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BUTLER. TAYLOR COUNTY. GEORGIA. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 1918.
Number 3
Volume XXXXUI.
Church Appointments
Read Monday Night
SOUTH GEORGIA CONFER
ENCE ADJOURNS AT VAL
DOSTA TO MEET NEXT
YEAR AT DUBLIN.
Valdosta, Nov. 25—Declaring
in resolutions adopted today
their utmost confidence in Presi
dent Wilson, receiving reports
from several districts, and wind
ing up a large volume of unfin
ished business, the closing day
of the South Georgia Conference
proved one of the busiest of the
1918 session. Dublin will enter
tain the conference next year.
A fund was raised for the pur
pose. of placing a service flag of
the “sons of Uie parsonage” : "
Emory University, Atlanta.
The appointments of pastors
for another year include the
following:
Columbus District
Dr. J. P. Gnstfield, Presiding Elder
fourth year.
Buena Vista—J. N. Jones
Butler Circuit—L. A. Harrell, re
turned
Columbus East Highlands—Paul Muse
Columbus _ North Highlands—Hamp
Stevens, returned
Columbus Rosehill—J. C. G. Brooks
returned
Columbus St. Luke—J. A. Thomas,
returned
Columbus St. Mark—O. L. Evans
Columbus St. Paul—J. B. Johnston,
returned
Cussetta Circuit—J. C. Saville
Geneva Circuit—O. H. Rhodes
Hamilton Circuit—W. E. Hightower
The following statistics have
been reported to the conference
Infants baptised during theyear,
1,068; adults baptised, 2,867;
number of Epworth League
members, 2,393; number of Sun
day school officers and teachers,
5,296; number of Sunday school
scholars, 59,539; amout raised
for superannuated preachers and
tne widows and orphans of
preachers, $23,945; amount for
foreign missions, $28,573; home
and conference missions, $28,573
church extension,-$13,357; Chris
tian education, $15;915; Ameri
can biole Society, $1,531
amount raised for support o
presiding elders, $31,106; preach
ers in charge, $283,932; bishops,
$4,078; number of houses
worship, 791; number of socie
ties, 813; copies of general organ
taken, 363; conference organ,
4,526.
returned
V
„ Blevin, returned
JTrulock, re-
Maukr Circuit—L. E! Pierce,
minister, Sparks, Ga.
Midland Circuit—M. W. Flanders
Omaha Circuit—N. W. Lovein
Reynolds—J. H. Allen, returned
Richland—J. H. Standford, returned
Talbotton—L. A. Brown, returned
Talbot Circuit—K. H. McGregor
Waverly Hall—J. A. Roundtree
Woodland Circuit—B. A. Pafford, re
turned
'ssionary to Korea—J. L. Gerdine
nference Secretary Education—Dr.
hatfield.
Uaneous Appointments.
J. W. Liley
District—O. B. Chester
i Elder
i Circuit, Cordele District,—C. L.
‘all
"ele—T. B. Standford
ontezuma— W. K. Dennis
Oglethorpe, Ideal and Mission—L. B.
McMicheal
Unadilla and Snow—W. A. Brooks
Dublin—L. A. Hill
Kite—J. F. Ford
SWainsboro—J. M. Foster
Stiillmore—G. B. G. Johnston
Mjacon District—P. W. Ellis, Presid-
jing Elder
Byron—J. M. Rustin
Ft Valley—W. F, Quillian
Ingleside—E. E. Gardener
Irwinton—C. C. Boland
Centenary—Chas. vv. Curry
First Street Macon—J. P. Wardlaw
Mulberry Macon—T. D. Ellis
Roberta and Herbron—N H Olmstead
McRae District—L. W. Colson, Presid
ing Elder
Savannah District—O. F. Cook, Pre
siding Elder
Lawtonville—<L_C. Grirner
Aiillcn—H. W. Joiner
Port Wentworth—J. H. Wilson
Springfield—S. W. Brown
*4>8ton—J. W. Weston
Climax—T. R. McMicheal
Thomasville—J. E. Seals
Allapaha Circuit—H. C. Brewton
Morven—T. F. Drake
Valdosta—J. M. Glen
First Church Brunswick—L. J. Bal
lard
Homerviile—O. B. Talley
Cochran—J. P. uell
Milan—J. W. Domingdos
Lyons and Collins—Jason Shirah
Orphans’ Home Report.
Rev. J. A. Smith, agent for the
South Georgia Orphans Home,
reports the best year in the his
tory of the institution, notwith
standing high cost of living;
$32,000, or $12,000 more than
last year, has been raised for the
support of the "helpless ones.
