Afflictions as a Path to Glory in Paul's Teachings
Sermon by Rev. J. D. McCord of Butler Methodist Church urges Christians to view sufferings for Christ as light compared with eternal glory. He cites Paul’s trials, stresses mutual support within the church, and warns that genuine faith invites persecution while enriching character through humility, patience, and compassion.
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J. D. McCord
Butler Methodist Church
St. Paul
Paul
Jerusalem
Rome
Christ
Jesus
God
Caesar
Peter
McKenzie Is Granted Divorce in Georgia Case
Montezuma Nov 9 Mrs Willie McKenzie whose husband Willie McKenzie shot Walter Anderson after finding Anderson with his wife in Port Valley last spring was granted a total divorce in Macon County Superior Court at Oglethorpe. McKenzie did not contest the case and no sensational evidence emerged. Mrs McKenzie’s maiden name Effie Little was restored. Both parties attended the hearing.
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Montezuma
Willie McKenzie
Willie McKensie
Walter Anderson
Anderson
Port Valley
McKenzie
Macon County
Oglethorpe
Effie Little
Fort Valley
Macon
Atlanta
Former Mercer Head Resigns Church Post in Chattanooga
Dr W. Pickard pastor of Central Baptist Church in Chattanooga resigns and retires from active ministry after seven years in the city. Former president of Mercer University Macon he plans to move back to South Georgia and will make his home in Tifton remaining a minister for 42 years.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
W . Pickard
Central Baptist Church
Mercer University
Macon
South Georgia
Tifton
Cotton Crop Seen At 15 386 000 Bales This Year
Washington November 8 The Department of Agriculture reports a probable U.S. cotton production of about 15 386 000 bales for the year if favorable conditions hold. State estimates include Georgia 1 150 000 bales South Carolina 860 000 Tennessee 486 000 with factors such as condition and abandonment influencing the total.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Candler Improves After A Weeklong Illness
Alan G. Candler, prominent Atlanta capitalist, who had been critically ill for a week, woke after a long night sleep at Wesley Memorial hospital. Authorities said his general condition was much better and prospects for recovery improved.
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Atlanta
Alan G. Candler
Wesley Memorial Hospital
How Violin Wood Is Used in Making Violins
Violin tops are often spruce while backs and sides use maple and ebony hardware. Not all instruments follow this pattern though many good modern violins do. Handmade violins typically cost from one hundred dollars upward.
Regular session of Taylor County Board of Commissioners
The November 3 1925 regular meeting of the Taylor County Board of Commissioners was held at 10:00 p m with R E Watkins and H Wait present. Minutes from October 6 were approved. Sheriff informed to discontinue janitor. Bills and warrants listed include salaries for Watkins HS Wall Jarrell Burt Brewer Helms Hodges Ferring Hall Byrd Singleton Steed and others. numerous reimbursements and supplies for road and jail, camp hospital, utilities, and convict expenses.
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Board of Commissioners “of Road and Revenue
Commissioners
R. E. Watkins
Hela
Watkins
HS Wall
F. C. Jarrell
TL Burt
J E Brewer
Helms
Td Hodges
Ferring
Cliff Hall
J Byrd
Jno
Singleton
W. E Steed
ena-Signal Oil Co
Atlan’ Daganee
A. F. Peebles
Eubanks
Foote & Davies
Ity
Camp Hospital
Puritan Oil & Grease Co
Butler Telephone Co
Seto
G. A. Roberts
Fra Chambers
Cox
EC Perkins
H J Garrett
Car, Oil Co
Uae
Purvis
Commission
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Charing
Taylor County Bank
Reynolds Mercantile Company
Marshall & Bruce Co
Gulf Refining Co
Gas & Oil
H B Adams
Aoforewoseeeeen
McCrary
D Layfield
Jones and Bloodworth
Butler Herald
Codaesa Reneral
McGuffin
Neisler
Bill Hobbs
Hancock
F Brooks
Leslie Haywood
J. Wainwright
JF Helms
W. R. Flournoy
B-L Freight
I. F. Helms
Gro. Co
Taylor County Bank, Int
Two Sisters Found Dead in Bathroom in Atlanta Boarding House
In Atlanta on November 7, two sisters Annie Greene, 24, and Margaret Greene, 20, were found dead in the bathroom of their boarding house. They apparently suffocated from fumes from a gas water heater hours before the discovery by other boarders. They were daughters of Rey and Mrs Bryan Greene of Curryville, Georgia.
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Atlanta
Annie
Margaret Greene
Rey
Bryan Greene
Curryville
Old Mr. Garter Helped By Simple Mixture
A reader claims Adlerika, a buckthorn bark and glycerine mix, relieved years of stomach gas and bloating at age 60. The letter says it removes gas in ten minutes and aids chronic constipation, noting the product brings out old waste matter and offers notable relief.
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W. W. Carter
Girl Issues Own Wedding License in Americus Case
At the Americus courthouse a woman issued a marriage license to Miss Ethel Hart and later married Archer Madison Mathis in Oglethorpe. Her parents Mr and Mrs W F Hart announced the July wedding, revealing the deputy ordinary’s role in the nuptials.
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Americus
Ethel Hart
Sumter
Archer Madison Mathis
Oglethorpe
W. F. Hart
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Delco-Light
Verdar
oEicouaAha Propuc’ Y
J, W. Pyb
Woodland, Ga
Mercer
Ministry
Candler
Butler Insurance Agency
Butler, Ga
Masonic Bldg
MR. Garter
Butler
G. C. Smith
Ttler, Ga
University of Ga
Ga. Tech
Alabama
Central of Georgia Railway
Ries & Armstrong
Third Street
Macon, GA
Bern
Hastings
England
Knight of the Burning Pestle
James I Beriod
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