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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

3

Christmas pageant retirement notices and farewell party

The Y P M S farewell honors four members, with a December party at Lucile and Grace Fountain home. A yearbook prayer closes the meeting as plans shift to January night gatherings at Miss Marie Barrow’s home. Festive decor and a Kringle Ministrel pageant follow with a cast list and scenes of Christmas dreams and overseas gifts.

Princess Willard A. J. Barrow A. D. Kirksey Jim Brewer O. C. Cooper Lester Royal Ucile Grace Fountain Ociety E Eollowine Mattie Saundes Winnie ‘Aultman Kate Musslewhite Marie Barrow Lucile C. C. Cooper E Kringle Kris ‘Kringle Ross Lucas Buzz-Buzz Dawson Mims

Refashioning the Christmas Tree Dialogues

A brief fragment shows voices arranging the tree and discussing what gifts to send. The scene hints at family planning and festive preparations as children observe and participate in the decorating and gifting decisions.

Parrow Brothers Public Sale by Order of Referee

Pursuant to a bankruptcy order, Parrow Brothers will sell at public outcry at the Store of Barrow in Georgia, including hats groceries hardware and all notes and accounts. The purchaser must deposit 10 percent of the purchase price with the Trustee. sale subject to referee confirmation or rejection. December 19, 1923. HP Wallace, Trustee.

Barrow Georgia HP. Wallace Parrow Brothers

Two Women Burned to Death in Abandoned Farmhouse

Jefferson Ga Dec 4 Distof of the charred and almost completely burned bodies of two women were found in the smouldering ashes of an abandoned farmhouse a half mile from Clarksboro in Jackson county early today. The disappearance of Mrs May Simmons 36 and her daughter Lizzie 15 led to a posse search. One woman’s body was that of Simmons’ husband’s wife, he said she had left Jefferson yesterday for Athens. An ear bob found near the elder woman’s body was identified as similar to those worn by his wife. He doubted the Athens note was genuine. The farmhouse had been abandoned since last March and was in flames at midnight per neighbors. The nude-looking bodies lay in the ashes. an ear bob and gloves found near the scene were the only notable articles.

Jefferson Clarksboro Jackson County May Simmons Lizzie Sim ‘Mons Athens Simmons

Fire destroys W C Starnes mill in Roberta

In Roberta part of Crawford County the W C Starnes Lumber Company planing mill burned late Tuesday night. About 70 000 feet of lumber were lost and the fire origin is unknown though it started in a shaving pit. The loss runs to several thousand dollars with some insurance. Three men Bob Vaughn Tom Vaughn and Moultrier Vaughn were jailed on arson charges in connection with a residence fire.

WC. Starnes Lumber’ Company Roberta Crawford County Bob Tom Moultrier Vaughn Giles Homer Vaughn Pi O.-Harris

Craw County officials note first woman in county office

Mrs. Ben F. Walker was sworn in by Judge Culverhouse as Superintendent of Public Schools in Crawford County. The ceremony marked the first time a woman has held a county public office in Crawford, reflecting a milestone for local governance.

Ben F. Walker J. C. ‘Culverhouse Crawford County

Anticipation Comes to Our House This Christmas

A quirky poem fragment depicts curious signs and quiet mischief around the house before Christmas. A narrator notes a childlike line of thought about a mysterious figure and hidden packages described with playful, cautious language. The recurring theme centers on holiday cheer and a character named Anticipation.

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