Little garden romance and town social notes
A nostalgic folk poem about a garden and waiting beloved, followed by a long local society column listing visits, trips, guests, and engagements. Names include Rowena Wilson, T R Marshall of Atlanta, Elizabeth Lucas, Wynnita Taylor, Ricks Carson, Neisler family, Pyron, Louise Turk, H H Newsome, A B Bond, Musselwhite, Hawkes optician visit, and numerous residents visiting Macon, Columbus, Atlanta, and other towns. The column notes arrivals, departures, illness, and upcoming events throughout the town and surrounding area.
Coal Sale Notice from Neisler's Warehouse
A warehouse notice announces the arrival of a car of genuine Montevallo coal to be sold at a reasonable price with delivery available when the car arrives. The firm states it aims to maintain a stock of good coal throughout the winter so customers can buy coal when needed.
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Montevallo
Neisler's
Grace Fountain Bridge Party Honors Sisters at Butler
Miss Nestad Fountain hosted a Garden Flower decorated bridge party last week in Butler honoring her sisters Mrs. R. C. Woods of Monticello and Mrs. R. E. Aultman of Macon. Top score went to Mrs. Paul Hodges. luncheon followed. Guests included R. E. Aultman, R. C. Woods, various Hodges and Neisler families, plus Miss Atholine Childs and others.
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Nestad Fountain J
R. GC. Woods
Monticello
R. E. Aultman
Macon
Paul Hodges
R. C. Woods
Tate Hodss
Walton Hodges Howard Neisler
Ray Lucas
John Procter
Sal Harp
C. &. Whatley
Anne Hicks
Winnie McAuley
Atholine Childs
Butler
F. M. Carson
C. R. Brown
College Park
Sarah McCauley
Tom Poole
Local Socials Highlight Mauk Residents Visiting Relatives
Mrs R D Waller and family spent the day with sister Mrs Carpenter in Rupert. Ouida Gaines of Birmingham visits sister Mrs Roy Wall and plans visits to Butler. Jeff Taylor and Homer Chapman of Buena Vista transact business in town. Evelyn Barnes of Rupert visits Jessie Waler. R L Bell and son of Reynolds stay with kin. W T Rogers of Albany and family visit Mr and Mrs Jim Rogers. H S Wall visits with Mrs J T Wadsworth. Pleas Strickland family and Wilder visit from Beachton, returning with Wilder Friday. Ellard family leaves for new home near Eatonton. McFarland home rooms taken by Sum merour party. Mrs Bascom Parker and daughters visit relatives near BRI. A Juniper picnic honors Ouida Gaines with a lake swim at Juniper Lake. cloud interrupted plans but guests promise another trip. Participants include Roy Wall family, Gaines, Jinks, Alice Roberts, Nelle Anthony, Bell family, Lawhorn, Lancaster, J L Anthony, R M Jinks, Posey, and Harris.
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R. D. Waller
Carpenter
Rupert
Ouida Gaines
Birmingham
Roy Wall
Butler
Jeff Taylor
Homer Chapman
Buena Vista
Evelyn Barnes
Jessie Waler
R. L. Bell and Son
Reynolds
Quida Gaines
Rubye Jinks
Alice Roberts
Nelle Anthony
R. L. Bell
Carl Lawhorn
Willie Lancaster
J. L. Anthony
R. M Jinks
Leon Posey
Felton Harris
Juniper
A Bore Watches Listener For Signs Of Weariness
A curious tale describes a bore who studies a listener's face for signs of weariness and stops talking the moment fatigue appears, turning conversation into a careful art of avoidant chatter.
Rail passenger business faces new era of decline
The railways report a persistent drop in passenger volume and revenues since 1920, accelerated in the last two years. Competition from motorcars and ships, along with volume loss on short and long routes, prompts trials of deluxe coaches mixed itineraries and coordinated tours to regain business.
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Railrroads
Butler excursion round trip fares posted for August 18
Central of Georgia Railway promotes low rate excursion fares from Butler for August 18 with round trips to Chicago Detroit Washington and Virginia resorts. Fares range from 14.05 to 31.50 with several destination limits and tickets valid through September 6 1928. Ask a ticket agent for details and other offerings.
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Butler
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Richmond
Virginia
Central OF Georgia
Sparrows Drown During Prolonged Rabical Rainfall
In Cordele Georgia during an all day rainfall of about 14 hours English sparrows were driven from trees and found drowned on the ground. Residents say this has never happened before and the urban ground is littered with dead birds.
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Cordele
Alpine Guides Warn Tourists To Silence Voices
In the Alps guides urge tourists not to talk or sing, even whisper, fearing voice vibrations could trigger an avalanche. The text notes delicate balance of character and hidden sorrows. a single gloomy whisper could ruin everything as rain completes the wreckage.
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Alps
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sleynolds
Rowena Wilson
Mr. T. R. Marshall
Atlanta
Elizabeth Lucas
Alabama
Mr. Ricks Carson
Myrtle Springs
C. L Pyron
Joe Pyron
Louise ‘Turk
C. C. Paulk
T. Whatley
Messers
Lewis Ruffin
Walker Newsome
Margaret Payne
Vienna
W. E. Marshall Jr
Americus
Miss Cora Wade
Graham Wade
Mrs
Lewis Saunders
J. W. Haley
Alma
Rob Aultman
H. H. Aultman
Oglethorpe
Mildred
Mabel
Frances Séay
T. D. Seay
B H Newsome
J H Whatley
A G Hicks
Columbus
Herman Hicks
J. A Penredgrast
John Pendergrast
Luthersville
Howard Neisler
Carol Smith
Notasulga Ala
Sara Bridges
Mrs. English
Sumter
Mrs. R. Williams
D W Payne
Misses Margaret and
Susie Payne
A C Bond
Augusta
S. B. Anthony
Frank Musselwhite
H. K. Sealy
Newnan
C B Marshall
Blanche Marshall
Chesley Marshall
Lafayette
Ind
Ri'l.’Bell
Robert
Bess
Sue
Katrine
Bryan
J. C Bryan
Thurman Whatley
Miss Elizabeth Whatley
A B
Dubberley
Ruth
Ben
Miss Leach Bryan
W. T Whatley
E M Crawford
E L. Saunders
Lester Horton
Margaret Phillips
S. H. Bryan
St. Simons Island
Clinton Wood
T. J Fountain
Hawkes Onjtician
W. I. Powell &Son
R. A. Hicks
Mr . Brown Hicks
Kate Hick
Gross
West Palm Beach, Fla
Lamar ‘Bryan
Marshallville
Karl Melow
S.r
Montezuma
Agnes Seay
Melissa Ogburn
William Rossee
Billy Rossee
Albany
Miriam Carter
Recreation
Hawkes
Hawkes Optician
Thesday
21St
W. S. Powell & Son
Little Howard Marshall
Co ‘Ar
J. H Whatley
B W Hinton
Julia Sharp
Minnie McDaniel
A. Wintham
Marguerite Clark
Chauncey
Mattie Musselwhite
Musselwhite
H. R. Frierson
Tom
Frances and
Marion Hodges
Mr. Wilson Joiner
Martha Sammons
George Goddard
Freeman Hart
Edward Goddard
John Maughamn
Panama City
Maggie Liffey
Statesboro
Brooklet
Mary Ruth Lanier
E. E Gross
Evelyn
Toronto Canada
Dan S. Beeland
COOK
Reynolds, Ga
V. I. Powell & Son
Mauk Briefs
Tennessee
G. H. Goddard & CO
Taylor County Motor CO
Citizens State Bank
The
First National Bank
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