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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1923
Page
3
The poem recalls a past of bold carefree youth and deep friendships before age brings blame, duty, and distance. It contrasts living freely with growing responsibilities and fading strength, noting how joys of youth turn to sorrow and restraint as time passes.
In the Northern District of Georgia a discharge petition for the bankrupt G. F. Amos has been filed. A hearing is set for July 2, 1923 at 10 o'clock A.M. in Atlanta to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Creditors and interested parties must appear to contest if any. D. C. Fuller, Clerk, by N. A. Brown, Deputy Clerk.
Ford C. Frick recounts the Navajo legend of creation as told by Navajo Bill. A warrior journeys from darkness through a starry hole to a new world of light called Kaleine, guiding his tribe to a twilight realm and founding the Chil-Chil-E-Go lineage. The piece underscores Aboriginal literature and the Navajo forefathers as philosophers of nature.
St Ellsworth reflects on two winters in the West as he adjusts to studying. He recalls his father’s question about school and his reply that nobody likes it at first, but he believes he is getting acclimated.
The article extols swordfish fishing as a demanding sport practiced off Santa Catalina and the Atlantic coast. It notes the difficulty of finding fish, the peril of attracting bites, and the unpredictable, thrilling battle to land a single fish, a season’s triumph for patient anglers.
Recent research by French professors argues that during the era of cave dwellers women were the dominant sex. Men were secondary, existing to provide food and skins. Women invented early arts and sciences and devised snares and food storage strategies.
A Detroit News report notes that tree worship and the yule log tradition, called badnjak, anchor Christmas in the new Serbs Croats and Slovenes kingdom. Felling the first chip of the log is believed to bring prosperity and is shared among family and farm animals in some regions.
John Tyler, the tenth U S president, wed twice. His first marriage to Lititia Christian lasted thirty years, a boy and girl romance by many accounts. Julia Gardiner became his second wife while he was in office and remained in Richmond after his death.
A vivid travel sketch paints Uruguay in autumn light with muscat grapes and heavy clusters picked by swarthy laborers. Dash ing horsemen in white ponchos greet the scene as gardens bloom with pink laurel and red hibiscus. Silvered eucalyptus leaves shimmer under blue skies as peons sing in a distant rhythm.
A devotional poem honors Rev A J Pariger with verses about heaven and reunion. Leona Parker from Ellaville Georgia signs this heartfelt remembrance thanking the pastor for prayers and blessings as loved ones say farewell.
Miss Fannie Parker visits relatives in Howard for a few days. Mrs. G W Slaughter stays with her ailing mother Mrs J T Parker. Mr and Mrs Watson Smith announce a baby girl born July 16. Miss Quentine Slaughter returns from Columbus. Dora Heath and Don Huff family of Atlanta spend vacation at the old home place. Preaching Sunday afternoon July 29 at 4 at Grove School house by Rev J Hildreth. Shiloh Church annual meeting held last weekend with strong attendance and uplifting sermons.
A man enters a bakery to order a wedding cake before his marriage. The shopgirl jokes about cakes matching one's profession and asks his calling. He says he is a doctor. She replies with a witty punch line that they would prescribe an angel cake.
A historical scrap-book project invites children to paste pictures and items of public interest, focusing on important people and events. As they grow, they choose and paste articles themselves, fostering a concrete sense of history and lasting interest.
Five Points and Marion County social updates list house parties hosted by Miss Geraldine Guy of Atlanta and Mrs J G Guthrie. Visitors include Elder J A Adams, Elder T D Roberts, G W Herring, and Hilton area guests. Several residents attend summer school and return from visits. Hampton High School posts and local hospitality are noted.
Local notes report visits by A T Jarrell and family Butler Daniel Walker Griffin and guests G W Moore J J Jarrell Ma ton and By H Jarrell families Mary Smith Effie Smith W A Jarrell T J Harris J D Jarrell Marie Gassett Columbus training three weeks vacation B H Jarrell and family with S J Jarrell at Woodlawn D E Byrd visited Lillian Jarrell and Mell Jarrell Sunday J W Suggs visited B Jarrells Rev H O Hayes preached Saturday and Sunday Revival begins the Saturday before the fifth Sunday in the month with invitations to attend
A Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel weak back rheumatism and irregularities. Priced at $1.25 for a small bottle and available by mail or druggists. Dr. E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri offers sworn testimonials.
Beginning Monday July 16 our banking hours shift to 8 am to 4 pm with a one hour closure from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for India. On Saturdays we will extend hours from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm for customer deposits.
Local residents hosted and visited—Miss Bessie Steal visited Miss Mary Moore while Miss Florine Walker stayed in Butler with Miss Effie Smith. Families hosted dinners and trips to Macon for medical treatment. A revival led by Rev. H. O. Hughes from Macon begins Sunday, with services through next week and an open invitation to all.
Local notes report Mr H N Culverhouse visiting in Macon while Miss Fannie Parks of Daviston stayed with Mrs J M Brown. Many trips and guests appear across Thomaston and surrounding towns including visits from Atlanta and Macon. Several families host relatives and attend services at Shiloh.
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