Conference Statistics.
SOUTHERN FOUR-MINUTE
MEN HOLD THREE CON
FERENCES.
More man three thousand
Four-Minute Men from Georgia
and Alabama are attending the
State Conference now in pro
gress at Birmingham. Invita
tions have been issued to all the
state executives from the South
eastern division and great inter
est is being manifested in the
conference.
Wm. H. Ingersoll, national
director of the Four-Minute Men
of Washingon, accompanied by
assistant national director, W.
Curtis Nicholson have gathered
some of the best speakers in the
southern state for the confer
ences and will spend one day at
each conference.
Th Mississippi state confer
ence will be held in Jackson, Miss
beginning November 21st and
the J'lorida .conference will be
h eld ^D ecember 411^ Washing
ton advises that the Four-Min
ute speakers wtffbe held in ser
vice for a year or longer still
in order iliat their work of beat
ing a spoken message from the
nead of the national government
to every city, town and village
in America, may be earned on
throughout the entire recon
struction and demobilization pe
riod, to take of such econonr.c
and philanthropic measures as
will be necessary.
Attending all three southern
inferences will be Hon. Porter
Dunlap, State Treasurer of Ten
nessee; 4jSj&irectbr of the Ten
nessee Fotir-3|inute Men and
Professor Frederick Davis Mel-
len of the Mississippi Agricultu
ral College, who is State Direc
tor for Mississippi.
These men will, in the confer
ence instruct and assist the sta
te executives from all over the
south who attend, in the plans
of the government for the Four-
Minute organizations during the
coming months when after-war
issues will be matters of the
greatest importance. The ex
tent of the activities of the Four-
Minute speakers and their influ
ence in combating adverse prop
aganda has been felt through
out the war, as they have ex
plained in detail every vital step
taken toward the winning of the
war, and its intent and purpose.
Georgia is being mentioned in
reference to the hearty response
that the Four-Minute Men have
made with reference to perman
ent organisation, and since the
beginning,of the United War
Work Campaign just closed,
twelve more counties in Georgia
have completed their organiza
tions.
Carl Mullins State Director of
Publicity states that more than
three-fourths of the newspapers
in this state are in full co-opera
tion with the work of the Four-
Minute Men. “Realizing the
tremendous factor that they re
present in the forming of the
nation’s ideals and policies, Mr.
Mullins states that the phenome
nal success of the recent cam
paigns have ben due chiefly to
the fact that the nwspapers
have been almost unanimous in
their support of every philanthr
opic and patriotic measure, not
alone because of the news value
of such movements, bub from the
standpoint of ideals.
CHRISTMAS TRACE ROLES
ISSUED BY COUMGIL DEFENSE
Merchants Must Not Keep Open
Nights— No Extra Employees —
Shop Early and Carry Your Parcels
The following rules have been
agreed upon by the Council of
National Defense, and adopted
by she Georgia Council of De
fense.
Retailers are required to ob
serve the usual hours of busi
ness—no keeping oi>en at night.
Retailers are only allowed to
have the usual number of em
ployees and in no event to ex
ceed the number enployed No
vember, 1917. Deliveries are
asked to be curtailed and no de
liver/ of small packages.
Do your Christmas shop^irg
EARLY and continuously. Start
now and continue from day to
day until completed. This is im
portant and necessary if you de
sire to complete your shopping
in ample time. Shop early in the
morning—do this and help the
merchants take care of the trade
and conserve all the light possi
ble.
Take your packages home
with you. Carry everything
you possibly can. Help to save
deliveries and the man-power
necessary to deliver bundles.
Avoid congestion of heavy
packages at the stores for later
delivery. As far as possible, if
your packages are too heavy to
carry, have them delivered from
day to day, to avoid the late
rush. This is important.
Inis is a year of economy and
privation. The cheer of Christ
masshould come to the hearts
andmmds of children. We grown
fwOpIe should remember the
poor and needy, our soldiers and
their families, but our gifts
should be sensible and in keep
ing with conditions. Let us
avoid extravagance and waste in
our bi ying for 1918.
Georgia Council of Defense,
Hugh Dorsey, Chairman,
Mrs. S.M. Inman, Vice-Chairman
WE WHO ARE YOUR WOMEN
We who are your women, -when have
we failed you?
We who stood beside you when dread
or doubt assailed you
In the old days of living ere the war-
call hailed you?
We who are your women, we handed
you the sword,
We bade you forth to ^battle in the
Service of the Lord,
We promised faith and aid and
strength to be your sure reward
We who are your women, now that
you are gone,
Shall we sit with idle hands, thinking,
every one,
That her task has been fulfilled, that
her work is done?
