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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
3
A long local paragraph blends romantic verse with a stream of community items. It notes exams upcoming, markets, fresh goods, social visits, farming updates, travel, and wedding announcements, with multiple residents and businesses named across Butler and surrounding areas.
The Talbotton New Era declined to report the 14 to 0 Butler victory in the second game of bail, offering a quip about sharing joys with the world while keeping troubles private.
A mass meeting at the Taylor County courthouse formed a permanent Good Roads group led by Hon. Stewart as chairman and J. J. Windham as secretary. Speakers supported the $100000 bond issue and convict labor for road work, and a county election call may be sought between August 1 and 15 to decide the measure. The group aims to inform voters on highway benefits and the proposed funding plan.
Stockholders of the Butler Fertilizer Company met Monday in the Farmers & Merchants Bank office chaired by President C. H. Neisler. I. F. Peebles reported strong finances and business volume for the year with a ten percent dividend and surplus addition. Hon. A. S. Wallace joined the board. out of town attendees included Neisler of Reynolds Major J. W. Harp of Delta and Hon. A. H. Sealy of Howard.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Fagan hosted a delightful country house party for their guest Miss Bertha Frederick of Wellston. About fifteen to twenty town society members attended and enjoyed games and a late supper of cream and cake after 11:30 p.m.
By mutual consent the hardware firm of Chambers and Neisler dissolves. Mr. Chambers takes over Neisler's stock share and continues the business, while Mr. Neisler will pursue another line of work. The community thanks them for supplying a long felt need and wishes continued patronage.
After a long illness Miss Carrie Riley died at her brother Will Riley’s home near Carsonville on Wednesday of last week. She was a faithful member of the Antioch Baptist Church and ready to serve. The body was buried in the family lot near the home Thursday as Rev. M. T. Gaultney conducted the last rites.
Cox and Pierce warn stock is sold for cash within 60 days to clear all dry goods and trimmings. The entire inventory must be moved and will not be carried over. Call 1 to view the sale at their location.
Mr. J. T. Davis of Roberta seeks to buy as many heads of cattle as are for sale in Taylor county. Readers with farm sales are asked to refer fish? The notice invites sellers to contact Mr. Davis about available cattle.
A reader from Sweetwater Tennessee describes life in the Sweetwater Valley, noting land values and a 450 member church. He recalls Butler and its college traditions, shares church statistics, a revival with 61 additions, and a conflict with a wealthy society girl over dancing at a local hop.
A fragmentary note from Butler records Huey Smead Wallace's farewell with a religious reflection. It mentions a girl lighting a candle as city lights failed and a final spiritual moment leading to surrender, ending with Wallace sending love to all in Butler. The text lacks full biographical clarity and date details.
Fickling Lodge No 129 F and AM held a memorable meeting last Friday with Reynolds brethren aiding in conferring the Master Mason degree on RL Bodiford. After work, the group gathered at the Court House for ham sandwiches salads and cake and shared fraternal fellowship with a large turnout including W E Marshall W L Carter and many others.
Mrs Rogers wife of J E Rogers died after a long cancer illness on June 2 in this county. She leaves eight children Burrell J T Perry RL Dinkey Mrs Mathew Rogers Mrs Virgil Hobbs Eli Rogers two sons in law and numerous relatives. Burial followed at Hayes cemetery near Norwich with service at the grave by Rev A H Bazemore.
Mr J E Rogers and children express heartfelt thanks to many kind friends and especially Dr H W Davis for faithful service during the recent illness and death of their wife and mother.
Memorial notice honoring Mrs Sebe Montgomery born March 19 1838 in Taylor county daughter of Robi R and Elizabeth Hays. married Sept 1 1861 to S Montgomery. died May 23 1911 at 3 am. Survived by husband seven sons one daughter and one sister. Describes her as a life of purpose devotion and service to family community and God.
Macon County plans a bond election to approve issuing $150 000 for road improvements. The plan borrows $250 000 over ten years, totaling thirty years to repay. Officials argue good roads aid growth and attract settlers. taxpayers will bear the cost. County commissioners set July 29 for the vote, with July 20 as the election date in the Macon County Citizen report.
The article describes a brief tour by the editor and associates along Taylor and Macon counties. It notes rough roads in Taylor followed by smooth macadam roads in Macon, highlighting travel speed and vehicle wear. It mentions convict labor used to build the roads in both counties.
The annual teachers license exam will be June 16 and 17 at Butler M. and F. College in Taylor County. Besides standard texts, candidates need Hodge's Nature Study and Life and The Manual of Methods for Georgia Teachers. First book available from Ginn & Co. Atlanta for $1.00. Work starts promptly at 5 am. A S Wallace C S C.
Excursion to Tybee June 27 1911 via Central of Georgia by Butler route. Round trip $4.50 from Butler. Train leaves 11:55 p m June 27 arrives Tybee 9:45 a m following day. Return by July 3 1911. Sleepers and coaches thru to Savannah. W B Jones agent Butler Ga handles reservations and tickets.
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