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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1930
Page
3
For kidney and bladder trouble, nivel, weak and lame back, rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder. If not sold by a druggist, by mail $1.25. Small tile often cures. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. E W Hall, 3679 East St., St Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.
A Georgia editorial argues the current ad valorem tax system unfairly burdens tangible property owners and that an income tax is needed to balance the load. It critiques a constitutional amendment restricting state income tax power, warning it would perpetuate injustice by keeping local taxes high while limiting state revenue, and cites legal authority to support the view.
Louisville announcement by W E Smith, president of Standard Oil Company Incorporated in Kentucky, states the firm will enter the auto tire business in Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. Tires will be first quality, guaranteed for 12 months on passenger tires and 6 months on commercial tires, with service at company stations and wholesale options for independent dealers.
Miss Etta Taunton and Mrs. Willie Cotney visited Mrs. A J Taunton and Miss Nannie Jordan of Buena Vista visited her brother Abe Jordan. Families visited, singing conventions at Montezuma, and a successful box supper at Cross Roads school on Oct 24 aiding new equipment. Community members listed by first and last names with a focus on social visits, church and school events.
Mrs W R Garrett traveled to Butler on Friday. Mrs S I Pless is on the sick list. Mesdames Watson and Harbuck visited Mrs F M Purvis. Mr and Mrs D R Bigbie of Talbotton were guests here. Mr and Mrs Joe Bradley of Buena Vista spent the weekend with the Montgomery family. Brannon Montgomery of Mauk spent Sunday with the Purvis family. Mr Carroll Purvis of Americus mingled with friends Sunday. Mesdarney, Gecil Gill and Gardner Pye motored to Talbotton on Monday. Mrs J T Garrett Miss Claudia Pierce and Hoke Fountain visited the Hill family Sunday afternoon. Miss Georgia Hanner spent Sunday afternoon with Wilma Purvis. Miss Virginia Garrett spent the weekend with her parents.
Howard Misses Jeanette Brown and Louise Parks were weekend guests of home folks here Mrs Joe Brown and slip of Junction City were Saturday guests of Miss Ruth Williams Mrs Julia Jinke was guest of Miss Sarah Averett Mr and Mrs Ernest Webb of near Oglethorpe spent the week here guests of relatives Felix Pierce and drawn of Waverly Hall were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Brown We regret to learn that little Feston Purvis is ill with pneumonia Miss Marilou Averett is visiting relatives in Macon Mrs Frank Fain Jr and little daughters of Andersonville are spending the week with Mr and Mrs R L Brown Mr and Mrs M A Hall of Arabi Eld and Mrs McCorkle and son of near Blueville were guests of Mr and Mrs F L Purvis and family for the weekend Mrs Harvey Streetman has returned home after a visit to her mother and other relatives here Mr and Mrs Clay Morris and daughter of Montezuma were the
Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Buckner who spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Will Braddy at Daviston. Miss Wilma Purvis has returned to her home at Charing after a stay here.
Miss Jenny Byrd visited Miss Katie McCrary while Rev Spivey traveled from Mi con with his daughter Miss Nanie Spivey for the weekend. Numerous local households hosted guests including Montgomery, Horton, Byrd, Young, and Caldwell families. The Crowells Epworth League planned a Halloween party, while others planned zone WM meetings, a weiner roast, and winter travel to Ocala Florida. Christine Byrd recovered from illness, and many residents spent weekends with kin in Macon and Reynolds.
Miss Margaret Adams and Miss Thelma Jarrell host social gatherings with visits from friends in Atlanta and Thomaston. A zoo attraction is planned at Central Friday night as part of a Halloween program with palm readings and campus pranks.
Mrs JC Price returns from Florida and Macon visiting relatives. Several local families are listed as visiting and hosting soon. The Wesley school faculty and pupils plan a Halloween program at 7 o clock Friday inviting everyone to a lively and humorous event.
The Wesley Sewing Club enjoyed a midweek gathering hosted by Mrs. John Adams Mrs. J C Price and Miss Pearl Adams. The group arranged fall cut flowers in the sewing room and shared a salad course with coffee after several hours of sewing. Attendees included Mrs. RM Suggs Mrs. Hugh Gilson Mrs. Tom Amos Mia Walter Willis Mrs. John Heath Mrs. W A Spinks Mrs. Luther Wilson Mrs John Adams and Misses Mary Suggs Frances Willis Frances Downs Annie Short and Gladys Phillips. Mrs Tom Amos will entertain next.
Mrs Mollie Justice of Bumphent spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs C M English. Mr C A Taunton and daughter visited relatives near Butler, with Mrs F R Easterlin and baby of Montezuma joining in. Mrs Mattie English and Mrs D H Kleckley of Oglethorpe spent Friday with Mrs Lydia English and family. Mrs Fannie Collins and Mrs R W Clark of Macon were Monday guests. Miss Julia Duke returned to Americus Normal after a brief illness at home. Large turnout attended the Montezuma singing convention Sunday. Mrs S B Duke J A Duke and Miss Haru Duke attended the association at Whitewater midweek. Mrs O A Taunton and Dorothy stayed Thursday night with Mrs Lydia English. George McLendon and Miss Haru Duke attended Montezuma singing convention and visited Mrs C Wa Saunders. Mr and Mrs Sam Garter of Reynolds were Monday guests of Mary McLendon and family.
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