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Jelly Glasses
Fruit Cans
Strings
Campbell’s Stains
Fly Traps
Brooms
LePage’s Glue
Fishing Tackle
China Cement
Cartridges Rifles
IRA CHAMBERS
B UTLER, GEOR GIA
Local Paragraphs
666 cures Chills and Fever.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Brooks spent
Sunday at Tazewell.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Edwards are
visiting in town today.
Messrs J. T. and Dan Carson,
of Macon,. spent Sunday with
homefoiks.
Mrs. E. E. Waters and children
have returned after a two weeks
visit to Yatesville.
666 cures Bilious Fever.
Mrs. M. J. Brooks and Miss
Nellie Brooks have returned from
a pleasant visit to Tazewell.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McDaniel, of
Talbotton, were the pleasant
guests of relatives here last week.
Miss Ollie Wilson and Laura
Beeland spent thfe week-end at
Fort Valley the guests of friends.
Misses Sallie Wilson and Lil
Carson are making an extended
visit to the latter’s brother, Mr.
Forest Carson, at Decatur, Ala.
Prof, and Mrs. W. M. Pettis and
Mrs. M. R. Cameron left Monday
for a visit of two weeks to rela
tives at Adrian, Ga.
666 cures Malaria Fever.
Mrs. G. W. Hanson and chil
dren, of Birmingham, Ala , are the
pleasant guests of Butler rela
tives and friends.
Miss Mary E. Noisier spent the
week-end in the country the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie
Neisler.
Rev. L. A. Harrell is assisting
this week, Rev. A. S. Trulock in a
series of revival services at Taze
well.
Mr. Jason Shirah and family, of
Byromville, were the Sunday
guests of Mr. J. E. Fountain and
family.
Mrs. Leonard Cross and Miss
Amzie Chapman are the guests of
their sister, Mrs. T. G. Turk, at
Reynolds, this week.
Mr. Marvin Brewer has moved
his family from White Water to i
Butler. They are occupying the
Carter residence.
666 cures
cause.
Little Misses Virginia and Ro
berta Johnson, of Columbus, af
ter a pleasant visit to Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Carson, returned home
Sundav.
It is a source of sincere regret
to the numerous friends of Mr. J.
H. Adams, of Wesley community
to learn of his serious iliness from
typhoid fever. While his condi
tion is serious hopes are enter
tained for his recovery.
and I
Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Childs
attractive young daughter,
lanta, arrived Saturday to visit
Butler relatives and friends. The
former returned to Atlanta Mon
day but the latter will spend some
time here.
Through the kindly and patri
otic efforts of Mrs. J. A. Heath,
Wesley church is adorned with a
handsome service flag which has
been raised in honor of the splen
did young men of that community
who are sacrifkjjjRg their all for
the cause of their country.
Friends of Mrs. Thomas F. Wil
son, son of Mr. D. W. Wilson, will
be delighted to learn of his safe
arrival over sea. Mr. Wilson has
received an interesting letter from
his son “over there” who says
he is in good health and enjoying
army life immensely.
Mrs. Annie Montfort Taylor of
Birmingham, after a month’s va
cation from hospital duties as pro-1 fifteen
fessionaf nurse, during which j
time she has been visiting rela- j
tives and friends at Americus and I
Cordele as well as Butler, will re- j
turn to Birmingham Sunday. j
Columbus Towns, colored, w T as !
delivered to Sheriff Beeland Mon- j
day by chief of police E J Pool, of j
Reynolds, and given a cell in the !
county jail. Towns is charged;
with shooting Reddick Cleveland,
another negro, on church grounds
at Reynolds. Cleveland, it is re
ported, is in critical condition, lit
tle hope being entertained for his
recovery.
Mrs. J. E. Brewer has been
quite sick for several days, we
regret to learn.
Mrs. Lizzie Wallace Monk, of
Mauk, is visiting Butler relatives
this week. She has many friends
here who are always glad to see
her.
A prominent Butler visitor Sun
day and Monday was Mr. Frank
Ewing, of Nashville, Tenn., who
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.
T. Carson.
Friends of Mr. Perk Harris,
brother of Mr. E. L. Harris of
Butler, will be interested to learn
that the title of first-class pri
vate has been conferred upon
him for efficient service with the
U. S. army, in France. He is
with the Rainbow division.
It will be a source of gratifi
cation to the many friends of
Miss Jeanette Wallace to learn of
her recent election to the faculty
of the Bluffton High School, this
being one of the best schools in
the state and in a splendid section
of South Georgia.
Peach packing and canning has
put people of this section on the
rush such as has never been here
before. The peach industry has
proven exceedingly beneficial to
our people in a financial way.
Both growers and laborers have
of At-! rea P e 5 an abundant money har
vest. The rush that has been on
for several weeks will be over
this week.
