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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
1
Column from J.T. Respess alias Uncle Jimmie detailing wartime optimism, flu hardships, farming trends, cotton’s imagined return, oil fever, and a personal note about Belle Jinks Bazemore. Observations mix local weather, crop prospects, and national peace hopes with family news and community life in January 1919.
The A B and A Railway Company through its agricultural agent assists farmers along its route and across counties. It advocates tobacco cultivation and issues information on tobacco culture, arguing railroads prosper when farmers do well.
Curtis McBride killed Henry Bailey White near Columbus Georgia with an automatic pistol after an argument. Jude Shans of Buena Vista and Mrs Bailey witnessed the shooting. McBride surrendered to county officers and is held without bail.
Macon Georgia January 28 Camp Wheeler is said to resemble a deserted bird nest as reports indicate officers and men may depart within a month. All farm operations of the Salvage Company have ceased stock returned to the Remount station machinery sold and 200 acres of cultivated land taken over by the buyer who will harvest the crops.
A Moultrie Georgia family the Howards perished from influenza with all five family members struck within days. Mr and Mrs Howard and three children fell ill together and died in rapid succession. the remaining two children passed away the following day.
Washington January 25 the War Department ordered that no man be discharged from the army against his wish until he can obtain civil employment. Orders telegraphed to all commanders direct retention of men desiring temporary service, with discharge only upon their written request when they find work. Those kept temporarily will be attached to the most convenient unit where they can be most useful.
In Junction City a dispute over rent led to gunfire. Postmaster Homer Martin fired on L. J. Downs during a confrontation while Marshal Will Hesters was shot twice while pursuing Martin at the post office. Hesters is at home recovering. Martin is jailed. The town reports widespread concern and a wish for amicable settlement.
Bernettie Fowler and John Milton Durham wed at Rev Will Jenkins home on January 20. Bernettie, daughter of Tom and Anna Fowler, is praised as industrious and educated, having taught in Columbus area schools. The couple will reside in Columbus.
Washington report notes Rep. Des Crisp backs a bill to exempt honorably discharged veterans from competitive exams for classified government posts with preference for wounded men. He cites positions like letter carriers and custodians and hopes for swift House action. The Rivers and Harbors bill adds 1000 for maintenance of the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers.
A Howard Georgia notice recounts the accidental death of Herbert Wilson at Hickman’s law mill on January 22 1919. A friend writer notes Wilson was cutting logs, stumbled, and was fatally injured by the saw after requesting a job exchange. The account emphasizes community sympathy and Wilson’s kind nature.
Washington report notes a 75 percent cut in trans Atlantic freight rates on American cotton exports effective immediately as the Shipping Board lowers general freight rates in response to British cuts. Southern lawmakers pushed for the cotton cut, and the market reacted with a swift $10 rise per bale in New York and New Orleans futures, signaling heightened tension between U S shipping interests and Britain.
In accordance with the Vital Statistics Law a death certificate must be filed with the Registrar of the County Board of Health before burial. The law helps prevent disease spread and aids authorities in tracking death statistics. The Taylor County Board comprises Dr. R. C. Montgomery, G. C. Smith and Prof. A. S. Wallace.
Tom Fowler, a well known colored man formerly of Butler, has been missing since December 2. A $25 reward for information on his whereabouts has been offered by E. L. Stanley Co. He vanished after leaving home December 21 while in good health, with no money on him and his body possibly swept away in Schulster branch river. Local whites describe him as reliable. search continues.
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