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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
3
The phrase shirt of Nessus symbolizes torment from remorse. An ancient tale says Hera gifted Hercules's wife a golden shirt, said to restore affection when worn, but it burned him. He died on a funeral pyre he arranged, as the shirt clung to his body. The piece notes a centaur’s hybrid form as a metaphor for perfect horse riding.
The article describes a Sioux and Northwest Indians steam bath. Willow frame supports blankets and skins weighed with stones. White-hot stones sit in a central hole, water splashed on them creates steam. The bather drinks cold water to induce perspiration and uses a bound straw lash to flog the body.
Miss Lovie Smith returns home after visiting her brother Watson Smith in Davis ton. Mr and Mrs J T Parker and Estelle visited relatives in Antioch. Mrs Jim Brown of Howard visited her daughter L P Parker in Daviston. Charlie Buckner returned from Macon Miss Estelle Parker stayed with her sister in Howard. James Brown of Howard visited James Butler. J C Parker called on J P Walker. Estelle Parker visited Thelma Spinks in Howard. Fannie Parker spent days with Mrs C C Brown in Howard.
Mr Walter Willis and daughter Frances and Miss Mary Adams and Annie Spinks left Monday for Thomaston to stay during peach season. Little Mildred Neisler spent several days last week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs A Heath. Luther and Clyde Wilson and Mr and Mrs Tom Wilson left Monday for Thomaston to work during peach season. Mr and Mrs Henry Gilbert and Mrs Asa Spinks and their little son of Thomaston visited relatives here Sunday. Mr and Mrs C C Heath were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs W J Gilson. Miss Louise Gilson returned home after attending G S C W. Mr and Mrs H Heath and Miss Nannie Heath of Junction City were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs J A Heath and family. Mrs T J Harris and her little son T J Jr visited her mother last week. Mr E C Perkins visited his sister Mrs C C Heath Sunday.
A note from Butler Herald announces a four week singing school starting Monday August 4 1924 at Mt. Pisgah church four miles south of Butler led by Prof. P A Guthrie from Peizer SC. Patrons urged to attend opening day to help set rules and to commit to regular daily attendance. Open to all community members and invites other communities to join in the class. Publicity Committee signed the notice.
Miss Sisie Kilerenbe stayed with sister Mrs Munroe Hill in Rupert over the week end. Dr and Mr John Garrett left Sunday for home in Baconton after visiting relatives here the past week. Burton Gook of Buena Vista visited here last Wednesday. Minnie Swearingen spent the week end with home folks at Rogers Mill. Grady Bloodworth hosted guests Sunday Mr and Mrs A M Halley and Mr and Mrs R W Waller of Mau. J C Terry returned from a three weeks visit to his children in South Georgia. A congenial party including Olivia Montgomery Myrtis Garrett Atheline Gill Hazel Pil cher and others enjoyed a swim at Hill's pond last Friday.
Rev A B Wall of Macon assisted Pastor C L Wall in a very successful revival at the Howard Methodist church last week. Several new members joined, and community visits marked a busy week with many relatives and friends attending services and visiting in the area.
Mrs Lige Parker travels to Macon for infirmary admission while Mrs J M Brown visits. Several visits extend to Howard, including Miss Lillian Brown and Miss Estelle Parker. Illness notices concern Mrs Jim Buckner and Mrs Buckner Smith. Shiloh church to hold annual meeting with dinner Sunday. invitations extended for baskets.
Evelyn Carter spent a weekend in Reynolds and returned with Grace Fountain as guest for a few days. Mrs. R. S. Wall and children visited her mother Mrs. R. Gaines. Mrs. W. H. Blanton of Macon is staying with friends. Large group from Reynolds visited and hosted relatives, with one couple planning a Birmingham move.
An election will be held August 16 1924 at the Wesley school building to elect a trustee succeeding Mr J T Parker whose term expired. An election will also be held at Rupert school building to elect a trustee succeeding Mr R E Watkins. All qualified voters may participate by order of the Board of Education W T Rustin G B S 5
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