Local Paragrpahs From Butler and Nearby Towns
Butler and area residents are noted in a dense roundup of social visits church notices and local happenings. People named include Mrs J G Joiner, Mr Bailey Joiner, Miss Louise Sealy, Mr Sims Garrett, Mrs M A Chapman, Miss Olivia Montfort, and many others with visits to Macon Columbus Forsyth and Terrell as well as events at Crowells and a house party hosted by Mr and Mrs B B Rawls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Sealy
Sims Garrett
Charing
M. A. Chapman
J. B. Owens
Macon
Ben
Butler
B. B. Rawls
WA Anglin
Millen
Drs G. W Fickling
Eli Garrett
Dentists
Columbus
de Garrett
Garrett
Ordinary Riley Calls Stock Law Election in Taylor County
Ordinary A. H. Riley has called an election for Taylor County on the first Wednesday in July. Voters will decide county wide whether to adopt stock law, replacing fences with fences or no fence. Three districts Reynolds Panhandle and Carsonville already under stock law. many others favor it despite a possibly close vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Riley
Taylor County
Reynolds
Panhandle
Carsonville
Twentieth Century Club and WDCS Social at Ladies Rest Room
The Twentieth Century Club and WDCS will host a social at the Ladies Rest Room Friday evening starting at eight o'clock. Games will be played and refreshments served. The public is invited. Corresponding Secretary Mrs Annie Fountain Smith. WDCS W E Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
WDC
Annie Fountain Smith
Horton and Ella Philmon wed in Panhandle district
A Sunday afternoon ceremony at three oclock united Mr G C Horton a Panhandle district farmer and Mrs Ella Philmon in marriage Rev V P Scoville officiated. Both had suffered losses by death prior to this union and friends extend hearty congratulations and best wishes. Also noted were overflow beans from O S Coxs garden and remarks on road maintenance amid harsh weather and cool spell with 62 degree reading and forecasts of crop impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GO Horton
Panhandle
Ella Philmon
V P Scoville
Reynolds
Horton
Mr. I A Barfield Struck Down by Lightning in Oat Field
The county mourns as I A Barfield known as Boss Barfield dies after a storm. He was working oats nine miles south of Butler when lightning struck the old pine sheltering him, the bolt traveling to him from the tree. He was about forty, survived by wife and a ten year old daughter, with burial at Bethlehem cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scott
W M Gee
Clifford Rhodes
W A Williams
Old Sol
I. A. Barfield
Boss Barfield
Barfield
Butler
Mr. Barfield
Bethlehem Cemetery
Mrs William H Pope Hosts Tea for Ladies of Butler
Mrs William H Pope of Macon entertained last Wednesday afternoon for Mrs Chapman and Mrs Pettis of Butler who visited Miss Orrie Colbert. The event featured a musical program by Mrs J H Adams and singers Mrs Ellis Lafayette Mrs Paul Sahner and Miss Ervin Pope plus a buffett dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Pope
Macon
Chapman
Pettis
Orrie Colbert
Pope
Butler Male & Female College
J H Adams
Cincinatti Conservatory
Ellis Lafayette
Paul Shaner
Ervin Pope
Lafayette
Chicago
New York
Miss Pope
Charles Ellis
Robert Frierson
William Kilpatrick
John T. Moore
John T Moore, Jr
Lee Worsham
Robert Scandrett
Paul Sahner
Branch
Hubbard Guyton Parks
AJ Colbert
Edgar Montfort
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health and Relief
The spring months bring fatigue back and head pain, with sleepless nights. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as a quick healer for kidney and bladder ailments and irregularities, and a remedy for rheumatism by clearing uric acid from joints and the body. Sold by all dealers.
