Local notices and market items from Rustin district page
The column reports cotton market terms including good middling and strict middling prices, mentions cotton seed per bushel, and notes improvements at the M. L. Riley residence. It records a lost family heirloom, a sales pitch for Edwards Brothers buggies, a fence election result in Daviston district won by pro fence advocates, a Sun Brothers show stopping in Reynolds on October 22, and a grand jury recommendation appointing R. M. Jinks as Notary Public and ex officio J. P. of Rustin district with broad civic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Jinks
J. P
Rustin
G. M
Edwards Brothers Advertises Buggies and Wagons
A local ad invites readers to purchase top quality Jackson G. Smith Buggies and Florence Wagons with a carload just received. The text also notes Fickling Lodge No. 129 prorogued its regular meeting to Friday night October 5th at 8 o'clock for an urgent communication, urging strong attendance. J. T. Adams, W. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson G. Smith
Florence
Edwards Brothers
Fickling Lodge No. 129
Copvening
J.T. Adams
W. M
Rebuilding Underway After Fire At Hart and Childs Store
The storehouse of Hart and Childs in Howard is being rebuilt after a recent fire. O S Cox of Butler holds the contract and is known for prompt work, with progress expected to be expeditious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart and Childs
Howard
O. S. Cox
Butler
Mr. Cox
Local Store Seeks Eggs and Fresh Goods Friday and Saturday
The Place to Trade advertises paying 4c per dozen for eggs this Friday and Saturday. It promises plentiful cabbage, potatoes, onions, turnips, fresh fish and ice cream, plus a full line of other merchandise typical of a first class country store. The owner thanks past patrons and asks for continued support.
Taylor County Chronicle Highlights October Fair and Local Events
The Taylor county fair runs October 28 to November 1 with reports of 666 cures Bilious Fever. A sale of the C A Ivey property was withdrawn by mutual consent. Hodgers Chapter No 60 in Butler will host Grand Lecturer E A McHan on October 18, with Chapter degrees to be conferred at five o clock. Land sales by administrator show strong farmer interest, and Pleasant Grove Missionary church near Garden Valley ordained Rev M Clapp with Presbytery formation and a sermon by Rev Courson after a church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C A. Ivey
Hodgers
E. A. McHan
Grand Chapter of
Georgia
Butler
H. T. Duke
Taylo County
Taylor County
Pleasant Grove Missionary Church
Garden Valley
M. Clapp
J T. Adams
M. T. Gaultney
Mr. Courson
Camp Wheeler
Gaultney
Adams
Butler Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests
Mr and Mrs A L McGee drove to Columbus and back. Reynolds visitors Pink Montfort Sara Paol and Mrs C B Marshall stayed with Butler residents. Local groups report guests from Macon Columbus Reynolds and Talbotton with many short visits and weekend stops including students and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. McGee
Columbus
Pink Montfort
Sara
Paol
Tax collector's rounds for state and county taxes
The tax collector announces open tax books for 1918 and will visit multiple towns on set dates. Locations include Reynolds, Panhandle, New Perkins court house, Daviston, Howard, New Norwich, Mark, Charing, Rupert, Southland, Fickling's Mill, Carsonville, Jarrell's Store, Potterville. Collector J. J. McCants Jr. urges residents to pay and obtain receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Butler
Reynolds
Panhandle
New
Southland
Fickling’s Mill
Carsonville
Jarrell’s
Potterville
J. J. McCants, Jr
Taylor Co
Lost watch with reward in old style case
Personal note offers a liberal reward for the return of a lost double case gold watch with key winder. Also promotes J. T. Carson ladies coats dresses and shirtwaists and invites customers to see them at K. Payne & Co.
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J. T. Carson
K. Payne & CO
Ford Roadster Bargain Seeks Quick Sale
Practically good as new roadster with standard gauge and Stromberg carburetor. Two passenger sedan or cap e, hidden parts and bearings, including radiator, driver shaft, steering rod, rear axle parts or transmitter. New this year. One inner tube patched. $450 before October 15. Worth $550. Phone 991 F, OQ. H Snider, Wesley.
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Stromberg
Watchy Notice of Key and Suspicion
A terse note hints at control over a watch and a rival seeking a key. The writer asserts having the key to the watch’s situation while another party lacks one, warning of suspicion and urging vigilance regarding the watch. Gardener or local context not provided.
Beautiful line of coats dresses and shirt waists
K Payne and Co presents a stylish assortment of ladies coats dresses and shirt waists in a concise catalog style notice aimed at shoppers seeking affordable yet fashionable apparel from a trusted retailer.
