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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
3
Memorial notices recount the deaths of Mrs W M Goodwin and Reuben M Windham, detailing survivors, religious affiliations, and funeral arrangements in Florida. The messages honor their character, mourning their loss and praying for comfort for widows and children.
Deep regret is expressed over the death of John H. Massey at his home in St Petersburg Florida on April 15 1926. A Georgia native from Taylor County he built wealth owning land including the site of Charing. Married to Carrie Hawkins in 1902 he left two sons and a large circle of friends noting his kind reach to rich and poor alike. He died at about 57 years of age and was peacefully laid to rest with faith in his Father.
Mrs Will Boggs and her son from Prattaburg spent last week with sister Mrs G B Jarrell. Guests included Miss Inez Jarrell and Mrs G W Jarrell, Mrs C F Bennett, and Miss Ethel Jarrell. Several Butler residents attended Mother's Day exercises here. Many visits and Sunday gatherings mark a busy week in the area, with local families hosting relatives and friends.
For sale household and kitchen furniture from a departing resident. Call at Mrs. D Cassoy at the residence for details.
Local notes list visits and family gatherings across Butler, Columbus, Thomaston, LaGrange, and nearby towns. Names appear repeatedly such as Miss Susie Scandret, Miss Annie Bazemore, Miss Anna Heath, Mrs. Mintie Pope, Mr. J R Whatley, Mrs. J As Heath, and Mrs. Hugh Gilson, with several travels to see relatives and friends over the weekend and through Monday.
Norw ich residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. The item lists numerous local and nearby names including Mr. and Mrs. S R Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Turner, and families from Talbotton Mauk Junction City Garden Valley Columbus Drainville and Columbus with multiple hosts and guests across Sunday and Saturday events.
The Locke family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the long illness of Mrs. John Locke and for sympathy and floral offerings. May blessings rest upon each of you in our prayers. MNO Locke and children
Ed Musslewhite offers to buy nitrate of soda bags at five cents each. Accepts bags with holes at the same price and will pay on delivery to Nesslet's Warehouse in Reynolds Georgia. Dated 4 22 41.
Howard news notes a week of visits and guests from Macon Butler Baldwinville and Reynolds. Attendees include Miss Nell England and Miss Ruth Williams, Mr Oscar Martin, Mr R L Brown, Mr Len Butler and family, Mr and Mrs Marvin Fuller, Miss Ethel Adams, Miss Ruby Adams, Mr H N Culverhouse and Mrs Beulah Pickard, Mr A G C Irvin, Mr S Butler, Mr C F Butler, Mr H A Childs and daughters, Mrs Hall of Birmingham, Mr L B Brown, Mrs Marvin Fuller, Mrs F G Pierce and Miss Jeanette Brown, Rev J H Hildreth at Ellaville, Mr and Mrs W H Streetman and others, plus a church singing at the Methodist church.
Rain revived local spirits as quilting events proceeded with four quilts finished the same night. Families named include the Gaines and Wall clans with Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery and various out-of-town visitors from Thomaston Columbus Brantley Reynolds Ft. Mitchell and Americus. Several residents recovered health visits to hospitals and plans for future trips to Manchester Quincy and Brantley were noted.
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