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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
5
Butler residents report visits and greetings as neighbors travel to Columbus and Macon. Many local families host guests, attend revivals, and share notes on relatives abroad with war time appeals and camp updates.
Announcement of Miss Janie Sealy of Butler marrying Mr George Burghdoff of Columbus at the bride’s sister home in Macon. Rev T D Ellis officiated. Due to the bride’s father’s death the ceremony was simple. The couple, in white, left for a northern trip and will reside in Albany after.
Butler residents are invited to attend Sunday church services at the Methodist church with hours at 11 am and 8 30 pm. Hon. Jule Felton of Montezuma will give addresses, described as inspiring and among the best speakers in Middle Georgia.
The local board reports three changes to selective service orders. Height lowered from 63 to 60 inches, weight reduced from 116 to 110 pounds, and keeping a record of all men rejected on physical exam for potential re classification. Board says class 1 a list will rise notably.
Taylor county jury revisors will convene at Butler Court House at 10 a.m. on August 5 to review grand and traverse jurors. The board is chaired by Clerk C. T. Montfort and includes R. A. Hinton J. T. Hart A. D. Byrd Edgar Stewart J. T. Childs and J. A. Carter.
Motorcycle in first class running condition offered by W Bazemore. Buyer may inspect and inquire for details.
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock forty Taylor county young men gathered at the courthouse to enroll for military service. They were assigned to Camp Gordon for training to prepare for fighting the Hun. Local speakers Rev John Lock and M T Gaultney urged the men who answered the call, praising their sacrifice for civilization. A large crowd bid the soldiers farewell and God speed.
Prominent city physician Dr. A B Gordy remains gravely ill at Columbus City Hospital after an appendectomy performed Sunday night. A midnight update from Columbus warns the end may come without improvement, prompting prayers and sympathy for Gordy and his family.
A delightful social week feature at Miss Ollie Wilson’s home Tuesday evening honored Mr. Doles Ford of St Petersburg. Guests enjoyed graceful greetings, parlor chat, and porch conversation with music by Misses Rosa Fountain, Laura Beeland, and Carolyn Adams. Refreshments were served by Misses Helen and Willie B. Wilson, with many attendees expressing pleasure and a wish to repeat the gathering.
For Sale or Exchange a Buick with new tires and a perfectly running engine. Will trade for an item of equal value. Car can be seen at Mauk. A. H. Hendricks, Mauk.
The Methodist Missionary Society gathered July 13 at the church with Mrs A S Wallace presiding. Reports from officers and committees were presented as members updated on Clarksville Tennessee membership, Sue Bennett School graduates, and a new Korean chapel in Manteca California with four baptisms. The meeting adopted hymn Service Is Our Watchword as motto.
Butler circuit third quarterly conference, postponed, will be held at Wesley church on Saturday August 3. Dr J P Chatfield presiding elder will lead the business session and preach at 11 o clock, with dinner on the grounds served by Wesley community ladies.
A vintage ad touts 666 cures for headaches biliousness loss of appetite and fatigue caused by malaria or colds. Marketed as a fine tonic with broad health claims.
The Adams family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and prayers during their husband and father’s illness and death. Special thanks to Drs Snider Maugham and Carter and nurse Mrs Smith. May God bless each of you. Mrs J H Adams and Children.
These tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. If you suffer such issues try them and see what a first class medicine can do. They cost a quarter.
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