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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
1
Local items report a fatal attack in Eulaville Beitley with Homer Frazier killed by a hammer blow, rheumatic pain remedies promoted by Butler Drug Co and Reynolds, bank charter notes predicting Georgia will add 65 banks in 1910, plus a reflection on Mary Baker G. Eddy guiding the Christian Science church after her death.
Advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for sick headache and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and croup. Mentions local drugstores Butler Drug Co Butler Ga J G Hill Reynolds Ga and notes Roosevelt commentary on political upheaval with a humorous aside.
Dr A M Soule announces nine formal appronnotement touching meetings in Macon on December 16 and 17 to advance Georgia agriculture. The feet section opens at 2 PM with wide publicity. Senator Bacon notes an unusual number of deaths among leading national legislators in the recent recess, citing Senators Clay Dolliver Daniel and McEnery as examples.
Low rate excursion tickets will be sold to a topoto lot in the South on December 15 and 16 via the Central of Georgia Railway.
Senator Terrell, chosen by the Democratic Steering Committee, gains seats on the posts of postoffice and postroad committees along with defenses, coast surveys, manufacturers and universities. The move promises a busy winter in Washington and positions Terrell to shape postal policy and rural delivery funding exceeding two million dollars annually. Senator Bacon supported the choice, while Terrell praised the assignment as more vital than mere appropriations, noting vacancies from Clay and Daniel shifting to other senior figures.
The notice advises using Chamberlains Salve on a warm cloth to relieve burn or scald pain almost instantly and promote healing without a scar for minor injuries. It lists Butler Drug Co. and J. G. Hill Reynolds as sources.
Casey purchased a livery stable and had a painter create a sign showing him astride a mole. He proudly placed the sign in front of the stable. Finnigan happened by and commented on the image, calling it a good likeness.
The Atlanta Georgian promotes a major poultry show to benefit the Georgia Poultry Association. Exhibitors from 26 states will participate, with large money prizes and strong poultry industry promotion led by Uncle Dudley’s poultry column. Georgia’s poultry value and aims to boost local production and state wealth are outlined, with officers and directors named and contact for interested parties.
Cat Bogardus, famed for a 100 pigeons in 100 shots record, discusses kidney and bladder troubles. He credits Foley Kidney Pills for relief after years of pain and frequent infections. City Drug Store.
H C Worthen, aged 34, named to succeed the late B F Dillon as general superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company for the Southern division. Born in Shelly No, his parents died early, he was raised in an orphan asylum, learned telegraphy young, and joined Western Union in the late 1890s.
Articles report Senator Clay estate valued at $70,000 largely real estate investments. Georgia prison reforms ban whipping convicts. Laurens county farmer ships twenty eight bales of cotton. Thomaston hanged John McKenzie for murder. Milton Bagley arrested for passing fake currency. California population up over six decades. Governor-elect Hoke Smith to extend term start to January 1. Sumter Farmers Union backs minimum cotton price. Governor Brown fears collapsing mansion ceiling in his bedroom.
Mr Stockwell of ifanibal Missouri writes that Foley's Honey and Tar greatly relieved a bad cold and prevented pneumonia after the first dose, with one bottle curing him. City 1 Drug Store carries it.
The article urges sober thought about Christmas gifts and warns against lavish spending beyond means. It argues true spirit lies in the motive rather than intrinsic value, criticizing gifts given to prompt equal value in return.
C E Benns addresses subscribers with expired time and urges payment of outstanding statements. He acknowledges prompt responders and warns a few may face action with a blue penner. He stresses personal acquaintance with many readers and promises future courtesies to those who pay promptly.
The Semi-Weekly Journal Free announces a promotion to add hundreds of names to its list by January first. It will pay six months of The Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal for every paid in advance subscriber to THE HERALD for one year at $1.00, and extend the same deal to current subscribers who clear their debt and pay one year in advance for Tuk HERALD. The scissors offer remains available.
A Rockefeller confidant says he never spends money on personal indulgences such as cigars ice cream sodas or circus tickets yet remains entirely content. He claims saving brings pleasure and urges young men to cultivate thrift early, though many Americans admire spending more than saving.
Swift & Company offers a four face decorative calendar titled The Courtehips of Acseric and Poetry. Each 10x15 inch panel features color pictures by American artists with no type on the art suitable for framing. Subtexts are tiny verses relating to Priscilla and John Alden Evangeline and Gabriel and other pairings. Distribution requires sending a sample from Swift Beef Extract jars or wrappers or coins to the Calendar Department in Chicago.
The Daughters of the Confederacy issue a patriotic appeal to Taylor County residents to fund a memorial shaft on Butler Court House Square. Unveiling is set for April 26, 1911, with costs estimated at 1175 dollars. A. S. Wallace is named secretary treasurer and fund recipient as subscriptions are solicited.
A downtown businessman returned from Europe with an eight day Geneva watch worth 400 dollars. He kept the timepiece well, but a friend recently noticed it had stopped. At a repair shop the owner hurriedly asked for a quick fix. The expert planned a fast adjustment amid busy work.
An article from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer describes Native American blanket selection and use. It notes three color rules and three bold stripes, center stripe length, mourning patterns in blue and black, and how blankets convey mood. It highlights the blanket’s pivotal role in daily life from riding to tepees and warmth to fashion.
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