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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1930
Page
7
A reflective fragment captures a youth recalling swimming in a lake with marsh ducks nearby. He laughs, memorizes cold water sensations, teeth chattering, and nervous excitement as the crowd watches.
Butler residents share a week of visits and news. Mrs A J McGee visits Birmingham relatives, Margaret Benns and Elizabeth Hackett noted, and Drand Mrs H J Brooks travel to Atlanta. Many guests from Macon, Ellaville, Reynolds, and Manchester attend parties, services, and shopping at Jarrell's Dept Store with plans for September 1st staff changes.
John M. Weekly urges readers to support local business rather than boast about loyalty to the town. He argues that patronizing hometown shops disproves mere talk and that true civic spirit shows in verifying professions by deeds.
The piece argues that absent church members drain energy from preaching and church life. It cites Wesleyan Advocate reasoning that faithful attendance fills pews, boosts church impact, and that widespread absence diminishes both inspiration and salvation chances. It emphasizes collective responsibility and the harm of disengagement.
A large Bartlett family reunion and basket dinner was held Sunday at Warm Springs. Relatives from Butler, Washington DC, Fitzgerald, Columbus, Ft. Valley, Hogansville, Baconton, Buena Vista and other points attended alongside local Bartletts. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. C M Bartlett and Miss Jewel Bartlett. Mr. Victor Bartlett. Gov Bartlett and son. and numerous other family members and friends.
The firm Bazemore & Williamson of Butler Georgia dissolves by mutual consent. Debts owed to the firm will be assumed and paid by E H Bazemore and all debts due the firm will be paid to E H Bazemore. The partners are E H Bazemore and N R Williamson.
John D. celebrated his 91st birthday as automobile owners presented gifts far from typical ten cent tokens, reflecting widespread local esteem. The event highlighted community regard for the longtime figure M R Williamson and H Bazemore also noted among participants.
Mr Anglin reports a deputy named Homer Bazemore died from pistol wounds in Butler Georgia while adding that locals heard a car start and suspect an unknown party. He acted as inquest officer, summoning six jurors who ruled death by unknown parties. He urges publication of the statement.
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