Locals note social visits and business moves in Butler
Butler readers see snippets of court and church news as figures like Miss Elise Wallace and Miss Rena Fuller visit. Cox & Pierce promote cash sales. Horton's Drug Store expands with new drinks and teas. local trades, farm talks, and road-bond debates share space alongside births and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Fuller
Panhandle
Elizabeth Russ
Cox & Pierce
Marian West
Edna and
Rosa
Delta
Horton’s
Butler
Reynolds
Death of Mr. Cato Pierce at his daughter's home
Mr Cato Pierce died of typhoid fever last Wednesday at his daughter Arshijemie Lee Scarbroughs residence near Preston Webster County burial in Steed cemetery Talbot county funeral by Rev J W Arnol Pierce long time Taylor County resident at Pierce Farm nine miles southwest of Butter noted for hospitality and service to youth survived by nine children and many friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cato Pierce
Arshijemie Lee Scarbrough
Preston
Webster County
Talbot County
Steed
J. W. Arnoli
Pierce
Taylor County
Mr John Hobbs Dies in Columbus After Illness
Mr John Hobbs died Friday in Columbus at 44 after moving there with his family two months earlier to seek lighter work. Bright's disease ended his health and his funeral was held Saturday at 4 30 pm from his home, with Rev J N Peacock officiating, interment at Riverdale cemetery. He is survived by his wife, three brothers G T Hobbs of Columbia James Hobbs of La Grange Virgil Hobbs of this county, and two sisters Mrs C J Woodall Kissimmee Fla and Mollie Stewart Ellaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hobbs
Columbus
Bright
Huu
Hobbs
Oregon
Douglas
Messrs G T
Columbia
James
la Grange
Virgil
C J Woodall
Kissimee Fla
Mollie Stewart
Ellaville
Fuimsral
J N Peacock
Riverdale Cemetary
Little Joe Fountain Dies in Macon County Home
Sympathy pours in for Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Fountain over the death of their eight month old twin son known as Little Joe He had been ill since birth and despite devoted care he died Wednesday morning at 5 o clock The infant was laid to rest in Bloodworth cemetery with services led by Rev JS Adams.
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W Bazemore
The
Butler Telephone Co
Macon
Robert Lee Fountain
Little Joe
Macon County
Bloodworth
Rey JS Adams
Notice to Taxpayers on Closure of Taylor County Books
Notice is hereby given that due to positive orders the six books of Taylor county will be closed next Saturday. I will be in Reynolds Wednesday and Thursday with the books for the accommodation of the people of that district. After Thursday I will be in my office at Butler the remainder of the week. A number of taxpayers have not made returns and we urge their promptness in the matter. W. L. Cosey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Reynolds
Butler
W. L. Cosey
After Graduation The Simple Path For Young Graduates
The Youth Companion essay urges new graduates to view life as a solvable problem not a war. It emphasizes honesty, service, growth, and simple rules over cleverness, cautions against chasing money, and encourages a clean, grateful life as the true measure of success.
Just Things and Moral Musings From a Local Editor
A local editor riffs on social mores with playful humor about prices, flirtations, and honesty. He warns against gossip and petty quarrels, reflects on youth and aging, and urges self improvement amid rising cotton prices and fading temperance. He cites Aunt Carrie Nation, temperance, and neighborhood disputes as context for village virtue.
Visit to the Gate City Highlights Baby Base Founder
A Taylor county visitor details a trip to Atlanta to tour Baby Hase Drug Co. founder T P Marshall and his wife Knowles, noting Marshall's turn to success with Baby Base and Knowles winning cake prizes. Also mentions Captain T C Butler and his sick wife, their Spring Street boarding house, and Butler’s commission as major on a Georgia veterans staff led by Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Hase Drug Co
Atlanta
Taylor County
T. P. Marshall
Marshall
Knowles
T. C. Butler
Spring Street
Butler
Calvary Brigade
Georgia
United Eeterate Veterans
Gilmore
Posted Lands Notice Against Trespass and Bird Hunting
Land owner W. M. Gee posts multiple tracts totaling 203.5 acres in land lot 100 99 66 and 187.5 acres in lot 63. Prohibits trespassing and bird hunting with vigorous prosecution promised. clerk’s office records registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Gee
In Memoriam Mrs S Montgomery Dies in 1911 Described Faith and Family
