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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
7
Film notes credit Peter B Kyne and list stars Helen Chadwick Claire Windsor Mae O Malley Norman Educational Gomi with the following spotlight on a likely silent era production featuring these performers and titles.
Butler residents welcomed many visitors during Christmas week with family reunions and social events. Local figures and families including the Beeland, Windham, Layfield, Amos, and Patey households hosted relatives from Macon, Reynolds, Fort Valley, and Columbus, while community leaders and students returned home for the holidays and some prepared for new ventures in town and nearby counties.
Christmas visitors listed at the home include Mr and Mrs W R Drain of Americus Mr and Mrs J F Jones and attractive daughter Gertrude of Shawhan Ky Friends here where he was reared and Mr W I Wallace a Southern railroad freight conductor between Macon and Atlanta were grieved to learn he was attacked knocked from his train by a negro hobo. He was taken to a Macon hospital for medical attention and is reported to be improving nicely.
Mrs John H Britt of Lawrenceville announces the engagement of her daughter Vera to Edward Karen Montfort of Montezuma. The marriage is to be solemnized in February.
Records from Hon. A H. Riley show only two licenses granted during the holidays. Lee Posey to Mattie So Anthony and James A. Cooper to Annie Turner are the couples listed in the ordinary’s books.
The community mourns Uncle Dock McCrary, long time trusted enslaved attendant to Mr. T. L. Fountain. His funeral drew a large turnout of both Black and white neighbors, reflecting his devoted service in the household.
Notice to all persons holding accounts against the Taylor County Fair Association. Present the accounts to the annex for final settlement. All stock certificates outstanding must be presented for approval and payment. Trade-Chambers, Secy. de Gas, January 2, 1924.
Large male pointer dog, white with brown spots, blind in one eye, reported missing or stolen in Manchester Georgia. J P Corlep offers reward for information leading to recovery. Contact J P Corlep for details.
The Waters family on Oak Street mourn the death of five year old James Waters after a one week illness. He was taken to Columbus for treatment but died shortly after, leaving a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral, conducted by Rev. J. T. All, was held at Howard on Thursday morning, with deep community sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Waters.
Officers installed for Butler Chapter No. 216 for the year include Miss Adams as worthy matron and Mrs Adams as worthy patron. Associate matron is Julia Riley, chaplain, treasurer We J, secretary Mrs Blanch Smithy, Mattie Riley, and McCants among the officers. retiring worthy M. Butler.
Describes available rooms for rent in a residence associated with Mrs A J McGee. Offers formal arrangement if desired. Includes contact or indication of housing option in the old classified ad style.
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