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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
6
Reynolds and Columbus visits noted for many residents including Mrs B B Rawls Mr G W Bivins Dr W W Edwards Rev J P Chatfield Jim Brewer and others with social rounds in Butler Ellaville and Macon Also local ads on buggies farm goods and Red Cross campaigns and influenza notes plus a hunting trip and church conference highlights.
Dr and Mrs Eli Garrett hosted a Six O clock Dinner on Friday January 24 inviting their pastor's family. Ten covers were laid with an elegant multi course menu. The reception hall and parlor featured plants and a brilliant poinsettia centerpiece. Little Mildred Garrett and Miss Adams performed piano selections for guest enjoyment. Attendees included Dr J P Chatfield P E Rev and Mrs L A Harrell and children Misses Katie Nell Adams Nettie Harrell and Cleo Young.
The Literary meeting of the Methodist Missionary Society met at the church on Monday afternoon. The program included hymns prayers scripture readings and talks on The Call of the Centenary with presentations The Call of the Past and The Call of the Present plus Our Task for 1919. Mrs Fickling Mrs May Riley and Miss Annie Cameron spoke. a duet by Mrs Baze more and Mrs Porter followed. meeting adjourned after a closing prayer. A notice invites members and others to meet with Mrs C F Fickling Friday afternoon at 3:30. Also dated: catalog note of Tennessee mules available for cash or credit by Moore & Keller Junction City Ga.
The remains of Mr Sanders Eubanks were laid to rest in Crowell Tuesday afternoon with Rev L A Harrell presiding. The 45 year old former county resident died Sunday night at his Slocumb Alabama home after a short pneumonia illness. He is survived by his wife Sallie Newman Eubanks and four daughters plus three sons, several of whom are ill with influenza and unable to attend. He was a respected farmer and is mourned by family and friends.
The Adams family and Dr. O H Snider express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance and comfort after the death of their son. Special appreciation is given to Miss Pearl Adams Mrs Nettie Adams and family and Dr O H Snider for their kindness and prayers for blessings on all. D W Wilson and Family
Buona Vista Georgia listing from J P Hoge stables offering mules and horses for sale. Easy terms cited with fresh car loads arriving frequently at the stables.
Mr Fleming Hill, about 30, son of Mr W M Hill, died Sunday after illness including influenza and Bright disease. A popular county figure, he was taken to Williams Sanitarium for an operation, worsened, and died. Funeral services were held Monday at Prosperity cemetery with many mourners.
The remains of Walter B Gaultney Jr., three, of Macon, were brought to the county Tuesday and interred beside his mother at Midway church cemetery. The family endured a double loss as Mrs Gaultney had recently died. The father and two other children had been critically ill but are improving.
For sale one 16 HP Taylor engine with 20 HP boiler in excellent condition. Also a small saw mill complete. Large quantity of timber available if desired. J T Gray, Butler Georgia Route 4.
Mr and Mrs J H Scandrett mourn the death of their son Walstein Scandrett in Rome Georgia on January 16 from influenza pneumonia after a one week illness. A 16 year old student of Mt Berry school he had planned to pursue education by his own effort. Remains sent home for burial in Carsonville alongside his family. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
County Warden G A Roberts and Mrs Roberts who rented rooms from Mrs Mae Fountain have moved to Panhandle. They were good citizens with many friends here who regret their departure.
F A Peed advertises fire and tornado protection for homes and autos, boasting seven old line companies. Visit at Butler Banking Co to review small-cost, high-coverage options and secure insurance for all properties.
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