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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
4
Indian Lodge Tales recounts how Manitow created earth and life using his staff. Fishes birds and beasts emerge then battle, prompting creation of the grizzly to govern and end wars. The tale ties to Ute Mohochi legends and Buckskin Charley’s lore from Ouray-era mountain tribes.
The London Morning Post reports a locomotive driver who is a keen naturalist asserting crows frequent railways more than any other bird. Crows haunt embankments and cuttings, especially the "four foot" where grease and oil abound. Express trains often strike other birds, but rarely hit a crow.
A Birmingham Age-Herald report notes a plaintiff asserting the man means nothing to her while counsel seeks damages around $50,000. The exchange highlights a confrontation over the financial value of the claim and the serious tone of the hearing.
Marion County residents celebrate Mr Carly Lawhorn’s successful teaching term at Decatur. Visitors include Miss Martha Wall of Americus staying with Miss Grace Wadsworth. Hostesses Miss Nella and Miss Eva Roberts hosted a house party for Miss Wilma Banton and Mr Willie Roberts of Columbus. Mrs Beile Gaines plans a Macon visit to see daughter Mrs Frank K McGill, pausing near Butler to see sister Mrs Nan Bone. Bill Brady and Henry Lawhorn returned from Young Harris. Funeral attendance for Master Richard Wall at Spring Hill. Birth announced for Beatrice daughter to Mr and Mrs W R Lumpkin on June 8. Emmett Guy returns to Atlanta after two months with grandparents. Mrs W E Boswell visiting her parents.
Mr and Mrs H L Bickley spent Sunday with relatives at Union Miss Alice Parker spent the weekend with Miss Thelma Spinks at Greenwood Mr L P Parker of Macon spent Sunday with home folks Mrs J M Brown of Howard visited her daughter Mrs L P Parker last week Miss Fannie Mae Parker spent Sunday night with Miss Frances Willis Remember the Sunday School at Horeb every Sunday p m at 3 30 Come and bring a friend.
Miss Mary Suggs visits Butler this week. Families in Reynolds visitants include Mrs. Will Jarrell and children with Mrs. W. A. Spinks and a family, and Mrs. J. A. Heath and daughter Lois with Mrs. Baker Baldwin. Several residents travel or host gatherings, with Arm injuries and visits among local households noted.
State Board of Health warns vacationers and residents to consider typhoid fever risks in summer travels and dining out. Emphasizes vaccination as safe protection against a disease spread by contaminated food and water and by flies. Georgia statistics show 715 deaths in 1922 and thousands affected by long illness and high costs.
The community mourns the death of Mrs Nann Bussey who died at her home near Wesley Church on Friday June 15 at 11:00 am. In her 19th year, she was a Missionary Baptist Church member. She left five daughters and many grandchildren. Burial was at the family cemetery on Saturday June 16, with funeral services by Rev. J. H. Hildreth. Relatives and friends gathered to pay last respects to this beloved lady.
Readable passages discuss the phrase up to and the idea of names and language, noting contemporaries and differences in Boston. The fragmentary content hints at interpretation challenges for living names and phrases.
A fragmentary feature on moral advice through classic fable. The text invokes fortune and adversity, urging self-discipline as fortune shifts between prosperity and hardship in the tale of the Porter and the Ladies Bagdad.
How ard Happenings lists local visits and homecomings. Miss Sallie Averett visits her sister in Butler while Dora Heath travels in Talbotton. Families including the Browns Willis Park visitors and Athens summer school departures are noted, with several residents returning from Macon and Hamilton.
Mr A T Jarrell and family joined Mrs G W Jarrell and kin for Sunday dinner. Mrs J H Haywood and a granddaughter spent the weekend with friends and relatives here. Mrs W A Jarrell is sick. Mrs Joseph Carlisle returned home after visiting Mrs W D Parker. Mrs J P Walker is with her father, Mr J T Bickley, who is very ill. Miss Effie Smith stayed with her sister Mrs W A Jarrell. Mr John Phelps and family visited Mr Moore and family. Mesdames Jones and Lewis Goodwin and children visited Mrs J P Walker. Master John Moore visits relatives near Griffin. Rev H O Hughes of Macon was guest of Mr H F Jarrell and family Sunday. Mr W H Haywood spent the weekend with relatives here. Rev H O Hughes preached here Saturday and Sunday, delivering good and interesting sermons.
Farmers are busy as heavy rains delay crops. Mrs H J Garrett improves after treatment in Atlanta. Mrs K S Mills and family visit Columbus. Several guests at H J Garrett’s home. Sarah Garrett visits grandmother. Mrs R B Purvis visits. Death of Mr Sam Standridge. funeral at Bloodaworth Cemetery.
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