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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1929

Page

4

Columbus youth gathering highlights first and second Columbus W M U events

An Eastern Heights church led program featured leaders from Manchester and Columbus. Highlights included devotionals by Earl Hamilton and reports on missions The Spirit of Missions and The Mission Dollar were presented by church groups and Y W A teams with various r e ports and activities throughout the afternoon.

Columbus W. M Robertson Harry R. A First Church Forsyth Beallwood Y. W. A. G R. A. Ms ‘Ce Edwina Wood Yiet

Thomaston and Reynolds Residents Visit Friends

Five Points notes list Sunday and weekend visits among Thomaston residents including Mr and Mrs Henry Adams Jr and family, Mrs J P Walker and children, Miss Wynnita Taylor, and others. Mentions include Alton Parker, W D Parker, Eloise and Allie Avery, Blanford Jarrell, and Stone Mountain trip, plus a concluding moral line about thrifty, well behaved youth.

Wynnita Taylor Reynolds Henry Jarrell W.D. Parker Eloise and Aliie Avery Thomaston Fannie Thelma Jarrell W. H. Haywood W. D. Parker Alvah Adams Stone Mountain Blanford Jarrell Locust Grove George Edwards George Dawson

Birthday Dinner At Wainwright Home

Mrs. R E Wainwright hosted a birthday dinner on September 8 with daughters Mrs William and Miss Cathrine Wainwright. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Dunlap and family, Mrs Ann Dunlap, Mr and Mrs J J Wainwright and children, Mr and Mrs J D Wainwright, Mr and Mrs N T Allen and children, Mr and Mrs F H Moore and daughter, Mr Jessie Pittman, Mr Bennett Rogers, and Mrs Wm Wainwright and son. A noon meal under a shade featured abundant foods followed by singing and music.

R. E. Wainwright William Cathrine Wainwright John Dunlap Ann Dunlap J. J. Wainwright J .D. Wainwright N. T. Allen F. H Moore Jessie Pittman Bennett Rogers Wm. Wainwright

Veteran Deputy High Court Clerk Dies in Georgia

W. B. Talley, veteran deputy clerk of the Georgia supreme court and court of appeals, died after a three month illness in Atlanta. He had just undergone surgery and was about to recover when a sudden relapse caused his death.

Atlanta W. BE. Talley Georgia Supreme Court Court of Appeals

Savannah Designated Southern Delivery Point for Cotton

President Griffin of the Savannah Cotton Exchange learned from the New York Cotton Exchange that Savannah is designated a Southern delivery point for cotton futures contracts. The provision applies to contracts maturing October 1, 1930, and thereafter, aligning with the Savannah press report of local growers and merchants.

Savannah Griffin Savannah Cotton Exchange New York Cotton Exchange Savannah Press

Texas Wonder Elixir Promises Kidney and Back Relief

An advertisement for Texas Wonder claims cures for kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, and back pain. It promotes a small bottle priced at $1.25 and urges sending for testimonials from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis. Sold by druggists.

E. W. Hall Olive St. St Louis

Social News From Shingler and Macon Circles

Mrs Mary Watson visits her sons in Shingler and Miss Louise Parks stays with Miss Jeanette Brown. Frank and Frances Pickard of Macon visit Mrs Beulah and Frances Pickard. Jim Watson of Shingler visits Mrs F R Purvis. Macon guests include Mrs J S Martin and daughters with Virginia Kendall at the Childs home. Sweede Johnson of Americus days with Brown family. Marilou Averett visits Macon with sister Mrs R C Cannon. Parsonage Aid meets Wednesday. Mrs J M Brown returns from Daviston visit. Frank Fain and daughter of Andersonville visit Brown. Audrey Peterman returns from visit to Mrs Gurr Hamilton and Mrs Julia Jinks. H M Wolfe of Butler nurses Miss Mildred Purvis after appendicitis. friends wish her a speedy recovery.

Jim Watson Shingler F. R. Purvis J. S. Martin Virginia Kendall Macon W. C. Childs Marilou Averett R. C. Cannon Frank Fain Audrey Peterman Gurr Hamilton Julia Jinks H. M. Wolfe Butler Mildred Purvis Miss Purvis

In Loving Memory of Mr. J. B. Hill

Obituary notice for J. B. Hill a Taylor County resident died Sept 8 funeral held at Prosperity Church with burial at Prosperity Cemetery Rev W H Emmerson officiating pallbearers were sons J M Eunice Harvie Marvin Hill and Vester Hill plus Sarah Lawhorn memory quoted from the sender describes surviving wife Josie Hill and six children with other relatives listed

J. B. Hill Papa Hill Taylor County Couny Josie Hill J. M. Hill Rupert Eunice Hill Atlanta Marvin and Harvie Hill Mack Howard Fort Valley Edgar Lane

Georgia dove season opens under new law

Georgia hunters begin the dove season on Sept 1 under a new law announced by State Game and Fish Commissioner Peter S. Twitty. The season runs Sept 1 to Sept 30, then closes until Nov 20, reopens Nov 20 and ends Jan 31. Shooting over baited fields remains prohibited.

Georgia Peter S. Twitty Twitty

Peach County Home Burned in Powersville Fire

Ed Greene prominent Peach county orchardist suffered a blaze that destroyed his country home near Powersville. Fort Valley equipment faced delays due to a blocked bridge, limiting response. Only a small amount of furniture survived as investigators cited a defective flue in the kitchen. Insurance partially covered the loss.

