Butler Methodist Church Echoes Century of Growth and Dedication
A long history of Butler Methodist Church is traced from the 1840s origins under Rev. Harris Stearns through the 1858 storm damage and 1920s new edifice, with land donations, a 1984 church jubilance, and a roster of pastors from 1841 onward highlighting the community’s religious development. The piece notes key figures like Bishop A. G. Agons, W. A. Candler, and early trustees who guided construction and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Johnson
Liam B. Johnson
Stephen Inson
Jessie Adams
John Sturdit
Hardy Williamson
David Itley
Butler Thodist Church
A. G. Agons
L.A. Harrell
M. R. Cameron
H. Ley
C.F. Fickling
Peed
E. Benns
W J. Riley
J Tithens
H. J, Riley
H J, Peagler J. Butler
Walter E. Steed
Hil Prett
McCrary dies of heart attack at 31
Mr. Jack McCrary, 31, died early Wednesday of a heart attack at his Butler home. Son of F. E. McCrary of Taylor county, he spent his life in Butler. Funeral services were at Turner's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. H. L. Moore officiating. Interment followed in Turners Chapel cemetery. Survivors include his parents, his widow Regional Rogers, one son L. J. McCrary, two brothers Alfonso and Rudolph, and four sisters Elbert Posey Ben Spillers Franklin Moore and Jim Hartman, all of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McCrary
Mr. McCrary
F. FE. McCrary
Taylor County
Butler
Turner's Chapel
Freewill Baptist Church
H. L. Moore
Potterville
Turners Chapel
F. EB. McCrary
Ben Spillers
Franklin Moore
Jim Hartman
New Suwannee Store Opens In Butler
A new Suwannee Store under Mr. W. G. Comer opens in Butler on the west side of the public square in the former Dudley Harris building beside the Bazemore Store. The formal opening is scheduled for tomorrow Friday, inviting the public to visit and inspect the groceries. The issue features a message from the enterprise and highlights bargains available at the store.
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Suwannee
W. G. Comer
Butler Last Americas
Dudley Harris
Bazemore
The
Herald
Singing Contest at Rupert Friday Night
A gospel singing contest for quartets and soloists is planned for Rupert School Friday night at 7:80. About one hundred visiting leaders are expected and the program aims to boost Rupert’s reputation as a center of singing activity. The public is invited to an evening of wholesome entertainment.
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Rupert School
Rupert
Ente Lty
Paving of Two Taylor County Post Roads Under Way
WPA funded paving begins on 7.5 miles of post roads in Taylor County, with 2.51 miles on the Butler-Ideal highway and 4 to 5 miles toward Fickling Mill. Asphalt-gravel roads to be completed in weeks, totaling about 65 miles of paved routes in the county after projects finish. Registration Day proclaimed for Oct. 16 1940 with city officials urged to cooperate and city employees age 21 to 36 granted paid day off to register.
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Taylor Co
Taylor County
Butler-Fickling Mill
Fickling Mill
WPA
Reynolds
Congress
United States
Georgia
W. Hodges
E. W. Hodges
H. C. Whatley
Mrs Mattie Weaver Dies in Reynolds on Stroke
Mrs. Mattie Russell Weaver, widow of Z T Weaver and mother of J M Weaver, died at her Reynolds home Monday afternoon after a stroke. Born August 30 1861 in Clayton Alabama, she lived in Reynolds 30 years and was active in church. Funeral services were held Tuesday at her residence with Rev E H Dunn and Rev J D Smith officiating. interment Hill Crest cemetery. Continuous survivors include her son and several grandchildren. Pallbearers named. Goddard Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Mattie Russell Weaver
J. M. Weaver
Z. T. Weaver
Reynolds
Weaver
Clayton
Ala
Wm. Russell
Reynolds Baptist Church
R. H. Parks
A. M. Halley Yack Weaver
E. H. Joiner
D. W Payne
Goddard Funeral Home
Special Service Sunday At Reynolds Church
Reynolds Methodists announce a special program next Sunday during Sunday school and at 11 o'clock worship. All who support a Benevolent program are urged to attend to enjoy the service and contribute to the cause. J D Smith, Pastor.
