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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
4
Reynolds Georgia May 24 1915 local notes: purchases, visits, and social events in Reynolds including autos, guests, chautauqua plans, fishing trips, illnesses, and community activities with numerous named residents and nearby towns. A theft of attorney J W Bloodworth’s Ford touring car is reported with search details and reward.
Three McCormick mowers with 6-foot blades offered for sale at a low price. Seller identified as C. B. Marshall.
Public notice that J S Bloodworth has taken up a brown cow with horns sawed off and right ear cropped. Owner should call immediately.
Public notice states Walter Simmons is under a year contract as a farm laborer and has not rendered service. The provider will pursue legal action unless payments or fulfilled work are arranged or Simmons returns to complete the contract.
Rey Reynolds announces a three day Chautauqua set for June 15 to 17 offering diverse entertainments. Prominent platform speakers will headline daily performances with emphasis on community cooperation better schools farm production and good citizenship. Season tickets cost 1.50 covering all events with tickets on sale now.
Miss Sara Pool hosted a three course dinner Thursday May 20 for the 1915 Coleman Institute graduates. Centerpiece with yellow daisies, hand painted place cards, and a menu including ham, chicken, rice, jelly, and dessert. Guests included Minnie Auley, Nettie Fountain, Virginia Hinton, Sara Pool, Bryan Hodges, Ot Ogburn. Marguerite Montfort later led a musical in honor of the class and guest Louise Griffin of Oglethorpe.
The Macon News reports the engagement of Helen Marguerite Montfort to Robert Linwood Clements of Buena Vista. The wedding is planned for July. Montfort is the sister of Mrs. W. C. Kilpatrick and is admired for her charm and personality during visits to Macon. Clements is well established in Buena Vista’s business and social scene.
Miss Marguerite Montfort entertained the Sewing Club Saturday morning in honor of Miss Griffin and Mrs. Howard Neisler. A salad course was served followed by an ice course. Present were Mrs. Howard Neisler Mrs. Thurman Whatley Mrs. Syd Bryan Miss Griffin Lillie Carson Hettie Garrett of Columbus Leila Whatley Winnie Newsom Katherine Joiner Virginia Hinton and Marguerite Montfort.
Large crowds attend the Reynolds Institute commencement with Rev J P Dell of Sparks Ga delivering the baccalaureate sermon. The programme includes field day events and an operetta The Japanese Girl, then She Stoops to Conquer, followed by graduation exercises led by Prof Geo D Goddard. Diplomas go to Miss Sara Pool Miss Minnie McAuley Miss Nettie Fountain Grady Daniel and Bryan Hodges.
Rev J E Sammons president of the Georgia Baptist Young People's Union will guest the Atlanta B Y P U at its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at the West End Baptist Church. State Secretary Frank Leavell will discuss the Dalton convention program with June 22-24 dates. Special program and songs prepared for the occasion.
Whooping cough account appears in a fragmented ad style notice for binder twine sold by Neisler Fruit and Land Co. The readable section also includes an anecdotal testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Mrs S F Grimes of Sorlie Ohio and claims rapid relief and complete recovery after two bottles.
Reynolds Georgia May 1 1915 Walter J Griffith expresses heartfelt thanks to Taylor County citizens for kindness shown during two years as Tax Receiver. He plans another year of service and hope to visit more homes to meet residents. He includes a poem about true friendship as a guardian knot and lasting union in heaven.
Notice is given that a bill will be entered before the Georgia General Assembly at the next session. The bill seeks to amend the charter of the Town of Reynolds to enlarge its corporate powers and for other purposes.
Mrs Howard Underwood 38 of Potterville died Friday night after a short illness. Native to Potterville, she was highly esteemed. Survived by husband six children father H W Kimble one sister Mrs Claud Rodgers of Macon and two brothers in the county. Funeral and burial were held Saturday at Potterville cemetery at 4 o'clock with Rev Hi W Joiner officiating.
An ad offering a trial page from Foley & Co of Chicago for Foley Honey Tar Compound for coughs colds and related products. It includes a mail-in request with name and address and is signed by Wayne Riley.
All varieties of peas available in 300 or 400 bushel lots sold at 1.80 per bushel. B. Reynolds Company, Reynolds, Georgia.
An advertising blurb urges treating a child's cough with Dr Kings New Discovery. It claims rapid relief and a guaranteed stop to the cough, regardless of severity, and suggests obtaining a bottle from a local druggist.
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