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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1914
Page
22
County commissioners met as May weather lingered and residents travelled to Jacksonville for reunions. Local society notes cover Butterick patterns, visitors from Macon and Columbus, school departures, and a rising interest in corn and alfalfa crops.
The Sunday School picnic was well attended and enjoyed by all. It was one of the most successful events in years, with committees performing well and unity among participants. An identical picnic is planned next year at the same site under similar supervision.
Members of the Senior Ep worth League were entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Hon. and Mrs. O. T. Montfort in East Butler. The program titled Evening With Longfellow proved interesting and entertaining for the Leaguers, with a social and refreshments of a salad course and iced tea.
The stockholders of Union Warehouse Company are called to meet at the Court House in Butler at 10 o clock on Saturday May 30. Attendance is important as business of importance demands attention. W W Douglass President Adv 5 4 4t.
For sale a good milch cow with a young calf. For further information write Mr. James Harris Butler Ga Route 2.
Complete exchange equipment and system of the Butler Telephone Company offered for sale. New and up-to-date hardware in daily use by 135 phones. Good reason to sell and an opportunity for a party with cash. For further information apply to C. W. Bazemore, Manager.
The B. M. and F. C. boys traveled to Reynolds Friday for a game with the Coleman Institute team. Final score B. M. & F. C. 5, C. I. 4. It was their first game of the season and they played hard. Batteries were Fountain and Beeland for B. M. & F. C. Carson and Daniel played for C. I.
Notice invites campers and anglers from Taylor and nearby counties to use a double-pen house for camping free of charge at Mosley and Neisler's mill. No shooting allowed on these grounds under any circumstances.
The council yesterday elected Mr. Jack Burke to the office of town marshal. Burke, a Butler citizen who recently moved here to repair watches, becomes the town’s new law enforcer amid concerns over ordinances enforcement.
Ready stock of fresh fancy and staple groceries for sale with good reason for selling. Call and see E. E. JARRELL in Butler Georgia for details and immediate inquiry.
Mr. W. H. Trussell lost his barn and 150 bushels of corn in a morning fire at his Hill place residence four miles east of Butler on Reynolds road. The cause remains unknown and friends extend sympathy.
One of the best buggy horses in the county, plus a good second hand Hercule rubber buggy. Runs only a short time. Price right. Contact E. E. Jarrell.
Applications for the positions at Butler Male and Female College are to be submitted through the Town Council. The roles include a principal, teachers for 1st–3rd, 4th–5th, 6th–7th grades, and a music teacher. Applications must be passed on by the Council of Butler by May 11, 1914. J. T. Adams, Clerk and Treasurer.
Rev. A. L. Snow of Macon will preach at Bethel Congregational Methodist church on Saturday May 9. All attendees are invited to bring dinner. Pastor B. R. Birdsong encourages community turnout.
For sale at market prices the following items offered by R E McCants of Butler Route 2 corn fodder pea vine hay and alfalfa.
Six week old litter of six pigs from A J Cotney in Butler missing since three weeks ago. Black sow accompanied by three black and three blue pigs, each with a forked ear and split ear. Information appreciated.
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