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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
5
A reflective verse on fate and travel noting that peoples and swans alike follow paths laid long ago. It contrasts human will with enduring routes shaped by nature and time, suggesting that destiny guides movement beyond individual effort.
Local notices cherry pick a community of attendances and visits. Ministers plan a benefit on May 8 to aid a local cause as residents mingle with neighbors in Butler and surrounding towns.
A Universal release features Milton Sills in a drama about legal death and revival by adrenaline. The poster asks if a person can be married or rich while legally dead and promises an engaging, high quality film experience.
The second quarterly conference will be held Sunday night after preaching by Presiding Elder Rev. W. Langston of Columbus. The public is invited to attend the services and receive the cordial welcome extended to Rev Langston, who has many friends in the city from prior visits.
Mr and Mrs Herman Van Landingham entertained a group of young people Saturday evening honoring Miss Ethel Morris of Columbus Robert Morris of Atlanta and Jack Morris of Centerville. Proms continued late as divinity candy was served.
Revival services at the Methodist church lasted a week with evangelistic sermons by Rev. O L Kelley. They were halted Sunday night due to widespread sickness in the community. The congregation valued the messages and the town grew closer spiritually. Mrs. E W House of Lumpkin sang several sweet solos that charmed audiences.
A large eagle measuring about six and a half feet from wingtip to wingtip was killed Wednesday morning on a county farm. Mr. I W Garrett shot the unwelcomed visitor after efforts to protect chickens pigs and other domestic animals.
Due to illness a Confederate Heroes memorial event scheduled for Saturday last was abandoned at the last moment. U D C members had prepared diligently for the tribute and Hon. A P Persons of Talbotton had been chosen as speaker. Veterans attended and were entertained by friends.
A call to summer campers promoting camping parties at the historic Fickling mill site. The piece highlights outdoor joys, activities like hiking swimming and fishing, and notes cottages available for rent by Mrs. G A Roberts or Mrs. H E Neisler.
Announcements for Mt Pisgah residents include a Woman's Missionary Society meeting Saturday at 2 pm and Sunday Sunday School at 9 30 am followed by a singing session at 2 pm led by Mr John M Cox
A sale notice for cabbage plants including Nice Jersey and Flat Dutch varieties offered by J. H. Hildreth in Howard, Georgia. Pricing listed as 2.00 per thousand and 0.25 per hundred.
Pur e American strain White Leghorn eggs offered by R C Peterman in Butler Georgia. Eggs available delivered for 1 00 or 75 cents for pickup. Listing dated May 20 1924.
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