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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
5
The Herald will publish Friday after county votes are consolidated on Thursday noon. Staff apologize for postponement affecting routine work. The notice also promotes Millinery fashions from K. Payne & Company and praises Princess Range users by TRA CHAMBERS.
Judge Frank Harwell appointed by Governor Dorsey to Court of Appeals succeeds Judge Walter F George elevated to the Supreme Court. He visited Butler Monday where voters pledged him support for the primary on the 12th inst. Governor Dorsey cited Harwell’s ability and qualifications.
Gasoline service will be closed on Sundays until further notice except in emergencies. This action is deemed essential to inform the government request and apply nationwide policy.
The Reynolds area Herald notes 666 cures bilious fever and reports visits from Capt F F Paris. It greets new residents Mrs Lizzie Wallace Monk and Miss Mary Monk, mentions Wilson Heaters, and urges subscription payments due October first. A missing rat dog is sought by Sheriff Beeland. Bettie Lee Davis is introduced as a new Herald contact.
Capt and Mrs W M Layfield of Dothan Ala visit Rev and Mrs J Adams this week. Hemp Fickling and two sons from Rome Ga spend weekend with Dr and Mrs C F Fickling. Judge Harwell and son Love Joy of Atlanta in the city Sunday. Mr and Mrs C R Brown return from a visit to Mrs W A Childs. Miss Helen Whemchel of Douglas guest of Miss Ollie Wilson. Lieut Jim Fountain of Charleston in the city. Mrs T F Bargeron of Augusta guest of Mrs J W Edwards for a week. Mrs B B Rawls spends days in Columbus. Miss Virginia Perkins of Perkins Ga to stay with aunt Mrs J W Edwards for winter. Mrs Gilbert Robinson of Montezuma visiting her parents Hon and Mrs O T Montfort.
Mrs G C Smith entertains guests Miss Birdie Clark of Macon and Mrs Luther Powers with a motor trip to Miona Springs Friday. The column lists multiple regional visits including Mr and Mrs Julian Edwards, Mr and Mrs Leonard Cross in Orlando, Fla, and Mrs W H Trussell Jr in Atlanta. Prof and Mrs Pettis depart for Reynolds for school duties, while Miss Eve Stewart visits Fitzgerald and Miss Mattie Maxwell visits from Talbotton.
The Herald cites regret that the author signing Wool Hat Boy did not reveal a real name while supporting hardwick’s farmer deception critique. Local notes list Mrs. Lucile Bateman visiting Macon and several residents visiting relatives, teachers, and soldiers from Camp Wheeler with social and travel updates.
Political activity rises in Taylor County as Harris gains strength while Hardwick declines. Tom Watson attracts many followers, but county support is split among Senate candidates. R C LeSueur faces no opposition for State Senator in the 23rd district, and Col C W Foy may be challenged by Hon R A Hinton in Reynolds.
A short remark praising the appearance of white coat enamelware, noting its quality and appeal.
Important notice states depots at Reynolds and Butler will close at five p.m. from September first with no cotton or freight allowed after that hour. No freight will be received or delivered after five. Agents D. R. Bigbie and E. E. Hodges urge strict compliance.
G Brock of Butler Ga offers exterior painting wall papering and calcimining with best materials and solid references. Contact for appointments and estimates.
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