TAYLOR COUNTY GA Newspaper Abstracts 1913 File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Carla Miles milescng@juno.com http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/taylor/newspapers/1913.txt The Butler Herald March 3, 1914 Mr. W.J. Kirksey, after a lingering illness died at his home near Cooper’s mill and was buried last Friday at New Prospect cemetery, Rev. W.H. Joiner officiating. The snow scene on last Wednesday morning was the most beautiful natural picture our eyes ever beheld, and our people certainly did enjoy the day snow balling. LOST - A ladies’ Gold watch, large as a half dollar, Elgin-make, a grainy appearance with place for initials. Return to Miss Clara Musslewhite teacher of Pine Knot School and claim reward. Quite a jolly party of the young people and school children went out hunting Thursday morning and spent the day in pursuit of rabbits, etc., on their return they said they had their dinner in Crawford or Houston county. Mrs. John C. Calhoun who has spent sometime with her sister, Mrs. F.E. Glover and niece, Mrs. Maggie Beall, will leave this afternoon. While here Mrs. Calhoun superintended the erection of a beautiful monument on the grave of her son, Hendley. The Ideal Concert Co., will perform here each and every night this week. This company is a nice smoothe show consisting of handsome men, pretty women, sweet children; fine singing, beautiful dancing, and the moving picure. Large house last night. Come out, laugh and grow fat. Programme changed every night. Near Reynolds there is a farming section called “Delta”. Mr. Hunnicutt of the Southern Cultivator, hearing of the quantity of corn that is shipped from this section, but forgetting the name, called it Egypt. This seemed fitting and the prosperous “Hog and Hominy” farmers accepted the new name with satisfied smiles. This section has just added to its fame and back account by shipping a solid carload of hogs; big, fat, corn-fed fellows, to an Atlanta packing-house. As a beginning of what seems to be the trend of thought of these progressive farmers this act is worthy of notice. The hogs came from the plantation of Messrs. T.W. Pool, Ricks Bros., W. Harp and H.B. Farish. The Butler Herald May 6, 1913 Memories Sweet and Pleasant Prof. Wallace Gives a Beautiful Description of His Visit to Talbotton and Talbot County Dear Herald: It is but proper to sometime throw a bunch of daisies, and not mud, at a neighbor when they have been the cause of a happily spent day and night. By invitation we journeyed toward the setting sun last Friday evening to be present Saturday at Talbotton where two or three feasts were in process of materializing. Our old comrade, Will Couch, with whom we “fit”, bled and lived, met us at the Talbotton terminal station and carried us out three and one half miles to his hospitable home. To say that we liked to have enjoyed ourselves to death with his numerous but most excellent family would express our thoughts but feebly. We are certainly more firmly bound to him and his by pleasant memories by which that night’s friendship will ever be so pleasantly remembered. He is the father of our genial friend, W.K. Couch, who was with I.F. Peebles & Co., and whom we all learned to love while in our town. The world would be a veritable Paradise were it peopled with such as my friend and his family. Next morning we returned to Talbotton where practically two thousand people had assembled to join in the contests of the children of Talbot county, and everyone seemed to be happy. Talbotton did herself grand by having an abundance of barbecue and other good things to eat and drink. Long may the old county, the home of my youth be prosperous and happy. A.S. Wallace The Butler Herald September 9, 1913 Great Interest Shown In Coleman Institute Band Coleman Institute Band will consist of the following members for the ensuing term of 1913-14: W.L. Carter Solo Cornet Clifford Whatley “ “ P.F. Newsom 1st “ Miss Helen Hodges 1st Alto Miss Sara Pool 2nd “ Miss Hazel Barrow 1st Tenor Grady Daniel 2nd “ Lewis Draughon Trombone Eric Newsom Baritone Lewis Ruffin Bass Miss Bonnie Newsom Drums We wish to solicit the interest and support of all the citizens of our town in this Band. We have very much need of at least two or more instruments and some band accessories. Will not our citizens show interest and appreciation enough to our support? I believe they will. We are asking for a voluntary contribution just to test your appreciation. You will find the list at Hill’s Drug Store. We would very much rather see all our citizens contribute a small amount each, than for the same amount to be contributed by a few. Shakespeare says: “The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not touched by concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils.” And I know not how to express myself better in regard to the citizen who has no interest in the Band. There are very few people who are entirely without an appreciation of the beauties of sound, indeed, so small is the number that you may say that everyone has some taste for music. With a little encouragement (in the right way) we can have a Band in Reynolds, that you will be proud to acknowledge as “OUR BAND.” A MEMBER ==== The Butler Herald Tuesday, October 28, 1913 Butler’s First Fair, A Most Successful One Large Crowds in Attendance Both Days - Everybody had Big Time - Exhibits were finest ever. Get Ready for Our 1914 Fair. Did you attend the Fair? If not, why not? If you did not, it was surely your own individual loss. Did you make even the smallest effort to make it a success? Well, it has passed into history now. Mr. Ira Chambers and Mr. J.E. Bartlett, promoters of it, are receiving congratulations over their splendid success. Read carefully over the list of exhibits, the list of prize winners and the blue ribbons. The attendance was fine both days; the exhibits were simply splendid; they would be a credit to any State Fair. The farmers did not have a large display but their products were good. But the ladies, God bless them, did their part nobly. Their exhibits were truly things of beauty and be it said to the disparagement of all the other ladies, I think that only about fifteen furnished all that display. Now if Taylor county could get up such a display in so short a time and only fifteen ladies and fewer men to do it, what could she do, in a year from now? Let us all determine to have a grand fair next year. Lets begin to think and plan for it now. We hope to have county club for the girls