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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
4
Local Farmers Busy With Cotton Chores and Visits
In Norwich the farming community reports active cotton chopping. Several visits occurred including Elbert Hill from Junction City and D H Averett visiting L S McChargue. Lou Montgomery spent a week in Columbus with her sister. Mollie McGinty visits Buena Vista. Ruth Turner, Mary Montgomery visited relatives. Havelyn Seay returned home from Junction City. D H Averett improves after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie McGinty
Buena Vista
Ruth Turner
Mary Montgomery
Misseuris
Precious
Havelyn Seay
Junction City
D. H. Averett
Unconvincing voice likened to a mule in teamster tale
A tongue in cheek remark compares a man with a weak voice to a teamster whose words would not persuade even a mule, highlighting the stubborn practicality of a stubborn animal and the speaker’s skepticism.
In Memory of Mrs Matha Perkins Passes at 76
After a long illness Mrs Matha Perkins died April 27 at her granddaughter's home. She was 76, a devoted wife and mother who joined the Missionary Baptist Church early in life. Survived by four children and many relatives, funeral services were held with interment at Mt Olive cemetery in Potterville. Minnie Mathews wrote the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim Reaper
Death
Grandmother
Missionary Baptist Church
W. FR. Merritt
Potterville
Amnie Mathis
Zach and
J. T. Perkins
Thomaston
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Lambrick
Moore
In Memory of W. W. Hays from Climax Georgia
Obituary notice for W. W. Hays born November 11 1880 in Marion County Georgia. He died April 1 1924 after years of illness. He was devoted to family church and community and valued faith and steady character. Included are verses from Whittier and a closing signature J W Hays Climax Ga May 6 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hays
Marion County
Georgia
M.E. Church
Whittier
Iron Fencing and Monumental Goods by E H Payne
Butler Georgia dealer E H Payne advertises iron fencing for yards lawns and cemeteries and offers monuments of high quality at reasonable prices. Call to inspect and obtain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Iron Fencing
Rheba Crawford to Preach in Macon This May
Miss Rheba Crawford the Angel of Broadway will open evangelistic meetings in Macon on May 11 at the city hall auditorium. Herbert Young, her manager, announced the engagement after arriving to arrange the events for the girl evangelist who is known nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Rheba Crawford
United States
Herbert Young
Miss Crawford
City Hall
Man and Death: Time’s Rush Toward the Inevitable
A reflective piece examines how humanity pursues speed and progress even as time draws life toward its end, suggesting a paradox in human behavior where haste accompanies mortality.
Local society notes from Mauk area
Messrs P C Watson and J F Brooks transacted business in Columbus Monday. Cecil Hesters returns to Atlanta after visiting relatives. Mrs A N Sweat and children visit Union Springs Alabama. Mrs A O Montgomery and son return from Ellaville with relatives. Gordon Steed Emma and Wilma Whittington motor to Buena Vista Monday. Talbot Gill family and Wm Watson visit Grady Watson. J L Anthony hosts birthday quilting with a large gathering and dinner. R W Woodall and J T Chapman visit with Steed family. Buford Watson and daughter visit Mrs R D Waller. Brooks and Nellie Brooks visit J F Brooks and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Steed
Emma and
Wilma Whittington
Buena Vista
Prom party hosts and weekend visitors in Buena Vista
