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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
6
Poem reflecting on Christmas spirit beyond date and gift items. Mentions bells chimes holly branch mistletoe stockings and St Nicholas as symbols. Emphasizes the Christ Child and the idea of acts of kindness as the true gift.
Social visits anchor a busy week with Judge Giles and Mrs Giles in Macon, multiple hometown travels to and from Butler, and numerous holiday preparations. Residents and visitors include Miss Marion West from Atlanta, Mrs H H Jackson from Tignall, and Prof Chas R Brown in town, plus Christmas church service noted.
The Herald reports a large shipment of Bibles and testaments arriving, described as one of the largest and best assortments ever handled, suitable for Christmas gifts.
The U D C held its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon with Miss Nan nie Joiner and Mrs C A Ivey as joint hostesses. A full turnout enjoyed Mrs B B Rawls who gave a detailed account of the State meeting at Valdosta. Miss Mary Monk sang a solo and Mrs R A Scandrett read. Refreshments were a salad course with hot coffee. Miss Caddie Neisler will host the next meeting.
A notice offers the finder of money on Rural Route No 2 to contact G W Bivins to state the amount and file an affidavit to claim the funds and settle the advertisement fee.
The piece reflects on Christmas as a season for returning home. It notes students, workers, and teachers heading to their families and urges readers to plan to spend the holiday at home with loved ones. It emphasizes home as a place of love and togetherness during the season.
Chamberlain's Tab is described as improving the appetite and digestion by strengthening the stomach. It claims to move the bowels without pepsin or digestive ferments and to help the stomach perform its functions naturally. Sold by all druggists.
C C Hay attorney at law of Butler Georgia offers loans on improved farms at six percent interest for five to ten years with small commissions. He invites potential borrowers to consult before placing loans.
Fire Insurance claims to protect every owner’s property against fire, lightning and tornado with automobile coverage. The ad invites readers to visit Butler Banking Co. and lists agents G. C. Smith and F. A. Peed among seven local representatives.
Co. C Hay Attorney-At-Law advertises office upstairs in Telephone Building. All business entrusted to my care will receive prompt and careful attention.
Miss Laura Beeland and Mr Alma Wadsworth were married Sunday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev L A Harrell officiating. The bride is the daughter of Sheriff and Mrs J R Beeland and a popular local figure, while the groom, a former US Army veteran, runs a successful garage business in Butler. The community offers hearty congratulations.
A county wide wedding was held Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Gill in Charing. Miss Eva Gill married Mr Alton Halley cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Charing. The Herald wishes the couple happiness and prosperity.
A H Riley officiated a wedding this Sunday for Mr Simon H Moore and Mrs Mary Wainwright in Turner's Chapel. The couple, highly popular in the community, hosted an elaborate wedding feast afterwards with many friends offering congratulations.
On Sunday last, Mr Caron Duke and Miss Lillie Wisham were married near Rupert. The couple, both well known, received many congratulations from friends and family.
A Sunday ceremony officiated by Rev. M T Gaultney united two couples. Mr A J Stringfield wed Miss Pearl Jones and Mr W H Millicons wed Miss Grace Jones. The brides are sisters from a prominent Macon county family. Both grooms reside in the county and are held in high esteem.
Sunday at 10 o clock Miss Mattie Lee Cox and Mr James Polk Harmon were wed at the Cox home five miles from Butler with Reverend Rey H O Fowler officiating. The ceremony drew many friends who wish the couple a long and happy life together.
The county received a Caterpillar type tractor with 75 horsepower last week. Observers say the machine will aid the road force and accelerate road construction, meeting a long standing need.
Fickling Lodge No 129 elects officers for the new Masonic year including J T Adams as Worshipful Master and G C Smith as Junior Warder. Other posts filled include T F Layfield Treasurer E L Rawls Secretary J A Wilson Tyler and senior and junior deacons. The lodge reports rising interest and aims to complete a new Masonic temple in Butler by 1920.
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and irregularities in men and women. Claims bladder regulation for children and mail order availability for 1.25 dollars with two months treatment per bottle. Dr. E W Hall address listed in St Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
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