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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
1
J J Windham announces Rev J H Stanford pastor of Butler Methodist Church will preach the baccalaureate sermon for Butler Male & Female College during commencement week ending May 24. The men’s service will be in the college chapel at 11 o'clock on Sunday morning May 23.
The editor credits himself with Friday’s rain while others dispute it as a superstition. He joined a fishing group at Park’s pond where rain drenched them yet the outing pleased the Howard Sunday School crowd. The editor also met Hon. Walter Baldwin of Talbot county and Mr. Sid Baldwin who shared tales of fishing and trapping.
A fragmented religious verse expresses longing for heavenly rest and salvation through Jesus Christ. It speaks of being saved by the blood, leaning on Christ, and finding shelter in his arms. The poem envisions final peace on the shore and assurance amid storms.
Butler neighbors share visits and travel, with rain blessing crops and church notices. Families welcome improvements in health, new car purchases spark chatter, and county officials organize tax equalization while roads and bridges are updated. Local figures include J E Davant in Macon and Rev J T Adams in Butler, plus multiple residents of Reynolds, Rupert, Americus, and surrounding towns.
Butler boys won 8 to 6 after trailing 6 to 0 as Ideal rallied late. The contest was praised as a fine game on the diamond with a strong showing by both teams. The Ideal squad of young men earned respect and goodwill from the home crowd.
The Butler Methodist and Butler Baptist Sunday schools plan an annual picnic next Friday at Indian Spring, one mile north of town. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Children unable to travel may meet at the courthouse at 9 with conveyances provided. Baskets left at the courthouse will be sent to the grounds.
On Friday afternoon May 7 Mrs Jere McCants hosted the Main Street Sewing Club. Despite rain the parlor and hall looked lovely with ferns and cut flowers and guests enjoyed sewing and rock. Mrs McCants with help from Clifton McCants served bream and cake to Mesdames Jones Foy Russ E E Jarrell J D Jarrell Windham Elizabeth Russ Annie Windham Carrie Walker. The next entertainment is planned by Mrs M L Riley for May 28.
The Twentieth Century Club gathered Saturday afternoon May 8 at Mrs Martha Chapman’s attractive new home. President called the meeting to order with a prayer of thanksgiving for two ill members who have returned home. Miss Nelle Stanford read, with musical selections by Miss Sara Montfort. Hostess and Susie Fowler served ice cream and wafers to about fifteen attendees.
Miss Mary Williamson, a well known Ellaville resident, died after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. S. A. Hearn officiating, and she was buried in Ellaville cemetery. She is survived by her parents Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Williamson, three brothers, and four sisters.
A reader criticizes merchants for opposing mail order houses while hiring a contractor from another state for a local service. He questions fairness and consistency in business practices and advocates supporting hometown merchants who advertise in the paper.
The Herald acknowledges invitation to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Elliston as they mark their Twenty fifth Wedding Anniversary. The event is set for Thursday May 27 from four to six at 725 Fielding Avenue Tempa Florida. Mr Elliston, a former prominent Taylor County citizen, wed Lula Ballard of Louisville Kentucky in 1890. They have lived in Florida for over two decades. Elliston is brother to Miss Mitt Hogg of Reynolds and has relatives in the county including Mrs. S. A. Daniel aunt, Mrs. J. T. Childs, Mrs. T. J. Fountain, and Miss Eula Daniel.
At the request of friends, a full day singing event is planned with a noon dinner. The gathering will be led by Prof. T.V. Simoni and organized by local regents on the fifth of the month in the village hall.
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