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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
1
Colleen Moore stars in Painted People with Anna Nilsson and cast in a tale of two youths from a factory town who imitate rich society. A light romantic drama with Joy and a lively comedy MAD AN SAND offers laughs. Admission 15 and 35 cents.
Saturday May 3 showings promise thrill and heart as Painted People features Colleen Moore and real life performers. Ruth of the Range is included as No 14 admission 15c and 35c.
Hiley peaches in Middle Georgia are set for the third application two weeks before stone hardening. Elberta Georgia Belles Ancedas will follow later this week with Carmen Early Rose and other early varieties next week. Self boiled lime sulfur 32 32 200 applied alone unless arsenate of lead was omitted earlier. use four pounds if needed.
Ella Leonard wife of Jack Leonard, colored, was injured Tuesday morning in a fall from a large lumber truck. She suffered the loss of her right ear and a scalp wound on the right side of the head, but doctors deem the injuries not serious.
Notice warns all residents to pay 1924 road tax by next Saturday or be summoned before the Commissioners as tax defaulters. The order also applies to street tax arrears for the town of Butler. W A Anglin serves as Bailiff and Town Marshal.
Miss Margarete Giles of Haynes City Florida is visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Jas H Giles and other relatives here for a few days.
Talbotton Ga April 28 Dr John Brrch Douglass state senator 65 died Sunday night after weeks of illness He served in the Georgia senate 25th district and was former mayor of Talbotton Also a Talbot County commissioner He belonged to the Methodist church and was active in Masonic and Knights of Pythias circles Survived by several children Funeral services held 2 30 Tuesday with interment at Talbotton.
Mrs. Sallie Adams Lumpkin, aged nearly seventy six, dies at her son E B Lumpkin's home six miles north of Talbotton. The funeral was held at Baldwinville with Rev Donahoe officiating. She was the widow of William Lumpkin and a longtime member of Talbotton Baptist Church. Survived by two sons C B Lumpkin and E B Lumpkin, three brothers and three sisters.
Hon J B Williamson of Ellaville mourns the death of his wife Mrs Mary Chapman Williamson after a brief illness. She left four children and survived by her father D M Chapman of Columbus plus a brother and sister. A longtime Ellaville resident she was an active member of the Ellaville Methodist Church.
Mr and Mrs Jas H Giles welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Giles and family of Macon Mr and Mrs Tommie Giles and family of Reynolds Mr and Mrs Tommie Childers and family of Red Level to their home.
A cryptic exchange reveals unfamiliarity with Horatings and King. The woman notes her bridge gatherings are exclusively female, while the man questions prior introductions. The vignette hints at social circles and memory gaps in a narrow dating scene.
A violent cyclone swept across Panhandle at eight o'clock yesterday, leveling farms and damaging public utilities. J H Neisler and G O Horton with two sons were among whites injured, several others hurt including local residents and neighbors, with many structures razed and livestock losses reported. Doctors treated multiple injuries. most victims expected to recover within about seven weeks.
A broad tornado sweeping through Alabama Georgia Louisiana and South Carolina caused numerous deaths and injuries and left hundreds homeless. In Anderson South Carolina the damage included a Riverside Mill Village collapse with multiple fatalities and extensive property loss nearing a half million dollars.
Rev. Bascom A Pafford, former Butler Methodist pastor, writes from Gaines Georgia April 25 1924 about two weeks of revival efforts near Cuthbert. He praises local cooperation, mentions peach crop concerns, and plans to visit Butler in the summer as he notes farming activity and regional sentiment.
Revival services at the Methodist church continue through Sunday. Since starting on April 18 the pastor Rev Baschm Al Pafford has delivered all sermons described as strong gospel messages.
The Taylor County pensioners express gratitude to the commissioner of pensions and Governor for securing their share of state funds. Ordinary A H Riley received a check for 8570 00 for 82 pensioners, and began notifying those on the list as recipients arrived daily at the county office.
Patrons of the Butler postoffice are urged to note the extension of the outgoing mail hour from 5 30 to 8 00 P M. Postmaster Mrs Mattie Riley coordinated with Washington to extend mailings for midnight and early morning trains, promising prompt service and convenience to local business and the public.
Dave Hicks a prominent Butler Black man, was attacked with a large knife by his wife Sunday morning near the depot. She, found intoxicated, struck him twice on the left arm severing an artery and causing heavy blood loss before aid arrived. She was arrested and posted bond.
Notice from Sheriff R P McGuffin requiring anyone with idle trucks or tars to obtain tags before peach season begins. Warns no excuses and urges compliance to avoid delays when the season opens.
Before the meeting, Pafford sought recognition as a respected pastor. In ten days his revival sermons on Heaven and other themes impressed many, described as the best heard. Congregations were sizable at morning and evening services with special music enhancing the revival atmosphere.
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