Butler Van Guard celebrated Thanksgiving Thursday night at Brooks & Trussell restaurant with a sumptuous supper and toasts. New members are being added weekly and the youths look good in their new uniforms, pleasing Butler citizens and company officers.
Ex Warden A P Brand submitted his final report to the county commissioners Tuesday and the board accepted it with thanks. He then left for Pike County to assume the warden position the same day citing a higher salary as his reason, while praising his successful tenure and the friendships he earned in the county.
Red and white spotted steer about 500 pounds with horns. Lost from a drove near J. W. Musslewhite farm. Likely heading back toward original range near Prattsburg. Notify J. F. Posey or J. G. Hill for reward.
The notice presents Central Warehouse with E A Childers as manager promising correct weight and prompt service for business and cotton sales. It invites patronage and thanks customers for past favors, signing off as E A Childers.
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