Miss Myrtis Garrett hosted a Prom party on Friday night with Minnie Swearingen presiding over the punch bowl. Sunday a congenial motor party from Buena Vista visited Andersonville including Misses Cornelia, Lilly, Harriet Lowe, Estelle Hogg, Leolene Chapman, Myrtle Morris and others, with a late hour serving brick-cream and cake to a long list of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia, Lilly
Harriet Lowe
Jessie Burgin
Estelle Hogg
Leolene Chapman
Myrtle Morris
Buena Vista
Myrtis Garrett
Minnie Swearingen
Jessie Burgen Lilly
Harriet
Cornelia Léwe
Pauline Montgomery
Lester Halley
Clegg Clements
Ben McGee
Hollis Croxton
Ernest Stephens
Tom Hollis
George McCrary
Luther Fountain
Roy Montgomery
Lealious Garrett
Delightful Porch Party Honoring Miss Kathryn Lockwood
Mrs H J Garrett and Mrs L S Mills hosted a Monday evening porch party from 4 to 6 o clock for Miss Kathryn Lockwood of Ideal in honor of their daughter Miss Verna Mills. The event featured two tables with a flower centerpiece and a two course luncheon dessert. Attendees included Verna Mills Kathryn Lockwood Harriet Nelson Ruth Fowler Florese Elliston Atheline Mary Gill Emily Sara Garrett Olivia Montgomery Marion Watson and Louise Purvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H J Garrett
L S Mills
Verna Mills
Kathryn Lockwood
Ideal
Harriet Nelson
Ruth Fowler
Florese Elliston
Rupert
Atheline
Mary Gill
Emily
Sara Garrett
Olivia Montgomery
Marion Watson
Louise Purvis
Week of Social Visits From Wesley Residents
Wesley residents hosted relatives and friends from Dawson Columbus Macon Butler and Thomaston. The community group announced an ice cream festival at the school on May 17 to raise funds for a church piano.
Antioch Community Notes Highlight Local Visits
W D Parker visited the area. Eula Walker stays in Butler this week. Luther Wilkins of Macon visits B H Jarrell family. Inez Mell Jarrell Eu la Florine Walker visit Lillian Jarrell. W A Jarrell and Inez Jarrell in Macon Monday. Tom Steele weekends in Griffin. Grady Steele of Butler with G W Moore family. G W Moore and Clarence Bennett travel to Atlanta. Tom Parham weekends with Mazella folks. Preaching scheduled for Saturday and Sunday mornings. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Parker
Eula Walker
Butler
Luther Wilkins
Macon
B. H. Jarrell
Inez
Mell Jarrell
Eula
Florine Walker
Lillian Jarrell
W. A. Jarrell
Inez Jarrell
Tom Steele
Griffin
Grady Steele
G. W. Moore
Clarence Bennett
Atlanta
Tom Parham
Mazella
Garden Valley Church News and Local Happenings
Rev. E E Rose of Reynolds delivered a strong Methodist sermon Sunday afternoon. Garden Valley school closed Friday for a picnic enjoyed by attendees. Little Hampton Smith is improving from illness. Roy and Mrs Childers visited relatives Sunday. H Avera and party traveled to Reynolds for business Monday. S M McChargue and son plus Mrs Turner and McChargue sisters visited Montezuma on business. W R Long and wife also traveled to Reynolds. Mrs Clem Robertson remains ill in Thomasville hospital. Herman Parks and wife recently visited the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Rose
Reynolds
Garden Valley School
Hampton Smith
Roy Childers
H. Avera
S. M. McChargue
W. R. Turner
