02 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
1
Butler observes Mother’s Day next Sunday not on May 10th but the first Sunday in June due to ongoing commencement preparations. The Methodist church hosts a program of songs readings and recitations by Sunday school pupils under older guidance with a goal of being entertaining and instructive. All men are urged to attend and wear a white flower to honor mothers.
Hot weather tonic advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for rundown, nervous, and tired conditions. It claims to boost stomach, liver, kidneys, and overall strength with a tonic and health builder. Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Me credits it with a complete cure after doctors gave up. Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts advertised too.
Oscar Lee Williams a 24 year old express messenger for Southern Express Company and Fort Valley native, is arrested in Macon on larceny after trust for stealing 4900 dollars in seven packages from Sparta to Atlanta. He confesses and returns 3250. 900 more allegedly given to Fred Thompson, who is charged with gaming. Williams hid 3000 in a cigar box at his mother’s Fort Valley home. His routes ran between Macon and Camack on the Georgia Railroad and he is held on bond.
Mrs Mary E McMullen of Phelps New York credits Chamberlains Tablets with curing years of indigestion and constipation after a few weeks of use. She reports immediate relief and eventual full recovery. For sale by all dealers.
G V Shirley promotes a Taylor county fair in Butler urging farmers and business leaders to attend a courthouse meeting to draft plans for a state fair entry. Prizes include a $25 scholarship from The First National Bank of Reynolds and another from A B and A Railroad for corn club winners. aims to attract strong exhibits and place at Macon.
A J Chapman aged 40, a Macon grocer, killed himself after finding his wife dead from natural causes. Coroner ruled the wife died of natural causes. Chapman's brother in law F R Christian aided in the discovery and described Chatman as acting like a mad man.
The contract for the Flint River Bridge at the Agency has been awarded to the Virginia Bridge and Iron Co of Roanoke. W. E. Leigh will supervise preparatory work as engineers plan the 238 foot bridge with 14 panels, 16 feet wide. Convicts continue road work toward the river, praised as top quality for the state.
An old advertisement touts a foam based cough remedy sold by H. J. Porter in Butler Georgia. It claims easing chest tightness wheezing distress and tearing coughs with no opiates and warns to refuse substitutes.
Atlanta May 28 three William J Burns operatives W W Rogers C C Tedder and L C Whitfield were fined 100 each in City Court and bound over to state courts for work on the L M Frank murder case without police approval. Other Burns operatives Sears and McWorth had charges dismissed.
The Empress of Ireland sank after a collision with the collier Storstad on the St. Lawrence near Rimouski Quebec. About 1 000 lives were lost with 339 saved by the Lady Evelyn and 60 by the Eureka as survivors endured injuries in frigid waters. Notable passengers perished including Sir Henry Seton Kar r and Sir Henry Irving.
An old style advertisement touts Citrolax as the best remedy for constipation and sour stomach. It claims prompt action without pain, pleasant lemonade taste, and satisfactory flushing, noting it is sold by a local druggist.
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