Painfully Burned When
Baseline Ignited,
On Thursday morning last Mr.
D. W. Rogers received painful
burns as a result of a tank of
gasoline being ignited. Mr. Rog
ers conducts a service station in
front of the Carter building and
at the time of the accident was
filling an automobile with gaso
line from the large service tank
when some one struck a match to
light a cigar, instantly flames shot
high into the air.
In his efforts to extinguish the
flames Mr. Rogers received burns
about the body, hands and legs
that have caused him great pain
and suffering,
W, J. Butler’s Fine
Buick Roadster Stolen
While attending a picture show
at the Grand, Macon, one evening
last week, Lieutenant Walter J.
Butler had the misfortune of losing
his handsome Buick roadster,
which, while parked in front of
the theatre, was stolen. All ef
forts to recover have proven
fruitless.
W, G, Moulton III.
Numerous friends here and
elsewhere of Mr. W. G. Moulton
will learn with sincere regret of
M’Miciiael-West.
A marriage of interest to their
many friends was that of Miss
Mary. Stewart McMichael and
Lieut. Mulkey West, which was,
solemnized Saturday morning at
11:30 at the home of the bride at
Tazewell.
The Rev. Mr. Truelock perform
ed the ceremony, which was wit
nessed only by relatives. Elaborate
decorations were carried out in
red, white and blue.
Lieut. Henry McGee, of Talbot-
botton, was best man. Mrs. Lois
Passmore furnished the music and'
at the close of the ceremony play
ed the “Star Spangled Banner,”
Mr. W. D. Wainwright, of Mar
shall, Tex., who has been paying
most pleasant visit to many Tay
lor county friends and relatives,
was a welcome visitor to the Her
ald office Monday. Mr. Wain
wright is well pleased with Tex
as, but expressed delight with ad
vancements made by people ir
this section since his last visil
here. He says that he expects tc
return to Taylor county in Octo
ber to attend our county fair.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bazen
and little daughter, Miss Lois, Rev.
and Mrs. J. T. Adams and Miss
Katie Nell Adams motored over to
the aviation camp, near Americus,
Tuesday afternoon and report hav
ing a fine time. The weather was
ideal for'flying, and as many as
planes were in the
air at one time. The soldier boys,
officers and all were very
courteous and the trip was not
only entertaining but very inter
esting. Miss Adams boarded a
train at Americus for Albany
where she will be the guest of Mr.
G. T. Layfieid and family.
Quarterly Gonterence.
The third quarterly conference
for Butler charge will be held
with Wesley church Friday (to
morrow.) A full attendance of
the official members is urged.
Dr. J. P. Chatfiekl, presiding el
der, will preside over the session.
He will preach at the 11 o'clock
hour and call a business session
of the conference immediately af
ter dinner. The ladies of Wesley
community will serve dinner on
the grounds to their visitors and
friends.
POULTRY PRICES.
Roosters, each _ _
50c
Fryers, 1}: to 2 lbs., each.
50c
Hams, per pound __
25c
Shoulders, per pound
20c
Sides .. _____
225,-c
Eggs, per dozen _
_. 27/2C
M. A. CHAPMAN,
Butler, Georgia.
LOST.
Cameo broach bordered with
by removing the
Miss Leila Wilson, of Cochran,
Ga., is the attractive guest of
Taylor county friends. She is
visiting at the home of Mr. W. J.
Willis, atDaviston.
Mr. G. W. Bivins compliment
ed the colored laborers on his
Flint river plantation with a bar
becue on the Fourth, which was
enjoyed and appreciated by them.
Prof, and Mrs. W. L. Porter
and son, Walter Lee, after a
pleasant week’s visit to Dr. and
Mrs. H. J. Porter, left Monday for
their home at Monroeville, Ala.
It will be of interest to the
friends of Lawson Wilson to
know' that he has accepted a po
sition at the Porter Drug Store.
He will appreciate your patronage.
Rudolph and John Frierson,
sons of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Frier
son, and Edwin Everett, all of
Macon, are visiting relatives in
Butler this week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. A. Smith,
and their charming daughter. Miss
Ruth Smith, and Mr. Mathew Mc
Crary, of Madison, are the guests
of Mrs. J. C. Sealy and family
this week.
Robt. P. Nelson, who has served
in the U. S. Navy on the Battle
ship Florida, for the past year, has
been spending this week w'ith
homefoiks. He will leave on next
Monday to enter the Naval Aca
demy at Annapolis. In competi
tion with many others Mr. Nelson
won this honor. He is a son of J.
P. Nelson, Superintendent of our
county schools. His many friends
rejoice to hear of his promotion
and wish him God-speed.—Macon
County Citizen.
The many friends of this young
man, son of a highly esteemed
former citizen of Butler, con
gratulate him on the honor re
cently won.
