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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1911
Page
3
Local items from Butler include visits by residents to Macon Reynolds Panhandle and Ellaville with social calls and business trips. Notes mention real estate activity, a new brick store building, school closures, and upcoming civic events.
Butler elects new city officers for 1909 10 with J J Windham mayor pro tem W B Carter clerk and treasurer and Robert Anglin re elected marshal. A town oyster and fish supper at Salzer restaurant next Wednesday invites all residents to show support for progress.
Miss Sara Montfort entertained the social set with a decorated parlor and dining room and received help from her sister Mrs W L Taylor. The highlight was a Progressive Jackstraws game won by Thurman Whatley of Reynolds and Miss Eula Wilson.
Judge and Mrs J H Martin announce the engagement of their daughter Edith to Mr William Scarbrough. The wedding is planned for March at the Martins country home in Ossahatchee.
Entertaining her bridal party Miss Carile Scandrett will be hos tess at a 6 o'clock dinner this evening at the home of her parents on Forsyth preceding the church rehearsal. Covers are laid for 18 with a red and white color scheme.
Mrs. M J Coxwell wife of W Coxwell of Potterville died last Thursday night after a yearlong decline. A Methodist, she served her faith with quiet courage and cheer. Survived by her husband and son the funeral was led by Rev J P Adams at Beth El Church cemetery south of Butler.
All persons indebted to Charine Supply Co must settle immediately. Unsettled accounts after a limited time will be turned to an attorney for collection. Charine Surety Co Charing Ga.
Hon J J West aged 81 died yesterday at noon after months of disability from old age. He leaves a widow three sons and one daughter and several grandchildren. A Civil War veteran, he later served as Taylor County treasurer and was active in Masonic and Methodist circles. The funeral will be held at 11 AM at his residence with Rev H W Anderson officiating and burial in the Baptist cemetery.
Miss Minnie Lumpkin of Talbot County died after a prolonged illness. She was daughter of Mrs Sallie Lumpkin who lived at Baldwinville. The service was at Mt Zion church and cemetery conducted by Rev Graham Forrester. Her Christian life and character were praised by friends and relatives.
For sale a group of Barred Plymouth Rock roosters at 2.50 each. Birds originate from eggs from Belmont Farm prize pens. Full blood Barred Rock eggs available at 1 per setting of 15. Located in Butler Georgia. Call J T Mathews.
Solicitor George C Palmer wins a ruling by the attorney general and the president on the construction of the law governing keeping records and issuing certificates for federal liquor licenses. The Columbus Ledger notes his long effort since December and says the victory uplifts prosecuting attorneys in Georgia and across states with prohibition laws.
Georgia Division U D C offers a gold medal for the best essay on Events in Georgia in 1864 with a Taylor county prize for a local student. Open to white Georgia children under 18, the essays must be sent by March 23 1911. Teachers urged to promote participation and report counts.
Three head of cattle missing since spring 1910 near Jinks settlement south of Butler. Spotted cow with a heart shaped white forehead and a lighter heifer. One calf with similar markings. Reward of five dollars offered. Jim Winters.
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