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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1928
Page
3
Central of Georgia President John J. Pelley states 1927 saw far more locomotives and freight cars than 1920, with better handling and fewer bad orders. He notes average miles per freight car rose to 30.3 daily, and that improved service occurred without higher costs to the public.
Waycross Georgia was chosen for a five million dollar textile mill complex to be built by Troy Cotton and Woolen Manufacturing. Plans call for Troy mills from Fall River Massachusetts to be moved to Waycross with construction starting within 60 days. Contracts for electrical and steel work and roofing have been awarded after plans were approved.
Rail road patrons in the era note improved transportation and steadily decreasing rates, marking a shift from earlier years. The summary highlights enhanced service quality and sustained fare reductions as key benefits.
A hometown obituary recalls Loucile Spillers Austin born March 18 1911 near Fickling Mill cherished for her quiet kindness industrious nature and faith. She married Fred Austin March 26 1927 and they had a daughter Amelia Edith who died at nine days old. Loucile died March 3 1928 at her parents home and is buried in Bloodworth cemetery sharing a poem she wrote about life and faith.
Wesley Happen inits Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lewis and Mrs. Lois Smith of Macon were Sunday guests of their sisters, Mrs. O. M. Bazemore and Mrs. Ernest Olive. They were accompanied home by their mother, Mrs. Levi Smith, who had spent time here. Visitors included Miss Louise Gilson returning from teaching in Upson county, and Mrs. J. C. Price of Macon visiting her mother Mrs. J. H. Adams. Additional gatherings saw Mrs. Baker Baldwin, Miss Lois Heath in Butler, and numerous family outings with friends from Thomaston, Columbus, Reynolds, and Macon attending weekend visits and local services.
Mrs. Tom Montgomery assists relatives and attends Talbotton district conference this week. Lewis Austin returns to night operator job with A B C Railroad in Montezuma. Mrs. Joe Wilder and Miss Ruby Jinks visit Thomasville and Tallahassee with Jean Strickland joining them. Mr. and Mrs. R C Humber and children of Americus visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J L Anthony.
Editor Snowden of The Covington Nova predicts Alfred E Smith will secure the Democratic nomination in Houston on the third or fourth ballot after favorite sons are used. He argues Southern opposition to Smith on religious grounds will swing unpledged delegations and the Solid South to Smith or to abstention. He says Hoover will not be nominated by the Republicans and mocks party leaders for preferring a “stuffed shirt” in leadership.
Miss Mattie England hosted by Mr and Mrs John England while Miss Mable Searcy from Butler stayed with Miss Ruth Williams. Families and friends from Thomaston Macon Roberta and Talbotton attended Shiloh singing and district conference activities.
Five Points residents host and visit relatives with Mr and Mrs Jarrell hosting guests and many local families attending events. Attendees include Mrs W D Parker Mrs A T Jarrell Miss Inez Jarrell and Miss Eula Walker among others at Butler Carsonville Reynolds Reynolds and Midway Home Coming Day activities.
Three weeks old chicks and pullets from six to twelve weeks old available from Barren Rocks Rhode Island Red Anconne and White Leghorns. Prices written for. AMERICUS HATCHERY Americus Ga.
An advertisement promotes McClendon’s Stomach Remedy for indigestion dyspepsia heartburn sour stomach nervousness and constipation. It claims gentle liver and bowel action and a money back guarantee through The Butler Drug Company in Butler Georgia.
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