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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
3
Mr. M. F. Fink of Harrisburg North Carolina recalls beginning to use Black Draught about twenty five years ago after a dizzy spell and loss of appetite. He reports relief after taking doses and says he buys five to seven packages annually.
A formal announcement by 8. M. Mathews declares candidacy for State Senator from the Twenty third Senatorial District under Democratic Party rules. The notice thanks supporters and asks for backing.
Norman E. English announces candidacy for State Senator from the 23rd Senatorial District under Democratic Primary rules. He asks for voters to give their support and vote.
A Taylor County candidate declares his bid for the Georgia Lower House. He pledges faithful service to the county and asks voters for support in the September primary on the 12th.
Financial statement shows cash totals and capital figures for Reynolds bank. It lists 290,599.28 as a cash item and 865.11 as another balance, with capital stock paid in and surplus fund amounts of 600.11 and 1,250.00, totaling 862,026.88.
The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Mobley suits against the defunct Taylor County Bank and five other banks. The decision holds the state superintendent lacked authority to sue to enforce stockholder liabilities and bars the actions by statute of limitations, saying creditors should pursue the claims.
H Neisler declares candidacy for Representative from Taylor County in the Georgia General Assembly with a Democratic primary set for September. He pledges to serve to the best of his ability if elected, addressed to Taylor County voters.
A candidate running for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit announces his bid ahead of the Democratic primary on September 12, 1928. He appeals to all citizens for votes and influence in the race.
Under direction of J. W. Wood, Inc. for an attractively illustrated itinerary and full information, write or consult Mr C. B. Rhodes. D. P. A. Southern Railway at Macon, Georgia.
A series of visitors from Columbus, Butler, and Macon visited local residents last week, including Mr. and Mrs. Tanouary and Mrs. Lucy Hickson. Reunion gatherings at the Wilson home drew numerous relatives, while several locals headed to Thomaston for peach work. The column closes with reflective quotes on solitude, effort, and aspiration.
Miss Ruth Martin visits Atlanta while Mrs. Mary Watson returns from Charing. R. B. and Edmund Spinks of Columbus spend weekend with Mrs. R. B. and Miss Thelma Spinks. Mrs. Emma Blassangame of Roberta visits relatives here recently. Anna and Vonceil Parks dine with Miss Marilou Averett. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Childs attend Bethel preaching. Sallie McManus of Ypsilanti stays with Mrs. Charlie Willis. Mrs. H. S. Brooks hosts P. A. S. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Purvis, Willa Watson, Mildred Purvis at Mt. Nebo church. Mrs. B. H. England and son of Butler visit. Mrs. Worthen of Talbotton is guest of Mrs. Gurr Hamilton. Eld Price of Alabama preaches at Shiloh. Mrs. H. N. Culverhouse and children visit Beulah Pickard.
Mr and Mrs W J Hammock and Miss Carrie Snelgrove of Butler were guests of Mr and Mrs H T Giles on Sunday. Numerous other local families shared visits and weekend gatherings including plans to visit relatives near McCants Mill and trips to see kin in Fort Valley and around Rupert.
Marion County notes guests and visits over the Fourth of July period. Families from Atlanta Columbus and Manchester visited relatives here. Attendees went to Ramah Buena Vista for preaching while others hosted guests at homes in Reynolds Phenix City and Americus. A death occurred July 7 and Rev J F Knot and various locals were seen visiting and hosting extended family members and friends during the holiday week.
Five Points residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J P Walker and children and Mr Alvah Adams visited Griffin. W D Parker and Miss Annie Jarrell joined guests at the Jarrell home. Henry Adams Jr and children from Thomaston attended, with Adams relatives and Mercer University student D E Byrd from Macon popping in for a visit. Several Jarrells traveled to Thomaston for speech practice and shared Sunday with W M Goodwin and family in Panhandle. Illness updated for little Ethel Jarrell. G B Jarrell also visited Henry Adams Sr.
Crowell W M S met at the church with Mrs Neisler presiding. An excellent program on Stewardship featured hymns devotional and talks by Mrs Ea Kilby Mrs Tom Montgomery Miss Helen Young and Mrs Dixon Casey. Three visitors joined and sixteen sick visits were made. three trays and five flower bunches were sent.
The message asks why one remains present if not contributing to the general good or sharing a cheerful smile, implying purpose tied to outward benefit or mood. It prompts reflection on personal responsibility and social role in everyday conduct.
To the members of Turner's Chapel church and those who have loved ones buried at said cemetery you are requested to meet there on Friday before the third Sunday in July for cleaning the cemetery and making other arrangements for our July meeting which will begin on the fourth Sunday in July. The Union meeting will begin at this church on Saturday before the fifth Sunday. The public is cordially invited to attend each of these series of meetings. Mrs G R Rogers.
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