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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
5
Butler residents report visits by Miss Ruth Adams and Mrs. W. E. Steed while crops thrive from recent rains. Local events include church services, planned fairs, family visits, and shop promotions as farmers note clean crops and rising garden yields.
Strayed cattle described as one black and white cow 500 lbs one black steer 325 lbs and one yellow speckled heifer 450 lbs all with cropped ears and under bit in right ear. Reward offered for recovery. Return to J B Visage Roberta Ga R 1.
Fat Peed, longtime resident and stepmother of A. B. Peed of this county, died Wednesday night while visiting relatives in Americus. Her remains reached Butler and were taken to the home of her daughter Mrs. Lou Trussell, then to the Methodist church for services by Rev. M. T. Gaultney. She was buried beside her husband in the Methodist cemetery. A life of Christian faith and noble deeds was noted at the funeral, and the Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved. Accompanying the remains to Butler were W. J. Gunn and daughter Miss Louise Gunn of Savannah, Mrs. Ada Buff of Macon, and Mr. Jas. Cameron of Americus.
Alridge Franklin five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Davis and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hinton died Monday after a three week illness from dysentery induced by measles. He was a bright child and funeral services were held at Turner's Chapel Tuesday at noon conducted by Rev. J. T. Adams.
Frank Gray and Claudia Mathews married Saturday afternoon at three o clock in a grove near the C. A. Ivey home. The ceremony was witnessed by two or three intimate friends as part of a romantic plan. They will reside at the A. W. Gray residence and come from the families of J. T. Mathews and A. W. Gray.
An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills to counter spring fatigue and general aches. It claims the product aids back and joint discomfort and boosts health during seasonal weariness.
G. T. Watson of Whitesboro Texas reports a severe injury from a horse kick. He says both bones of the left leg are broken between the knee and ankle and the break is dangerous, but if no complications arise he expects to be out in a few weeks. June 1 1916.
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