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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
4
Local notices report visits by M R Cameron J W Edwards and J J Windham in Macon Reynolds and nearby towns. Oysters eggs and toys advertised alongside Red Cross Roll Call appeals and Christmas stock at Carson Bartlett and Peebles stores. Shifts in Butterfield and Bazemore rail roles noted with community updates and wartime casualty mentions.
Jim Hill charged with the killing of Oscar Cattle in the November 27 incident. He was tried before Justice J J T Adams and bound over to the superior court for manslaughter. Bond set at $500, and it is reported he can make it in a few days.
Local charity notes old Santa will load up a cheerful assortment of toys, dolls, and novelties along with fruits and nuts for distribution to children. The effort aims to bring holiday cheer to families in need this season.
A Christmas service is planned at Butler Methodist Church next Sunday morning with special music and a tailored sermon. The notice invites all to attend in a spirit of worship and gratitude, as regular services continue at Union Methodist Church on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon.
Notice announces lost dark grey rain coat last Saturday with guidance that it may have been left in a car and offers a reward. It promises stationery trade as an incentive and mentions H J Porter’s Drug Store as a point of contact.
The death and funeral of Ben Massey occurred at the home of his uncle Mr C White near Rupert. He was about 23, described as an excellent, industrious young man and was interred at Prosperity cemetery. The notice ends with an advertisement for toiletries at H J Porter's Drug Store.
Mr and Mrs J C Moulton hosted a six o clock dinner Friday with Dr and Mrs C F Fickling Mr and Mrs B B Rawls Miss Sadie Rawls Miss Christine Rawls Mrs L B Pool and Mrs B M Moulton attending The hall and parlor featured palms and ferns the dining room centerpiece a double vase of Christmas berries and violets The occasion carried holiday overtones and guests recalled the memory fondly
M R Camerun advertises an exchange offer for eggs at 65 cents per dozen in trade to suppliers or sellers.
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