Fort Valley Ed Greene Peach County Powersville Ft. Valley

666 is a Prescription for Colds and Fevers

A short claim touts 666 as a speedy remedy for colds grippe influenza dengue bilious fever and malaria. The brief emphasizes its fast action and medical efficacy.

Local notes greet new residents and school opening

Mrs E J Walker returns to Lakeland after weeks with her daughter in Georgia. New residents Mr and Mrs Lester Halley arrive, with Halley serving as school principal. Visitors include families from Americus Columbus Atlanta and Jacksonville. Labor Day visits, twin girls born to the Abbott family, and school opens Sept 2 with 75 to 80 pupils.

E. J. Walker Lakeland Fla Joe Wilder Aldon Montgomery Columbus Lester Halley Halley R. C. Humber Jehildren Americus J. L. Anthony H. S. Wall Carolyn Dorothy Wall Birmingham Weaver Woodall Jacksonville J. M. Rogers R. M. Jinks John Walker R. L. Fountain Atlanta W. B Griffin Baby Thal‘man, Ga Hinton Woodall Mildred Elizabeth Tazewell Leland Moore Libert Fowler Southlan Downs Lancaster Ft. Perry Roy Lawhorn Ruby Jinks Clyde Jinks Colquitt R. L. Bell Reynolds Roy Farrer Ideal H. G. Thurman Edison Margie Thurman W. P. Hester Cecil Hester Labor Day D. L. Averett Cecil Abbott Thomaston D. C. Abbott Norwich Th School

Norwich Notes Socials and Family Visits Mentioned

Local residents report a flurry of visits and gatherings. Homer McGinty and family from Macon visited S. H. Harris and relatives, while Lumpkin, Watson, and Cooley families joined extended kin across Franklin, Thomaston, and Columbia. Abbott announces twins birth. Fowler and family from Cuthbert spent time with kin here.

Homer McGinty Macon S. H. Harris W. R Lumpkin Herman Watson Thomaston J. B. Cooley Franklin Dollie Turner Columbia S. C R. L. ‘Turner Mollie McGinty Boston Earl Hammock John’ Hammock Rose Jack Hammock Dadeville Ala R. W. Harris Cecil Abbott Will Fowler Cuthbert R. L. Turner J. Moore Bue Vista

Tickets On Sale For Trains September Nineteen

Proportionately low fares or other points. Tickets on sale for trains September 19. Final limit many nights September 24, 1929. No luggage checked. Ample accommodations all. For sleeping car reservation schedules and other information, apply to Ticket Agent, Central of Georgia Ry. The Right Way.

Central OF Georgia

The Dance of Life at Rialto Theatre Macon GA

Paramounts Wonder Show presents The Dance of Life an all talking all singing all dancing stage sensation Burlesque on screen at the Rialto Theatre Macon Georgia for a week with Cy Laughter music live backstage and on stage featuring love drama catchy songs dances costumes and lavish settings by a Broadway style revue promising heat thrills and hundreds of beauties in elaborate routines

Paramount Rialto Macon

Wesley News Briefs Mixed Social Visits Across County

Mrs Robert Halstead and son of Americus visit relatives with the Amos and Heath families. Miss Adna Amos spends a day with Mrs Julian Edwards in Butler. Miss Frances Parker of Macon visits her parents Mr and Mrs Lige Parker with Mrs J C Wade of Columbus listed among attendees.

Robert Halstead Americus Tom Amos Adna Amos Julian Edwards Butler Frances Parker Macon Lige Parker J. C. Wade Columbus Siewert

Local families host weekend visits and gatherings

Mrs. C. Ceremereth and AmosTow, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Willis, the Haywoods and their son from Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sealy with children, and J. A. Heath guests shared Sunday meals. D N Sealy of Macon plans a week with the Sealys and George Parker, while Mrs. Ab Adams and kids visited Mrs. John Adams. J. A. Heath, Miss Lois Heath and Alex Baldwin were guests Friday.

J. A. Heath Lois Heath Alex Baldwin Butler Haywood Allen C. Ceremereth Amos Walter Willis Herbert Sealy D N_ Sealy Macon George Parker Ab Adams John Adams

Rupert Happenings and Local Visits

Weekend notes show Miss Katrine Aultman in Mauk and Mrs R P Allman visiting Ellaville. Mrs J T Cochran returns home after Plains hospital treatment. Mr and Mrs Hill recover from recent illness. Families including Allman, Harvey, Hammock join H T Giles family for a Sunday visit. Ernest Coker of Oglethorpe is mentioned.

Katrine Aultman Mauk R. P. Allman Ellaville J. T. Cochran the Plains Hospital Bennie Harvey Jack Hammock H. T. Giles Ernest Coker Oglethorpe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Adams, Jr Chldren Henry Adams J. P. Walker Seal Parker Alton Parker W. A. Jarrell MM. KE. Smith G. H. Goddard & CO High Court Texas O. K Macon County Motor Co Reynolds, Ga Howard News Mary Watson Louise Parks Jeanette Brown Frank Pickard Frances and Patsey Beulah Frances Pickard Sweede Johnson James Brown J. M. Brown Daviston Frank Fain, Jr Andersonville R. L. Brown Mark Wesley Mrs. S. Hill
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