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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
3
In memory of my husband Lovick Grice Lucan who died Nov 4 1925 at 11:80. The speaker reflects seven years of grief and longing to join him in heaven, recalling memories and verses about love and farewell. A solemn memorial note describing enduring sorrow and hope of reunion in the afterlife.
Mrs L F Smith 70 died Oct 18 1925 at son ES Smith's home Columbus after three weeks illness She was a longtime Reynolds resident and North Highland Methodist Church member Survived by two daughters Nora Peterman and Cora French and four sons ER Smith J K Smith J Smith and CA Smith Granddaughter wrote the notice
Obituary memorial for L M Streetman aged 81 who died suddenly on November 4 at Orlando Flat. Civil War veteran, Missionary Baptist Church member, described as kind and loved by all. Niece Addie Streetman writes of loss and faith, noting his July visit and the void his absence leaves.
Mrs Mary Smith and son Mercer visited Mrs W A Jarrell and family with grandson Sanford Jarrell from Butler. Mr and Mrs G B Jarrell visited Dock Byrd family. Hale and children visited Silas Cook. G W Jarrell's daughter Inez is ill. AT Barrell and daughter visited G W Jarrell. Eugene Cook visited home folks at Wesley. Five Points school entertainment Saturday night enjoyed by all with late refreshments. Sunday School held every Sunday at 3:00 pm. Come and bring a friend.
Mr F R Purvis of Howard spoke on Union and Education with Mr H Wall thanking patrons, the Board of Education, and Supt. Austin for cooperation. Singers were praised for making the day pleasant. Visitors from nearby towns were welcomed to return.
Miss Gladys Lawhorn was absent from school Thursday due to a sprained ankle. Several families visited and news includes Mr Silas Streetman taking a job near Columbus and a move upcoming for Mr Martin Streetman and family. The Butler High School PTA met Tuesday November 8 with President Mrs J H Tmbry presiding. Treasurer Crystal reported 24.75 spent on equipment. playground funds reallocated to laboratory gear. Delegates Warren Childs and Miss Aycock to the State Convention Shellman November 12. A 4th grade prize recognized the class with most mothers present.
The piece extols Taylor County near Middle Georgia, praising climate, diverse crops, cattle and hog production, mills and gins, good schools and churches, improving roads led by Highway No. 8, strong health and water, hardworking law abiding residents, and civic vigor. Thelma Jarrell of Five Points School signs as author.
Local notes from Mauk report Mrs DeLa Tussell of Fitzgerald visiting briefly and Mr and Mrs Jim Sogers in town. Evelyn Loyd from Mizell visiting aunt Mrs Roy Waller. Joe Wilder and Alton Halley drove to Columbus. Grady Watson improving after illness. A N Sweat called to Union Springs Alabama for serious illness of mother. R L B Il of Reynolds and family weekend guests. Don Ohlinger and daughter visiting Mrs Joe Wilder in Mauk. H H Rogers of Homestead Flat and Alton Halley of Charing socializing here. Dr Murray attended sick child Clara Foster. Funeral attendees at Lem Streetman’s Jinks cemetery. Mr D Gill returned home from Manchester after visit with daughter Mrs Grady Watson. Mrs Gill to stay a few days. New school building completed and school opened Monday. Program from Friday exercises includes choir song, prayers, welcome, and talk by Supt. Austin. Intermission with dinner served by Maukland ladies.
Mrs D C Abbdétt was the Sunday guest of Mrs J B Hays. Miss Lydia Hutcherson visited Miss Ouida Blakely while Mrs Lizzie Hays improves after illness. Mr Hart returned from a visit to his brother in Gordon Alabama. Mrs W W Wood visited Mrs C C Hays on Sunday. Mr Sam McChargue of Garden Valley was weekend guest of his son LS McChargue. Mrs Jamie Hays visits her sister Mrs J B Hays. We regret to lose Mr W T Hays as a citizen of our community.
Dr. Murray and Rev. C J Mallett visited Monday. Mrs. Blakely spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Dave Hutcherson. Mr. D. H Averett made a business trip to Junction City Monday. Mr. and Mrs F E Turner of Reynolds spent Tuesday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Montgomery of Woodland were guests of the latter's mother Sunday. Mr. S R Montgomery drove to Butler Saturday on business. Mrs. RL Turner is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs C W Harp of Garden Valley spent the weekend with home folks here. Mr and Mrs Tilden Montgomery were guests of Mrs Lou McGinty Friday. Weekend guest of Miss Audie Blakely. Mrs Zach Loyd was the guest of Mrs D. H Averett recently.
A Wesley community page lists weekend guests from Columbus Howard Butler Prattsburg and Mirell with families including the Adams Slaughter Bazemore Heath and Suggs households. It notes the death of Mrs Cleon Willis formerly of the county and funeral details at Wesley cemetery. The Ladies Aid plans a Thanksgiving Supper and the P T A held a Friday meeting with plans for a special call meeting.
Miss Leona Parks spent the weekend at home while Mrs Huff and Miss Katie Brewer visited Mrs Peterman Tuesday. Mrs Bob Swearingen stayed home for the weekend. A Box Supper is planned in Dundee. Mr Johnson and Miss Maud Mc Mickle were married last Sunday morning. Miss Eva Singleton is ill. RL.
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