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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
5
Parents and relatives breathe relief after son Robert C. Carson confirms arrival in France and good health in a letter received by his mother Mrs. J. T. Carson. The note ends with hopeful tone as he writes from “somewhere in France.” TRA CHAMBERS.
Notice to Schools states openness to start before the last Monday in October if sixty percent of pupils are ready. Starts no later than that date with potential teacher raises for those earning under fifty dollars monthly. Patrons may add two months to the five by paying for one month. By order of Board of Education A S Wallace Supt. Also a notice asks the finder of a gentleman's dark blue coat to return it to Smith Grocery Co.
Local dealer endorses United States Tires highlighting durability and good value. The ad emphasizes reliability and customer satisfaction as core reasons for stocking the brand.
For sale a large two story brick store building next to Butler Banking Company with a large rear lot facing the street opposite West's Stables. The store and lot are offered for 2250 dollars cash or terms. First to accept the terms gets the bargain. Write to T. J. Horton McDonough Ga.
A buyer notes the appeal of white coat enamelware describing one item as attractive and desirable. The brief remark emphasizes aesthetic value and appeal in a retail moment.
Local society items list many visitors and travelers including Prof and Mrs Pettis in Reynolds, Mr and Mrs Cameron, and Mrs J W Hall of Macon. Several family visits to Augusta Fitzgerald and Columbus hospital are recorded along with teaching changes and illness notes.
The Methodist Church youth group met Monday afternoon September 2. The session opened with roll call as members quoted Bible verses. Mrs. Golding presented a paper on Joseph Hardy and his stars and committees were formed with dues collected. adjournment set for October 6.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met Monday afternoon with the president presiding. The program included singing, a prayer by Mrs. C. F. Fickling, a scripture lesson by Mrs. S. O. Adams, bulletin items from Mrs. Fred Golding, and a review of the study book before adjournment.
Important notice states depots at Reynolds and Butler close at 5 p m on and after September first. No cotton or freight may be placed in depots or on platforms and no freight will be received or delivered after this hour. Agents D R Bigbie and E E Hodges oversee the change.
G Brock of Butler Georgia advertises painting the exterior and walls with calcimined walls and wallpapering. He guarantees all work with best materials and offers good references upon request.
County commissioners fix a general property tax rate of twelve and a half mills for 1918 to fund current expenses. The digest indicates about 2.2 million dollars in property value. Rates allocate funds to courthouse repairs, bridges, sheriff and jailer fees, jurors, coroner, poor relief, and road work under the alternative road law.
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