Comparison of Ancient and Modern Burial Customs
This historical piece traces burial practices from primitive to modern times, noting fear of death, mythical beliefs, and early funerary rites. It covers cave dwellers, the shift to crude graves, and the emergence of embalming and pyramids in Egypt, ending with praise for modern morticians and their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfellows
H. G
Wells
Tut Ankh Amen
India
Egypt
Earth
National Selected Morticians
Five Points News Social Notes from July Week
Five Points residents circulate in family visits across Thomaston Roberta and Butler with gatherings at church and family homes. Miss J P Walker and Miss Eula joined friends. W M Goodwin and Misa Evelyn visited Mrs Henry Jarrell. Bennett and Bennett families of Musella plus Clarence Bennett hosted. Adams siblings and Margaret Adams spent time in Thomaston. July 14 church gathering planned. Beckon family at Ro Luerta. Dukes and Cauley families visited. W D Parker Henry Jarrell and Walter Parker did business in Thomaston. Miss Florence Harris of Roberta stayed with Jarrell sisters. Joe Goodwin visited Phillip Jarrell. Mrs Pickens Riley visited Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Walker
Eula
W. M. Goodwin
Misa Evelyn
Henry Jarrell
Bennett
Ralph Bennett
John
Eula Bennett
Musella
Clarence Bennett
Henry Adams
Margaret Adams
Thomaston
Henry
Mrs.Dukes and
Turner’s Chapel Briefs Capture Local Social Round
Mr and Mrs Arthur Spillers and children spent the day with Mr and Mrs E J Wainwright. Little Sarah Wainwright visits her sister Mrs Hattie Moore. Sunday guests included A T Aultman and family A F Davis and children of Butler Franklin Moore Estelle and Chanley Wainwright visited Nellie and William Wainwright Saturday Oscar Peterman of Macon spent days with local friends Aubrey Garrett and Ernest Davis were guests of Charley Wainwright. A large crowd enjoyed the Wainwrights picnic. Mrs BE Wainwright cut two fingers. Katie Wigram is on the sick list. Hallie Wainwright and Franklin Moore were married recently. Cathrine and Lora Wainwright were guests of Nellie and Louise Wainwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Spillers
E. J. Wainwright
Sarah Wainwright
Hattie Moore
Mra
Roe. Wainwright
A. T. Aultman
A. F. Davis
Butler
Franklin Moore
Estelle
Chanley Wainwright
Nellie
William Wainwright
Oscar Peterman
Macon
Aubrey Garrett
Ernest Davis
Charley Wainwright
R. E. Wainwright
BE. Wainwright
Aio
Katie Wigram
Cima
Hallie Wainwright
Cathrine
Lora Wainwright
Louise Wainwright
Perry Watson
Columbus
W. A. Spinks
Clyde Wilson
C. C. Brownsx Howard
Ralph Pope
Atlanta
Horace Pope
J. Hy Amos
C. L. Wall
J. M. Haywood
Bob Casey
Pearl Adams
Ft. Valley
J H. Adams
J. A. Heath
Sealy
Anna Heath
Annie Bazemore
Fort Valley
Piconic
Parke Pond
Willie Suggs
R. M. Suggs
Tanqueary
Estelle Spinks
Alma Olive
0. M. Bazemore
Shiloh
W. E. Neisler
Chiildren
Mary Adams
Geo. Amos
Henry Adams
Messrs Pope Booth
Morgan McCants
Union
Louise Pope
J. H. Amos
Norwich Briefs Highlight Local Social Visits and Travel
Miss Blanche Hart spent days with Louise Parks while Mr and Mrs Frank Perkins of Mazon visited G D Hays. Lydia Hutcherson returned from Gay Georgia after a week. Sallie Hays joined Blanche Hart for a weekend. Various locals, including T J Cullier Ocie Hutcher son, Tommie Parkins of Macon, and Cecil Abbott with S R Montgomery, socialized or travelled to Butler and Columbus over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hart
Louise Parks
Frank Perkins
Mazon
G. D. Hays
Lydia Hutcherson
Gay
Sallie Hays
T. J. Cullier
Ocie Hutcherson
Columbus
Tommie Parkins
Macon
L. B. Hays
Cecil Abbott
S R. Montsgomery
Howard Watson
Thomaston
A. A. Mays
John Hays
Cecil
Preston Hutcherson
Butler
Coshie Christopher
Frank Callier
C. W. Hays
A. A. Hays
P A Watson
G D, Hays
Texas Wonder drug advertises kidney and bladder cure
An old promotional notice claims Texas Wonder treats kidney and bladder troubles including gravel, back pain, rheumatism, and irregularities. It offers a 1.25 dollar mail order option and promises testimonials. Address 2926 Dive St, St. Louis, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Hall
Dive St
St. Lou's
One Survivor From Spanish Fleet Reaches Moluccas
A fleet sent from Spain on July 24, 1625 under Garcia Louisa aimed to extend Magellan discoveries. Only one vessel survived and reached the Moluccas, the others lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Garcia Louisa
Magellan
Moluccas
Local residents visit, travel, and gatherings noted in town life
Weekend guests travel from Atlanta Macon Lumpkin and Butler to visit families of Averett Brown and Williams. Cars and trips mentioned include a new Chevrolet coach. Repeated social visits by Misses Brown Garrett Benns Peagler and others highlight community ties with Reynolds Columbus West Palm Beach and Five Points connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Neila Roberts
Five Points
F. R. Purvis
Ekler Wright
Macon
Shiloh Satuday
Wright
Lorenza Purvis
Daviston
M. J. Fuller
Jeanette Brown
Reynolds
Edmund Spinks
West Palm Beach
Fla
R. B
Thelma Spinks
R. L. Brown
Atlanta
Mildred Garrett
Margaret Benns
Butler
Louise Peagler
Lumpkin
Marie Brown
Margarita Peagler
Marie Garrett
Lillian Brown
J. E. Brown
A. H. Sealy
Wesley Happenings Union area social notes recapped
The column records weekend visits and social gatherings in the Wesley area. Families including the Watsons Spinks Browns, the Popes of Atlanta and Butler, and Heath Adams note visits with relatives and church activities. Pine events include a Sunday School picnic at Parke pond and local church attendance.
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Safety and Service
R.A. Hinton
L. P. Monfort
Cashier
G. H. Goddard & CO
Reynolds, Ga
National
The
United States
J. B. Hart & Bro S
J. B. Hart & Bros
Third Street
Macon, GA
Virginia
Adams
Curtis Beckon
Mrs. Beckon
Ro- L
Uerta
Turner's Chapel Briefs
Norwich
Lawrence’ Willis
Dubux
Fota
R. B. Sninks
Eufaula
G. W. Averett
J. S. Martin
W. C. Childs
Edward Martin
Slaton
Phere City
W. B. Adams
Sneed Johnson
James Brown
R. O. Cannon
Miriam
Elizabeth Riley
Mable Searcy
Ruth Williams
Messra Willie Martin
Oscar Martin
Martin
O. O. Brown
Frank Fain, Jr
Wesley
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