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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes cleansing the body with Calotabs claiming improved health and vitality. It urges taking four doses and using family packs with full directions, noting physicians endorse the system purification.
In memory of our dear wife and mother may 11 death angels took her from home to a better city. She was a loving devoted Christian mother who blessed all who knew her and now rests in peace watching and waiting for us.
An obituary item lists Amanda Locke of Byron aged 68 with interment at Jorden's Chapel near Byron and survivors including husband three children Clem Robertson Bainsbridge Mte Lewis Watson Ghir ing and Baxton Robertson two grandchildren and her mother Mrs W B Jorden of Byron plus brothers Charles Will Jorden Tom Jorden and Mrs George Harri Knox ville. A daughter-in-law Mrs C D Robertson adds a memorial verse. A second obituary for Amanda Locke, who died May 4 1926, from her granddaughter Millred Locke, recalls her kindness and faith and ends with a hopeful verse about meeting again in heaven.
Five Points News reports a series of social visits and church activities in Butler and Roberta area communities. Numerous families including Jarrell, Parker, Brown, Jarrells, Adams, and Jarrell siblings are listed hosting and visiting over a weekend. A sickness note for Mrs. W D Parker is included, along with a reminder of Sunday School and B Y P W gatherings each Sunday afternoon.
A congenial party from Atlanta enjoyed a pleasant day with friends Friday. Grace Wadsworth joined them as a weekend guest of her parents. Mersré Singleton and L Ain Pike visited Macon. Roberts returned from two weeks with kin in Columbus and Alabama. Columbus visitors Willie Cox and baby stayed with sister Mrs George Stubbs. Annie Hester returned from an extended visit with relatives in Junction City. John Brady and family were visitors in Taxe well. Cleave Singleton family hosted by J Watson. Wadsworths hosted T Widd and Melba Singleton guests Sunday with others from Mauk and Junction City.
A historical note explains that a Modern express passenger train could reach 112 miles an hour on straight heavy rail if the locomotive is assisted by a following train to prevent derailment. In practice speeds rarely exceed this theoretical limit.
Mr W T Watson and family of Thomaston were week end guests of relatives here Miss Blanche Heart returned home after a week visit to Columbus Mr and Mrs Lorenza Hutcherson of Thomaston spent the week end with relatives here Seaborn Montgomery and family were Sunday guests of Rev H L Tum and family J D Hays announce the birth of a son on May 21 to be named John Jr Hart and M r a Mrs Hart and Miss Mattie Hays spent the weekend in Columbus Elijah Bryant of Howard was Sunday visitor Mrs and Mrs John Christopher and daughter were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Caller Mrs John Horton spent the week end with her sister at Gay Ga Mr and Mrs Cecil Abbott spent the week end with their parents Mr and Mrs S R Montgomery Miss Andra Blakely has returned home after visiting her brother near Pittsburg
A poem tracing a woman’s death and the house’s decline as her loved one sinks into pride and disappearance. Winter fades to spring with daffodils and peonies blooming at the sill, keeping her dreams and beauty alive for the world to see.
Miss Ethel Fain of Americasy visited her parents Mr and Mrs A F Fain over the weekend. Anna Parks visited relatives at Parks pond last week. Mrs J S Martin and children of Macon visited Mr W De Childs and family. Mrs Cannon and daughter of Macon spent a few days with Mr and Mrs George Averett. Jr Hamilton and W C Childs were in Thomaston Tuesday. Mrs H N Culverhouse and children of Thomaston spent the weekend with Mrs Beulah Pickard. Mr Frank Grier and family moved to the country. Ruth Williams visited Miss Mable Searcy at Butler. Mrs L B Brown and Miss Mattie Adams shopped in Butler Saturday. Mr and Mrs D H Culverhouse visited their parents, Mr and Mrs F R Purvis. Mr Frank Grier had the misfortune of his home destroyed by fire last Thursday.
Local column lists numerous weekend visits and social calls. Families from Butler Columbus Barnesville Dawson and surrounding areas are described visiting relatives attending church and graduation events at A and M. The notes mention spouses children and several small gatherings across the community.
Local residents shared visits and outings including Messers W L and Johnny Caldwell with the Walters, and others mingling in town Monday. Several attended a ball game at Junction City Friday. A sermon was delivered by Rev J H Hildreth at the Baptist church. Visitors included the Caldwell family and Mrs Cook near Howard. News notes cover hospital trips, fishing trips on the Altamaha, and travels to Kentucky, Indiana, and Rome with various family checks and social gatherings.
A stream of visits and calls fills the week as Mr RS Wall travels to Manchester and Prof A C Dickey returns from Thomasville. Colleagues, relatives, and friends from Columbus, Baldwinville, Ft Valley, Buena Vista, Butler, Goodwater, and Mitchell mingle among gatherings at homes, churches, and a graduation event with Mrs Waller hosting the Pi A G meeting.
An old patent remedy advertisement offering trovtles gravel and bladder irregularities relief. Claims cures by mail for $1.25 per small bottle and promises sworn testimonials. Sent by Dr W Hall Olive Street St Louis Missouri.
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