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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
3
Dearest father departed, mourned by family, wishing reunion in heaven with God and the Savior. The poem recalls earthly loss, fond memories, and hopeful afterlife, speaking of a future home in the Father’s mansion and a blessed reunion beyond the river.
Jane Woodall born May 1841 died April 26 1927 at 80. She left four sons and five daughters with many relatives named. She was a Baptist, suffered paralysis from Oct 1926, remained cheerful, and her remains were laid to rest in Bloodworth cemetery with service by Elder J M Murfey. granddaughter Mrs H S Mills wrote the memorial.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and floral expressions after the death of our mother Mrs Amanda Locke. Her loss, May 5, 1926, is deeply felt. One year has passed since you left us, and we remember with sorrow the last farewell we could not say.
Crowell public school ended term on Friday April 29 with an honor roll listing top students by grade. First Grade Virginia Young C B Byrd Pierce Mary Montgomery Cleo Wainwright John Montgomery. Second Grade Barron Fuller Harold Williamson Nat Lucas Jr Sarah John Hinton Charlie Mc Daniel. Third Grade Eleanor McDaniel Willie Cosey Jewel Barfield Fourth Grade Brancea TM Young Rachel Montgomery. Fifth Grade Pauline Fully Sa fuda Gosey Gladys Windham Thomas Horton Sixth Grade Nell Byrd Walter O Neal Seventh Grade Emmie Wainwright.
A fragmentary old ad offers a kidney and bladder trouble remedy marketed by mail for 125. The copy mentions testimonials and a Dr F W Hall with a St Louis address, but text is garbled and incomplete.
Five Points residents share visits with family in Butler and Macon. Mrs. Mary Adame attends school in Thomaston and spends weekends with relatives. Several locals attend church event at Midway and visit kin, including Misses Margrette and Lucile Adame and Marie Brown who was guest Saturday.
Mauk residents report business trips and weekend social visits across nearby towns. Lois Mallette returns to Columbus after a home visit. Ruth Austin stays with Ruby Jinks. Jim and Mrs Rogers visit relatives near Howard. physician private notes mix humor and reflection about school and daily life. The Ladies Club met with Nine members, studying First Chronicles, followed by refreshments. Ripples of bereavement touch families as W. A. Woodall mourns mother Mrs. Woodall in Charing.
Two small Jersey heifers are missing and likely stray. Owners are asked to call and pay damages to recover them at a designated location or contact POW. AY PAYNE at the listed number (4121).
Talbotton Ga April report says night watchman L P Rutledge shot and killed a black man named Glarence Gajitils during an attempted harrying incident Friday night. No eyewitnesses. Rutledge arrested the suspect and carried him away as they scuffled near Policeman Teal's home. Teal awakened by calls but heard the shot before helping.
Miss Ethel Fain of Americus spent the weekend with home folks in town. Thelma Spinks visited Miss Annie Morgan at Junction City last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Childs spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Charlie Edwards and family at Pratterbur. Annie Hill returned to Columbus after visiting her mother Mrs. Lewis Hill. Rev and Mrs. H. S. Brooks returned from Crowells where Brooks taught last term. Elder Wright of Macon preached at Shiloh. Marie Harity of Junction City spent the weekend with Annie and Ruth Martin and with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Belcher and family of Atlanta at the home of A. F. Fain and family. W. Birl Adams and family moved from Junction City to Thom Paton. A. F. Fain Jr of Andersonville and family were Sunday guests of R. L. Brown. Edward Fain returned from Americus where he had been working. Mrs. Brooks spent several days with her son Rev. H. S. Brooks. F. G. Pierce and daughter of Waverly Hall were weekend guests of their parents. Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. A. S. Wallace at Butler Tuesday afternoon.
Midway Church Baptist held its annual Home-Coming Day with four days of rejoicing ending Sunday. The program featured songs and prayers and an 11 o clock sermon by Rev. John Locke, followed by a communal basket meal after a midday intermission. A large crowd from Maton and neighboring areas attended.
Local social notes list guests and visits across Wesley area families. Readers include Mr and Mrs Charley Bazemore and others from Columbus Thomaston Butler and Reynolds visiting relatives such as Mr and Mrs J R Whatley Ms Louise Gilson Rev and Mrs Brooks and Mrs Gilson and many more with weddings funerals and dinners noted.
A fragment from the Edinburgh Scotsman describes a child named Digit awaiting medicine as a mother’s worries rise with shaking winds. The oddly phrased note captures a domestic scene on a cold day with a focus on care and a fragile health moment.
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