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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1913
Page
8
Starkie Lee Johnson born August 25 1883 died August 15 1913 buried at Bethlehem Church with Rev John Locke officiating. A gentle unassuming husband and father who spent life in his homeland cherishing the old homestead and rural labor as he faced life’s challenges with honor and piety.
In Memoriam notes the death of a young man from typhoid fever in Macon on August 26 1913. He recently worked for Shaw Brothers and moved there months before illness. Burial at Midway cemetery with Rev M T Gaultney conducting. he leaves parents two brothers and five sisters.
A memorial note for Homer Gaultney aged twenty who died August 26 1913 in Macon after living with his parents in Taylor county. The obscured obituary praises his amiable disposition and royal nature and asks loved ones to seek solace in God. He leaves a mother father two brothers and five sisters in Macon. Written by C J Peterman.
A man with a fine graphophone draws attention as he puts on airs in a colorful department store window display. The scene captures local flavor and the era’s fascination with phonographs.
Country Correspondents report Rev Parker filled his regular appointment at the Baptist church on the second Sunday and the preceding Saturday night. Several residents, including Marie Dixon of Marshalville visiting Edwards family, and Elva Lagrone of Fort Valley who recently married Week of that city, are noted among plans and travels.
Mrs John Garrett of Clearing visits Mrs R E Fouche. Miss Louella Harvey of Dade City Florida visits Miss Mable Cannon. C R Harris opens a new grocery store. Benny McCarty of Ft Valley visits Mr and Mrs C E Hardison. Childree of Perry visits her aunt Mrs J J Childree. Lee Mills of Clearing visits sister Mrs R E Fouche. Cliff Harris Sykes Simmons and Chas Shepard make a business trip to Rochelle. Barnard Parks to Mercer University for pharmacy course.
Reynolds Creek society items report Mr and Mrs R R Beeland as guests of Miss Tommie Thompson Sunday. W H Heath and C L Funderburk back from Austin. Ruby Heath and Eu gene Heath visited Miss Mary Belle Parker Sunday afternoon. Prayer meeting at the Bush Arbor progresses. Mrs Bush and W M Bush were guests of Mrs D A Parker Saturday. Ruby Heath visited Miss Julia Bickley Thursday. John Adams and wife were guests at Mr Smith's Sunday. Lala Parker and silver were guests of Miss Lena Thompson Saturday night and Sunday. Joe Culverhouse and Nettie Lou Williams Otis Scott and Miss Mattie Lou Culverhouse attended preaching at the Arbor Sunday p m. Julia and Bertha Bickley were guests of Mrs Missouri Bush Thursday afternoon.
obituary note from Maggie McDaniel mourning the death of Mrs R G Howard at age 30 years 8 months. It recalls her last moments with husband and son and mentions burial at Macon Georgia's Aurate cemetery. The family thanks friends for kindness during the illness and notes a hope of reunion in the afterlife.
Mrs Laura Johnson thanks relatives neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of husband. Special appreciation to Dr W W Edwards and nurse Miss Annie Khel for care and assistance. May gods blessing rest on you all.
The Hill City New Era comments on lawyers and courtroom insults versus editorials. The Kansas City Star remarks that newspapers printing reflections on a man's character risk libel suits or dead editors, noting public belief in editor statements.
Montezuma Georgian itemizes multiple social visits across nearby towns. Names include Harry Peacock Miss Ethel Gardner L H Chapman King Gardner Mrs A E Dean Chief Giles Monroe Hill Eula Williams Hattiebelle Lightner A M Park W H Terry Mrs W F Giles Nettie Daniels and Mrs Albert Montgomery, with travel to Macon Ellaville Columbus Georgetown and Charing.
An evening blackout in Calcutta sparked fear of Bengal terrorism as residents searched for weapons. The outage, later traced to a cat leaping onto a transformer and triggering a short circuit, was resolved when power returned.
A Youngstown Telegram note speculates on Parisian fashion leaders tinting complexions to mirror dress hues. The column playfully questions how a woman in a plaid dress will meet the style emergency.
Columbus (Sept 19) preliminary hearing for Baliff Robert L Willis charged with murder of Luther Hawkins spanned a day of testimony and rulings. Witnesses described the shooting of Hawkins while Willis attempted to arrest him for a 50 cent board bill as deliberate. Willis claimed it was accidental and wept when a witness said he aimed before firing. He vowed he would not have done the deed for anything. Judge Foley remanded Willis without bond pending grand jury action.
An American notes Philippine English and local terms heard in Manila, tracing how language blends with Spanish Tagalog and currency terms. The piece cites Conant as currency reform and ends with a reflection on art shaping beauty, quoting Sidney and Sedgwick.
The big barometer at Faenza Italy set up years ago as a Torricelli memorial is thought to be the hugest of all such instruments. The oil column stands about thirty seven feet high and its fluctuations are read in feet rather than inches as with ordinary thermometers.
Dialogue frames Mr Growcher arguing that even if world peace and harmony were achieved, competition would trigger backlash as people resist its removal. The exchange questions whether universal peace is desirable if it means societal stagnation and unrest from challengers.
A Nottingham resident has mounted a wireless telegraph plant on his motorcycle and has received messages while moving along the roads sharing a novel mobile communication setup.
State of Georgia Taylor County confirms the Butler Banking Co located in Butler Georgia filed a sworn statement of its financial condition as of September 12 1913. G C Smith cashier swore to the accuracy before J G Joiner N P on September 20.
Reynolds Banking Co located in Reynolds Georgia presents the statement of its condition at the close of business on September 12 1913. R A Hinton cashier sworn says the above and foregoing file is in the bank. Sworn to Sept 20 1815 by L F Montfort Notary Public Taylor County Georgia.
sworn to and subscribed before me on September 15, 1913 by Robert L. Bell cashier of Farmers & Merchants Bank located at Charing Georgia. He states the foregoing is a true condition of the bank as shown by its books at close of business September 12 1913.
Mrs Laura Johnson widow of Starkie Johnson, deceased, applied for a year’s support for herself and minor children. Appraisers filed their return. Court of Ordinary requires all connected persons to show cause on the first Monday in October 1913 why the application should not be granted. Dated September 1, 1913. A. H. Riley, Ordinary.
Mrs. W L Cosey widow of W O Cosey applies for twelve months support for her minor children. Appraisers set apart the same and filed their return. All persons concerned must show cause before the Court of Ordinary of Taylor County on the first Monday in October why the application should not be granted.
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