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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
5
A local advertisement proclaims reduced prices on fine and medium grade furniture and household furnishings. It invites patrons to visit or call, promising honest treatment and a chance to verify claims of quality from cheap to best.
Local notes report dry hot weather, crop hints, and social visits in Butler Cordele Talbotton Reynolds Ellaville and nearby areas. Mentions of weddings, illnesses, a funeral in Fort Valley, a nursing service in Columbus, and the death of Mrs A O Clyatt with survivor details. Cotton price move noted along with local business promotions and a fishing trip planned to Wardin Charlton and Camden counties.
Butler yesterday saw Col John Andy Smith of Talbotton pass through on a journey to Macon. He invited two Butler belles Susie Fowler and Katie Nell Adams to accompany him. Covington Wilt Resistant Cotton Seed offered at 1.00 per bushel. Reynolds grower B W Hinton notes a new large auto truck for convict camp use to haul men, machinery, and supplies. Coupon promotions accompany cash purchases.
News from Fort Valley reports the sudden death of A G Arch Carithers in Knoxville Tennessee on Monday afternoon He was about 45 years old reared in Butler moved to Fort Valley two decades ago in mercantile business later a traveling salesman He is survived by his mother a brother and two sisters in Fort Valley and New Jersey and is mourned by the Butler community through heartfelt sympathy notes.
County school superintendent A S Wallace attended the annual meeting of the State Superintendent of Schools convention held last week in Moultrie. The session was described as interesting and enjoyable. No time or place for the next convention was named, but a joint meeting with the Georgia Education Association is likely next year in Macon Athens or Atlanta.
A large social gathering celebrated Dorothy Hawkes fourth birthday with pink sun bonnet theme. Guests received numbered cards, enjoyed games on the lawn, cake and candy prizes, a doll prize for Miss Marguerite Peagler, and Dorothy distributed candy baskets as guests departed.
The Herald notes the first formal bid for the General Assembly from Taylor County by O D Gorman of Mark. The young candidate is described as affable and highly esteemed, and the piece states he is fully qualified and competent to serve the county in the General Assembly.
Thoroughbred rat dogs offered for sale by D F Chapman. Call or visit for details and availability.
The article notes gasoline selling at 30 cents per gallon in Butler with concerns that this may not be the peak. It criticizes oil companies and the government for inaction and warns that essential supply machinery could halt without a remedy.
The time for collecting road tax expired on May 1 and district collectors are ordered to serve all those who have failed to pay by May 8. Those served will be required to work the roads and incur an additional 35 cents as cost. By order of the County Commissioners May 2, 1916. R. M. Suggs, Chr'm.
For appointment next visit leave name with Porter the Druggist in Butler or Hill Drug Company in Reynolds.
Walter E. Steed invites applications for farm loans at 6 to 7 percent. Loans available for farms that are well improved with good titles and can be processed promptly.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bone express gratitude for kindness shown during the affliction and death of their precious daughter Mable. They bless all who helped.
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