Butler Notes A Busy Rural Gazette
Butler residents hear of local visits and weather with cotton prices near 23 cents and 200 bales sold. The Ogeechee fishing club plans a June excursion near Waycross, while Dr Eli Garrett and party head to Brunswick for a State Dental meeting. Also reported are school exams on August 3 and 4 and a Calf Club drive by Central Railroad agriculturist M H Carson.
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Butler
Ogeechee
Eli Garrett
Sims Garrett
Charing
Dr. Garrett
Brunswick
State Dental Association
M. H. Carson
The
Central Railroad
Taylor County
Central
Carson
Local Notables Attend Bank Meeting and Family Gatherings
Miss Katie Nell Adams shows steady improvement after illness as Butler Bank ing Company directors convene a large group of county financial interests. A Butler–Unadilla family reunion at N T Fowler’s home brings together relatives from Alabama, Vienna, Talbotton, and nearby areas amid news of health and travel.
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Butler Banking Company
N. T. Fowler
Jack, Bridges
Undilla
Jack Bridges
Unadilla
R. E. Fowler
Eufaula
Ala
A. B. Gordy
Butler
John A. Smith
Talbotton
Rev P Lee James to Preach at Baptist Church
At the request of official church members the announcement notes Rev P Lee James of East Macon will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday, filling both morning and evening appointments. It is hoped he will be favored with large congregations.
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P. Lee James
East Macon
Baptist Church
Moonlight Picnic Prompts Moonlit Supper and Songs
A past week gathering of young people drove to McCants Mill Thursday afternoon bringing supper and enjoying it in the moonlight. The group fished and socialized then shared vocal duets by the Childs and Cook children. Chaperone Mrs. G C Smith thanked for supervision.
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McCants’ Mill
Sallie
Ollie
Wilson
Maude Byrd
Wynelle Pope
Laura Beeland
Butler Van Guards Armed With War Department Rifles
Captain Walter E. Steed has secured enough rifles from the War Department to arm every member of the Butler Van Guards. The home guard company, led by Capt Steed and Lieut Martin Chapman, trains in military tactics and continues to improve despite early equipment challenges. The unit, mostly under 21, maintains high morale and public support in the community.
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Walter E. Steed
Butler van Guards
War Department
United States
Germany
Steed
Martin Chapman
Sale of the S Montgomery farm in Georgia
For sale a 500 acre well improved farm on the A B and A R R, located 100 miles south of Atlanta, partly in Taylor and Marion counties. Suitable for stock farming or any farm produce. Must be sold to settle with heirs. Information write O Montgomery, Norwich, Ga.
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S. Montgomery
Atlanta
Taylor County
Marion County
O. Montgomery
Norwich
Card of Thanks to Doctors Mangham and Fickling
The Bazemore family expresses sincere thanks to each person and to Doctors Mangham and Fickling for faithful services during the illness and death of their husband and father. Mrs S M Bazemore and children.
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Drs Mangham
S. M. Bazemore
Death of Albert Carson Peacock at age two
Albert Carson Peacock dies after a three week illness from dysentery. He would have turned three on July 23. Funeral held Wednesday at Bethel Cemetery with Rev. J. T Adams officiating. Parents A. J. and Mrs. Peacock receive many condolences from friends and relatives.
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A. J. Peacock
Albert Carson
Bethel Cemetery
J. T Adams
Perry announces engagement of Willie Maude Watkins
Mr and Mrs R S Perry of Garden Valley announce the engagement of their daughter Willie Maude Watkins to Mr Harry Arthur Peacock of Fillville Ga the marriage is planned for June
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Paul Kendal
Lake Butler
Fla
Julia
Rome
R. S. Perry
Garden Valley
Willie Maude Watkins
Harry Arthur Peacock
Fllnville, Ga
Rev Moore to preach at Turner's Chapel in July
Announcement invites all to services by Rev Mr Moore of Potterville at Turner's Chapel on the first Sunday in July and the Saturday night before. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Butler
Washington
Theo McGee
A. J. McGee
Jeannett Wallace
Ashville
N. C
Macon
Baltimore
New York
Moore
Potterville
Turner’s Chapel
Good milk cow sought for sale by S. E. Brown
A young fresh milk cow is offered by S. E. Brown for those seeking dairy stock. Contact details not provided in the readable portion.
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S. E. Brown
Revival leads to renewed interest in Reynolds and Butler churches
In Reynolds, Rev. J. M. Gi Donough succeeded Rev. J. W. Smith, drawing a large local turnout for a sermon themed The Gospel forth's age. The Reynolds and Butler churches remain without a pastor, but multiple applications suggest a soon-called minister may reside in Reynolds serving both communities. Spring skin tone tips promote Dr King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents.
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J. M. Gi Donough
J. W. Smith
Hamiltn
Forth
Gilmore
Reynolds
E. E. Hodges
H. H. Newsom
J G Hill
J H Whatley
Butler
Fish Story Sparks Letter to J T A and Cough Remedy Endorsement
A reader questions a previous fish tale and accuses a writer of printing a doubtful story while praising honesty. The letter defends not lying and mocks a colleague, then an ad praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children as safe and effective for coughs colds and croup with no narcotics and wide availability.
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IRA Chambers
Bargain Store of
Mrs. H. P. Wallace
J T Mathews
Knoxville
J-R
Beeland
Fort Valley
Martha Benns
Katie Payne
Fred Smith
Mrs
Levi Smith
Cora Wade
A. J. Wilson
Nellie McCants
Corsicana
Texas
Honry McCants
Monroe Davis
Mr. Davis
L. O. Davis
J. W. Edwards
Lumpkin
Nat
Georgia
W. M. Layfield
Dothan
J. T. Adams
G C Smith
Brooks
Lucile Bateman
J J McCants
J E Davant
Corsicana, Texas
Judge J E Davant
J. T Carson
W. W. Steed
Mr. Carthers
W . Steed
Annie Julia Wilson
Bessie Tift College
Forsyth
C. Alvey
I. F. Peebles
Sycamore, Ga
A. J. Fountain
W. D. Fountain
M A Fountain
Ralph
W D Fountain
G. W. Foy
Butler Epworth League
Methodist Church
the Herald
Uncle Ned
Katie Nell Adams
J W Hall
J. R. Frierson
Flem Frierson
T. Frierson
R. L. Bodiford
Vienna
Garden Valley School
Bodiford
MH Sandwich
Travis Weaver
Will Allen
Thomaston
J. McCants
McCants
Mr. McCants
W. E. Steed
Albert Carson Peacock
Turner's Chapel
Farmers & Merchants Bank
V. I. Butt
Charley
Bro
Joe
Herald
Robert Suggs Butler
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