On May 23 1911 Mrs S Montgomery wife of Hon S Montgomery and daughter of Robert was born March 19 1838 in Tay lor county Ga. She married Seaborn Montgomery on March 25 1861 and devoted her life to faith and family leaving seven sons and one daughter. Her death leaves a bereaved husband children and a community to mourn a life of Christian service and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Montgomery
Hon S Montgomery
Robert Days
Father
Norwich
Free Will Baptist
Free Will
Methodist Church
Jesus
Ada Watts Killed In Atlanta. John Daniel Arrested
Ada Watts a negro woman formerly of Butler was found dead in Atlanta dark town districts Thursday morning with her head mashed by a coupling pin and throat cut. She had been dragged toward the railroad bank. Detectives arrested John Daniel a negro man on suspicion of aiding the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Watts
Butler
Gaele Harry Watts
Atlanta
John Daniel
Excursion to Tybee June 27 1911 Through Central of Georgia
Excursion from Butler to Tybee on June 27 1911 via Central of Georgia By. Tickets four fifty round trip. Depart Butler 11 32 PM June 27 1911. Returnable on or before July 3 1911. Sleepers and coaches through to Savannah. Inquiries and reservations with W J Jones Butler Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tybee
Central of Georgia
Butler
Fraim
Savannah
W. J. Jones
Tea entertained Miss Bertha Frederick at Tangent home
Miss Bertha Frederick of Wellston was guest of honor at a tea hosted by sister Mrs. Lynn Fagan at her Tangent country home. Guests included Misses Pearl Montfort Sara Montfort Bessile Slappy Elia Respess Elise Wallace Jeanette Wallace and Messrs Martin Chapman Otis Montfort Iva Waters and Hugh Gee. The gathering adjourned that evening on the 11 35 train. A related ad promotes Chamberlains Cough for lingering colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Frederick
Wellston
Lynn Fagan
Tangent
Pearl Montfort
Sara Montfort
Bessile ‘Slappy
Elia Respess
Elise Wallace
Jeanette Wallace
Messrs
Martin Chapman
Otis Montfort
Iva Waters
Hugh Gee
Dry Goods Sell At Cost For Cash By Cox And Prence
Over the next sixty days Cox and Prence offer their entire stock of dry goods and trimmings at cost for cash. Goods must be sold with no carryover. Also newly received Fine Bed Springs and Mallvommy are on display at Cox's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox & Prence
Cox
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Mr. J. T. Bateman
Horton’s Drug Store
Fort Valley
Joel K. Hudson
United States
G. C. Smith
South
JJ Windham
M. R. Cameron
Guy Windham
I. O. Cox
Lucile Bateman
Knoxville, Tenn
Ussh
E. Jarrell
Misa Merriman Frierson
R Frierson
T. H. Frierson
Homer Pierce
Foster Cox
Newton's
India
Ceylon
Japan
Horton Drug Store
Georgia Loan & Investment Co
Tifton
Sara
Thelma Pool
Americus
E. J. Pool
A. D. Chapman
J . Davant
Robert
Perry
D. R. Bigbie
Tom Childers
Warm Springs
G. L. Sealy
A. S. Wallace
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
South Georgia
R. L. Gee
Florida
Old Taylor County
H. & R. Collc
J. DajYant
L. M. Smith
J. H. Adams
Wesley
Masters J. B., Earl and
Walter Wright
W. H. Wright
O. 8. Cox
F. B. Montfort
Hicks Lake
Flint River
Homer Hye Riley
Henry Searcy
Prattsburg
C. C. Montfort
O. T. Montfort
Cordele
Olivia
H. H. Smith
LaGrange
C. L. Parker
S.S. Monk
W. W. Timmons
Hi. I. Tift, Jr
H. HE. Tift
Tifton Gazette
T. B. Stanford
Union
Mauk
Pleasant ‘Hill
Talbot
W. H. Searcy
Cairo
J . Searcy
Methodist
T. D. Seay
P. Riley
Board of Roads and Revenue
Montezuma and
Oglethorpe
Taylor
KH Blalock
Missionary Baptist Church
Blalock
L. T. Reed
Buena Vista
East Highlands
Kev WH Bud
South Georgia Conference
Bud
Stanford
E W Anderson
Sallie Searcy
South Georgia Epworth League
H. J. Peagler
J. H. Mitchell
W. L. Taylor
W. N. Benus
Epworth League
Bris
S E (Roy) Cox
Theus Mill
Ile
Walter E. Steed
Jennie English
Gordon P. Kiser
Virginia Walton
Madison
Julian J. McCurry
Hartwell
Hugh M. Dorsey
Mary Adair Wilkinson
Valdosta
Hugh S. Wallace
Sweetwater
Tenn
Brown
Eatonton
Cupid’s Court
Senator Marshall
Hollis
Mr. Marshall
Mrs. Marshall
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Commissioner Wallace
Katie Nell Adams
Vera Bartlett
Bessie Barrow
Marie Arrow
Bessie Cox
Bessie Childs
Ida Childs
Hortense Davant
Berta
Lyore
Little Joe" Fountain
St. Peter
Carrie Nation
Gate City
Liberty
Tion
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Butler, Gi
Gold Banking House
Bat
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Total
Anata
NS Agli
State OF Georgia
J. G. Joiner
N. P
Soler Drug Co
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