Commencement Sermon and Conference Highlights From 1878
In the 1878 Herald files, Elder J R Respess delivered the commencement sermon at Putter Female College and Institute, arguing spiritual preparation coupled with training is essential for advancement. The Columbus district conference opened July 10 with Rev A M Wynn presiding, while the New Methodist Church interior was being finished. Numerous ministers from across the state attended, including Bishop Fierce and Rev Haygood, with painting, dedication events, and services noted before the turn to Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
J. R. Respess
James T. White
W. ©. Monk
Vashti
Esther
Saul
Goliath
David
Tyndal
Huxley
Butler
Columbus
A. M. Wynn
R.s.ayneton
New Methodist Church
J. M. Jones
Ic Fierce
A. G. Haygood
D. D
J. Sey
J. O. A. Cook
We Wi Stewart
Y. F. Tigner
B. ¥. Breedlove
L. A. Dorsey
Ry. C. W. Smith
W. A. Singleton
H. R. Cumbus
J. V.M. Morris
W. J. Stallings
M. Hair
J. E. Lamar
Joseph Short
J. B. Wardlaw
New Carrier Pleases Patrons On Rural Route Two
Mr Arlie Sawyer has been transferred to rural route two from Stillmore, succeeding C C Daniel on the same route. Sawyer, accompanied by Griff Windham, reports a Welcomed Visit and notes his family will join him in Randolph County soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eynolds
Arlie Sawyer
Sawyer
Stillmore
I C. C. Daniel
Griff Windham
Synods
Herald Office
Randolph Panty
Mke Reynolds
Reynolds Business Receiver Named In Fort Valley
Petition alleges Ed Musslewhite absconded with unknown whereabouts and the Hambleton firm seeks receivership with Homer R Beeland of Holds as counsel. Judge F Mclaughlin to rule on permanency at hearing set for Saturday July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hivans Mercanile Company
Fort Valley
Homer R. Beeland
Holds
Dan Beeland
Reynolds
Ed Musslehite
F. Mclaughlin
Permant
Laughlin
McLaughlin
Musslewhite
Letter Carriers Seek Highway Honoring Howell
Albany July 20 The Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association adopted a resolution to secure a legislative act naming a state highway in honor of the late Clark Howell editor of the Atlanta Constitution. Officers elected include Thomas M. Walters of Toccoa as president and J E Mobley of Albany as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Thos
Waltera
Toccoa
Atlanta
J. E. Mobley
BE. S. Sisk
Lexington
Geo. Bell
Cuthbert
Walters
C. C. Wall
Ellaville
Mobley and Sisk
Thos. G. Walters
Auxiliary Association
J. D. Rogers
Sandersville
C. M. Dupree
Oakfield
T. A. Kennedy
Manassas
J. P. H. Murphy
Augusta
Butler Baptist Church Schedules 5 PM Sunday Service
The Butler Baptist Church will hold evening worship at 5 PM Sunday to replace the usual 7:30 time. Morning worship remains at 11 AM. Everyone is invited to both services and to hear Rev. R. Howard deliver an uplifting message.
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Butler Baptist Church
R. ©. Howard
Mathews Family Reunion Held Across Georgia and Alabama
Descendants of Mr and Mrs T F Mathews longtime Taylor and Crawford county residents plan an annual reunion this week. About sixty attendees from Georgia and parts of Alabama are expected to join the event hosted by Mr and Mrs J T Mathews with assistance from Mr W M Mathews and Mrs W F Gray.
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T. F Mathews
Taylor
Crawford Counties
Georgia
Alabama
J. T. Mathews
W M., Mathews
W. F. Gray
Route 22 contract to be awarded paving last bridge
State highway department set to open bids tomorrow for the final 12 mile segment of Route 22 linking Columbus and Macon with paved routes to Savannah and the north and south. Campbell Contracting of Columbus is the low bidder though earlier bids were rejected. The all paved route across Georgia could be finished within months.
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Columbus-Macon
State Highway Department
Columbus
Macon
Savannah
Campbell Contracting Company of
Talbotton
Talbot-Taylor Line
Highway Board
Tomorow
Musslewhite Case Delayed to August 9 Hearing
Judge McLaughlin refused the motion to continue the Musslewhite suit against H K Sealy F A Ricks and the American Surety, estate of W M Musslewhite. Trial is reassigned to August 9 by order of Taylor Superior Court due to illness of Judge Greer. Plaintiffs protested the delay alleging Greer was not lead counsel for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Frank McLaughlin
Martin, Martin and Snow
Macon
Messrs C. B. Marshall
Gilbert C. Robinson
Warren Grice
Long life lauded by Ninety-Four Year Old Mrs Rooks
Ninety four year old Mrs Amanda Rooks of Schley County thanks health and the Lord for reaching this age. She recalls early married life to Timothy Rooks born in 1848 and lives with daughter Mrs Dora Young at a home built by her late husband in 1874. She doubts reaching a century but remains grateful and spry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Rooks
Schley Co
Ellayille
Mandy” Rooks
Rooks
Dora Young
Chamber County
Alabama
John Tyler
Schley County
the Sun
Health Sought Found Mrs Steed Welcomed On Return Home
Mrs W E Steed returned home last week after spending two weeks at Indian Springs recuperating from a long illness. Gol Steed joined her there. both are now at home. She was cared for by specialists in Adel, Georgia, and in Florida. Friends anticipate her active religious and civic work to resume soon.
