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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
5
A poetic meditation on human knowledge and the endless pursuit of truth. The speaker Tax people reflect on our finite understanding and the continuous journey toward enlightenment across ages and minds.
Miss Emma Martin visits relatives in Cairo while Mr Aldene Fountain of Columbus visits, with numerous local social mentions. Peaches, sales, and upcoming re sale at H Porter Drug Store frame a day of community updates and rural economy notes.
W M Layfield aged 45 died May 31 after more than two years illness at his mother's Butler home. Former Dixie Flyer conductor for Central of Georgia Railway, he married Dora Wright in 1911 and is survived by a widow, mother, stepfather, siblings, and many relatives. Funeral held at his mother's home with Dr T B Stanford officiating and a large out of town attendance.
Friends in Taylor county note B H Jones known as Boss Jones now of Waynesboro has been named Grand Inner Guard at the Grand Lodge session in Rome Georgia. The 54th annual convention w as well attended with focus on an orphans home. Brunswick was chosen as the 1925 convention city.
Marriage of Albert L. Brunner of Montgomery Alabama to Nettie Harrell took place at the bride’s mother Rev L A Harrell’s home in Americus May 17. Newlyweds depart for a Florida trip and will reside in Montgomery upon return. Brunner praised for character and business ability while Mrs Brunner formerly taught in Butler and is highly regarded. Best wishes go to the couple.
The W M S of Mt Pisgah will meet at the church on the Friday before the first Sunday each month at 2 00 pm. A call meeting is set for Wednesday at 2 00 pm June 11 at the church. All members urged to attend for important business.
The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to many loyal friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during illness and death of their son Willie Layfield. Neighbors are praised for their loving, true and kind support throughout the dark period.
The Junior Society hosted a Rainbow Party at Ira Joiner’s home with rainbow decorations and a sewing contest. Young men drew color ties and hemmed matching aprons, supervised by the apron owner. Mr Swill Harris won the prize for best work.
Funeral services for V A Steed a Talbot County leader were held at his Talbotton residence after a several months illness He was 78 born in the same house he died in He is survived by his widow a daughter three sons and two grandchildren He was a longtime farmer and Methodist church member in Talbotton Georgia
Through the columns of the Herald we wish to thank each one who took part in the Minstrel. MR & MRS F A PEED MISS NELLIE TURNER MR J J SHEALY Committee.
Nitrate Soda offered for sale at 60 dollars per ton cash. Edwards and Posey encourage orders.
Butler Ga June 4 1924 J T Adams City Clerk warns taxpayers to settle 1923 1924 taxes to avoid filing against delinquents. He orders book closure on June 21 and urges prompt payment to avoid embarrassment and legal costs.
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