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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

2

The Fighting Blade at Grand Theatre Reynolds Ga

The Grand Theatre in Reynolds presents The Fighting Blade starring Richard Barthelmess with a tale of courage and love in a revolution era. Added feature The Way of Man chapter picture. Admission 15 and 35 cents. Doors open 7 30. show 8 15. Saturday shows include A First National Picture with One Exciting Night comedy.

Richard Barthelmess Man THE Fighting Blade First National Special Progress Picture Corp

Unification Ratified By Methodist Churches

The Methodist general conference ratified unification with the Methodist Episcopal Church South amid applause. Bishop McDowell spoke as Dr David Downey moved adoption, Wille Hughes seconded, with a 242 to 13 vote. The Southern bishops in Nashville await action and will be informed immediately.

Springfield Mass Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist General Conference McDowell Washington Special Commission On Unification David Downey New York Wm. Hughes Council of Bishops of the Methodist Church South Nashville Tenn General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Southern Methodist Church Board of Missions of the Southern Church

Rev T D Ellis supports Methodist unification plan

Macon Georgia May 10 Rev T D Ellis secretary of the extension board of the Methodist Episcopal church south with headquarters in Louisville Kentucky and former Macon pastor for eight years favors the proposed unification of the two churches. He said the general conference passed the plan by an overwhelming vote and that leaders want one Methodism in the United States. He noted that if adopted finally in ten years there would be no overlapping church work.

Macon T. D. Ellis The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Louisville Springfield Mass General Conference United States

White man found dying after Reynolds shooting

A man who gave the name R Wright from Whitney S C was found in Reynolds with a serious pistol wound. He was taken to Macon Hospital for surgery as investigators pursue three men linked to a freight car robbery near Fort Valley. Wright’s wound perforated his intestines thirteen times and his prognosis is poor.

R. Wright Whitney,s C Reynolds Macon Wright Lnte Central Ft. Valley Fort Valley Ollie Nolan Faronton Macon Hospital

Harris pushes Georgia farm aid in Senate bill

Senator William J. Harris secured seventy thousand five hundred dollars in the agricultural appropriation bill for Georgia work including five thousand for experiments in canning surplus peaches. The appropriations support tobacco and peach canning investigations boll weevil control and warehouse act expansion. Harris cites ongoing discussions with the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange and expects full committee approval.

Washington William J. Harris Georgia Senate Harris Sen. Harris Tifton Warehouse Act Administration Sen Georgia Peach Growers’ Exchange Macon

Butler High School Commencement Plans

Plans for Butler High School closing exercises include a sermon by Rev. W. Langston on May 25 at 11 o'clock in the auditorium. A Tuesday recital and operetta led by Mrs. Julian Edwards follows, then class day exercises on Wednesday at 10. Graduation and a literary address by Prof. H. J. Gaertner are set for Wednesday evening. Diplomas will go to Edith Fountain Louise Pope Ouida Brewer Ruth Williams Aurelius Locke Horace Slade and Samuel Huey.

Butler High School Tpf W. Langston Columbus Julian Edwards H. J. Gaertner Oglethorpe University Edith Fountain Louise Pope Ouida Brewer Ruth Williams Aurelius Locke Horace Slade Samuel Huey

Madagascar Traveler's Tree Water Source

The leaf-sheaths of the travelers tree in Madagascar yield a pure cool water supply. The description highlights a natural method to obtain drinkable water directly from plant material.

Madagascar

Brother Brings Back Defaulting Cashier in Georgia

James R. Jackson, a Phenix-Girard Bank cashier, fled Columbus, Georgia with more than $12,000 in a suitcase. His brother from Thomaston returned him with two bank officers, and the shortage was verified as largely in the suitcase.

Columbus James R. Jackson Phenix- Girard Bank Thomaston Jacksons Jackson Clarence L. Mullin T. W. Britton James O'Grady

Rev Hammack Named Chaplain of Georgia Legislature

Hon W C Neill speaker of the house appoints Rev Wm D Hammack of Coleman as chaplain for the 1924 session. Hammack will report when the legislature convenes late June. He is chaplain of Randolph county Confederate veterans and holds a similar post with Georgia veterans.

