Rebecca's Triumph at college auditorium thrills Butler
Local notes describe a week of commencement events and visiting guests in Butler led by the college play Rebecca's Triumph at the auditorium and a forthcoming literary address by Rev G B Chester. The town hosts visitors from Macon Reynolds and Fort Valley as plans for a dance, library fund, and seasonal attractions unfold.
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Howard Riley
C. B. Hicks
Reynolds
Rebecca
Waters
Shellman
Ira Chambers
C. W. Pickard
Carl Giles
Cupid
Miona
College Auditorium
Chapman’s
Jennie McAuley
Elise Wallace
Alice Fenn
Americus
Olivia Montfort
Beulah Barrow
G C Smith
Billa Rigsby
Powersville
Vera Bartlett
Ouida Casey
Panhandle
Nannie Mac Cox
Grace Dugger
Card of Thanks from Mrs W L San
A card from the children of Mrs W L San expresses heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their kindness and offerings, thanking friends and neighbors for support and sympathy.
Butler Building Boom Expands For Summer Growth
The Butler town scene shows continued building of business houses and residences. Reports say plans are rapidly forming for a new block to adorn the public square on the west side. Citizens are praised for enterprising spirit fueling upbuilding.
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Butler
Afternoon Picnic at McCants Mill
A Wednesday afternoon outing at McCants Mill featured kodaking, fishing, and boat riding followed by a dinner at 6:30. Guests included Misses Amzie and Sara Chapman Annie Cameron Helen Gray Olivia Montfort Elizabeth Russ and Messrs Warren Childs Gray Windham Murray Cameron John Amos Turner Pierce Robertson Aretus Turner and Master Sam Fickling with Dr and Mrs G W Fickling and Mr and Mrs E E Jarrell as chaperones.
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McCants Mill
Amzie
Sara Chapman
Annie Cameron
Helen Gray
Olivia Montfort
Elizabeth Russ
Messrs Warren
Childs
Gray Windham
Murray Cameron
John Amos Turner
Pierce Robertson
Aretus Turner
Sam Fickling
G.W. Fickling
E. E. Jarrell
Sweet Girl Graduate Poem Portraits Hope and Flight
A lyrical piece celebrates the Sweet Girl Graduate as she enters life’s path. Vivid imagery links lily whiteness, golden hair, and fragrance to hope and ascent. The speaker recalls Bryant and uses nautical and celestial metaphors to depict ambition beyond Italy and the Alps.
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Bryant
Alps
Italy
Special Notice to Prospective Teachers of Taylor County
Instructions issued by A.S. Wallace C.S.5 outline three exam sets for June: Primary through Fourth Grade Intermediate through Seventh Grade High School through Tenth Grade. Licenses are valid only for eligible grades and out of state certificates require Georgia history exams for approval.
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Taylor County
Georgia
A.S. Wallace
C.S.5
No Fence Petition Planned for Taylor County Georgia
A petition filed under Section 2036 of the Civil Code calls for a Fence versus No Fence election in Taylor County Georgia. The election is set for the First Wednesday in July 1913. Signed by A H Riley Ordinary on May 16 1913.
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Georgia
Taylor County
A. H. Riley
Card of thanks to Reynolds community and Mr Seay
A notice from L L Hataway and crew expresses gratitude to people in and around Reynolds for hospitality and kind dinners. Special thanks are given to Mr Seay the commissioner for his kindness while in his district.
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Reynolds
Mr. Seay
L. L. Hataway
Reduced Prices Across Dry Goods and Furniture Lines
The note states prices have fallen across dry goods notions clothing and furniture with stable close prices, highlighting broad reductions in the section and indicating careful handling of the assortment to meet consumer demand.
Mrs Homer Cox dies near Butler at 35
Mrs Rebecca Cox wife of Homer Cox died at her home five miles south of Butler Monday morning at 2 30. Funeral services were held at Bethlehem cemetery conducted by Rev J T Adams. She was about 35 and left four daughters and a son, an infant preceding her to the grave. The Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Rebecca Cox
Homer Cox
Butler
Bethlehem Cemetery
J.T Adams
Clarence Amos Funeral and Death Notice in Wesley Community
Clarence Amos aged 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Amos, died at home Friday after a ten week illness from typhoid fever. The Wesley church funeral and interment were Saturday, with Rev J H Stanford conducting services. A consistent Methodist, he was known for upright life and genial disposition, with many warm friends offering sympathy.