We who are your women, you call us
o’erseas
For shelter, care and comfort—yet
sterner things than these
All that makes for might and strength
against our enemies.
We who are your women, by all that
makes our pride,
By love, by hope, by courage, by fears
our hearts denied,*
Pledge these sendings to you through
service multiplied.
We who arc your women, be sure we
see aright
The single duty left for us who sped
you to the fight;
We who gave the sword to you—wp
must keep it bright!
We who are your women, when have
we failed you _
In the old days of living ere the war-
call hailed you ?
As we gave the promise so we keep
the VOW'—
We who are your women, we will not
fail ycu now.
—THEODOSIA GARRISON.
Lame Shoulder. ■
This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles. All that
is reeded is absolute rest and a few
applications of Chamberlain’s Lini
ment. Try it.
County Way Behind On
War Savings Stamps Pledges
The attention of our readers
is called to the fact that one of
the most important campaigns
in Georgia has been pushed
aside. Last June there was an
intensive campaign nuule to s
cure pledges for War Saving
Stamps. This campaign was
successful and we secured pled
ges amounting to $38,500,000.90.
Of these pledges $13,500,000.00
have been redeemed by the pur
chase of stamps up to November
first leaving Georgia's plighted
quota $25,000,000.00.
The word of Georgia is out
ana her pledge with the Treas
ury of the United States must be
kepi. So grave was this situation
that a conference was called at
the Governor’s Mansion a few
nights ago to ri’seuss wa>s and
means by which this—demand
should bg met. No excuse can
be accepted because expenses
have been based upon this plight
ed quota and our boys have
made no excuse in the perform
ance of their word and have
kept faith by defeating Germ
any.
We must raise this $25,000,
000.00 or have this $25,000,000.-
00 in pledges redeemed in the
next four weeks. In order to
accomplish this purpose there
must be concert of action and all
the _war activities in Georgia
have agreed to help. We have
pledged the State Council of De
fense to help to the fuil extent
of their ability and we are writ
ing to ask you to make this
pledge good.
This County’s quota is $231 -
260 of which $40,734 lias be^n
purchased, leaving*- for redemp
tion $190,526. We know that
the people of our county will
keep their pledges and \fe are
therefore bringing it to the>r at
tention. Wo want the citizens
of our couaty to meet the Chair
man of tne War Savings Com
mittee and go into detail with
him over the situation and give
him active and hearty surport
in this .natter. The Chairman
of the War Savings Committee
in this county is Mr. L F. Peeb
les, of Butler.
Publicity Given Ts United War
Work Gampaip By The Herald
Mr. E. Y. Clarke, Publicity Di-
jotor, United, War Work Cam
paign for-Georgia, Atlanta. "
Dear sir:
I have the pleasure to report
that the Herald, of Butler, gave
complimentary 282 inches of
reading matter and paid adver
tisements, nolle during the Unit
ed War Work campaign. I have
had the honor of being connect
ed with several other state-wide
publicity campaigns and wish to
compliment the Georgia newspa
pers for their exceeding gener
osity and patriotic support of the
campaign'. To them is due un-
stited praise for their very lib-,
eral contributions to the cause.
It would be impossible to calcu
late the value they have been in
the glorious results, especially
in view of the handicap of space
conaitions under which the news
papers are operating today.
—Very cordially yours,
FRANK T. REYNOLDS,
Organization Secretary, United
War work Campaign.
MEN IN CLASS ONE
TO BE ADDRESSED
RESTRICTIONS ON
BUILDINGS REMOVED.
Pursuant to instructions re
strictions on buildings of all
kinds are removed. This means
that any class of structure or
constructioiucan proceed without
permit. This will automatically
release all construction opera
tions. -
^ C. E. BENNS,
County Chairman
State Council of Defense.
Talks on Health are to Feature
Meeting at Court House
in Butler Tonight
One of the first indications
that Uncle Sam is looking into
the future in reference to the
manpower of the country came
in a telegram last week to the
Jocal board of Taylor county
from Major Joel B. Mallett. sta
te selective draft officer, requir
ing him to uotify all registrants
iir class one of a meeting to be
held at the Court house in Butler
to-night when a speaker will be
present to address these men on
health and protective measures
against the diseases which have
caused the greatest difficulties
inthe organization of an efficient
army to fight Germanny.
All of the class one registrants
of every registration are called
upon to attend this meeting, to
gether with men who on account
of slight physical delects were
recommended for limited ser
vice.
Barbecue For Convicts Today.
