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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
3
The Butter Banking Company accepts the resignation of O G McCants after six years of service as cashier. The board praises his honest faithful and zealous work and expresses regret at his departure. A copy of the resolutions is to be given to Mr McCants and the Butler Herald for publication.
A World War I letter from Joe Rawls dated November 12 1918 describes front line fighting and German retreat. He notes grateful French civilians, coffee served by locals, and rapid advances as he promises to write again soon.
Christmas is near and Wesley briefs note visitors and local travel. Flu cases arise but none are seriously sick. School is suspended until January first due to illness. The piece ends with a holiday greeting and a brief on a lame shoulder remedy.
Fragmentary line references a reformulated adage about a pirate running mate and self cure. The readable text hints at political satire using the phrase Doctor, cure thyself.
J R Carter of Junction City died in Columbus last Thursday morning from heart failure while walking near the union depot. He was transported to City hospital but died en route. his remains were laid to rest at Pine Level cemetery. He was about 65, survived by his mother, a sister, and numerous relatives.
A 100 dollar reward offer for catarrh cures claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine has 35 years of use and cures by cleansing blood. It asserts relief on mucous surfaces and improved health after short use. Includes address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and notes testimonials available.
Mr Ray Woods spent several days last week with his parents here. Miss Annie England of Daviston is visiting her sister Miss Mattie England. Mrs S A Baldwin has returned home after a pleasant visit to Carsonville. Col C W Foy of Butler attended court here Thursday. The friends of Miss Jane England known as Aunt Jane are glad she is recovering from influenza. Mrs C C Brown spent the weekend with her parents at Daviston. Miss Janie Neisler and Annie Lizzie Parks were Sunday guests of Miss Maelan dinghams. Miss Hattie Wakefield spent last week with her sister Mrs John Searcy at Daviston. Miss Dora Heath is visiting here. Mrs Shellman Martin has returned to Macon after several days here. Miss Mary Streetman of Mauk is visiting here. Mrs Marcus Parks has influenza and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Sunday School every Sunday at 10:30. All are invited. Wishing the Editor and correspondents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Georgia Senator Hoke Smith has won Senate military committee approval for a bill allowing discharged soldiers to retain their khaki uniforms and receive thirty days pay. The measure reverses current rules requiring turnover of government issued uniforms.
Atlanta readers are told Dec 22 will be the special offering day by the Methodist of Georgia for Wesley Memorial Hospital charity work. Contributions support care for patients unable to pay, with admissions by physician or pastors certifying need. The hospital posted its largest yearly patient intake to date in its fiscal year ending Oct 31.
Christmas sale promotes The Youth's Companion as a family friendly magazine with 52 issues yearly for 2.00. Special offer includes 1919 issues, remaining 1918 weeklys, and 1919 calendar, plus McCall's Magazine for 2.50. Separate-address delivery available from Boston office. New subscriptions accepted.
A quotation from Plutarch notes that true character is often shown not by grand deeds but by small acts, brief sayings, or a jest. These subtle moments reveal a person’s real nature more clearly than large battles or sieges.
President Wilson plans Christmas in Paris then travels to American headquarters to dine with troops and visit the front near Coblenz on German soil. He is expected to visit Italy mid January and attend interallied and peace conferences with leaders.
New York report by Captain Platon Oustinoff claims Bolsheviki aim to raise a three million strong force to crush conservatives and hostage tactics, while food scarcity drives prices high and executions rise. Separately Atlantic City hosts Presbyterian congresses to coordinate a war reconstruction program across four cities. Pershing reports 40440 unreported casualties as governors convene to discuss empowered state action and local autonomy.
Notice to creditors and next of kin of Oliver C. Trussell in Taylor County Georgia. Mrs. Oliver C. Trussell applies for permanent Letters of Administration. Creditors must appear and show cause within the legal period. Witness dated December 11 1918 by A H Riley Ordinary.
Georgia Taylor County sheriff to sell at the courthouse in the legal hours on the first Tuesday in January 1919 the 1916 Ford touring car known as the John Byrd car as the property of G E Horton to satisfy a Taylor Superior Court mortgage fifa in favor of C B Marshall. Property identified by plaintiff. Date December 3 1918. J R Beeland Sheriff.
In Taylor County Georgia G T Sanders administrator of Mrs H J Sanders petitioned for discharge after full administration. The court cites all persons to show cause why the administrator should not be discharged and receive Letters of Dismission on the first Monday in January 1919. Dated December 3 1918.
Notice of application to open and establish a new public road in Taylor County Georgia. The proposed road runs from the north side of Old Wire Road near J A Matthews through the lands of Matthews Fuller and McCrary for about one mile and a width of sixteen feet. State and county officials note the process and dates in December 1934.
A mysterious substance in rivers and lakes paralyzes fish and causes bodies to surface when disturbed by hand. Officials warn against contact as investigations proceed. Local reports describe sudden fish immobilization and unusual water disturbances near shoreline areas.
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