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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
4
The subject was born in Upson County Georgia on August 12 1848 and died July 24 1928 aged 80 years minus 19 days He was visiting his son in Columbus when he suffered a stroke of paralysis at nine o clock on Tuesday
A heartfelt obituary recounts the death of J R Whatley at 9 45 pm, his long life with Mollie Palmer, and six sons and two daughters. It notes his faith, church ties to Valley Grove Primitive Baptist and Shiloh, and the grief of his children including Mrs J R Whatley. The piece honors his patient witness, longing for the resurrection, and the family’s hope in Christ.
A reflective poem notes Christmas as more than a date. It describes how friendliness and cheer should be daily duties, not just on one day. The speaker recalls giving to strangers and kin, discovering that what goes out returns, and the spirit remains in the heart.
Mount Nebo Church departs resolutions on the death of Brother F. R. Purvis born April 6 1876 united with Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church July 26 1908 elected deacon September 21 1918 licensed to preach June 1928 died October 28 1928. The bereaved include wife two sons two daughters mother sister and three brothers. Funeral was held at Bloodworth Cemetery Taylor County GA October 24 1928 with eld ers T. G. Wright Bowen and F. M. Fuller officiating. The church extends sympathies and prays for guidance in bereavement and asks to place this in church records and send to the family.
Local families and friends gather, visit relatives in Macon and Thomaston, with several Butler, Juniper, and Smithville residents hosting or traveling. Highlights include Bazemore and Heath family visits, school holiday notice for Butler High, and requests to bring peas and shelled corn for market pricing.
Mrs Herbert Sealy entertained Sewing Club members Wednesday afternoon with holly and pine decorations, a salad course, sandwiches, and hot coffee. Assisting were Miss Pearl Adams. Guests included Mrs Hugh Gilson, Mrs R M Suggs, Mrs Walter Willis, Mrs John Heath, Mrs Joan Adging, Mary Suggs, Lois Heath, and Pearl Adams. Next meeting is planned for January by Mrs John Adams and Miss Pearl Adams.
Central News reports on Christmas cheer and small town events. Mrs. O A Hunter and daughter Kathryn of Lloyd Florida visit E D McCorvey family. Leola Foy travels to Macon to visit her brother H M Foy. local residents attend gatherings, road trips to Thomaston, Reynolds visits with Virginia Hammock, and remarks on sick children improving.
An ad promotes rail travel as the safest most comfortable and reliable option with lower fares on short trips and directs inquiries to Ticket Agents for Southern Railway System services.
Howard News lists weekend and holiday visits around the Hamilton and Reynolds area. Families such as the Gurr Hamiltons, the Hills, the Averetts, and the Culverhouses are noted with relatives from Columbus Macon Albany Junction City and Fort Valley. New residents Edward Streetman and family are welcomed to town as Christmas cheer closes the year.
Five Points News lists Sunday visits from Mrs. A T Jarrell, Mr Walter Jarrell, Miss Isole Jarrell, and others. Gatherings include Mrs G B Jarrell hosting. Effie Smith with Inez Jarrell. Ernest and children visiting W A Jarrell. Thomaston guests Sara Mitchell Ella Avery and Edna Haywood. Rev Dunn and others at D E Byrd home. Nana Jarrell with Margaret Adams. and several multiple-city calls from Junction City to the area.
Notice warns that all trespassers on the 612 acres known as the Sloan property will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Golding Sons Co.
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