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W. E. Steed
Indian Springs
Springs
Gol. Steed
Confederate Widows Pension Blanks Available Now
Application blanks for pensions for widows of Confederate soldiers are in my office. All eligible persons are urged to call and fill out these blanks promptly to obtain money as soon as available.
Attempted Robbery Ends in Wreck Near Americus
Cecil Larkin, Schley county farmer, said a hitchhiker struck him Sunday night near the Club Arbor causing his car to crash into the Farris vehicle. Mrs. Farris suffered bruises and lacerations while Larkin was cut above the eye. Farris and Robinson, riding with Larkin, were uninjured. The assailant, who had been given a ride, struck Larkin and fled after the crash.
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Americus Ga
Cecil Larkin
Schley
Club Archor
George Farris
Mrs. Frank C. David Appointed to State Board of Education
Governor E. D. Rivera announces the appointment of Columbus resident Mrs. Frank C. David to Georgia’s state board of education. The Columbus Ledger praises her leadership in parent teacher groups, the Columbus High School PTA, the Muscogee County Welfare Board, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Govermor E. D. Rivera
Frank C. David
Columbus
State Board of Education
The
Columbus Ledger
David
Muscogee County
Parent-Teacher Council
Georgia
Columbus High School
Parent-Teacher Association
Muscogee County Welfare Board
Button Gwinett
Daughters of the American Revolution
Atlanta Girl Falls From Toccoa Falls to Her Death
Rose Marie Trammell, 11, of Atlanta, fell 186 feet at Toccoa Falls while with siblings. The tragedy occurred during a family visit to the falls as searchers later recovered the body from the base pool. Separately, Barnesville and Thomaston marked the opening of the Barnesville Thomaston Highway with a motorcade, speeches, barbecue, and a citywide celebration led by Maj. F. W. Harnee.
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Atlanta
Toccoa
Thomaston
Barnesville
Rose Marie Trammell
Jacob L. Trammell, Jr
Toccoa Falls
Rose Marie
Toccoa Falls Institute
Rocky Mountains
Trammell
Toccoa Creek
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Baronsville
Mai
Upson
the Rock
Maj
F. W. Harnee
Gin Capacity Is Enlarged to Handle Bumper Cotton Crop
J T Cochran gin upgrades and a contract to double ginning at W A Payne gin with three new 80 saw Gullett type gins aim to meet a predicted record cotton harvest in Taylor county. Both gins will run on double shifts if needed, signaling intensified processing capacity for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Cochran
Taylor County
W. A. Payne
Gullett Gin Co
Amite
Alla
Cochrane and
Payne Gins
Revival Services At Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Rev J L Whitley of Mauk and Rev J G Burgess of Manchester lead a week long revival at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church with preaching and strong community interest. The public is invited to attend as possible.
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J. L. Whitley
Mauk
Herald Office
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
J. G. Burgess
North Side Church
Manchester
Semi-Centennial Reflections From Baxley Printer’s Log
Mr G D Lowe of Baxley Ga recalls fifty years since starting in printing with editor Prof P Is Davant and his early days in Butler. He reflects on childhood memories, school days, and a lifelong link to the newspaper trade as readers are invited to turn to another page for continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Lowe
Baxley
Mr. Lowe
Butler
Rey
J. T. Lowe
Charley
Is. Davant
Humber Dies at 76 a Noted Stewart County Farmer
Charles N Humber prominent Stewart County farmer dies after appendix operation. He was 76 and survived by wife Fannie Weathers Humber and children including Lester Davis of Montgomery and several Humber brothers across Georgia and Alabama. He was highly esteemed in his region and long connected with the community.
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R. C. Humber
Charles N. Humber
Humber
Sewart County
Charles H
Mary Flowers Humber
Fannie Weathers
Marrid
J. P. Humber
Lumpkin
Lester Davis
Montgomery
Ala
Butler and Reynolds Girls Enter State Beauty Contest
Miss Jeanette Blackledge of Butler, daughter of Mr and Mrs T W Blackledge, will represent Taylor county in the Alabama state beauty pageant at Athens on July 29. Miss Halley of Reynolds competes in the same event with plans for a possible Miss United States run and a radio audition.
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Butler
Reynolds
Misa
Jeanette Blackledge
Mies
Taylor County
Alabama
Georgia
Hollywood
Halley
A. M. Halley
Athene
United States
Athens
Features, Inc
Warm Springs
Blackledge
Miss Halley
Butler and
Examination date set for state and county certificates
Examinations for state teachers certificates will be held in the office of the State Superintendent of Schools on Aug. 7 starting at 9 a.m. Those planning to take the examination should write to the Division of Certification. County licenses examination will be held in Butler at the County Superintendent of Schools office on Aug. 6 at 9 a.m.
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State Superintendent of Schools
County Superintendent of Schools
Butler
Americus Mattress Co Ad Promises Luxurious Inner-Spring Mattress
An old classified style ad touts transforming your old cotton mattress into a fine inner-spring bed at an affordable price. The copy invites readers to write for a call back and promises no better mattress at any price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattres
Americus Mattress Co
Interior improvements at local Baptist church Sunday school
Workers renovate the Baptist church interior to enhance appearance and arrangement of Sunday school rooms. Work focuses on improved seating, storage, and decor while preserving the building’s traditional layout.
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Reynolds Business
Booth
Kare
Cric
Howell
Georgia Association
Mathews
Timothy Rooks
Mrs. Steed
Americus
C. L. Larkins
Frank David
Silvertown
East Thomaston
Thomaston Street
Memorial Stadium
George Lowe
Chas. N. Humber
Stewart
R .C. Humber
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