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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
5
Local notes report births, visitors, and social visits across Butler and Reynolds including Miss Ray Miller of Atlanta as a guest, Mrs. J. Fountain ill but not seriously, and a string of county arrivals. Heavy rains caused wells to cave in, rural mail routes delayed, and a drowning scare near Carsonville proved false.
Weather outlook delays Easter egg hunt and Sunday School picnic to likely April 5. News notes fire damages Mrs. C. H. Neisler’s Atlanta home. Macon County official Fielder J. Frederick in hospital with appendicitis. Lightning strikes G. H. Fouche home. narrow family escapes. Local ads promote fruit at Chapman's Pharmacy and Spring openings at Miss Marion West Millinery and Money Saver. Rural mail rules bar carrying small mailable matter outside rural routes. 276th Century Club to meet. rabbit hunt by Montfort Riley and others ends with country dinner at Rev. John Locke’s. Butler women celebrate Spring openings of shops.
Road tax collector opens district books for payment of the special road duty tax. Tax must be paid by April 1 or ten days of public road labor will be required. Ordered by the County Commissioners. R M Suggs, Chairman.
Mr J J Windham was seriously bruised after a mule kicked him on the left cheek while supervising stock feeding two miles north of town. Dr Fickling treated the wound and he expects a speedy recovery after several days confined to his room.
Sunday morning Dr. H. J. Porter inspected a building site for Mr. I. F. Peebles. He stepped across sleepers that shifted as a springboard, pitching him several feet. His chin struck a timber corner, gashing the lower face with a deep ugly wound.
Torrential rains on Thursday through Saturday caused widespread damage to farm lands and public roads in Taylor County. Bridges largely withstood floods, but new turnpikes and low land washouts suffered heavy damage. Farmers faced setbacks in spring planting and fertilizer losses, with two weeks or more of delay likely.
A meeting in Butler organized a Recreation Club to lease mill pond from J J McCants for members only. Twenty charter members joined, four boats ordered for exclusive use, and a caretaker hired to protect pond interests. The club aims for strict rules on fishing with no outside access, lease running until March 1 next year with possible renewal.
A white setter with a black head and ears named Joe is lost. The dog has a broken tip on the lower tusk. A liberal reward is offered for return or reliable information. Contact G. N. Taunton.
Several bushels of carefully selected seed sweet potatoes for planting for sale at 75 cents per bushel.
News reached Talbotton this week of the death of Miss Willie Jane Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Edwards of Prattsburg. The young woman died after a short illness of consumption and was laid to rest at Centerville on Monday with Rev AC Brewton of Woodland officiating.
Advertisement from J. E. Trussell offering fine variety sweet potatoes for sale. Potatoes described as suitable for beds and land that keeps best, priced at $1.00 per unit. Mailing or pickup details not provided.
Regular session held March 6 at the Benns home with Mrs. J. C. Moulton and Mrs. C. E. Benns hosting. President read annual message and by laws. reflections on a productive year and missed opportunities. Next meeting planned for March 20 at Mrs. H. J. Peagler’s. Clean-Up Day and Arbor Day to be covered next week. U. D. C. met March 13 at Miss Caddie Neisler’s with five Daughters present and plans discussed for rest room and dinner during court week.
Scandrett and Mathews advertise a constant market for poultry and eggs, promising top payments. They invite suppliers to bring in stock and sell at favorable terms through their advertising notice.
Morning and evening services at Bethel Baptist Church on March 16. Warnell family mourns a one year old lost to pneumonia. Baker and Barrett visits and guests. St Simons Island hotel opening May 21. Jekyl Club closes for winter. Pennicks ill and improving. Yeomans visit Fitzgerald. John Yeomans family trip. Stella Turner returns from Cypress Mill to teach. Mrs Huferl in Savannah. Mrs Walker returns from visit to Yeomans. Fresh fruit and vegetables available locally. Blue Eyes.
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