County Warden A. G. Roberts
paid us a pleasant visit Saturday,
came in he said to invite us to a
barbecue on Thanksgiving at the
convict camp near Clayton Acad
emy, given to the men in stripes
x including a few prospects,
which gives us a free ticket)
Mr. Roberts says the men under
his charge are looking forward
to the occasion with much pleas
ure. He has a force of 20 men
who have given the authorities
little or no trouble, and deserve,
as they are receiving the kind
est and best of treatment.
Whether we are able to go down
and enjoy the ’cue or not we
hope tne men who are giving
their services to our roads,
which are a credit to our county,
will not be the least disappointed
in their expectation of a most
delightful occasion.
Small Farm And
Country Store For Sale
Farm consists of 105 acres
land, about 60 acres in cultiva
tion ; plenty wood ana water and
some timber; convenient to
good school and churches. Is
also splendid location for country
store. I am offering my stock
of merchandise at greatly reduc
ed prices. In connection with
above I offer for sale about 200
bushels of corn, some hay, hogs,
one good cow and calf, a few
farm implements, and one good
F. A. Model Baby Grand automo
bile in good condition. Will sell
any of the above cheap for cash.
If interested come to see me or
write
J. J. EASON,
Butler, Ga.
PEACE '
drum
(By A. Edwards)
Now may we surely realize
■That this is precious peace
And will the nations compromise
And let this horror cease?
The year of jubilee has come
If so then let us pray
TJien let us Sing and beat th
For peace to endless day.
We’ll beat our swords to pruning
hook,.
Our spears to plows galore
We’Jl tell the children in their books
“We’ll go to war no more.”
“Prepare for warin time of peace”
For fear the blessed day
Has not arrived fo.' wars to cease
And blown our-sins away.
Jehovah will reveal the time:
All men will know it then;
All nature ’ll harmou-.v.e the rhyme
Amen, Amen, Amen.
Red Cross Chapter
Elects Officers
Butler Red Cross Chapter
held its annual meeting at the
court house at 3 o’clock P. M.
Wednesday Nov. 20th, 1918.
A good report was made of
work done for the past year.
The following officers and
chairmen of main committees
were elected for ensuing year.
G. C. Smith, Chairman.
Mrs.; J. W. Edwards, Vice
Chairman.
Mrs. F. P. Golding, Secretary.
F. P. Golding, Treasurer.
Main Committee Chairmen.
Rev. L. A. Harrell, Member
ship and Extension.
J. T. Hart, Finance.
Mrs. G. C. Smith, Director
Woman’s Work.
Mrs. H. J. Porter, Junior Work
Mrs. T. L. Fountain, Conser
vation.
C. E. Benns, Publicity.
A detail report of the Work
accomplished by the Butler
Chapter for the past, twelve
months will be published later,
and will be a most excellent
showing for this chapter.
Rev. L A. Harrell Returned
To Butler Circuit
Citizens generally of this com
munity, irrespective of church
of filliation, are very much elat
ed over the return of Rev. L. A.
Harrell by the South Georgia
Conference to the pastorate of
the Butler Circuit for another
year. A fluent speaker, an able
minister, a fine conversationalist
and an affable gentleman. Rich
ly endowed with these qualifi
cations Rev. Mi’. Harrell has
greatly endeared himself to all
our people. He with his excel
lent family will be extended a
royal welcome among us another
year. Mach room for rejoicing,
also, is the fact that they have
just moved into a handsome new
parsonage which they will enjoy
during their stay in Butler and
which is one of the best and
most desirable parsonages in
the Columbus district. Sinee the
adjournment of Conference
at Valdosta Monday Mr. Harrell
has been visiting relatives in
South Georgia and is expected
to return home about Wednes
day of next week. A welcome
cordial and sincere, awaits him.
Lieut. Butler Arrives Overseas.
A card received Tuesday from
Lieut Walter J Butler announces
his safe arrival in France to
gether with a number of Taylor
county boys who are in his com
pany. Amhng other things he
says: “All the boys in the .com
pany from dear old Taylor coun
ty are in the best of health and
spirits. Just received a Butler
Herald and was certainly glad
to get it. Regards to all.”
FOR SALE
We offer several cars corn in
the ear. Also have shelled corn
to offer at times. We' have a
few cars Peanut Vine Hay on
hand that is of good sound qual
ity and is undoubtedly the cheap
est feed on the Tnarket at this
time. To all parties who are in
terested in buying either for
their own use or for sale we ad
vise you to get in touch with us
as we can save you money on
your requirements. In Com or
Hay or Peanuts, we have them
in all varieties.
THE ADEL GINNING CO.,
ADEL, GA.