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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
3
The note reflects a religious reflection at Plains Georgia urging self examination and repentance. It cites congre gational vows, separation from worldly pleasures, and the armor of God in Pauls Damascus road experience. It emphasizes personal review of life and calling to faith.
Atlanta officials plan city council resolutions challenging Mayor Jas L Key for criticizing France while visiting Paris with the Paris goodwill group. John A White releases statement defending free speech but urging restraint in foreign criticism.
A preacher urges readiness as death nears, quoting Paul before Nero and describing the crown of righteousness for the faithful. He warns that no boldness meets the hour without being washed in the Lamb's blood and relying on Jesus to cross the chill river of death.
Mrs. Lucius Singleton hosted an ice cream supper for children Saturday afternoon honoring Kathleen and Gladys Huckley of Rockmart. Several locals attended gatherings in Columbus and Manchester with visits from Miss Mina Daniel and others as residents share weekend activities.
Several Butler area residents shared hospitality and visits this week. Mrs. W D Parker and Mrs Ay T Jarrell hosted guests, while Miss Julia Boggs and Miss Juliette Jarrell spent time with relatives. Numerous visits to Macon Thomaston and Prattsburg were noted along with church or graduation related gatherings.
J E Longworth of Chicago sues Gordon Mitchell Atlanta attorney for 75000 damages in Georgia claiming lunacy filings in 1929 led to two weeks imprisonment and loss of a lucrative railroad position. He alleges the action was malice and caused his firing as traveling freight agent with St Louis Southwestern Railroad.
Rural community notes list numerous visitors and hosts across Englishville and nearby areas. Families such as Webb Ledger English McLendon Duke Justice Dillard and others are mentioned, with attendees at a Gardners Lake fish fry and a Union Meeting in Sumter City.
Local social items describe visits and services in Butler and nearby areas. R D Waller and relatives attended commencements and hosted gatherings led by Mrs. Waller. The Lancaster and Peacock families joined reunions at Young Harris College while McMillion relatives visited Decatur. A heartfelt Mother's Day appeal follows as Richard McKenzie reconnects after years away.
The note recalls a mother’s sorrow for a missing son and traces his past residences with families such as Mr. R L Turner in Norwich and Mr. and Mrs E W Jinks, then Mr. and Mrs Joe Wilder. Nearby, Herman Watson and L L Joiner visited Clarence Foster, while C C Wells and family joined Fos ter kin Sunday. Clara and Clarence Troster returned from Vienna, with Clara injured on the journey but now improving. Rainey Foster of Tazewall visited Mar vin Anthony’s family. Herbert and Noel Anthony of Columbus spent the weekend with their parents. Joe Wilder of Mauk was a Saturday visitor to P C Watson.
Families and relatives from Montezuma Macon and Chula visited various local homes including the Browns Fletcher Childs and Purvis households. Attendees traveled to Phenix City Alabama for a Union meeting and several relatives spent time with local residents or visited Columbus.
Obituary note for Elmer W. Kent born September 12 1897 in Phenix City Alabama died May 7 1931. Survived by wife Lallie Foster three children three brothers and many relatives. Funeral held with Elder Harris and Rev H L Stumpkin at Pine Level cemetery with an affectionate verse for the departed wife sister in law Olara Foster referenced.
Fine piano slightly used and partly paid for offered to a party willing to complete remaining payments. Send name and ad for full information. Cable Piano Co. Atlanta.
An advertisement promotes a remedy called Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder trouble, gravel, rheumatism, and back issues. It offers a small bottle for $1.25, with mail orders and sworn testimonials, listing Dr. E B Hall in St. Louis and druggists as sellers.
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