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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
6
Butler readers hear calls to build up the town and boost progress as locals share sundry notes on visits, school, taxes, farming, and social events. References include Mrs. Davis in Reynolds, Mr. Sealy in Macon, and Mrs. Holt visiting from Macon, with community improvements and upcoming events highlighted.
Crowells hosts preaching Saturday morning at 10 o clock and Saturday night at 7 30. Members urged to attend as delegates to the District Conference to be held at Woodland will be elected. No preaching Sunday morning. J H Stanford P C.
The third Saturday in May has long marked annual picnic day at McCants Mill but this year the event moves to the Friday before the third Saturday to suit town and country residents. Citizens are invited to join for a day of recreation and socializing with friends from across the county and to bring a well filled basket.
The tax receiver schedules days and locations for 1913 tax returns. Butler court week and Saturdays through June 21. Reynolds April 17 May 9 June 4 5. Duggers April 16 May 8 June 3. Fickling May 7. Perkins April 15 May 6 June 2. Carsonville May 5. Wesley April 14 May 12 June 9. Howard April 21 May 13 June 10. Norwich April 22 10 am to 12 pm and June 11 same hours. Mark April 22 1 pm to y pm and June r 2. April 4 Apert April 24 15 and June . April 24 May 15. Southland April. Potterville April. McCant's Mill W L A Go to Chapman's and get your Ice Cream flavors every day.
Plans are complete for Butler Male and Female College commencement week starting Sunday with a sermon by Rev. B S Sentell of Columbus. The week includes a baccalaureate, musical program, literary address, and a play Rebecca's Triumph with 25 cent admission to aid the school library fund. Visitors expected. areas will be cleaned prior to events.
A correspondent recalls a trip to Talbotton last Friday and Saturday. Will Couch and family hosted a large gathering at the Talbotton terminal and home, with fond memories and strong ties to friends in the area. The next day about two thousand people joined in county contests, with barbecue and plentiful fare.
Local residents report restricted home access amid a dispute involving Ira Chambers over housing screening practices. The exchange centers on eligibility and access rules affecting residents in Butler, with no further details provided.
A congenial crowd of young people spent the day at Fickling's Mill Wednesday enjoying fishing, boat riding, and lively conversation. A sumptuous noon dinner was served under shade trees near the mill, with Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Porter, Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Fickling, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Moulton, Misses Helen Gray Amgie and Sara Chapman, and Messrs Pierce Robertson Murray Cameron and Warren Childs among the attendees.
Quick sale offered by M. T. Chapman for 100 barrels of No 1 South Georgia Cane Syrup. Prices right and ready to move.
Manager Chapman and his aggregation traveled to Talbotton Thursday for a baseball game against the Red Old Hills. Chapman pitched well for Butler striking out sixteen as Talbotton won 12 to 10 with umpire calls cited as a factor in the final score.
Burt for Talbotton pitched a good game and our boys recall many courtesies shown in a neighboring city. They hope to meet the Talbotton team at our ball park soon. Batteries Butler Chapman and Beeland Talbotton Burt Arrington.
Crawford County News invites readers to see Butler, currently ahead 13 to 5 against Reynolds and 3 against Fort Valley, clash with Roberta. The notice asks for the date and place to witness the fastest team in these parts in action, highlighting Butler as the home squad.
Fort Valley edged Butler 13 to 10 in an engaging afternoon game. Battery sets were Burke and Beeland for Butler and Norton and Jackson for Ft. Valley as the locals produced solid defense and timely hits.
Games are set for afternoon starts at the local ball park during commencement week. Reynolds drops another to Columbus High at Wildwood Park as Butler and Mauk set clashes. Buena Vista advances park work while Butler seeks three wins in four home games. Bradley Hogg, formerly Buena Vista now with Mobile, posted his sixth straight win as Atlanta fell.
Potato Draws announces readiness of early potato plants for shipment. Orders will be filled in rotation as received.
The Farmers Union of Taylor County held its annual stockholders meeting at the Butler courthouse to elect officers. W. W. Douglass was reelected president and Hon. Hugh McCants reelected secretary. Directors chosen were B. M. C. Taunton, H. G. McCants, W. D. Parker, and F. R. Jarrell.
The Bank of Ideal resumed business yesterday after reports showed insolvency on March 18 last and a suspended operation. A stockholders meeting drew strong support, allowing recovery steps and lift of the loan restrictions to restart banking services.
Notice announces a petition under Civil Code Section 2036 for an election on fence versus no fence on the first Wednesday in July 1913 in Taylor County Georgia. Also details a request to establish a road per lawful commission, with board action set for the first Tuesday in June 1913 and signatures of county officials.
Georgia Taylor County notices introduction of a local bill in the next legislative session. The act would incorporate the town of Mauk, define limits, create a mayor and council, establish municipal officers and taxation, authorize streets and sidewalks, grant licensing powers, establish public schools, issue bonds, and create waterworks or plants at the mayor and council’s discretion.
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