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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
5
Market reports show good middling and strict middling prices fluctuating with little clarity. The brief notes middling and good middling levels without concrete prices or dates, reflecting a terse cotton market update.
Local notices invite attendance at the Taylor County Fair with Mallary & Roper Co. exhibits featuring Baby Samson and modern farm models. Mentions fair prep, juror lists for March 1918 term, school suspension for fair week, and shipping watermelons by White Brothers. Community updates include visits, travel to Macon, and local school activities.
The Red Cross chapter in town continues active sewing and garment making for soldiers at the front. The workroom buzzes like a beehive as volunteers gather, and all local ladies are urged to join and lend help. MT he was ol Mr Victor Bartlett resigns to join government service and head to Washington for new duties.
Unclear readable fragment mentions county admission and a 40m price in the Atlanta market. No clear names, dates, or events available.
Stewards of Union or camp ground church receive congratulations for providing an organ now installed for their church. Community residents praise the gift as a boost to worship and gatherings.
Prompt jitney service offers rapid trips with liberal terms and calls answered from anywhere in the city. Headquarters are at the IF Peebles & Co store. Contact via phone call 2 on 32. W. H. Trussell, Jr.
The Red Cross announces new members including Willie Neisler Nellie England and Janie Neisler joining as volunteers expanding local service efforts.
Dr Eli Garrett has bought a seven passenger Overland touring car known as the Wills Knight model through Overland agent W A Payne. Garrett and associates transported the vehicle from Columbus to Butler, praising Overland durability and elegance. Payne offers demonstrations of Overland cars to prospective buyers.
Little Marshall Jarrell fifteen months old died last Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large circle of relatives and friends. Interment was at Antioch cemetery Monday afternoon following a funeral led by Rev. J. T. Adams. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J D Jarrell and Rev and Mrs M T Gaultney mourn with the parents. The Herald expresses sympathy to the family amid their sorrow.
Taylor county sent its first quota of colored selectmen to Camp Gordon last Saturday amid a large turnout of colored citizens at the depot. The Reynolds gathering greeted the train with similar enthusiasm as it passed through, with crowds in both Butler and Reynolds. Those leaving Saturday were:
Felton Trice led the party and performed faithfully while his men did their part. The late train caused missed connections at Macon where they spent Saturday night. Arrangements were made for lodging and meals in Macon after telegraph discussions with Butler military officials.
Peebles & Co offers selected Georgia raised seed rye. Now is the time to place orders by writing, visiting, or calling for details.
An advertisement from Butler Fruit & Realty Co led by president H. J. Peagler touts placement of surplus funds in first class securities at favorable interest rates. It urges readers to contact the firm for investment services.
Farm land listing from Sylvester Georgia offering Worth County properties on easy terms. Contact S. E. Duke at First National Bank Building for details.
J L Windham of Butler Georgia seeks 100 to 200 acre farm with water and clay sub soil for growing peas. J Peagler advertises peas wanted and will pay market prices for any variety. See seller to arrange sale.
House listing describes a six room dwelling west of the Baptist church in Butler in a desirable residential section. Part cash and balance on easy terms. See O. T. Montfort Butler Ga or write J N Mitchell Tifton Ga.
H. J. Peagler of Butler Georgia offers buying and selling farm lands and other property in any locality. Specializes in handling lands for clients and maximizing value with local market knowledge.
Notice to all persons interested that I own an one eighth undivided interest in the estate of Seaborn Montgomery, deceased, late of Taylor County Georgia, not having been sold or disposed of. October B, 1917. R. Montgomery.
The case against Zach Smith charged with the murder of Ed Montfort, tried in Taylor superior court, ended in a verdict of voluntary manslaughter. Judge Howard sentenced Smith to seventeen years in the penitentiary. County officials seek assignment to the Taylor county convict camp due to staffing needs.
A report notes the case Baremore versus Heath was appealed from the Court of Ordinary to the Justice Court. The entry highlights it as one of the prominent items on the docket and indicates ongoing continuation of the court’s proceedings.
Advert reads a man willing to work for the right employer. He is not afraid of employment and asks those with suitable openings to call at the Hi or phore 73 in Butler.
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