before then and there are the corn club boys. They ought to have their fine corn on exhibit. Our progressive farmers should take hold of this matter, and the merchants too. Lets make it a success. List of Those Awarded Prizes On the 21st Mr. John Childers carried off the prize for bringing into town the largest number people on a two horse wagon. On the 22nd Mr.W.H. Harris brought to Butler the largest number of people. Mr. C.H. Moore exhibited the largest stalk of cotton same showed 147 matured bolls and awarded the prize. Mr. Nathan Hammock came second, and deserves special mention. Mr.T.J. Spillers carried off the prize for the best 12 stalks cane, while Mr. Homer Emerson came a close second. Mr. E.C. Pierce, of Panhandle, carried prize for the best ears of corn. They were indeed fine, and weighed 18 ½ pounds. Mr. Grady Fuller made a fine showing coming second. Mr. W.J. O’Barfield also showed 12 fine ears. From the display of sweet potatoes, we have a fine crop. They were certainly a credit to any county. Mr. J.R. Wade carried off the first prize while Mr. O.L. Smith was a close second. Mrs. L.L. Dickerson carried off the first prize on preserves, canned goods, etc. Her exhibit was fine. Mrs. W.J. Butler was awarded first prize for fancy hand work. Miss Ruhama Harmon and Mrs. Ed Hollis tied for second place. Mrs. Walker Fickling and Mrs. D.A. Jones deserve special mention. Mrs. I.W. Garrett carried off the prize for the quilt. The last four items named of course were for the ladies and this display alone was worth their trouble, and much credit to the ladies. Mr. I.W. Garrett carried off the prize for the best stalk of corn showing the most matured ears. Dink Riley was awarded the prize for the fanciest pair of mules shown here. Mr. A.J. Peacock was acknowledged the best fiddler. Mr. J.E. Fountain drove the fanciest turnout, everybody said so. Our front porch farmer, Mr. B.B. Rawls, showed the best country ham, same being two years old, and weighing 18 ½ pounds. Mr. J.B. Spiller carried off all honors for the running races. Last but not least, and something that the most interest was centered around was the baby contest. We cannot make any apoligies for the first selected judges, one of which became so excited over the event, left town, and did not stop this side of Atlanta. We will not tell on the others. However we managed to get up five of our lady friends to come to our rescue, and after much deliberation, awarded the $5.00 box Nunnally candy to little Master Wallace Riley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pickens Riley. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Childers’ baby deserves special mention. It is a beautiful little daughter, 3 months old, weighing 19 pounds. She was entitled to the blue ribbon. Mr. S.E. Cox was awarded prize for the best colt, while Mr. M.J. Trapp deserves special mention, he showing a very fine horse colt. Mr. Z.D. Gill and Dr. Eli Garrett deserve praise for exhibiting two fine milk cows. Mr. Gill's was the fattest we have ever seen. Mr. G.W. Fountain showed four as fine pigs as you will see anywhere. Ask him what the fair did for him, we dare not quote. Finances are too low and coca cola too high. Mr. Ashton Jones not only climbs telephone poles, but greasy poles. Both for the money. The sack races and foot races were enjoyed by all. All seem to take an interest in this our first undertaking. We feel that our farmer friends have more than realized that our county is as good as any, and the exhibits were a credit not only to Taylor, but would have been to any. They too, we believe, feel closer towards old Butler, and her merchants, and feel that their interests are Butler’s interests. Let us all get closer together, and next year fix and prepare for one of the best county exhibits ever shown. We will all be with you. We are informed that every debt made on this our first fair has been met. This is to our credit. ============== The Butler Herald Tuesday, January 28, 1913 Masquerade Party The most enjoyable event of the season was the “Masquerade Party” given by Hill Drug Co., Friday evening, Jan. 24th. The young men assembled at the drug store and from there went to the home of Mrs. B.H. Newsom where they found the young ladies waiting for their unknown escorts. As the young ladies entered they were given a number and ushered into the parlor. When the young men arrived they were shown into the library where they were also given numbers. Then followed a most amusing scene as they silently sought their partners by finding their corresponding number. The couples then proceeded to the drug store, which had been beautifully and artistically decorated for the occasion. After a short interval during which the masqueraders were trying to discover their respective partners the proprietor of the drug store chose Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Hinton and Mrs. L.M. Lucas as judges. The masqueraders then formed in line so the different costumes might be more effectively displayed. Then after giving each costume due consideration the judges awarded the ladies’ prize to Miss Leone Hart, who was most artistically gowned as a sister of charity. The gentleman’s prize was given to Prof. I.S. Ingram, who represented a Rough Rider. The following should be given worthy mention: Miss Bonnie Newsom as Martha Washington; Miss Nita Marshall, Night; Miss Clarabell Ingram, Red Riding Hood; Miss Nell McDaniel, Western girl; Miss Evan McDaniel, Indian girl; Miss Virginia Hinton, Dutch girl; Mr. Emory Seay, Clown; Mr. Howard Neisler, Mephistophler; Messrs Roderick Dugger and Paul Hodges, as gentlemen of twenty years ago. After awarding the prizes they unmasked and delightful refreshments, for which Hill Drug Co., is noted, were served. ======= The Butler Herald Tuesday, May 6, 1913 One of the most enjoyable occasions was the ice cream supper given Saturday night May 3rd at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Adams, near Charing, to which were invited quite a crowd of young folks. Music and games were indulged in until a late hour and when the time of parting came each and every one expressed their thanks for the enjoyable time they had spent. Those invited were: Misses Carrie Rodgers, Emma Eubanks, Mattie J. Stalnaker, Bessie Adams and Mrs. Lura Garrett. John Caldwell, Y.J. Garrett, Clem Adams, Lee Eubanks, Joe Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Adams and others. Each one reports a delightful time. 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