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T. €. Amos
Wesley
Clarence Amos
Wesley Church
J. H. Stanford
Amos
Methodist Church
Death of Miss Mary Vinson at Columbus Mississippi
Miss Mary Vinson, a well known resident of the county, died after a months long illness while visiting her sister in Columbus. The body was shipped to Reynolds for interment in the family lot near Macon county line. Burial was conducted by Rev. V P Scoville. She was about 60, leaving many friends. The Herald extends sympathy to her bereaved relatives.
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Columbus
Mary Vinson
Reynolds
Macon County
V P Scoville
Herald
In Loving Rememberance By Sallie Columbus Ga May 10 1913
A personal remembrance note from Sallie of Columbus Georgia dated May 10 1913. She places flowers on Marys grave and bids a friendly farewell hoping Mary’s good wishes will guide her in a better world. The short farewell expresses sincere friendship and faith.
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Sallie
Road plow proves superior to convict labor in Mosley mill test
Report praises the road plow after it covered a mile of rough road in three hours at a cost of 3.60. The device, operated by foreman Hataway, is described as highly capable and gentlemanly, suggesting community adoption and a per capita tax incentive of 25 dollars per year to keep it running.
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Mosley & Neisler
Hataway
Macon County Court Acquits Al Joiner in Assault Case
In Montezuma Georgia the Macon County Superior Court acquitted Al Joiner on a charge of assault with intent to murder. The case related to a March 23 shooting of Osce Walters on Dooley Street. The courtroom drew a packed crowd and four attorneys presented witnesses before the jury returned a swift verdict of acquittal.
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al Joiner
Osce Walters
Dooley Street
Montezuma
Joiner
Montezumna
Public notice warning on note to Wynn & Robinson dated May 10 1913
Public warning cautions against trading a specified note dated May 10 1913 and due October 1, addressed to Wynn & Robinson, signed by A. Childers, detailing the action and deadline.
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Wynn & Robinson
S A. Childers
Commencement Exercises Underway With Week of Events
The town hosts visitors as the school marks its annual commencement. Mrs. Edwards leads a music recital and fans praise her work while five graduates earn diplomas. Rev. O B Chester will deliver the address with Walter Steed introducing him. A three act Rebecca's Triumph helps library funds and the week ends with a large concert.
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Edwards
Sentell
Baptist Church
O. B. Chester
Columbus
Walter E. Steed
Our Town
Rebecca
M. Pettis
Road establishment petition filed in Taylor County Georgia
Notice from 1913 shows C E Marshall WE Marshall J N Bryan and others seeking a road order to replace the old route from TJ Amerson residence across a creek to the present road between lots 239 and 238. Board may grant on first Tuesday in July 1913 if no opposition. signed H P Wallace clerk R M Suggs chairman May 6 1913. Also obituary notice expressing gratitude for support after Mrs P S Awtry's death.
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Georgia
Taylor County
E Marshall
WE Marshall
J N Bryan
G T Ruffin
TJ Amerson
Newsom
Board of Roads and Revenue
Talbotton Beats Red Hill Billies In West End Clash
Talbotton snapped a week of bad luck as locals defeated the Red Hill Billies of Talbot at West End by a score of 13 to an unknown final. The game showcased improved play after persistent misfortune, with Talbotton taking early lead and maintaining pressure through the afternoon.
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Red Hill
Billies
Talbot
West End
Talbotton Beats Butler In Scrappy Bout
Good playing by both teams drew a large crowd. Douglass for Talbotton showed skill but the locals clung to his curves and guarded the ball tightly. The final score was Butler 13, Talbotton 5 with Fountain Beeland Douglass Arington in batteries and Umpire Childs.
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Douglass
Talbotton
Butler
Fountain
Beeland
Arington
Childs
Butler and Reynolds clash at West End Park this afternoon
The locals have played eight games this season with five away. Butler presents the goods and activity centers on a home afternoon showdown against Reynolds at West End Park.
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Butler
Reynolds
West End Park
Locals Fall 4 to 1 at Maui Battle
Ray Burt pitched for Butler and was on the job with solid support. Mosely, the left handed pitcher from Mercer last season, baffled Butler as the locals failed to connect often. Mauk's team won 4 to 1 behind Mosely and Huggins, while Burt and Beeland stood behind for Butler.
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Maui
Ray Burt
Butler
Mosely
Mercer
Mauk
Burt J
Beeland
Huggins
Reward Offered for Arrest of Tobe Hall
A $25 reward is offered by county authorities for the arrest of Tobe Hall a colored man about 23 described as stout built with a fresh cut on one ear. He is sought on two serious charges including a shooting on the night of Saturday May 17 at the claimant’s place and he fled heading toward Gray Georgia Route.
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Tobe Hall
Hall
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