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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
7
Local notices list Christmas gift shopping in Butler with patrons at Butler Drug Co and Cameron's store. Town residents, visitors, and families are mentioned with days spent in Columbus Geneva Atlanta and Della. A Christmas sale looms as stock is closed out by Jan 1 and local events include church services and a children of Confederacy meeting at a country home.
A fragmented clipping highlights individuals named Burke and Meyer cited for courage and mastery in difficult struggles. The text phrases praise the nerve and eye that never relax, framing them as winners in life’s battles.
Friday night the Fickling Lodge 4 i M elected officers for the year. J J Shealy Jr Steward and Fias Peed Senior Steward were chosen. A public installation with a basket dinner in the Masonic hall was set for December 26, with a committee appointed to supervise.
Friends of J Elmore Poole Americus mayor and Sumter county commissioner learn his condition has greatly improved after a paralysis attack last Saturday. The stroke affected his entire right side, temporarily impairing speech. Poole is also a prominent farmer and businessman.
A Butler school district urges readers to vote bonds to reduce debt and interest, lower tuition, and keep the school functioning, arguing current bonds outbuilt the project and threaten taxes and progress. It invites alternatives from the public.
Watch for counters as stock must be cleared by January first. Every single article will be sold at sacrifice during the next few days. Thousands of real bargains. Don’t miss them.
The Butler city announces street improvements funded by taxes and urges residents to pay promptly to avoid delays. Signed by J. T Adams as City Clerk.
Community notice promotes a musical event at the school auditorium. It mentions a performance by Ministrals with an evening show on Monday at 7 30 and an admission price of 35 cents.
A letter from W D Childree to The Herald expresses affection for reading and asks for a copy to be sent. He mentions sending a dollar fifty to keep the service coming and ends with a blessing and message of support to Charlie.
A box supper and singing event is planned at Mt Pisgal Church on the third Saturday night, December 20. The girls bring boxes and the boys bring money to buy them. Meet at 7:00 PM for song services and a good time.
Four precinct returns show Butler district elects JP W W Douglass and constable W A Anglin. Reynolds district selects H Hy Aultman as JP and E J Poole L C as JP. Austin district names RLF Benford JP. Potterville shows a tie between incumbent W F Rogers and J R Blair, runoff set for December 20.
James W. Dickey, 86, Confederate veteran and former Crawford County farmer, died December 1 at the home of his stepson in Musella. He is survived by two sons, a stepson, two sisters, and a brother. Interment was at Roberta Cemetery December 2 at 2:30 p.m.
A quoted line shows an inexperienced man admitting he has never kissed a girl before as he approaches a woman, removing cigars from his pocket and stepping forward. The fragment suggests a charged, possibly confrontational moment on a street scene.
PT A promises daily presence with Mr Goddard in attendance. Tom Chapman presides as Senior Class president Mary Frierson serves as secretary. Class colors pink and white, flower the rose. Boys basketball beat Eliaville 29 to 19. Seniors led chapel Wednesday. Canning club girls met Monday. Miss Hancock planned sewing lesson. Mr Lyman spoke on health.
Dr Goddard, State Supervisor of Schools, warned Butler parents that 68 million for perfumes and cigarettes and 19.6 million for education threaten youth. He urged school consolidation and community cooperation to raise Butler High School to standard status while stressing family values and parental oversight.
A short wartime era notice seeks a healthy honest cook for six months at Bastar Meanderint region. General believes the position requires truthfulness and reliability.
A small advertised remedy claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, rheumatism, and back pain. Sold by druggists or by mail for 1.25 with testimonials from Dr. E W Hall of St Louis.
Taylor County homemakers are urged to enter a kitchen contest with county winners advancing to the state level. Enrollment closes December 15, with rules requiring 12 county entrants before state eligibility. Prizes include a kitchen cabinet, steam cooker, china and silver sets, subscriptions, and more.
Taxpayers are warned that Taylor County tax books will positively close December 20th and that taxes must be paid on or before that date. If not paid, executions will be issued as required by law. Citizens are urged not to wait to the last days to avoid a rush.
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