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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1913
Page
1
The writer challenges claims of record cotton receipts and weekly bales, arguing such figures mislead farmers and buyers. They accuse “great” papers of exaggeration and urge truthful reporting to protect farmers, taxpayers, and communities from harm.
Talbotton September 19 J Cliff Parker convicted today of assault with intent to murder L Potter of Prattsburg and sentenced to pay a 200 fine or six months on the chain gang. The trial lasted a day and a half with a lengthy jury deliberation. Talbot superior court adjourned after a week with 140 true bills returned by the grand jury.
The U S Civil Services Commission announces a fourth glass postmaster examination on Saturday Oct 11 in Charing Ga. The goal is to certify to fill a vacancy at Charing and other possible openings unless reinstatement is chosen. Eligible citizens 21 or older may apply. Applications must be filed with the Commission in Washington in time.
Joseph H. Allen of Talbot County was convicted in Talbotton Superior Court and sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary for stealing a horse on August 28 from John W. Allen of Woodland Georgia. The horse was ridden to Columbus and offered for sale before being recovered. Sheriff McDaniel of Talbot County had Allen jailed after his arrest.
Judge John C. Hart Georgia tax commissioner urges Taylor County to appoint the very best men as local tax assessors under the tax equalization act. He emphasizes that successful implementation depends on the character of the assessors and reminds commissioners they must appoint three in the county.
Rome Ga Sept 18 A farewell note to Mary Lewis of Atlanta signed Chas W Anderson found in a suitcase beneath a bridge near the Southern railroad tracks. The note mentions unrequited love and requests notification of Mrs J C Anderson and says the writer ended his life. Police are unsure if the death occurred with the note.
Notice states A J Amerson applied for exemption of personal property and setting apart homestead. Hearing to be held at 10:00 a m on October 17 1913 in the ordinary’s office in Butler Georgia. Filed by A H Riley Ordinary. September 22 1913.
Buena Vista Georgia September 19 Directors of Buena Vista Loan and Savings Bank offer 250 reward for the arrest and delivery to Marion County sheriff of J W Roberts former bank president fled after embezzling 11000 from the institution. Reports place him in Bermuda. Reward description lists age about 56 deaf height around 5 feet 10 inches and other identifying details.
Clayton Georgia September 20 Emanuel Nichols 35 a Rabun county farmer and his two year old daughter are dead. His son Conrad and daughter Myrue Nichols are bound over to the grand jury for voluntary manslaughter after a general shooting melee in the farmhouse Wednesday night. The coroner's jury reports the farmer's wife killed her baby while attempting to kill her husband who returned home in a drunken rage and threatened to “clean out” the family.
Reports from Statesboro Georgia describe a shotgun clash near a village between Mrs Judson Howard and Mrs W R Parish. Howard was wounded in the forehead and is in critical condition while Parish was arrested. Authorities note ongoing family disputes over children and chickens.
Under the Food & Drugs Act the Commissioner of Agriculture of Georgia declares it unlawful to operate any place vehicle or premises used for food manufacture storage handling distribution sale or preparation if sanitary conditions may contaminate food or render it unfit. Approved September 16 1913. END OF RULING.
Congressman Crisp announces a competitive examination for a West Point appointment to be held in Americus on October 11, 1913. White boys in the district may compete. top scorer gets the slot, with alternates. Age must be 17 to 22, height 5 feet 4 inches, physically sound, unmarried.
Washington dispatch says Georgians face at least eight months before a chance to compete with incumbents in fourth class postmaster offices under Wilson era civil service rules. Examinations begin around October, with about six states monthly. Georgia ranks poorly and Democrats must wait seven months after exams start.
Jerome, five, heard about beauty and carrots from a newspaper beauty column. When shown his newborn sister, he bluntly replied in disgust that they should give her a carrot. The anecdote captures a child’s humorous take on appearance and food.
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