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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
5
Butler reports hint of sugar famine uncertainty and a one week older school building. Local business and families travel for errands and events. Cited items include peach crop concerns, labor availability, peach trees at old prices, store construction near the bank, and community notices from Butler and Reynolds residents.
Special notice announcing on display on the second floor the best and most up-to-date Millinery and Ladies Ready-to-Wear shown in this section inviting readers to come see.
E H Payne of Butler Georgia invites inquiries on monument materials and prices and mentions erecting monuments. Butler Woodmen Camp W O W calls all members to meet May 27 at 8 pm at the court house for important matters.
J T Carson advertises 6 large cans salmon for 1.00, soap mixtures at 1.00 per dozen, 10 cans lye hominy for 1.00, 3 bars Octagon Ivory and Fairy soaps for 25c, guaranteed at 1.75 per sack, leather shoe soles 15c per pair, 8 pairs men's half hose at 50c. Come and take advantage at once.
A brief ad invites people in the city to visit and browse available goods at the right price. The note offers to call for items not on display, signaling a ready willingness to source requested products.
Dr. Montgomery relocates his office to the Central Warehouse building, sharing space with Mr. C. W. Bazemore as part of preparations for a new bank building project.
Taylor county pensioners receive their 1920 checks through Judge A. H. Riley. The early total runs to several thousand dollars with possible 3000 more for new applicants later this year. Beneficiaries rejoice while noting the small amount.
For sale a young cow fresh in suitable for milk and butter. See me at once, MISS GEORGIA GILL.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 am with a special program planned for next Sunday to boost attendance. Preaching at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm. Juniors meet at 3 30 pm and all children and young people are urged to attend.
County officials meet in Columbus on May 20 for the sixth annual convention of Georgia county commissioners. The major item is a plan to issue 40 million dollars in bonds to improve roads statewide, which is expected to receive strong backing.
Mr and Mrs Willie Burt of Ellaville hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for their 3 year old son Willie Burt Jr Attendees included J G Stokes of Butler G R Lowe Mrs J W McCrary of Buena Vista Judge and Mrs E J Hart of Ellaville Mesdames Rose Burt Steve Burt and Anna Jennings The mother is a daughter of the late W A McNeal formerly of this city The family is remembered fondly by many locals.
Storm damage shuts down the electric power plant delaying lights. Ficking Lodge No. 129 cancels its May 7 communication. The regular meeting remains set for May 21 to attend to the business. J. T. Adams, W. M.
Bethel church members announce their annual meeting for next Saturday and Sunday. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Fire insurance promotes protection against fire lightning and tornado for all property types. Auto coverage is available. Low cost and strong protection advertised. Visit Butler Banking Co. agents G. C. Smith and A. Peed representing seven oldline companies.
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