Reverend Willis J. Howard Dies at Wrens Home
Reverend Willis J. Howard aged 74 a Baptist minister for fifty years died Friday night at his Wrens Georgia home He was father to four sons all prominent Baptist ministers in Georgia including Reverend R C Howard a former beloved pastor of the Butler Baptist church
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Willis J. Howard
Wrens Ga
Georgia
R. C. Howard
Butler Baptist Church
Taylor County Singing Association Convene Sunday in Butler
The Taylor County Singing Convention will convene at the Butler High School auditorium Sunday October 18 starting at nine o clock. Many singers from Taylor and nearby counties are expected. Charlie Simmons, president, will preside. Everyone who enjoys vocal music is invited to attend.
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Taylor County Singing Asso
Taylor County Singing Convention
Butler High School
Taylor
Charlie Simmons
Central Community Exhibit Wins First Prize at Co Fair
The Taylor County Fair opened Monday with out of county judges awarding Central Community first prize worth 15 dollars, Crowell second with 10, and Mauk third with 5. Exhibits from Central, Crowell, Mauk Rupert, Wesley and Butler are displayed along with educational and commercial booths.
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Central Community
Taylor County
American Legion Post No. 124
Cornelia Daniels
Montezuma
Nolan
V. Y. Jones
Roberta
Crowell
Mauk
Central
Mauk Rupert
Wesley
Butler P. T. A
County Health Unit
Sara Windham
Farm Security Administration
R. L Burns
State Forest Service
J. W. Ray
State Wildlife Division
J. C. Garrett
Ocmulgee River Soil Conservation District
M. P. Dean
Hinton & Company of
Reynolds
C. H
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Cutting
Four Taylor county white men Robert Winters William Winters Henry Winters and Charlie Hawkins were arrested by Sheriff J M Bone and held in connection with a Sunday evening cutting near Butler six miles from D C Gosa’s home. Gosa was admitted to Montgomery hospital with severe knife wounds about the head and body. No charges had been filed at the time.
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D. C. Gosa
Montgomery Hospital
J. M. Bone
Taylor County
Robert, William and Henry Winters
Charlie Hawkins
Buttler
Gosa
Taylor Superior Court Opens Under Judge Palmer in Chattahoochee Circuit
Judge George C. Palmer presides for first time since appointment to fill late Judge McLaughlin’s unexpired term. Grand Jury, led by foreman R. M. Suggs, returns 39 true bills and 5 no bills, including 8 felonies and 31 misdemeanors. Court orders swift handling of cases, urges courthouse repairs, and notes county law enforcement cooperation.
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Taylor Superior Court
George C. Palmer
Gov. Rivers
Chattahoochee Circuit
C. Frank McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Palmer
Columbus
Hubert Calhoun
R. O. Perkins
Taylor County
R. M. Suggs
C. Smith
Paul Hodges
G. O. Horton
Grand Jury
Messrs
J. A. Payne
R. Montgomery
G. C. Smith
B. M Montgomery
J. M. Weaver
T. Whatley
E A. Hollis
C. D. Lucas
W. 8. Payne
J. H. West
A. L Waters
Dudley Harris
R C. Kirksey
Wanza Hartman
R. O. Rogers
G. J. Young
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Iler
Candler
Vy. J. Gilbert
Arian Stearns
Harris Stearns
Zachariah Stearns
Marion
Butler Method Church
M. Vally
W. A. Candler
Butler Church
Rey
Rey, Seph Rey
Raby, Rey
Ida
Rey Rey
Ee Thos
Coleman
F Thomas Coleman
Tally
George Bright
William Bussey
Mayfield
Jacob Danforth
L. Steagall
Joseph Tally
E. Tig Craven
Y. F. Tig
Chas. L. Hays
Thomas Gideon
M. Marshall
F. J. Gilbert
Butler Methodist Church
Mattie Weaver
Reynolds Church
Wrens Home
Taylor County Superior Court
Judge Geo, C. Palmer
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