Local Social News Highlights and Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs J T Garrett hosted a weekend house party for visitors H E Saylor of Reynolds Eld Yancy Hicks of Roberts and Mrs W G C Watson of Shingler Hicks assisted at the Baptist services Saturday and Sunday Miss Verna Mills hosted a Monday social for visitor Katheryn Lockwood of Ideal A group including Misses Lola Hill Alma Rogers and Messrs Alus Wall and Alton Hill enjoyed a Juniper fish fry Paris Purvis and Miss Wilma Purvis drove to Plains for throat treatment plans for her recovery Mrs Clark Gill of Columbus visited with A J Gill and A M Halley Lewis Watson visited relatives in Ideal John Woodall of Kissimmee Fla guests here Misses Ida Montgomery Minnie Swearingen and Messrs Joe Bradley Henry Beckett motored to Andersonville Eld T D Roberts attended Misses Neita Eva Oreta Roberts and Oreta Mackey were among dinner guests of Paris Purvis family Friends mourn Mrs Laura Rayborn death reported Friday at 6:00 PM burial at Bloodworth cemetery Lola Hill guest of Alma Rogers last Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Heath
Dawson
Te AL Heath
J. W. Bezemore
Columbus
J. C. Price
Macon
J. H. Adams
Lois Heath
Mary Suggs
S.T. Allen
College Park
Lucy Hickson
Hugh Gilson
Butler
Annie England
Baker Baldwin
R. A. Spinks and
Lester Spinks
Louise Gilson
Jessie Heath
Maude Amos
Herman Amos
J. T Garrett
H. E. Saylor
Reynolds
Yancy Hicks
Roberta
W. GC. Watson
Shingler
Hicks
Baptist Church
Lola Hill
Alma Rogers
Messrs
Alus Wall
Alton Hill
Juniper
Laura Rayborn
Bloodworth Cemetery
R. W. Cooke
Jim Buckner
Greenwood
J. A. Carter
Prattsburg
J. K. Adams
J S. Martin
W C. Childs
C. L. Wall
Bethel
Arvada Streetman
B. B. Wattson
Beulah Reagan
Junction City
H. Martin
R. L. Brown
W H. Martin
Ruth Martin
Annie Parks
Howard Happenings Brighten Local Social Week
Mrs. W. C. Watson of Shingler visits daughter Mrs. F. R. Purvis. John Martin spends weekend with relatives. Mrs. J. M. Austin visits Daviston. R. W. Cooke and family guests of the Buckners in Greenwood. Several local visits and church attendance noted including Bethel and Mt. Nebo. Mrs. J. R. Williams shows marked improvement.
Streetman and Hill Marry in Simple Paschal Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Arvada Streetman to Mr. Houston Hill of Paschal was held Sunday in a small ceremony attended by close friends. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Streetman and the groom is a Paschal businessman with many friends. The couple's friends extend best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvada Streetman
Houston Hill
Paschael
J. A. Streetman
Hill
Paschal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wrigley
Norwich. News
L. S. McChargue
Talbotton
Elbert Hill
Junction_ City
F_ E. Turner
Lou Montgomery
Buick
Fee Motor Cars
Safety and Service
R. A. Hinton
L. F. Monfort
Cashier
Sealy & Bell
New York Life
Bond Insurance
Fire and Tornado
THE
Kimball House
Louis J. Dinkler & Son
Atlanta, GA
Geo. L. Keen
Minnie Mathews
J. W. Hays
Climax
May
E. H. Payne
Butler, Ga
Rheba
Crawford
Eae E
SAU Ars
Elas
Aceess En Reeued
Messrs.p.'c. Watson
J. F Brooks
Cecil Hesters
A. N. Sweat
Union Springs, Ala
A. O. Montgomery ‘and Son
Ellaville
Talbot Gill
Wm. Watson
Manchester
Grady Watson
J. L. Anthony
R. W. Woodall
Nea Reynolds
J. T. Chapman
J. G. Steed
Buford Watson
R. D. Waller
Brooks
Nellie Brooks
J. F. Brooks
Hall
FR. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ida
Joe Bradley
Ira Shealy
Henry Beckham
Andersonville
C. B. Marshall Jr. Quick
Cherry St
Wesley News
Pearl Adams
T J. Harris
Jim Haywood
Sid Baldwin
J. A. Heath
Ladies Aid Society
Antioch News
Garden Valley
Katheryn Lockwood
Paris Purvis
Miss Wilma Purvis
Plains
Clark Gill
A. J. Gill
A. M. Halley
Lewis Watson
Roberson
John Woodall
Kissimmee, Fla
Ida Montgomery
Henry Beckett
Eld. T. D. Roberts
Neita
Eva
Oreta Roberts
Oreta Mackey
Family Sunday
John Martin
J. M. Austin
J. T. Parker
Daviston
J. B. England
Lorenza Purvis
F. R. Purvis
Mary
Mldred Purvis
Annie Martin
Mt. Nebo
J.R. Williams
Streetman—Hill
J. W. Rogers
Feye
Macon, GA
Cotton Ave
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