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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
3
Local event in Butler Georgia showcases artists with diverse media including paintings, sculpture, and crafts. Organizers expect fresh pieces and community engagement as participants display varied styles and themes.
Butler residents hear from Col Louis L Brown visit Col Brown’s call to county business. 1917 cotton ginned totals show higher yield than 1916. plans to beautify courthouse square and erect memorial shaft gain traction. updates on health, schooling, and local commerce. farmer arrivals and sales and a reminder to invest in home.
Judge Gilles H. Giles, amid a phthisic-like illness over several days, receives encouragement from supporters and his loved ones. Hope grows for a recovery, which would bring welcome news to his many friends.
Miss Sallie Wilson resigns from the Hoke Smith Institute in Vista after an operation, returns home with her mother Mrs. Wilson. Minnie McMichael of Buena Vista succeeds her at the Buena Vista school as the new teacher.
Mr E J Keiley former Juniper who is skilled in repairing automobiles leases the Peebles Garage building and equipment. He will do general auto repairs carry parts in stock and expects public patronage. He has moved to Butler near the A W Gray residence.
Butler banks will be closed next Saturday in observance of Lee's birthday. The local Furnito Turner line notes no other openings as community needs are studied, selecting options suitable for homes and furniture.
After this week we grind corn stalks from w corn pulled for the public on Friday or day until noon. When one or more pat bring as much as five feed we will appoint a day to grind same. We charge toll as follows. Ear corn 1-10 Corn Beans 1-10 Hay mixed or beans 1-8 Our cash rate per hundred. For further information call R. W. Adams, late Scandrett's.
Sheriff Beeland urges all residents to obtain vehicle license tags by March 1. Applications can be found with Sheriff Beeland or at the Secretary of State office. The enforcement will be strict, with penalties for operating a car without a license tag after March 1.
A thoroughbred Duroc sow with six pigs, farrowed November 20, 1917, bred by a Hampshire boar. For more information write or see Pickens Riley in Butler, Ga, No. 4.
A report from the 26th Captain Kimbrew, previously noted for broken ribs, has fully recovered and is stationed as Captain in the infantry. The message confirms his reinstatement and readiness for duty amid ongoing state affairs.
Robert S. Baldwin and Miss Wilda joined in marriage yesterday at the Butler Methodist parsonage with Rev. L. A. Harrell officiating. The groom is a promising young man and both families praise the couple's happiness and sterling character.
We express sincere thanks to friends for their kindness through our sad bereavement. We appreciate every prayer effort and floral tribute from friends and physicians. May God bless you all.
The Cameron family expresses sincere gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of their husband and father. Special thanks to those who cared, and to Mrs J H Giles. May love and mercy be with you all.
Pastor L A Harrell invites all to attend preaching Saturday and Sunday at eleven o'clock each day. Sunday School gathers at ten o'clock for all to come together in worship at Crowalls. Urgent invitation extended to the community to join in services.
A derailed eastbound freight near Tangent five miles west of Butler disrupted Central Railroad service. Nine loaded coal and box cars left the track at the east switch around two pm, delaying east and west passenger trains while baggage and passengers were transferred. No injuries reported.
A comparatively new black smith outfit and some material are offered at a bargain by Rogers and Cameron in Butler Ga. People speak well of Chamberlain's Tablets with reports of good results. A testimonial from G A McBride of Hereford Ont notes satisfaction after trial. Indigestion or constipation relief is claimed.
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