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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
3
The article explains how the prefix in Celtic origin names appears in multiple forms Mac Mc or M. It notes variations like MacDonald McDonald and M'Donald and discusses spelling diversity in Scotch and Irish communities.
The Department of Agriculture states honey qualifies as a vegetable product. It is derived directly from flower nectar with bee enzymes altering sugar content, but the final product remains categorized as a vegetable.
Tax receiver announces open books for state and county tax returns from February 1 to May 1. Landowners to use deed lot numbers. those failing by May 1 face defaulters list and double taxation. Collections occur Saturdays at the courthouse and during court weeks. dates listed for towns and mills with station-by-station visits.
The War Department outlines burial procedures for soldiers. A short service by a priest precedes music or hymn. A bugle sounds taps, then a firing squad fires three rounds over the grave. Guns point upward as the funeral party departs and cemetery staff closes the grave.
The first institution for the education of deaf people in Germany opened in 1778 at Leipzig by Samuel Heinicke, who devoted his life to teaching the deaf and mute.
A short obituary notes the death of baby Mabel, daughter of Mr and Mrs F Hy Borne. She died December 18 1924 after five months of life, with services held December 23 at Mt Pisgah Cemetery officiated by Rev M T Gaultney.
Madison Madisonian argues against self-styled town saviors and urges people to focus on immediate tasks. It cites Dr. William Osler and Carlyle, urging to banish the morrow and live by today’s work, stressing daily effort over grand schemes and long-range visions.
Three ancient aphorisms from the Boston Transcript note three paths to value. Spend to see reward, earn to measure cost, or save and yearn for what it might buy if one spends unwisely.
Ma uk items report Mr Riley Montgomery of Ma con visiting parents Mr and Mrs J Montgomery. W A Woodall and Homer C Chapman ill with flu and pneumonia. Mat Guy of Manchester spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs O Montgomery. First quarterly conference set for Saturday. Mrs Babe Nixon left to visit relatives at Thomaston. H S Mesdames Wall and Rubye Jinks visited Mrs I R Gaines at Five Points. Mr and Mrs Jim Rogers attended church at Rupert. R D Waller and Rubye Jinks visited Tom Cochran family. J F Brooks and children spent Sunday with Henry Wall in Americus. Jewel and Mrs Paul Gaines with baby visited Mrs Roy Wall. Carl Wilder and Ruby Jinks were guests of Nell Anthony. Mrs Jack Turner improving after illness.
Me and Mrs L T Horton and children spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T D Phihnon at Macon. Mrs G W Mosley and daughter Alma returned to Parker Arizona after visiting Mrs J T O Neal. Mr H E B Saylor is on the sick list. Barron Fuller and William Lowe Jr visited William Horton in Macon. J B Byrd and children were guests of Paul Byrd in Macon. P B Horton visited Mrs J B Horton for the weekend.
Mr. Lemmie Streetman spent the week end with home folks near Charing. Misses Gracie Addie and Lacey Streetman attended a protracted meeting at Tazewell Sunday night. Gracie and Addie Streetman hosted a gathering Saturday night with M. Maude McMickle M. P. J McMickle Vera McFlmurray Elva Florette Watson Herman Watson Neta and J. S. Peterman among the guests.
Miss Wilma Whittington and Mr. G. A. Gentry united in marriage at the home of Eld. and Mrs. H. L. Lumpkin on January 31, 1925. Gentry works as an operator for the A B and A railroad at Junction City while Whittington is described as one of Mark's belles. Friends offer hearty congratulations.
Infant Laura Nell Purvis, two months old, died January 21. The bereaved parents Walter and Mrs Purvis express sorrow yet faith, noting a mansion prepared in heaven and the hope of meeting again. A tribute by a loved one speaks of resting in Jesus and a longing reunion.
A compilation of residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby cities. Mentions Mr H N Culverhouse in Thomaston, F B Pares to Atlanta, Fannie Parker to Macon, Rev J H Hildreth moving, and several couples visiting or staying with local families across Daviston Reynolds Reynolds area, plus job changes for Edmund Spinks and Mr Blackshear moving to Oglethorpe.
Local notices list visits and guests across Wesley and Butler communities. Names include J W Suges, Lester Spinks, John Searcy, GCL Wall, Lee Posey, Clarence Lumpkin, Anna Jarrell, Christine Bazemore, Annie Bazemore, Lem Whatley, P Walker, Mintie Pope, Herman Amos, Wilber Neisler, Louise Booth, and Martin Parker. The P T A announces a February 6 meeting and a party night for Miss Bazemore’s hosting friends.
A Texas Wonder remedy advertises relief for kidney and bladder troubles gravel rheumatism and back pain. It claims cure potential with small bottles and offers sworn testimonials. Address is 2926 Davenport Street St Louis Missouri and states sold by druggists or by mail for 1.25 dollars.
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