The Home Electric Light and
Power Co., 514 Third St., Macon,
Ga., dealers in Delco-Light Prod
ucts, have inaugurated an adver
tising campaign, in this section,
through this newspaper. We are
pleased to announce that with this
issue we begin a series of adver
tising for this wellknown Macon
firm to cover a period of twelve
months. Numerous friends, in
Taylor county, of Mr. L. M.
Rhodes will be interested to know
that he has accepted this territo
ry in the interest of the Delco-
Ltght, the complete electric light
and power plant, simple in con
struction, durable, dependable
and efficient in operation. Twen
ty-seven of these plants have al
ready been installed in this
county, we are pleased to learn,
each and all of W’hich are giving
entire satisfaction. Those con
templating farm efficiency, time
and labor saving, as well as many
of the luxuries enjoyed by peo
ple living in the cities, they
should first investigate the Delco
system. A postal card to the Ma
con office will bring Mr. Rhodes
or a responsible representative to
your home.
Senator Hardwick to
Speak Here Saturday.
As announced last week United
States Senator Thomas W. Hard
wick will address the citizens of
Butler at the court house next
Saturday afternoon at four o’clock.
It is expected that Mr. Hardwick
will be favored with a large au
dience.
Engagement Announced.
Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Gaines, of
Stillmore, Ga., announce the en
gagement of their daughter,
Evelyne Laraine Cox, to Rev.
Reginald T. Russell, of Dublin, Ga.
The wedding will take place the
latter part of August.
For many years Dr. Gaines was
a prominent citizen of Butler. He
has hosts of warm friends here all
of whom will be interested in the
above announcement.
pearls. Will pay liberal rew'ard
to finder if returned to the Her
ald office or to (Miss) Arah Lock.
his illness resulting from a | w ^en evervone stood at attention,
light attack of paralysis Saturday
morning last.
Mr. .Moulton is still confined to
his bed, and while bis condition
has been serious, it is hoped that
he will soon be out again.
Rural Gamers Examination.
Civil service examination for
positions as mail carriers on mo
tor routes in Taylor county will
be conducted at Butler Friday ( to
morrow.)
The examination will not begin
until 3 o’clock in the afternoon,
but all applicants are required to
be on hand promptly by this hour.
It is of interest to state that for
the first time women ai’e eligible
for these positions, and doubtless
several ladies of the county will
appear for the examination to
morrow.
WARNING.
Owing to the low condition of
the water in my mill pond, I here
by positively prohibit anyone put
ting fish nets in the pond, other
wise guilty parties will be vigor
ously prosecuted. Notice is also
given that no fishing at night
will be allowed until October 1st.
J. J. McCANTS.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father, Mr. E. H. McMichael.
and was iovely in a suite of dark
blue and dark hat with blue trim
mings. Her bouquet was of
bride’s roses and swansonia.
Immediately after the ceremony
Lieutenant and Mrs. West left for
Atlanta. From there they will go
to Chattanooga, where Lieutenant!
West will be in training at Camp
Greenleaf.
666 contains no alchol, ar.sen—i
ic. nor other poisonous drugs.
TEACHERS’ EXAMINATION
Friday and Saturday, Au
gust 2nd and 3rd.
The annual examination of
those who expect to teach school
in the county another term will
be conducted at Butler Friday
and Saturday, August 2nd and
Jrd. By order of A. S. Wallace,
County School Superintendent.
For Sale or Exchange.
Buick Automobile, has new tires,
engine in perfect order. Will
trade for anything worth the
money. Car can be seen at Mauk.
Address A. H. Hendricks, Mauk,
Ga.
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Arm Broken Cranking Truck.
Mr. E. L. (Lonnie) Rawls cele
brated the Fourth by breaking
his right arm while cranking a
Ford truck. He has been band
aged up, since the accident, like
he had been in the first line
trenches. His injuries, while
painful, are not serious.
Principal For Growell
School Wanted.
The Panhandle district school,
located in one of the best sections
of Taylor county, is without a
principal for another year. Appli
cations, therefore, are in order
and will be given due considera
tion if filed at once with Mr. R.
E. Byrd, whose postoffice address
is Reynolds rural route one.
EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS IN
FURNITURE
In order to make room for supply of Furniture
expected daily, we are offering for Cash the follow
ing articles at prices much lower than we can
possibly buy on today’s market:
Iron Beds and Springs, Mattresses,
Pillows, Bed Spreads, Rugs, Art Squares
Square Extension Dining Tables : :
We have almost anything you may desire in
Rugs and Art Squares, but only a small number of
each of the other articles mentioned, and should you
need anything in this line BUY NOW as prices are
advancing daily.
Don't forget to look them over before you buy.
Each article going at a price that will suit your
pocket book.
Turner Furniture Company
■ WE CAN ■ SAVE YOU MONEY
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