Revival Nears Close at Bitter Methodist Church
The Bitter Methodist Church revival, started May 2, draws to a close tonight. Rev. I. Rogers led twice daily sermons praised for addressing sin and church members. Music by George Pickard and contributions from Mrs E A Childres and Dorothy James enhanced services. travel by Uncle John Huff of The SP Richards Paper Co. of Atlanta connected Butler to broader church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
George Pickard
Pickard
Butler
E.A. Childres
Misa
Dorothy James
C. W. Edwards
Hutto Co
John" Huff
Richards Paper Go
Atlanta
Two Day Session in Taylor Superior Court Hearings
Judge McLaughlin and Solicitor W R Flournoy presided in Butler on May 6 and 7. Cases included Manatee Crate Co vs Marshall administrator and American Seed Co vs Ira Chambers. A habeas corpus custody battle over Sunie Wade reached Taylor County court, with Judge Peed awarding custody to Mrs Thompson. Wade later jailed for contempt before bond posted.
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McLaughlin
Soilcitor
W. R. Flournoy
Calimbus
Butler
Manatee Crate Co
B. Marshall
J. A. Matthews
The
American Seed Co
Ira Chambers
757Th
District Justice Court
Pictorial Review
David Gaslow
van Withheld
Riley Drug) Co
M. 1
Gaultney, Jr
Neisler
Gaultney
Dunlap Hardaré
Wayne Smith
Ian
G. W. Wade
Effie White
Sunie’ Wade
Mr “Wade
Fares
Florida
Equalizers Inquiring Into Tax Values Of The County
The Taylor County Board of Tax Equalizers works this week to equalize taxable property for 1926, with expected gains over the prior year. Members include J Ly Austin as chairman H P Wallace clerk C Cooper tax receiver J R Wilhama and G L B Cooper, who is absent for medical treatment at Macon hospital but improving.
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County Board of Tax Equalizers
Taylor County
J. Ly Austin
H. P. Wallace
Macon
Windham Daughter Receives Nursing Diploma in Macon
Mrs. J J Windham traveled to Macon for the Middle Georgia Sanitarium exercises where her daughter Mika Sarah Windham earned her nursing diploma.
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J. J. Windham
Macon
Middle Georgia Sanitarium
Mika Sarah Windham
Georgia Press Association tours Havana and Florida trip details
The Georgia Press Association's spring meeting and Cuban trip drew praise for leadership by H M Stanley and Ernest Camp. A large network of railroad, hotel, and civic sponsors organized travel from Waycross to Havana with receptions, tours, and a port of call in Florida. Cuban hosts included the American Chamber of Commerce of Cuba and the Havana Reporters Association, who arranged committees, cultural events, speeches, and a golden key ceremony.
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H. M. Stanley
Convention City
Waycross
Buch
Ernest Camp
Fireti
Central of Georgia Railroad
Georgia, Atlantic Coast Line
A. B. & A. Southern Find Seaboard
Pullman. Company
Prag. O. Steamship Co
Havana
Florida
John L. Cobb, Jr
BD. A
Wilder
Streamship Go
E. M. North
G. P
Atlantic Coast Line
L A. Downs
McCartney
The
Central Railroad
Sam ‘Wilks
Georgia Railroad
Valdosta
Brantley
J. H. Cood
Chamber of Commerce
Port Tampa
Clearwater
J. Lee
A. J6. Scott
N. AL. Hansplant
Sec
Clearwater Beach Hotel
Citiiens
Tampa
D. P. Davis
Marasol Davis Toland
D. B. McKay
Tampa Times
Graham Forrester
Paul 1
Harbor
Wiley Wast
Winter Haven
T. L. Lewis
Hagan Willa Corporation
Fort Meade
H. D. Reed
Paul K. McGee
Mersin
W. D. O'Quinn
W. A. Scaper
King
Dan Lott
T. Jarling
J. C. Peters
Stafford Moody
Charles Andrews
American Chamber of Commerce ‘of
Cuba
Reporters’ Association of
Georgia Press Association
Hayana
Reporters’ Association
Antonio D. Forra
Armando Muller
1 Sol
Victor Manuel Sanchez Toledo
Fred M. de Stefano
Commerce
Augustin Lazo
el Sol
Waldo Lamas
Diario
Modesto Fraga
Raque ‘Catala Barron
Ambrosio Borges
Jose Bellver
Golden Key
Carlos Manuel Yazuez
Narciso Moran
Jose Castillo
Virgio Madan
Manuel Buche
Manuel Pereyra
Arturo Ledon
Carlos Manuel de Gespedes