W. C. Neill House of Representatives Wm. D. Hammack

National Mothers Day Observed in Butler

Butler residents marked Mothers Day with church services and flowers. The observance, tied to a 1914 congressional designation, honored living mothers and those remembered in memory with white and bright blooms amid townwide tribute and wartime reflections.

Baptist Church Methodist Church Oudler Anna , Jarvis Philadelphia Act of Congress

Reynolds Ball Team Injunction Dismissed

Judge Munro dismissed the injunction sought by W T Mullis to prohibit baseball games on the Reynolds diamond near his home. The landowner E J Mills Prof E H Joiner and Reynolds High School backed the case. C W Foy and Jule Felton argued for defendants.

Munro Butler W. T. Mullis Reynolds Millis E. J. Mills E. H. Joiner Reynolds High School Joiner

Savannah Red Book listed: comprehensive city directory

The Savannah Board of Trade releases the Savannah Red Book, a first comprehensive business directory with over 4,000 listings of white owned firms and individuals. It groups manufacturers wholesalers agencies separately from retail professional and service lines and includes a classified list of goods. The book features general Savannah data and aerial port photos.

The Herald Savannah Board of Trade Savannah Georgia Board of Trade George A Mercer Mercer Georgia State Organization of Real Estate Ment Board’ of ‘Trade

Sheriff Takes Garrett Brothers Into Custody In Georgia

Sheriff R P McGuffin departed for Atlanta to arrest Napoleon Alfred and Enoch Garrett who just completed two year federal sentences for conspiracy in the killing of Prohibition Officer Jackson. The men face murder indictments in Taylor County and will be held at Butler jail with $5,000 bonds.

Napoleon Alfred Enoch Garrett Taylor County R. P. McGuffin Atlanta Federal Columbus Prohibition R. W. Jackson Jeannie Garrett Garrett Home Butler Garretts W. H. Garrett C. M. Wadsworth McGuffin Napoleon Alfred Jackson

Houston County primary to draw close race May 15

Perry Georgia May 10 The Houston County primary on May 15 promises a tight contest with two candidates for most offices except coroner and tax collector. Incumbents face strong opposition in sheriff treasurer clerk of court and other posts. New county commissioners will also be elected.

Perry Houston County T. S. Chapman Geo. D. Anderson Myrtle A.M. Anderson E. H. Holland Byron Emmett Houser H. L. Wasden Wasden C. F. Hays C. T. Stubbs Dunbar Hays C. R. Rountree W. C. Watson Wellston M-Kunz A. C.'Riley Robert Brown Fort Valley J. W. Bloodworth New “County

Death Claims Sunday Mrs Sallie Trussell

Mrs Sallie Trussell died at her Butler home from infirmities of old age around midnight Saturday. Born August 24, 1842, she married C L Trussell who died in 1897. She was a long time Methodist and esteemed by many. Impressive funeral held at Camp Ground Methodist Church Monday at 11 O clock with interment nearby. Surviving are two sons W H and J E Trussell two daughters Mrs J T Pridgeon and Miss Berta Trussell plus grandchildren and many relatives. The Herald offers its sympathy.

Sallie Trussell Butler Henry Peed the Herald Trussell C. L. Trussell

Card of Thanks for W. H. Trussell family

We express sincere thanks to those kind and thoughtful during our recent illness and the death of our beloved mother. W. H. Trussell J. E. Trussell Mrs J. T. Pridgeon Miss Berta Trussell.

W. H. Trussell J. E. Trussell J. T. Pridgeon Berta Trussell

Judge Munro Sits In Taylor Court At Butler For Motions

Hon. George P. Munro of the Superior Court spent Friday in Butler presiding over Taylor superior court sessions. He heard motions for a new trial and argued several cases with many local lawyers and visitors attending.

George P. Munro Superior Court Chattahoochee Butler Taylor Superior Court 15Eal Munro Renee Ae Itera Bestia Et Gepsschew Osha

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