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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1911
Page
3
Reynolds Georgia January 2 1911 social notes detail a Yule tide dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Benjy S Trawick for daughter Miss Marie Trawick Brenau College. Guests included Miss Marie Trawick, Miss Rosebud Dillingham, Miss Bonnie Newsom and many locals with festive decorations, games, music and a late hour of revelry.
Miss Olive Sanders was a charming hostess at a Friday evening party on December 30. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments served by Mrs. C Johnson. Attendees included Eva B Griffith, Mary, Lou Aultman, Claribel Ingram, Marle Barrow, Leila Whatley, Lois Philips, Olive Saunders, Jack Payne, Daniel Payne, Wales Ingram, Ben Griffith, Emory Seay, Clay Whatley, Oscar Draughon, Thurman Whatley, and Henry James.
Announcement offers table board and well furnished rooms at reasonable rates in Reynolds suitable for pupils and business people. Location emphasized as convenient for students and professionals.
Mrs H Newsome hosted festive evening for Reynolds youths in honor of sister Miss Fannie Mae Crawford home from G N S College. Games Trail and 42, then floor seating by fire, fruit filled animals stockings, jokes and stories. Prizes to Nita Mathews and Ben Kilby. attendees include Bonnie Newsome Willie Mae Wright Marie Trawick Mae Powell Ruth Blackmon and others.
A College Hall program titled Snow White directed by Rosebud Dillingham on Wednesday evening December 21 drew praise. Lead performers included Leila Whatley as Snow White, Caldwell as Queen, with Oscar Draughon and Paul Trawick in supporting roles. Student musicians Virginia Hinton and Marie Trawick contributed instrumental and violin solos, while vocal solos featured Net a Matthews, Rosebud Dillingham and Paul Trawick.
Mrs Chesley Brown Marshall hosted the Ladies Parsonage Aid Society and the Foreign Missionary Society on December 21. Both groups completed their business and enjoyed refreshments. The Foreign Missionary Society plans monthly meetings on Tuesdays after the third Sunday at Mrs B Marshall’s home, and the Parsonage Aid Society on Tuesdays after the first Sunday at members’ homes.
J H Waarttey of Reynolds Georgia announces ongoing sales of mules and horses to farmers in the region at unbeatable market prices and expresses willingness to serve his friends.
A festive six o clock dinner hosted by Miss Nettie Paris for friends and guests last Wednesday in a home setting rich with palms ferns and Christmas bells. The spread featured four courses and a family friendly table that included children. Assisted by Mr Fletch Paris and Mrs Dorothy Paris Strong, the event closed with music and warm memories. Guests included Mr and Mrs C E Marshall Mr and Mrs W E Marshall Mr and Mrs J H Gower Atlanta Mr and Mrs T W Pool Mr C E Benns Butler Mr F F Paris Mrs R C Paris Mrs Lucy McNeil Gainesville Mrs Dorothy Strong Miss Nettie Paris Mildred Gower Blanche Marshall and Master Guery Strong.
In memory of Geo W Ingram born April 1846 in Taylor county Georgia died May 19 1910 aged 64 a Confederate soldier husband father and devout Baptist ordained deacon at Reynolds Missionary Baptist Church 1886 death in faith. Weaver pastor Reynolds Baptist Church urges consecration and righteous end.
Health boost claim cites Electric Bitters as the best health builder, improving stomach, liver, kidneys and blood. A testimonial from W M Sherman of Cushing Me says three bottles revived him after months of kidney trouble. Available for 50 cents at City Drug Store.
Posted all persons are notified that lands described are properly registered in the clerk of the Superior court of Taylor county as required by law for posting and non-trespassing. Violators will be prosecuted. 121 acres lot 174 30 acres lot 175 41 12 acres lot 144 E E Fourier 59 acres lot 146 10 acres lot 145 D R Montgomery 50 acres lot 146 all in 14th district Taylor county Ga L M Montgomery
Dr J W Rogers offers medical and surgical services to Taylor and nearby communities with special care for eye nose and throat conditions. Imperfect sight corrected with guaranteed satisfaction.
Panhandle Happenings recounts Christmas dinners and entertainments across the county, noting Mrs J Young hosting a large Christmas dinner with fifty five guests and high praise for her cooking. It mentions Miss Alice Griffith of Reynolds visiting Miss Ola Young, Miss Elizabeth Russ visiting relatives, and local merchants Mosely and Neisler at Fickling supplying a grist mill and goods. Also highlights a well attended Xmas gathering, and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold locally.
All persons are notified that the undersigned owns parcels 40 acres in lot 146 and 100 acres in lot 145 in the 14th district. J N Coszy. The lands are posted under state law and will be vigorously prosecuted.
F E Glover Reynolds Ga advertises opportunities in wireless and railway telegraphy. Since the eight hour law and new station buildup raise demand, beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with growth potential. National Telegraph Institute arranges placements from six official institutes. Also promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for constipated children sold by Butler Drug Co in Butler Georgia.
The New York Times recounts a tale from Tennessee of Dusky Pete a horse owned by Sam Flynn a crafty trader who hoodwinked locals at a village race by concealing the horse’s true prowess. Judge McMinamee predicted the dark horse would shock the crowd and win, enriching the trader at everyone else’s expense.
The London Chronicle calls England a nation of gamblers noting Westminster Abbey funded by lotteries and the British Museum founded on gambling in 1753. A £300,000 lottery under an act of Parliament financed the museum Sir Hans Sloane Harleian collection and Montague House in Bloomsbury. The funds bought a house large enough to house the museum for years.
The Exchange notes amaranth, beloved in poetry as an emblem of immortality, remains in bloom as love lies bleeding, coxcomb, and globe amaranth. In southern Europe churches, holly and ivy are replaced by these blooms for long lasting color in decorations.
The guidance advises warming patent leather shoes or boots before wearing to prevent cracking. Rub the vamp surface briskly with a warm palm to soften the leather, or gradually warm the shoe. Do not store shiny shoes in cold places to avoid cracking.
In Butler, Mr and Mrs Mac Renfroe and their little son visited the mother Mrs W T Hamilton. Numerous relatives and friends from Reynolds, Talbotton, Americus, Junction City, and surrounding areas spent holidays with local families. A Christmas tree at the Methodist church drew a large crowd, then Mr Havis Parks and Mrs Lilla Belle Brown surprised everyone by marrying at Mrs J D Gresham’s home, with Rev J R Williams officiating.
A party of young people called on Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs R D Parker and were delightfully entertained for a few hours. Mr and Mrs J M Brown have returned from a pleasant visit to their daughter at Reynolds.
Christmas Eve activities at the Methodist church drew a large crowd as the week of holiday merriment continued with parties and galas. Mrs Mmie Coulter, wife of John Coulter and daughter of Rev and Mrs A J Parker, died after a brief illness on December 13, with interment at Parkerville. Couples David Childers and Clara Windham, and John I Childers and Lessie Theus, were married on December 11 and 18 respectively, with Rev W T Lovick presiding. best wishes are extended.
FOR SALE Two good milch cows with calves Five pair pigs good stock For further information call on S Hin LOST One large black sow with crop off one ear swallow fork in the other Finder will be rewarded by S HrLr
Urges readers to avoid costly climate trips for lung trouble and claims Dr King’s New Discovery can cure at home. Endorsed by W R Nelson of Calamine Arkansas who says he gained 47 pounds after using it. Promises relief from coughs colds la grippe asthma and long threats. 50c and 1000 trial bottle free at City Drug Store.
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