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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
5
A verse reflecting gratitude to the world for shelter food and kindness. The speaker credits the world with feeding clothing shelter and guiding him through pleasant paths. He expresses thanks and a sense of belonging on earth regardless of distant futures or heavenly realms.
Local notes reveal many visitors and guest arrangements across Butler and nearby towns. Eloise Peed visits uncle Theo McGee in Columbus, Misses Alma Ruth and Gussie Wilson head to Perry, and many others stay with relatives or travel for schooling and social gatherings. A forthcoming series of benefit entertainments at Butler High School aims to raise funds for seating and curtains, while Mr. W. W. Adams and sons return to Butler after 24 years, praising the peach-packing plant and the new school building.
Ann Bone spends days with her sons J M Bone FH Bone and families at Edison and visits Shellman. Mrs F H Bone and children Jos Whison attended the funeral of Mrs Bone's sister Mrs Emmett Crayford and visited relatives after. Birth announced of a son to Wade H Wehunt and wife at Cordele on June 2. Mr and Mrs J J McCants drove to Macon to meet daughter Mrs Jas T Jones and baby Gertrude. Mr and Mrs Jas N McNutt arrive from Knoxville to visit relatives before heading to Americus. Flower garden of Miss Bessie Hobbs praised as among the finest in the area.
A marriage took place at Rev. J. T. Adams residence on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Morgan McCants and Miss Leila Belle Booth, both of this county, were joined in matrimony. McCants is a World War veteran and son of Mrs. J. J. McCants. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Booth. After the ceremony the couple will reside at the home of Mrs. J. J. McCants.
A Saturday wedding in Americus united Miss Beau ford McGarrah Harvey and Mr. Leonard E. Moore of Atlanta. The ceremony at the bride’s parents home on Lee Street used the ring rite with Mendelssohn music and a vocal by Carilou Harvey. Post nuptials the couple left for Atlanta to reside.
Notice to taxpayers to pay road and street taxes by July 1. Prepaid amount is four dollars. late payments incur four dollars plus all collection costs. Pay immediately to avoid extra charges. W. A Anglin, Collector.
Gilbert C. Robinson announces weekly attendance at the court house on Mondays to handle matters for Hon. O. T. Montfort, who is bedridden, and to manage any other duties in his office until further notice.
John T. Cameron died Tuesday night about 8 at his sister Mrs. H J Porter's home two miles south of Butler where he resided since his paralysis. He was 55 and had suffered rheumatism and other afflictions yet remained energetic in farming earlier in life. He leaves brothers M R Cameron J C Cameron and sisters Julia Boland H J Porter Annie Cameron. The Methodist Church member's funeral was held at Dr Porter's home led by Rev B A Pafford.
Master Clifton McCants and friends James and George McNutt of Knoxville Tenn killed a full grown rattlesnake at McCants Mill yesterday. The snake had sixteen rattlers and a button. George saw it first, James held it, Clifton used a stick to strike.
A dark red butt-headed Milch Cow with a young calf is missing. Last seen about six weeks ago. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to their whereabouts. Contact E. G. W. Williams in Butler Georgia R F D 1.
For sale two full blood calves a Jersey male and a Holstein male priced reasonably contact R. A. Scandrett for details and to arrange sale.
Advertisement seeks a good Milch Cow fresh in milk paid at market price. Apply to Co. M. Bartlett.
The British Open Golf Championship has stood as a fixture of the empire since 1860, remaining a constant through most years except during the 1914 to 1920 war years.
The passage notes that foliage in soot-rich London or similar sooty areas is typically free from insect pests. It implies soot reduces pest presence, suggesting cleaner air or altered plant conditions influence insect activity. The observation links environmental soot to pest suppression.
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