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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
5
A sentimental verse by Sara Tillman reflects on a benevolent friend in heaven, smiling down as a source of comfort and assurance. The poem speaks of dreams, love, truthfulness, and an enduring bond that transcends earthly life. The speaker imagines a friend in heaven guiding and loving, offering solace to those left behind.
Butler community updates list dozens of visits and guests across local families, with numerous mentions of Mr J. L Barnes in Atlanta, Miss Louise Daniel in Dawson, and Mrs J W Hall in Reynolds, plus travels to Macon Columbus Albany and Wrightsville. The item also notes crop progress, a high school faculty change, a local accident, and upcoming services.
Butler High School class of 1925 held its first reunion Tuesday night at Miona Springs Mississippi Atholine Childs former teacher served as chap eron and added to the occasion. Thelman Jarrell reported a year average of 99 at Young Harris. Other attendees included Mable Searcy Jency Huey Florence Peterman Louie Trussell Nina Peterman Elizabeth Riley Estelle Jarrell and Atholine Childs among others.
Mesdames BE Jarrell and D W Payne hosted a lovely shower for Mrs James H Gray at Mrs Jarrells home on August 11. Guests were greeted with punch by W H Trussell and T L Fountain. Contests, vocal selections by Mrs W M Hollis, and a rainbow guiding to a Pot of Gifts followed the gift presentation. An iced course was served.
A Bickley reunion at Wesley featured jade and watermelon, with a lavish dinner and many relatives in attendance. The guest list includes G A Parker and family, J M Bickley Sr and family, Grady Gassett and family, Lem Whatley and family, J Holdman, J R Whatley and family, J H Adams and family, W A Spinks and family, D W Wilson and daughter Bessie, Tom Shines and family, Charles Shines of Miami, E Bickley and children, Will Bickley and two sons of Columbus, J M Bickley Jr and family, J B Whittle and children, John Walker and family, H A Spinks and Aga Spinks of Thomaston, Floyd Willis of Troy, and Tarlton Smith and children, all enjoying the occasion.
Pecan growing proves profitable with practical steps from J B Wight of Cairo Georgia. Guidance covers when to plant varieties, how to manage soil moisture, and where to market nuts to maximize returns. The author outlines basic methods for smallholders seeking steady pecan yields.
A public notice by H. Payne promotes the monument business offering a fine line of samples at lowest prices. All work guaranteed and orders appreciated. The brief signed message stresses readiness to meet customer requirements and invites contact.
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