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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
1
The article lauds Butler's inaugural county fair praising exhibitors and prizewinners from Ira Chambers to J. E. Bartlett. It notes strong female displays, numerous awards in crops crafts and livestock, and a lively baby contest. Organizers pledge a bigger, better fair next year and report all debts paid.
A period advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It includes testimonials from F J Cheney & Co and the National Bank of Commerce in Toledo, praising the remedy. It notes internal use, price seven cents, and mentions Hall's Pills for constipation.
A major fire destroyed a block of two story brick buildings in Butler causing about 16750 in losses. The Chapman Pharmacy on the first floor and the office of Col W E Steed suffered heavy damage to books, papers and fixtures while the Butler Banking Company and nearby properties faced extensive losses. Officials plan rapid rebuilding with the bank leading the effort.
The bank will be rebuilt by December with a white marble facade and brown brick north wall. The interior will feature modern conveniences and handsome fixtures, with furnishing contracts awarded to the Georgia Show Case Company of Columbus. Bank operations continue in a brick building next to City Drug Store, while Col. Steed and Col. Foy remain at the courthouse.
A Talbotton New Era note remarks that Butler endures disastrous fires but cannot stay down. It quotes that the town rises stronger from the ashes, rebuilding and improving as a resilient community.
Mrs. Sam Turner suffered a painful fall while attending a Woman's Club organization meeting in Byromville with Mrs. Jere M. Moore. She broke the large bone in her left arm at the wrist when descending stairs. no local doctors were available so she was taken to Montezuma for care. Her health has been fragile since last year, though recovery from this fracture is anticipated.
MACON Ga Oct 26 Though sentenced to death on Dec 12 Nick Wilburn the young Jones county farmer and alleged paramour of Mrs Kate King whose husband he is accused of killing has not lost hope for his life His father John M Wilburn and attorney John R Cooper vow to fight to the bitter end after a jury found him guilty of murder following a 55 minute deliberation.
Federal Judge Rufus E. Foster dismissed the indictment against Thomas E. Watson, historian and former presidential candidate, finding the charge of sending obscene matter through the mails invalid because the entire article must be included, not excerpts. Spectators applauded the ruling as Watson argued the entire piece should be indicted.
Maund Brothers announce a representative will be in Butler each Saturday. All work left at L. E. Peterman's store, Butler headquarters, will be called for and receive prompt attention.
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