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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
8
Butler beat Reynolds 4 to 3 in a tight game at Buena Vista with Mosely striking out 18 and Geesling catching for Butler. Reynolds pitched well but lacked run support as Butler took their seventh win in seven meetings this season.
Butler team invites to Reynolds for three games on Wednesday afternoon. Local infield shines early as Butler wins the opener 4 to 1. Pitchers Chapman and Beeland fare well for Butler while Reynolds’ Weaver and others struggle.
In a Thursday contest at Reynolds Butler played one of its most interesting games this season. After five innings the score favored Reynolds 6 to 0. The sixth saw Reynolds add two more then Butler climbed to 3 to 6 and finally 3 to 9 in the seventh before the game ended with Reynolds still ahead.
Twelve inning battle between Butler and Buena Vista yielded a 3 2 Buena Vista victory at the local diamond yesterday afternoon. The game featured brilliant plays and was the fastest on the local schedule this season. Both teams show strong form and are set to meet again tomorrow afternoon.
The Buell Vista Patriot reports Butler’s strong season with an eight win, five loss line after a hit filled Wednesday practice. Manager Chapman predicts a strong run as Butler hosts two games against Reynolds, while Homer Beeland exits Reynolds. A kidney health ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills via J A Farmer of Auburn New York who reports lasting relief.
The article explains that hard soil crusts from low organic content reduce crop stands and yields. It urges timely soil breaking after rain with a weeder or harrow, notes wheel hoe for ridges, and stresses crust disruption to maintain moisture and aid root access.
Census data show Georgia with 120,067 horses and only 3,918 colts on 26,020 farm horses. Breeding efficiency appears low as mares would expect about 10,806 colts, yet only one third that number is produced. Rising interest in Percherons and cooperative breeding schemes aims to shift farmers from mules to mares and improve horse quality and numbers.
Two renowned physicians meet at a reception exchanging witty compliments about their methods. A child's slight cold could worsen into serious illness, with croup bronchitis or pneumonia possible. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is promoted to nip a cold and ease coughs. Rewards of the Hustlers suggest effort accelerates results.
J S Donahue of South Haven Michigan a civil war captain served as a lighthouse keeper for years and averted wrecks. An odd note says Electric Bitters saved him from becoming a wreck himself curing kidney trouble chills and indigestion. He praises the remedy noting better sight and health. Advertisement. Wireless operator warns he is about to have words with a friend.
An advertisement recalls a $1.00 per plate banquet for Henry Clay in New Orleans in 1942 and pivots to a pitch for King’s New Life Pills. The ad claims the pills ease stomach trouble and indreision, liver, kidney and bowel disorders, offering a 25 cent price at City Drug Store.
The fragment urges using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at the first sign of hoarseness or croup in children, claiming it wards off attacks. It stresses prompt dosing and promotes sale through all dealers, reflecting old advertising diction and moralizing tone.
Georgia Taylor County will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in July at the courthouse door for cash. The property described is one I horse wagon and harness, seized to satisfy a Bailand Traver from the Justice Court 757th district G M in favor of Wall Brothers against T M Mroczkowski. Possession is with I M Mroczkowski. Dated June 20, 1913 J R Beegand Sheriff.
In Georgia Taylor County Mrs Bertha Wilson applies for permanent administration on the estate. The Ordinary A H Riley orders her to appear at his office within the legally allowed time to show cause why administration should not be granted, dated May 5 1913.
A petition under Civil Code Section 2036 calls for a Fence or No Fence election in Taylor County. After counter and supplement petitions a July 2 1913 election date is set with polls open at all precincts. Ordinary A H Riley signs the order dated June 2 1913.
To whom it may concern in Georgia Taylor County an application for an order to establish a new road is filed by C E Marshall WE Marshall J N Bryan GT Ruffin et al with a laid out route from T J Amerson residence past Newsom Mill site to intersect the present road between lots 239 and 238. If no good cause is shown an order may be granted on June 1 1913. This 6th day of May 1913. H P Wallace Clerk R M Suggs Chairman Ri R Tayl for County Georgia
Taylor County issues rules for teacher licensure and examinations. Three exam sets will occur in June for Primary Intermediate and High School levels. Licenses limit teaching grades. state licenses cover only below High School. Georgia history tests required for out of state certificates. Expired licenses may be renewed by a short reading course exam. A.S. Wallace, C.S.S.
An OCR fragment advertises a special malaria or chills and fever prescription claiming five or six doses will cure, compares favorably to Galomet, and notes the fever won’t harm the liver or cause sickness. It mentions a 25 cent daily thought quote by Jeremy Collier and includes date-like marks 08.6 and a product name Galomet.
The tax receiver orders February 1 as the start for 1913 tax returns and lists collection sites and schedules. Butler during court week and Saturdays until June 21. Reynolds includes April 17 May 9 June 4-5. Duggers April 16 May 8 June 3. Perkins April 15 May 6 June 2. Wesley April 14 May 12 and June 9. Howard April 21 May 13 June 10. Norwich April 22 10 am to noon and June 11 same hours. Mark April 22 1 pm to 4 pm and June 12 1 pm to 4 pm. Charing April 23 May 14 June 12. Rupert April 29 May 15 June 13. Potterville April 18 by G W L Cose R T R.
Wireless telegraphy is now in use in Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. The adoption signals expanding communications across the region with new technical and commercial possibilities for government and industry. Authority sources report growing interest from businesses seeking faster cross border messaging and improved dispatch.
Excursion fares offered via Central of Georgia Railway to Nashville Tennessee and back for World-Wide Baraca Philathea Union June 21 25 1913 to Los Angeles California and back for International Convention United Society of Christian Endeavor July 9 14 1913 to Monteagle and Sewanee Tennessee and back for Opening Week July 8 10 Bible Course July 10 30 and Missionary Meeting August 30 1913. For full information fares dates of sale limits apply to nearest ticket agent.
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