Drops Dead as he Calls to See Young Woman
John T. Evans a well known Birmingham Alabama citizen died Sunday morning at Buena Vista in unusual circumstances. He went to call on a young lady with whom he had non correspondence for months. A group of men accompanied him to the home and upon reaching it he collapsed and died on the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Evans
Birmingham
Ala
Buena Vista
Church Rally at Butler Methodist Church
A church rally is scheduled at Butler Methodist Church on June 18 with an on site program and dinner on the ground. The organizers invite everyone to attend and note that the full program will be printed in the next issue. Jr H Stanford P C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Methodist Church
Jr. H. Stanford, P.C
Dobkins Critique Lashes at Economic Plans
The remark questions Dobkins by contrasting his grasp of a national currency system capable of paying the national debt with a failure to raise the price of Lia’s grocery bill. The quote highlights perceived inconsistencies in economic proposals and practical impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobkins
Daughters Celebrate Confed Davis Birthday at Local Meeting
The Daughters of the Confederacy gathered last Thursday at the Rest Room to mark Jefferson Davis birthday. Members read papers on his life and romance, discussed the Confederacy, and planned future programs. A note of thanks was extended to the Herald staff for support and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UDC
Jefferson Davis
Maryland
Davis
Lucile Bateman
A. S. Wallace
Ella Foy
Herald
Daughters of the Confederacy
Zoo
Mattie N Riley
Caeea
Butler Team Leaders Shine In 14 Game Run
Butler played 14 games with strong pitching by Mosely and solid support from teammates. the team displayed leadership in base ball news, highlighting their performance and confidence despite a near win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Mosely
Buena Vista edges Butler in twelve innings on Buena Vista diamond
In a 12 inning Sunday game Buena Vista beat Butler 4 to 3 after a costly error in the twelfth. Tuggle pitched well for Butler with strong support from teammates as West and Stanford highlighted heavy hitting and a long throw from right. Umpire called game in rain during the second match as Buena Vista led 3-0 at top of third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Peach
Butler
Chapman
Tuggle
West
Stanford
Hair
Bush
Clements
Stevens
Buena Vista Visit Sparks Warm Local Praise
The boys returned from Buena Vista Tuesday evening after a loss in the city but praised the hospitality and courteous treatment shown by Buena Vista hosts. The piece highlights Buena Vista as noted for their gentlemanly young men and a strong ball team, inviting them to visit again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Buena Vista to Visit West End Park for Series
Yatesville reports a strong local following and notes Buena Vista, expected to visit for several games next week at West End Park. Manager Chapman calls this a rest week for his team as players prepare for the strenuous schedule ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
West End Park
Buena Vista
Good Road Work in Taylor County Praised
Editor Herald notes quiet skepticism met with evidence of rapid road improvement. A two day effort by the road crew, led by Commissioner Suggs, repaired roads from the old Tom Gray place to Five Points at three miles for about 59 dollars, a fraction of the old method’s estimated 250 dollars, despite prolonged drought and hard ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Tom Gray
Suggs
Barber Trade Wanted Near Mrs Peterman's Store
Advertisement seeks barbers for a shop outfit purchased from Mr W A Payne. It invites Butler and nearby workers to apply, noting rear location behind Mrs Peterman's store and promising attractive terms and good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Payne
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. G. Joiner
Bailey Joiner
Marshallville
Mr. Mack Thompson
Terrell, Tex
Mrs
John Turner
G. W. B. Tuiner
Mr. Bailey
Fort Valley
Crowells
Olivia Montfort
Warm Springs
Atlanta
Epworth League
W. N. Benns
C. B. Lumpkin
Midland
Christine Rawls
Holland
C. W. Foy
Robert Wright
W. J. Butler
Elia Respess
H P Wallace
Mrg L Sealy
Glover and
Hume
Sealy House
Sealy
J M Hammonds
Windham
Jim Tom Turner
Tom Turner
G. W. Fountain
J. H. Peterman
A. W. White
Ruth Little
Forsyth
Kathrine Colley
Washington, D. C
Bessie Copeland
Savannah
Sue Weisiger
Helen Coates
Biscay
N.C
Sarah Young
Irma Hicks
Cedar Town
Jeanette Wallace
South Georgia
Flint River
Bertha Wilson
R. E. Wilson
Russ Windham
Anglin
Sara Montfort
Miss Montfort
Watson Hall
W. R. Eakles
Stanton
Alma Halley
Rome
Italy
Robert H. Thompson
Riley
Ladies Rest Room
G. C. Horton
O. S. Cox
Mr. I. A. Barfield
Fred Chapman
M. T. Chapman
Butler, GA
Ee Chapman
Keng Edwards
Geeslin
Es Ee Tuggle
P Montfort
Ee Brown
Nore
Buena Vista— Hunter
Ee Clements
Ee Moore
Hirshburg
Pat Sane
Sara O
Bradley
Benson
Rf Bisenes McMichael
Rf Pee
Yatesville
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