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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
5
A nostalgic poem recounts a child’s world of simple joys and vivid wonders. The speaker recalls buttercups, daisies, an orchard, a sailor suit, fairies, a rocking horse, and a pocket dime, then laments aging and the distance between youth and present perception. It reflects on memory, innocence, and the passage of time.
Butler residents share weekend visits and hometown news. Farms for sale and peach ads appear alongside reminders of upcoming One-Cent Sale and school events. Local officials praise streets work, and prominent townsfolk attend commencements at Reynolds and Gordon Institute.
On May 23 in the afternoon, Master Herbell Brewer celebrated his eighth birthday with many young friends. Games were played late before a dining room refreshment break. Guests included Little Misses Carolin Hill Margaret Butt Lee Alice Bartlett Helen Paiford Lois Bazemore Catholeen Peed Ruby Brewer and Masters W R Anglin Charles Benns Abner Chapman James Brady Herman Hill Thomas Daniel James Goodwin and William Gray.
The Horton family thanks friends neighbors and Dr Bryan and Mrs Rhodes for kindness during the illness and death of their baby and brother Their thanks express lasting gratitude and prayers for blessings on each giver.
Mrs. H F Smisson of Ft Valley wed Wright of Roberta in a 6:30 pm Thursday ceremony at Roberta Methodist Church. Rev D B Merritt officiated as brass bells and Lohengrin Wedding March signaled the procession. Bride wore white satin and lace with orange blossom wreath, attended by georgette gowns and jade green and orchid dresses for bridesmaids. couple left for a Florida motor trip and will reside with the groom’s parents in Ft Valley after returning. Out of town guests included Smissons, Lowe, Jordan, Van Valkenburg, Ficklings and others from Byron, Lizella, Reynolds, Butler, and Zenith.
We thank our dear friends and neighbors who administered to us during our sister’s illness and death. May God bless every one of them. We also thank the doctors who did everything possible. Mrs. Mattie Bennett Mrs. Fannie Barfield Mrs. Lena Stevens Miss Beulah Elliston Messrs. Edgar Charlie James and Lester Elliston.
Mrs E E Hurst previously of Taylor county died at her son C W Hurst’s home in Cairo Ga. in her 85th year. A Missionary Baptist Church member she lived a devout Christian life. She leaves her husband W Hurst five children including E B Bray in Oglethorpe and J W Haigler in Florida, about thirty grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
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