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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
8
Notice warns all able bodied residents aged 16 to 55 to work at least five and a half days a week or face enforcement. Sheriff, deputy sheriffs, town marshals must prosecute noncompliant individuals per Acts of Georgia Legislature 1918. Several locals reportedly idle. authorities say law may be enforced suddenly with no further warning.
Notice states a red yearling heifer with underbit in left ear and overbit in right ear has been missing about two months. Reward offered for information leading to its whereabouts. Contact R. R. Beela, Howard, Ga., Route Nol.
Delilah Smith Hesters died December 5 1918 at her son John Smith's home near Howard Born near Buena Vista Georgia in 1817 she was the last of Uncle Buck Smith's line She married Henry Hesters at twenty and had six children three preceded her She joined Harmony Baptist Church in Mauk in 1908 and dedicated her life to neighbor care and nursing until losing her eye Her surviving children are Perry Hesters Robert Hesters and Mrs John Smith Funeral held December 6 at Horeb cemetery conducted by Rev M T Gaultney Written by Mrs R A Hester’s
Texas Wonder claims to dissolves gravels, cures diabetes and rheumatism, and regulates kidney and bladder function for men and women and children. Available by mail for $1.00. one box lasts two months and often cures. Sent with sworn testimonials from Dr. F. W. Hall of St. Louis. sold by druggists.
Notice of dissolution states the firm Brooks & Trus sell restaurant and general merchandise at Butler GA has been dissolved by mutual consent. H J Brooks withdrew and is not bound for future liabilities. accounts due before January 1 will be paid by J E Trussell. Debtors urged to pay promptly to H J Brooks or J E Trussell.
Mrs J P Keney died January 15 1919 at age 60 leaving husband J P Keney one sister Mrs P W Lloyd one brother A F Davis one daughter Mrs R W Sandafus two nieces Mrs Math Rogers and Miss Cora Lloyd two nephews William and Eldridge Lloyd and three grandchildren The funeral was held January 16 1919 at Davis cemetery conducted by Rev Loman The writer CORA Lloyd notes a vacant chair and a hope of reunion in a better land
A brief obituary notes the death of Eunice Wainwright on December 20 1918 at age eleven from pneumonia. Survived by her father and mother two sisters Ida Carter and Claudia Vancoeck five brothers Aden Julius Jack Andrew William and a faithful aunt Miss Tait Wainwright. Funeral by Rev W R Lawhorn at Wainwright cemetery with heartfelt sympathy from cousin Lula Moore.
An advertisement notes F S Royster started the business in 1886 and remains owner while the enterprise grew to 15 factories to meet demand for Royster Brands. It highlights the founder’s integrity and the long record of success tied to user results.
A Georgia special tax commission plans a constitutional amendment to overhaul the tax system, abolish ad valorem provisions, and present hearings in Macon Albany Dublin Savannah Rome and Gainesville in April. A subcommittee will summarize prior discussions for Governor Dorsey’s office.
W. J. Griffith Tax Receiver announces books open February 1 in Butler and will be present every Saturday until May 15 to receive 1919 tax retails. He will also be at the Court House during the Spring term. Neglect to file subjects you to double tax by law. Reynolds, Ga. Md. 21, 1919. Taylor County
Rouse City Texas resident Mary Kilman says after months of extreme side pain she found relief and lasting health from Cardus, taking three bottles and experiencing no further trouble. She urges others to try Cardus for headaches backaches and monthly discomforts.
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