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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
6
Local items note good corn and peach crops in the county, ongoing store promotions, and visits from out of town guests including Mrs. J. H. Neisler and Miss Sara Chapman. The community also reports a church wedding, a union meeting, school examiner visits, and a large turnout for a Turner's chapel event.
The third quarterly conference for the Butler Circuit meets at Wesley Methodist Church on Saturday July List with Rev J P Chatfield the new presiding elder in attendance. Protracted services start at Wesley Thursday night July 29 with Rev A G Brewton assisting. Crowell church hosts Friday night before the second Sunday in August. Further notices will follow. J H Stanford P C.
Wayne Riley endorses Foley Kidney Pills claiming they help kidney function and banish poisons that cause backache rheumatism and other symptoms of kidney and bladder trouble.
Taylor county veterans and families gathered last Thursday at Mc Carts mill for a barbecue and basket dinner. Attendance surpassed expectations with representation from Taylor and adjoining counties. The event emphasized fellowship among old 60s veterans with no formal program and broad community support from Hon. J J McCants and the Stokes families.
The Columbus Baptist Association begins its eighty seventh annual session today at Rose Hill Baptist Church, expected to run two to three days. It includes twenty nine churches across Muscogee and surrounding counties with delegates from Butler churches. Revs J T Adams John Locke and L F Peebles named as delegates with M T Chapman as alternate. Miss Katie Nell Adams travels with her father to Columbus to stay with Col H Howard’s family.
In Ha beas Corpus case Mrs Jennie Chapman vs Monroe Chapman Judge A H Riley awarded the two year old boy to father Monroe Chapman after a day of testimony. Plaintiff represented by Col C W Foy defendant by Col H P Wallace and J W Shell. The hearing featured numerous witnesses for both sides.
The town anticipates the first bale of new cotton this year from JC Greathouse’s farm. Willis and Robert Greathouse, with help from their father and land from F. Peeples, report open cotton across sixty acres and also bring in early sweet potatoes. The scene signals a productive season and the family’s farming prowess.
Edward Craft of Elba New York praises Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic knee pains stiffness and soreness claiming unmatched relief. Advertises availability everywhere and asserts strong personal results from winter use.
Superintendent J. E. Lovvorn of the state reformatory at Milledgeville pursued an escaped boy, Olga Reeves, who had stolen a horse and buggy in Baldwin County. Reeves traveled via Montezuma and Butler to Howard, then sold the horse and escaped to Columbus where he was arrested and awaits return to the reformatory.
In McDowell v Griggs an earlier board judgment was paid and a later suit faced appeal. A restraining order from Judge Gilbert halts further action until a pending Supreme Court divorce case involving Griggs and his wife is heard, setting a hearing for August 7 in Columbus. Judge Adams relieved of responsibility by the order.
Bishop Kilgo appoints Rev. J. P. Chatfield presiding elder of the Columbus district succeeding the late Dr. A. M. Williams. Chatfield, in his fourth year at Camilla Methodist Church, previously led Florence and Rochelle charges and served as secretary of education for the South Georgia conference. Local conference members welcome the move as a pastor is sought for Camilla. Columbus Enquirer-
Miss Olivia Montfort presided as hostess at a League Entertainment party on Friday night with gold and white League colors and brown eyed Susans. Guests included Misses Childs Lillie Carson Susie Fowler Katie Nell Adams Sara Chapman Janie Sealy and Messrs Robertson Rawls Neisler Riley McCants McGee Benns Steed along with Dr and Mrs C F Fickling Mr and Mrs J H Neisler of Reynolds Miss Marie Scandrett of Cordele and Mr Fenn of Cordele. Little Helen Dixon of Birmingham and Rosalie Taylor served sandwiches and iced tea after two games.
Miss Janie Sealy hosted a musicale and luncheon on Monday and Wednesday evenings in honor of Mr. Paul Robertson of Birmingham Alabama. The event featured a refined social gathering with music and light fare attended by local guests.
Mrs W W Edwards and Mrs J A Childs chaperoned a swimming party Tuesday afternoon at the lake honoring Mr Paul Robertson of Birmingham. Attending were Miss Sealy Fowler Montfort Edwards. Messrs Rawls Pierce and Paul Robertson and Riley. Masters Gula Owens of Albany and Julian Edwards.
A porch party hosted by Miss Wynelle Pope Thursday evening featured a decorated porch and reception hall, garden flowers, music, and progressive conversation. Guests praised her grace and ease in entertaining, followed by delicious refreshments.
In Rupert Georgia a barbecue dinner honored Judge R E Watkins on his 47th birthday. Attendees included Judge and Mrs. Watkins and a large local group from Rupert and nearby towns such as Ellaville Columbus Fort Valley Butler and Chicago. Notable guests were Leila Passmore Garden Magg Dora Legett Nina Royal Evelyn Stewart Clifford Talbot and Ophelia Royal among others.
Foley's Honey and Tar pound is promoted as the ideal hay fever and asthma remedy. It is claimed to soothe a raw throat ease choking and bring natural breathing. Wayne Riley endorses the product in the message.
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