Notice of Trespass Lands Posted in 12th District
North half of lot 101 and north half of lot 124 along with full lots 192 103 104 89 and 141 in the 12th district are posted as required by law. Trespassing is prohibited, especially for those with firearms or dogs. Neighbors may search for or herd their own cattle or hogs if no restriction is violated. J. L. Rustin Charing Ga.
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J. L. Rustin
Charing
For Sale Myers Pump and Pipe by Local Advertiser
Quick sale of a Myers pump 5x5 and 600 feet of two inch iron pipe. Advertised as dirt cheap with contact by writing or calling W. A. Jarrell Howard Ga Route 1 phone 999 G. 666 cures by removing the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
W. A. Jarrell Howard
Red Cross Auxiliary Formed at Mauk
Taylor county reports the formation of a Red Cross Auxiliary at Mauk with 35 members enrolled. Rev. M. W. Flanders opened with praise for the work, followed by talks on The Meaning of the American Red Cross and The Organization by Rev. L. A. Harrell and Hon. G. C. Smith. Officers and committees were elected and plans to enroll 50 more and become a Branch Chapter outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Red Cross
Mauk
M. W. Flanders
L. A. Harrell
American Red Cross
G. C. Smith
G. D. Gorman
Roy Wall
Sec. and
Treas
S. E. Baker
A. O. Montgomery
J. F. Brooks
R. m. Jinks
Florence Wagon Promises Quality and Easy Pulling
The Florence Wagon by S Brothers uses the best materials and is described as sturdy and durable. It emphasizes ease of pulling and long-lasting strength, promising to fulfill the idea of a good wagon.
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Florence
Reme
Test. S Brothers
Telephone Wire Across Road Triggers Severe Crash
Dr. Eli Garrett and Mr G W Bivins were badly wounded when a car hit a telephone wire crossing a road near the river plantation of Mr E Perkins. The pole broke at ground level and struck Garrett on the head and Bivins on the shoulder. They were taken to Butler for treatment. Garrett remained unconscious for several hours but improved after dressing. Bivins was worse last night but much better this morning.
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Eli Garrett
G. W. Bivins
Mr. Bivins
Butler
Dr. Garrett
County Ladies Invited To Inspect Line Of Coats Dresses
A cordial invitation calls on the county ladies to call and inspect a new line of coats dresses and shirts offered for the season. The notice emphasizes personal viewing and selection by interested shoppers.
Men Hurt in Car Accident During First Lesson
Messrs Roy Cox and Martin Streetman sustained minor injuries yesterday afternoon when Streetman, who had just bought the automobile an hour earlier, lost control while taking his first driving lesson. The vehicle struck a tree, injuring both men and damaging the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cox
Martin Streetman
Jackson G Smith Bug Gigs Draw Attention
The notice touts Jackson G Smith Bug Gigs as popular and valuable. It encourages viewing and sharing the news of a carload arrival, prompting readers to spread the word.
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Princess
Wilson
Ira Chambers
Butler, Georgia
M. L. Riley
Daviston
Sun Brothers
George Cubberson
Macon
W. A. Anglin
L. C. Nixon
Atlanta
W. A Anglin
Clara Spivey
G. I. Maxwell
Wardel
Chris Farmer
Mary Lizzie Simpson
J. W. Edwards
Alice Stewart
J. H. West
Louise Hammock
E. H. McMichael
Ruth Carr
Hattie Blassingame
Lila Gray
T. H. Frierson
Herbert Slade
Thornton
Talbotton
F. A. Peed
Sadie Rawls
Ella Ward Edwards
Eve Stewart
Berlin
Jack Harris
Americus
Mary Monk
Evelyn Harris
Martha Turner
R. A. Turner
J. T. Cochran
Robert
J. C. Moulton
James
M. R. Cameron
W. M. Pettis
Cleo Young
L. 4. Beeland
Laura Beeland
William Salzer
George Salzer
Jacksonville, Fla
J. A. Smith
Little Son
N. ¥. Fowler
J. J. West
Jewel Adams
Wesley
Liville
Patterson
Alonzo Ivey
Milledgeville
Butler Male
J. R. Williams
J. T. Hart
Iva Amos
Sara Windham
Grady Smith
Camp Gordon
Mr. Ashton Jones
Florence Jones
A. S. Wallace
G. W. B. Joinerie
Tulsa
Oklahoma
W. A. Childs
Effie Smith
Young People’s Missionary Society
Methodist Church
J. E. Fountain
Perkins Court House
Norwich
Mark
Rupert
FORD
Snider
Red Cross Auxiliary
Central Warehouse
U. S
Cox
the Farmers & Merchants Bank
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