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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1919

Page

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Romance and Arabella Brings Constance Talmadge to Amu Su Theatre

The new Select Picture Romance and Arabella stars Constance Talmadge praised as the girl of a thousand expressions. The comedy from William Harlbut’s stage work features Lewis J. Selznick presenting on December 19 at Reynolds Theatre with Harrison Ford opposite and Walter Edwards directing.

Constance Talmadge New Select Lewis J. Selznick William Harlbut Amusu Reynolds Musu Constance ‘Talmadge Harrison Ford Walter Edwards

Ford cars boost sales force for New York firms

The Liberty Yeast Company in New York City bought three hundred Ford runabout cars for traveling representatives after a thorough test of service, economy, and performance. Winchester Repeating Arms Company also purchased forty one Ford coupes and twenty eight runabouts for its outside men, with Albert Hirst Inc. handling the sale.

Ford Liberty Yeast Company New York City Winchester Repeating Arms Company Albert Hirst, Inc

Montezuma backs Mrs Hays in federation dispute

Montezuma women and citizens rally to support Mrs J E Hays president of the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs amid controversy sparked by the Columbus convention’s suffrage vote. The Montezuma Music Club and Women’s Club resolve to stay in the federation and defend Hays. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the Atlanta Constitution.

Montezuma J. E. Hays Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs Columbus Hays Georgia Macon Montezuma Woman's Club Georgia Federation of the Woman’s Clubs All Georgia Montezuma Music Club Wiereag Club Georgia Federation’ of J E Hays Music Club Georgia Federation of Woman’s iClubs Georgia Federation Atlanta Constitution

666 Cures Malaria and Fevers Claims Shown

An advertisement proclaims 666 has proven it can cure malaria chills fever bilious fever colds and la grippe. It asserts the medicine kills the parasite that causes these illnesses and promises rapid relief.

Will Elect School Trustees Tomorrow

Butler city schools move from mayor and council to a five member board of trustees. A county designates the district and a mass meeting nominated J T Childs, W A Payne, Eli Garrett, H H Riley, and C W Bazemore as trustees. Polls open at the courthouse.

Butler County Board of Education J T Childs W A ‘Payne Eli Garrett H H Riley C W Bazemore Court House

Electric lights brighten Talbotton’s old square

Talbotton residents cheered Wednesday night as the historic square lit up for the first time after years of planning. City leaders expect lights to extend through the town by the Santa Claus season, following earlier bond efforts and delays.

Talbotton Santa Claus

Imitations Plague Chill and Fever Tonic Market

Company notes that 666 has more imitations than any other Chill and Fever Tonic but warns consumers away from imitations as dangerous in the medicine line.

Train Service Resumes After Coal Miner Strike

Immediate suspension of fuel use and retrofitting restrictions lifted at 12:01 a m Monday, resuming train service curtailed during a nationwide coal miner strike. Bunkering of vessels will restart. some passenger schedules may stay halted pending coal movement clarity.

Atanta Southern Regional Coal Committee Washington Cour

Lindley and girl drown in Flint River near Americus

In Americus on December 14 George Lindley a white man recently moved from North Georgia and his niece Louise Wright drowned when their buggy entered a washed out spot on the Murray's Crossing bridge. Ella Wright survived by clinging to the buggy top until rescuers pulled her ashore. Roy Crabb Rees Horne Joseph Perkins and Hollis Fort aided in the rescue as other witnesses watched the dangerous river.

Americus George Lindley North Georgia Flint River Louise Wright Murray’s Crossing Ella Wright Roy Crabb Rees Horne Joseph Perkins Hollis Fort Perkins

Georgia to lift cattle tick quarantine in eighteen counties

Eighteen Georgia counties covering 6942 square miles will be released from federal tick quarantine December 31 under a USDA Animal Industry Bureau order signed by the secretary of agriculture. Counties include Calhoun Carroll Chatham Clay Colquitt Early Jones Marion Miller Monroe Schley Screven Sumter Tift Turner Twiggs Webster Wilkinson. State law, effective December 31, 1919, pushes systematic eradication and pledges continued cooperation to finish remaining areas by December 1921.

Washington, D. C Georgia Bureau of Animal Industry United States Department of Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture Calhoun Carroll Chatham Clay Colquitt Warly Jones Marion Miller Monroe Schley Screven Sumter Tift Turner Twiggs Webster Wilkinson William M. McKellar F Atlanta

Fire Insurance Protection Offer Encouraged

An insurance advert urges owners to insure all property against fire and weather damage. It notes coverage for automobiles and emphasizes low cost. The message invites readers to visit Butler for protection.

Butler

Two Men Narrowly Escape Death in Auto Accident

A Macon auto party including two men and a woman caused a chase from Reynolds to Ellaville after sideswiping a car driven by W E Neisler. The wreck left Neisler and H L Riley injured. the pursuing officers fired at the escapee vehicle. The group was eventually arrested in Ellaville with bonds set for the next Superior Court term.

Macon W. E. Neisler H. L. Riley Ellaville W E Neiser Reynolds Road W M Musslewhite Neisler Butler Reynolds H L Riley Riley My Néisler Buena Vista Ellayilie Superior Court

Waters Hotel Destroyed By Early Morning Fire

A two story frame Waters Hotel in Vienna burned at 6 o'clock today causing about 5000 dollars in damage. Insurance on the property was 2500 dollars. Most furnishings were saved and guests escaped without incident. The hotel was owned by Dr. B M Waters who with his family resided there.

Vienna Waters B. M. Waters

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Amulu Theatre Reynolds, GA N— .Romance and Arabeland Pathe News Harold Lockwood Mae Alliston Fires OF Hope and Pathe News Bert Lytell Tigers Constance Mrs. Hays Lindley Girl Flint J. E. Trussell
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