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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
2
Notice states the annual meeting of stockholders will be Tuesday morning, January 8, 1918 at 10 o clock at the bank in Reynolds Georgia to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before them. H K Sealy Cashier
The Neisler place five miles north of Butler offers a good house, barns and improvements with lands to the extent of a two horse farm for rent for another year. Interested parties should apply at once to C. H. Neisler, Reynolds, Georgia.
One Maxwell touring car 1917 model in good condition with equipment storage batteries shock absorbers extra tire and rim 60 inch tread. Contact J M Cook M D Charing Ga.
SHERIFFS SALE for January 1918 in Taylor County Georgia Reynolds town lot at southwest corner of Montague and Sumpter streets fronting 75 feet with 150 feet depth. Property levied to satisfy a superior court judgment in favor of Calvert Mortgage Company against Walter J. Griffith. Sheriff J R Beeland notes the date as December 5 1917 and that the property is in Walter J. Griffiths possession.
A notice in the Georgia probate office states W J Braswell files for a bond of title grant allowing L Pyr on administrator of G T Ruffin estate to convey the west half of lot 250 in the sixth district. All concerned must show cause before the 1st Monday in January 1918 why the order should not be granted. Dated November 20 1917. AE Riley Ordinary.
G T Sanders administrator applies to the Ordinary of Taylor County Georgia for leave to sell lands of the estate of Mrs H J Sanders deceased for distribution. The application will be heard at the regular January 1918 term of the Taylor County Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in January 1918. Dec 5 1917.
The notice records the death of Eliza Terrell on a Monday in January 1918 in TM, with T. Des. Std 1917 and C. T. Mowtforth as administrator.
Advances on cotton finance totaled 80,119.61 with 68,826.82 principal and 214,190.65 shown under FAS TOTAL alongside smaller figures 672.29 and 883.33 in the same financial line item. The entry reflects loan activity and discount allowances within the period.
L F Montfort cashier Reynolds Banking Company testifies under oath that the attached bank statement reflects the true condition of the bank as recorded in its books in Reynolds. The affidavit is filed in Taylor County Georgia and sworn before the notary.
Atlanta December 26 1917 35 Internal Revenue officers will begin work January 1 in counties to collect returns for the new tax law. The team will be stationed at the Butler courthouse January 2 to February 2 to assist residents in filing returns. un married individuals with net income 1000 or more and married persons with 2000 or more are urged to call. collectors warn that failure to file will bring consequences. officers will have forms ready and will visit in person.
A historical editorial warns of tax dodging by both small property owners and wealthy individuals. It argues underreporting property values and incomes harms the state, equating tax evasion to dodging wartime military service and stressing the need for fair taxation across income levels.
A New Jersey school boy satirically claims to change daily habits to promote democracy. He notes meatless Tuesdays wheatless Wednesdays and other frugal measures while expressing anti Kaiser sentiment. The verse mocks wartime rationing and patriotism with playful exaggeration.
Army plans to move 30 000 war-struck loads by road to the Atlantic seaboard using 15 000 freight cars, carrying 90 000 tons of supplies. A backbone military highway will connect Chicago and New York to feeder routes from motor production centers, with training for transportation men to handle behind the lines challenges.
The Taylor county Herald reflects on a peaceful Christmas season with no deaths or major accidents, noting fewer tragedies and sickness. Residents supported troops with cheer and gifts, while the county’s wealth was prudently used. The paper resumes in 1918 hoping for prosperity and continued reader support.
Miss Myrtice Ruth Ward daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Ward Howard and Mr Walter Brown Hall of Talbotton wed at the brides home Wednesday at 4 30 officiated by Rev Harris of Talbotton. They will reside in Lineville Alabama.
An advertisement urges buying a small farm in South Georgia while farm products stay elevated. It cites cotton at 30c per pound, long cotton 75c, cotton seed 85 dollars per ton, peanuts 125 dollars per ton, corn two dollars per bushel, live hogs 18c per pound, syrup one dollar per gallon. It promotes clearing land along the A B and A Railway and offers W W Croxton as contact through the Atlanta Georgia office for farm listings and information.
Edgar J. Stokes of Americus reports the death of his brother E. J. Stokes at his Buena Vista home after a long illness caused by paralysis. Survived by wife and five children, including Henry J. Stokes of Savannah and daughters in Americus Detroit and Fitzgerald. Brother H. D. Stokes of Americus and J. G. Stokes of Butler are among surviving siblings. Three sisters also survive. Funeral and burial held in Buena Vista.
Marion Cooper fourteen, son of M C Cooper, well known Columbus plumber, was killed when a shotgun discharged while Massey jr. and Cooper boys were preparing firewood four miles from Columbus. The accident occurred about three o clock this afternoon. The mother is a former Taylor county daughter of Col Butler Reynolds. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
A fragment discusses Congressman Charles R. Cri proposing amendments to the War Tax Act. The writer criticizes exemption for government workers including Congress and Senators, noting salaries and tax amounts such as 7500 dollars and 6000 dollar brackets. The piece urges removal of unfair exemptions and attaining an equitable tax, urging action via telegraph.
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