Funeral for Butler Herald Founder’s Widow Held Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Susan Benns, widow of The Butler Herald founder W. N. Benns, were held Saturday afternoon. Benns, aged 84, died August 21 at home in Butler after a long illness. She was a longtime Sunday School teacher and church worker, survived by two sons C. E. Benns and N. B. Benns, three grandchildren, and many relatives. The service included Christian Science readings and was followed by burial beside her husband in Butler Cemetery.
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The
Butler Herald
Snday
Mrs. Benns
Methodist Church
Palmer Snellings
Christian Science Church
Macon
P. L. Hay
Butler Cemetery
E. L Harvey
Lumpkin
William Middlebrooks
Rock Mills
Ala
Clarence
Brooks Lumpkin
Talbot County
F. A. Peed
H. E Adams
Butler
P L Hay
Palmer Shellings
Charles Giffens
Mary C. Brooks
Ann Mercer
Luther Power
Jessie Butts
Rebecca Hill
Middlebrooks
Frances Farvey
Loette Smith
Final Summons to Mrs W N Benns in 1925 obituary
The Final Summons to Mrs W N Benns recounts the passing of Martha Pumpkin Benns on August 21 1925 at age 84 after a life of Christian service and kindness. She taught Sunday School, later joined Christian Science, was married to W N Benns in 1872, and leaves two sons C E Benns of Butler and N B Benns of Atlanta along with sisters and friends. Funeral was held at her residence with flowers and quiet tributes.
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Martha Pumpkin Benns
Asuey
M. E Church
Christian Science Denomination
W. N Benns
C. E Benns
Butler
N B. Benns
Atlanta
Fred Hill
Rock Mills
Ala
Florida Boom Continues Rise Along Coast and Inland
The author tours Palm Beach West Palm Beach Fort Pierce Melbourne Rockledge Cocoa Orlando and Tampa noting rapid growth in population and commerce. He highlights West Palm Beach realtors F B Brown and C P Neatherton and journalist F M Stumpf who reports doubling profits and real estate gains. Florida Development Board funding and the Okeechobee route are discussed along with Davis Island progress in Tampa.
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Insue
Herald
Mami
Peninsular
West Coast
Okeechobee
Miami
Tampa
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach
America
Weat Palm Beach
B. Brown
C. P Neatherton
Fort Valley
Macon
F. M. Stumpf
All Florida Development Board
East Coast
Everglades
Wm. J. Conners
Buffalo
Lake Okeechobee
Indian River
Fort Pierce
Melbourne
Orlando
Great Mills
Union Cypress Company
Deer Park
W. J. Green
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church
Butler
Malaba
Elder Green
Taylor County
Rockledge
Cocoa
Twin Cities
C.W. Willerford
Indian River City
Gledhill
Jacksonville
T J Lowe
Lowe
John P. Ross
Hillsborough River
Tampa Bay
Cuba
B. L. Hamner
D. P. Davis
Davis
Davis Island
M. E. Crawford
Reynolds
Davis Island Corporation
Word of Encouragement for Butler School by Prof Braddy
Prof Braddy writes to Butler and nearby communities urging pride in the school and plans for a strong new year. He praises local talent, calls for self confidence, enrollment growth toward 400, and expanding facilities with a leftover bank fund of near $100 for improvements.
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Braddy
Butler School
Butler
Revival Services At Butler Baptist Church In Progress
Revival services at Butler Baptist Church continue this week with growing attendance. Pastor Rev. G Hobbs delivers earnest sermons to large congregations. Music director Prof. C E Langston of Faceville Ga leads the uplifting music. Services run 10 a m and 7 45 pm daily with public invitation.
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Butler Baptist Church
Baptist Church
G. Hobbs
C E. Langston
Faceville
Sheriff McGuffin Targets Whiskey Selvers in Town Raid
Sheriff R P McGuffin raided a local store near town run by Tom McLendon. A quantity of whiskey was seized and McLendon, the proprietor, arrested and placed under bond for grand jury investigation.
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R P. McGuffin
Tom McLendon
McLendon
Key to Radio Set Sought by Dealer in Urgent Test
Mr. Oscar Dreizin announces all keys to the radio set have been distributed. The sole key now held by a customer will unlock the set, and he urges all key holders to come forward at once to test unlocking the device and claim the prize.
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Oscar Dreizin
Trustees Set Fees for Butler School District Students
The trustees announce a per term assessment for children in grades one through seven of 4.50 dollars and for high school students 9.50 dollars. Books are now available at the treasurer’s office for certificates. 27-21 E Cox, Treasurer.
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Butler
E Cox
Thomasville Educator John Searcy Dies at 69
John I. Searcy 69 a well known Thomasville educator and former Thomas County School Commissioner died after a week of illness. He was a native of Talbot County and longtime resident of Thomasville. Survived by wife one daughter and four sons Paul and John Bee Jr Thomasville Hull Searcy Fitzgerald Miss and Hugh Searcy Scanlon Fla. Funeral held at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev. W M Harris.
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Thomasville
John I. Searcy
Talbot County
Searcy
Thomas
The
Times-Enterprise
W. H. Weller
Chica
Paul
John Bee Jr
Hull Searcy
Fattiesburg
Miss
Hugh Sarey
Scanlon
Fla
the Baptist Church
W M Harris
Preparations for Butler High School Fall Opening
The Butler High School Board prepares for the fall term starting Monday September 7 with plans to transport students by trucks from nearby communities and to enlarge attendance. The building and grounds are being readied. The board announces faculty including Prof. A E Strarer as Superintendent, Miss Mildred Pinkerton as Principal, and several teachers.
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Butler High School
A E Strarer
Mildred Pinkerton
Linder
Ernest Foy
H P. Garland
Thelma Cox
Clayra Shealy
Mattie Aycock
Rachael Chrystal
Willie Leggett
Friday The Rag Man With Jackie Coogan
A New York story on the sidewalks of the city starring Jackie Coogan. The film follows an orphan waif facing hardship amid urban poverty and community life. The screening promises laughter and tears, urging families to attend and bring children. Added attraction noted.
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Jackie Coogan
New York
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Talbotton
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Dickerson Lumpkin
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Benns
C. E. Benns
N. B. Benns
Florida
R. P. M’guffen
John
John §. Searcy
Grand Theatre
the Rag Man
Inez
Hollywood
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