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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
5
Reynolds and Butler area notices recap social calls and health, with court cases and local business ads. Residents include Mr Roderick Dugger and Mrs M A Chapman, while Ira Chambers advertises $1.00 overalls and $1.50 jeans. Justice court actions, farm moves, and civic updates color the item.
The October adjourned term of Taylor Superior Court closed with no grand jury call. Judge Gil bert was ill, so Judge B. T. Rawlings presided, earning praise for fairness and knowledge. Trials included W. B. Wilson vs Bertha Wilson, resulting in $2,000 verdict after long deliberation, and Planters Warehouse Co. v Neisler awarding $7,997.92. Nine misdemeanor cases were heard, two resulting in acquittals. two individuals were convicted of violating labor contract law.
A Pleasant Day as relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Fowler's home last Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Layfield, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Giles, Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Gordy, Mrs. Cora Bridges of Unadilla, Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Adams and daughter Ruth. A splendid turkey dinner followed by other dishes, with the day spent in religious and social conversation.
Notice urges buyers to secure 1000 bushels of fancy white clipped oats arriving this week as prices rise. For delivery rights out of car a special price is offered. See Seandrett & Mathews at once to arrange purchase.
City residents press for action as talks over installing an electric light system for Butler continue with no concrete steps disclosed. Officials promised updates but provided no timeline or funding details, leaving the plan in a state of anticipation.
Our town mourns the death of Judge O M Colbert at his family home Saturday morning. Born February 3 1848 in Butts County Georgia he practiced law in Butler after 1869 and served as presiding judge of Taylor County Court. He married Florine Ragland in 1875. she preceded him in death. He was a merchant, planter, Mason and Knights of Honor member faithful to his Christian Science faith. Funeral held Sunday at 2 PM with Rev J H Stanford and Rev J T Adams. remains interred in the family plot. Noted mourners from Talbotton Macon and Columbus attended.
Mr Holmes Frederick, president of the Frederiderick Disinfectant Company of Atlanta, has died from injuries after a fall through an elevator shaft. He was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon and died Friday morning at 7 o'clock. The obituary notes his prominence in Atlanta and Columbus and mentions Rosa Martin and Judge J. H. mbus.
A heartfelt memorial tribute praises Judge O M Colbert as brave, cheerful, and hospitable. It notes his deep faith sustained him in illness, his devoted relationship with his daughter Mrs Fred Chapman, and the enduring affection of those who knew him best. His memory is cherished by friends and family who witnessed his steadfast character.
The Census Bureau releases the ninth ginning report for the 1912 crop listing 13,091,264 bales ginned prior to January 16. This seven year average shows 95.3 percent of the total crop ginned by that date, confirming progress toward full harvest.
Friends in Butler mourn the death of J T Oneal at his Panhandle home on Sunday morning. Aged about 66, he was a farmer with extensive land holdings and noted for agricultural interest and honesty. The body was buried Monday in the Crowell family lot after funeral services by Rev J H Stanford. Survived by wife and five children: John O Neal Ella Philman Tommie O Neal J M Underwood and Mrs George Mosley.
Fortson mourns the death of W T Jones aged 63 at his Fortson home last Saturday. He was a devout Methodist with many local friends. Survived by his wife and six children W B Jones of Butler J A Ingram of Troy Ala A L A Jones of Fortson Mrs J L Burns of Columbus and three sisters Mrs Armstrong of Cataula Mrs Wesley Philips and Mrs Jeff Philips.
At a pleasant convention in the well furnished hall last Thursday night the Local Camp W O W installed J T Mathews as C C F Windham Adv Lieut G C Smith Banker Eli Garrett Clerk L E Peterman Escort M A Chapman Watchman L H Beeland Sentry G M Daniel Manager The camp is flourishing with harmonious meetings and strong fraternal spirit New members join at nearly every convention and the membership remains large with leading young business men in Butler and vicinity.
Ten days of persistently warm weather alarm fruit growers in the Montezuma area. Buds on peach trees swell and fears grow of damage from later cold snaps. High temperatures also hinder mule labor, with plantation reports noting mules exhausted and resting in heat.
We sincerely thank the physicians neighbors and friends for their assistance during the sickness and death of our husband and father We also thank those who covered his casket with flowers May we live so His blessings continue to shower on us and be prepared to meet in heaven the loved ones gone Mrs J G McCants and children
A classified style notice offers males for sale with pricing to be arranged by contact with J. J. Windham. The fragment provides no additional details such as quantity, ages, or terms.
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