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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
3
An old newspaper style warning explains calomel dangers describing it as mercury and a quicksilver poison. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute that can start the liver and improve condition without side effects, urging readers to use it instead of calomel.
A discouraged man reflects on Barrie and Carlson to illustrate how single minded courage overcomes illiteracy and lack of formal schooling. Carlson earned a college degree through grit, washing dishes while studying, and persistent effort, and became a successful engineer. Today Strong has money and training yet fails to progress without purpose.
A Friday August 22 excursion from Macon and other Georgia and Florida points offers a round trip at one fare plus twenty five cents to Asheville Biltmore Black Mountain Brevard Hendersonville Lake Junaluska Saluda Tryon and Waynesville. Tickets good to depart August 22 and return by September 2 1924 with baggage check if desired. Information from Southern Railway System agents or C&B Rhodes Division Passenger Agent Macon Ga.
Mrs Sint Posey and family spent time with Mrs Hutcherson and visited Cecil Abbott in Reynolds. Lydia Hutcherson returns home after visiting relatives in Thomaston. Milton Dillard visited his brother in Atlanta returning from Europe. W A Childs of Butler visited his aunt Mrs H Montgomery. Earl McChaygue returned home from a week with Mr and Mrs W S Dunnin Hopeville. Union Meeting at New Life church drew a crowd. J L Tucker and D S MeChargue in Atlanta on business. Abbott family and Watson of Columbus visited Mrs D G Abbott. Homer McGinty of Macon visiting sister Mrs D H Averette. McChargue visited Parks pond. Loyd and Turner families noted. Iris and Precious Joiner visited Miss Turner. RL Turner returned home from Garden Valley. W H Turner of Phoenix City and F E Turner visited. Mrs F E Turner spent weekend with J L Cato family. Homer McGinty called to Mollie McGinty’s bedside.
Mr and Mrs L S McChargue entertained the BYPU of Junction City at their Norwich bungalow Wednesday night. Guests admired the Frigidaire and home made ice, enjoyed musical selections by Lucile and Edith Moore and Mrs E M Lucas, and were served sandwiches cake and ice tea on the lawn under a bright moon.
Miss EMe Kilerease retires to home after a two week visit with sister Mrs Dee Rokerson at Com isle. Mrs Jane Woodall visiting her son Mr J W Wondall and family at Mauk Mend Mrs Stephen Waller and son guests of Geo Kilersase Sator dar Miss Minnie Swesringen with her parents at Rog ere Five Points residents visit Eliaville for medical care Mrs Bart lett accompanied by relatives motored to Eliaville. Misses Olivia Montgomery Nella Roberta Atheline Gill and Roy Montgomery Henry Bartlett among recent visitors to Five Points. Mrs A M Halleys guest of Mrs Carl Rigsby Ellaville. Miss Marion Watson with Lewis Watson and Mrs W J Stewart and Miss Hazel Stewarts Rupert guests of T C Bloodworth. Mrs Frankilver near Butler visiting her parents Mr and Mrs T B Bartlett. Mrs A J Gill and Bris AM Haley spent day with Mrs G C Parks. Miss Pauline Montgomery guest of Miss Cleatie Watson last week. Mr Ernest Ivey of near Butler spent weekend with his parents here. Mr and Mrs J C Halley and children of Tazewell guests of Mr and Mrs AM Halley Saturday. Mrs Lora Garrett Jewel and Luelle Adams dinner guests of Mrs A J Gill Sunday. Miss Nella Roberts guest of Miss Ida Montgomery Sunday. Miss Pauline Montgomery to Southern Business College and will attend. Miss Pauline Montgomery and Neita Roberts to visit friends in Manchester next week. Elder T D Roberts of Five Points was a visitor Monday.
A poetry verse by Edgar A Guest extols the beauty of nature and the sense that the Lord must love humanity. It contemplates blooming roses, green trees, soaring birds, waves, dew on lawns, and the joy of life as a childlike blessing. The speaker reflects on animals, nests, and the unity of nature as evidence of divine affection.
Fragmentary medical note describes catarrhal deafness linked to inflammation of the Eustachian tube. The readable text mentions mucous buildup and possible treatment emphasis without clear patient details or outcomes.
Local society page records guests of Mrs J Martin for a few days and a large Sunday School Picnic at Parks pond held last Thursday. Mentions Rev M M Marshall assisting at Crowells revival and several families from Gainesville Greenwood Butler Daviston Baldwynville Atlanta Hamilton Ypsilanti and Talbotton visiting relatives and friends.
All interested in cleaning the cemetery at Howard are asked to meet there Wednesday Aug. 27 for the purpose of cleaning. Everyone should come early with hoes and takes.
Daviston and Thomaston residents are noted in a revival finish and home visits. Miss Daisy Miller returns from Junction City and attends a musicale hosted by Miss Sallie Butler with Rev R Te Barksdale and others.
Rev Baker of Thomaston will fill a special appointment at Horeh church Sunday at 1200 Ang. List. Everyone invited to attend. Several good singers from Thomaston will assist in the song service. Members are urgently urged to attend.
Local residents welcomed friends from Macon Columbus Atlanta and Reynolds visiting kin in Howard. Notes of weekend trips list Miss Elizabeth Sealy Mr and Mrs Henry Willis and many others with Mrs J M Austin Mrs Gur Hamilton and the Howard Sunday School picnic at Parks pond described as the season's highlight.
Mrs 3 Parker and son J T Parker stopped by Saturday. Frank Harris and Tom Parham visited Mazella relatives Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Jarrell and family were Sunday guests of Mrs GW Jarrell. Suggs of Butler dined with BH Jarrells. Florine Walker and Inez Mell Jarrell hosted as guests. Thelma Jarrell hosted Myrtle Gauliney Verna Jarrell. other dinners included Mrs Mitchell of Reynolds and Effie Smith. Last week Rozella Binby of Thomasville visited Miss Arms. Lilien Jarrell left for Macon Thursday for several days.
White Ga visitor list showcases Mr and Mrs W E Neisley and others visiting relatives in Wesley. Summer camp at Parks pond energizes residents with games and a chaperoned schedule, featuring Mary Adams, Lois Adams, and a group of local youths.
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