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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
7
A damaged poem fragment speaks of leaves and grasses, a line about a shins 60 each small vein, and a writer sent to souls with the same vast Hand guiding earth and sky. It contemplates life’s fragility and worth, urging reflection on human hope.
Local residents Halifax Helen Montfort and J C Price mentioned with family ties as kinship events and visitors. Separately, Mrs H E Allen and Mrs Cliff Hall announce a fine son born Sept 21. Community guests include Mrs Russ and Mrs Nottingham. A Baptist Bible Institute trip and hospital visits in Savannah and Columbus are noted along with travel to Macon to view a musical. Central school P T A postpones a social to Oct 5. Reverend Montezuma and Rev L A Harrell preach at local Methodist churches, with community members traveling for services and professional engagements.
Mrs. R. C. Montgomery and Mrs. Walter Suggs spent Saturday in Macon. Mr. W. R. Cook of Danville Kentucky visits the city for the week. Mr. and Mrs. Durden of Macon spent Friday night with Dr. and Mrs Eli Garrett. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jinks of Atlanta visit relatives here. Friends greet E. H. Bazemore after illness. Miss Julia Butler of Macon visited Sunday. Mrs. J. J. Windham returns home after a week with her son Guy Windham in Tifton.
Columbus, Ga. Mrs. Frederick E. Pletcher announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Sarah Elizabeth Fontaine to Mr. Clarence B. Hanson Jr. of Augusta. The ceremony was solemnized Monday September 9, 1929.
Waverly Hall Ga September 5 high noon witnessed the marriage of Miss May Kent daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Kent Waverly Hall to Mr Roy Irving Mullican of Washington DC formerly Greensboro NC Rev Tyler conducted the service at Grace Methodist Church Atlanta Friends describe the event as a cordial union and a highlight among local acquaintances.
Miss Lula Moore Hester and Mr John S Averill Jr of Montezuma were married Wednesday at St Luke Methodist Church in Columbus in a ring ceremony conducted by Dr J A Thomas. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the social event of early fall.
Butler Ga taxi operator C C Cooper advertises 24 hour service with prompt calls and reasonable rates, inviting residents and visitors to rely on his transportation in Butler Georgia.
Marion County grown Abruzzi Rye shows good germination at 3.00 dollars. Also Coker pedigreed rye, first year grown, supplied by L V Moore of Buena Vista Georgia.
The Staite and County tax books will be open starting October 1 for the 1929 year. The collector will be at the courthouse during October term and Saturdays with a schedule listing locations and hours for October and November, ending December 20 before books close.
Fort Valley Georgia reports the engagement of Miss Jeanette Nichols of Fort Valley to Mr George H Wheaton of Griffin. Announcement by Mrs A B Greene notes the wedding will occur in early fall. Nichols is valedictorian, educated at Agnes Scott and Shorter. Wheaton attended Georgia Tech and belongs to Kappa Alpha.
Mary A Flurry, born in Schley county in 1842, married J. W. Mitchell in 1858 and, after his Civil War death, wed D. C. Parks in 1865. She died Sept 28 1929 leaving husband D. Parks six daughters including Mrs G W Kilcrease, Mrs W H ovey, and Mrs A J Gill, plus 43 grandchildren 68 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Her dying message praised the Redeemer and her last words spoke of going home.
Special round trip excursion fares to Savannah for the Pulaski Day celebration on October 9 1929 tickets on sale October 5 to 8 and also on October 9 trains arriving in Savannah no later than noon fines up to October 12 1929 inquire at ticket agent for schedules fares and travel information Central of Georgia Railway The Right Way
The State Board of Health offers guidance for physicians and health officers on dog and cat bites. It advises observing the animal for one week before antirabic treatment, with treatment needed only if wounds are severe or facial, and to kill or confine animals after bite reports. If rabies is confirmed, all exposed persons should receive treatment.
Low rate excursion tickets on sale from Albany Columbus Carrollton Tennille Milledgeville and intermediate points October 8 and 11 also for trains October 9 and 12 arriving Atlanta before 1 30 p m those dates. Excursion tickets at fare and one half for the round trip on sale from all stations October 4 to 11 and October 12 for trains arriving Atlanta before noon that date. Ample limits Travel by train more economical more comfortable safer.
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