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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
2
Reynolds Georgia July 12 1916 notes updated social items. Mrs Tom Turk visits relatives in Butler and Miss Rosamond Neisler heads to Atlanta for a stay. Hon T W Pool improves as crops suffer from rains and wind. J A Hollis and Frank Powell make career moves, while Albert Carter Jr. arrives and Mrs Lester Carter stays ill. Lost keys and cheap cotton gin offer near Reynolds.
Dr L G Hardman of Commerce and candidate for governor will address Reynolds voters Saturday at 3 30 p m. The public is invited to hear him and he aims to run on a high plane.
Reynolds mayor and school board chairman W F Weaver plans to enter the 28th Senatorial district race. A young lawyer with a strong county reputation, he is admired by townsfolk and seen as a fit leader for the state legislature.
Miss Fannie Mae Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Crawford and Mr Mitchell Neisler of Chipley wed in Birmingham last Wednesday in a surprise ceremony. The couple is well known here and receives widespread congratulations from Reynolds friends and acquaintances.
The family expresses deep gratitude to friends who shared vigils by the bedside and offered untiring devotion during their loss. They acknowledge the sorrow that follows and hope friends will stand by each one in times of sorrow. Respectfully, Mrs. R. H. James and Family.
A long ago expedition retraced the Missouri river to the 1856 whisky wreck where 500 barrels were lost and the discovery value outweighed thirst. The team spent $2,500 and recovered only a pair of shoes.
The Woman's Improvement Club met July 5 at Mrs. P. E. McDaniel and Mrs. Ray Lucas home. Members shared insights on Southern authors before a program of songs, readings, and current events. They approved shrubbery for the grove and forming a Junior Civic League to aid school grounds beautification. Special guests attended and August meeting is set at Mrs. Homer Beeland's home.
William Gantt Barrow son of Mrs A J Barrow born June 10 1895 in Macon county Georgia died June 14 1916 aged 21. He united with the Methodist church at eight and attended Coleman Institute Reynolds and the University of Georgia 1913 15. He worked in his brothers store until death and was loved for his sunny courteous nature. Funeral conducted by his pastor with Revs Chatfield and Chester. eight friends bore him to the city cemetery. May God comfort the broken hearted family. H W Joiner
S T Watkins known as Dad Watkins a Southern Railway engineer between Birmingham and Atlanta credits Tanlac with a dramatic recovery after 27 years of stomach trouble. He reports renewed energy pain relief and better sleep after taking ten bottles and urges sick people to try the medicine. Tanlac is sold by multiple Georgia merchants including Porter Reynolds Pharmacy Howard and Musella distributors.
For appointment next visit leave name with Porter the Druggist in Butler or Hill Drug Company in Reynolds.
The document records financial figures including capital stock paid in surplus fund undivided profits and various deposits. It shows circulating notes outstanding demand deposits and time deposits with a notarized oath by cashier H. K. Sealy sworn July 10 1916 in Taylor County Georgia with director attestations.
Local letters note heavy rains aiding crops especially corn. Mt Olive church held a three day meeting despite rain with good attendance and outcomes. Updates mention returns from Fort Valley, visits to West Florida and Garden Valley, possible sermon by Elder C. H. Cayce, and recovery news about Miss Mary Cox. Several Potterville families moved to Columbus and Fort Valley but many returned. Sunday school convention at Milea and preaching by Rev. A. Faith meeting reported.
William Payne died at his son Lewis Payne's home near here on Friday June 30 after a long illness. Funeral and interment were in Potterville cemetery on Saturday afternoon. He was a quiet, esteemed citizen and will be greatly missed in the homeland community. He left two sons and two daughters. The community extends sympathy.
A grateful note thanks friends neighbors and physicians of Reynold for unselfish aid and comfort during a period of loss. Mr and Mrs express heartfelt appreciation and pray for continued protection and blessings.
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