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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
1
Rainfall totals show 44.73 inches for 1927 with 38.92 inches above 1927 and 5.81 inches to go with four months remaining. Station average is 52.00 inches.
An advertisement seeks a single tract of 800 to 1200 acres of land in one body for a reasonable price. Interested parties should write L. W. Smith at Talbotton Ga for further information.
Georgia newspaper editors gathered at Press Haven hill to dedicate a new mountain camp for the Georgia Press Association. The event followed conventions at Statesboro and a banquet hosted by John K. Ottley. They toured Rabun County sights and learned of the institute’s facilities for mountain education, as Miss Emily Woodward opened the dedication.
Lagrange Georgia August 19 proposal from Hillside mills of this city to purchase the three Georgia factories of the New England southern cotton mills chain for about 1.6 million will be reviewed at a stockholders meeting of the New England concern in Boston on September 19. The three mills are in LaGrange and Hogansville. Callaway textile interests’ Hillside subsidiary has been negotiating for months. Officials would not comment though the deal is understood to total about 1.5 million, expanding the Callaway chain to thirteen units.
Savannah shipments to Liverpool showed strong demand for Georgia peaches. Arnold Fruit Co. vice president 8 C Arnold said the 4,000 crate cargo, sent July 15 and arriving July 31, sold well with prices from poor to very good. The trial indicated improvements for future service and better access to English buyers. The initial grapefruit shipment faced issues, but corrections led to improved and magnificent sales.
Georgia editors gathered at Lake Rabun for Press Haven with remarks by Arkwright about Georgia Power projects that create lakes and provide power. Miss Woodward praised Georgia Power Company cooperation while hosts offered a luncheon at the Lake Rabun hotel. Gifts included a Victrola from Phillips & Crew and chairs from Brumby Chair Company.
Macon reports Dr. W F Quillian, Wesleyan College president, predicts a record enrollment for the 1928-29 school term starting September 12. The conservatory will occupy the old building, with plans to seat many music and fine arts students, as the college prepares new facilities and attracts students from across the nation and abroad.
The remains of Amos Rigsby aged about 47 died at his home in Sycamore on Friday the 24th were brought to Butler for interment Saturday. He was buried at Bethel Church two miles south of Butler at 3 p.m. Rev Charles Carter of Ellaville conducted the services. Rigsby lived much of his life in the county and married Miss Mary Pilkinton years ago. He is survived by his widow and one brother Carl Rigsby sheriff elect of Schley County.
A week of evangelistic services is under way at Antioch Baptist Church with morning sessions at 11 o clock and evening services at 8 o clock. Pastor Rev H M Wolfe preaches and has delivered fine sermons impressing the congregation. He is described as a devoted minister whose eloquence has earned broad appreciation. Attendance is encouraged and the public is invited to attend throughout the week.
Macon August 21 Fifteen hundred gas filled balloons will float over Middle Georgia in the next two weeks planned by the Retail Merchants Bureau of the Macon Chamber of Commerce. Balloons will carry cards for prizes and a ten dollar cash prize will go to the person capturing a balloon farthest from Macon. Five hundred balloons per day are to be released on three days when winds shift in three directions to evenly distribute them across the state. Some balloons may carry cards promising travel to distant places. If you see a bright spot in the sky, try to capture it for a chance at a prize.
Atlanta reports indicate more than 800000 dollars in highway damage from recent floods in Middle and South Georgia, with combined annual losses from April floods pushing emergency highway needs above 500000 dollars. Damage centers in the Dublin Thomasville and Waycross divisions, while most bridges remained state built intact. Chairman John N Holder says emergency funds are exhausted and repairs will proceed using other sources.
Mrs Alice Royal Moon Moon, daughter of Mr R A Royal of Rupert, died after a long illness at her Florida home. Born in Taylor County she was about 35. She leaves her father, sister Nina of Rupert, brother Lester of Reynolds, and other siblings. Funeral at Old Bethel Church in Mauk with Methodist pastor Rev H L Roberts conducting.
Macon Aug 21 The ninth Mercer University summer session ends at 830 PM with convocation in the college chapel. Dr M L Duggan will give the literary address and Dr Spright Powell will present diplomas. Sixty percent of the program lists are completed as 57 students seek degrees.
The week long Baptist revival at Butler church closed Sunday night highlighting Christian unity between Methodist and Baptist congregations. Rev. B E Donehoo of Montezuma preached plainly on the cross, reaching both children and adults, with several conversions by letter. Pastor W E Hightower and many Methodist members attended the final services, strengthening communal bonds.
Athens Ga August 16 Miss Mildred Rutherford aged 78 a prominent Georgia figure died at her home after a lingering illness She was daughter of the late Professor Williams Rutherford of the University of Georgia a Lucy Cobb Institute graduate of 1868 and devoted much of her life to education literature and the Southern Confederacy Her notable books include English Authors American Authors French Authors Bible Question Book and The South in History and Literature
Alert to all loyal Democrats in Taylor County to attend a mass meeting at the Court House on Tuesday August 28 at 10 A M. The gathering aims to discuss county state and national election issues and unite behind nominees to crystallize laws affirming equal rights and justice. G C Smith vice chairman of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee notes the event.
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