Rafael Martinez Thor
House of Representatives
Ramon Zaydin
Eliodoro Hi
Tree Masons of
German Lopez
Bartolome Sagaro
Antonio Avo Acosta
Oscar Garcia Montes
Jose M. Alfert
Rafael Morales
Oscar Montalvo
Thor
Concert Tipico Cubano
Roberto Mendaz Penate
Payret Theatre
Gonzalo Roig
Tomasita Nuffez
Guatavo Carraso
Maria Fan
Roger Lefebvre
Death Summons Mr. Frank P Benton at 72
Mr Frank P Benton died April 20 after two years of declining health, just after his 72nd birthday on April 1 1854. A deacon at Prosperity Primitive Church he was known for kindness and religious work. Surviving relatives include two half brothers Martin Streetman of Columbus and Edwin Streetman of Florida. Funeral services were led by pastor T D Roberts at Prosperity Church and burial was at Prosperity Cemetery.
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Frank P. Benton
All His
Benton
Rupert
Prosperity Primitive Church
Martin Streetman
Columbus
Edwin Streetman
Florida
Turerale
PS Chuchatkaniel
T.D. Roberts
Mother's Day Programs at Baptist and Methodist Churches
The two churches held special Mother's Day programs during Sunday services. Readings and musical numbers framed the observance, with sermons by Rev. Hobbs at the Baptist Church and Rev. Rogers at the Methodist Church. The Baptist evening service was canceled due to a revival at the Methodist Church.
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Baptist and
Methodist Church
Hobbs
Baptist Church
Rogers
Heavy wind storm sweeps Georgia Alabama and Florida
A powerful wind swept across parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida late Monday, causing substantial damage to peach orchards, crops, and utility poles while lightly damaging buildings. The following fine rain ended a weeks long drought, with the Griffin and Columbus areas hardest hit.
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Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Columbus
Griffin Territory
Ice Truck Offers Seasonal Ice Deliveries
Ice truck now in service offers delivery of 100 pounds at 45 cents, 50 pounds at 25 cents to businesses and residences for the season. Prices include ice hauled from the truck.
Butler Poised for Industrial Boom With New Power Line
Butler looks to a bright industrial future as electric power expands. Talks between city council and South Georgia Power Co. aim to extend lines from Bartletts Ferry to Butler for lighting and factory use. A purchase deal with Butler Light and Power Co. is pending, with gratitude voiced to H A Childs J A Childs and Miss Ida Childs for years of reliable service.
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Butler
South Georgia Power Co
I &N
Bartlett's Ferry
Butler Light and Power Co
Batter Light & Power Co
H. A
J. A. Childs
Ida Childs
Fire Destroys Large Barn Next to Mrs McGee Home
A large barn on Mrs. A. J. McGee's premises was destroyed by fire about one o'clock Thursday evening of last week. The fire, of unknown origin, damaged a storage building packed with furniture and valuables. Strong northeast winds and many volunteers helped save the residence and other closely threatened structures.
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A. J. McGee
Relatives Gather at Layfield Cemetery to Honor Dead
Mr and Mrs B R Layfield of Macon and Mr G I Layfield of Albany visited Butler Wedicaway for the annual Layfield Cemetery gathering eight miles southwest of Butler. They helped decorate graves, held a brief religious service, shared a feast, and noted the deed making the cemetery perpetual by J L Rustin and son Foy Rustin.
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B. R. Layfield
Macon
G. I. Layfield
Albany
Butler Wedicaway
Layfield Cemetery
Butler
J. L. Rustin
Foy Rustin
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Norman Kerry
Oregon
Andy, Min
Chester Gump
Paradise
Taylor Superior Court
White Min
Georgia Press Ass'n
St Petersburg
Battoyy
Rank P.benton
Taylor
Longness
ICE
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