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tl er Methodist Church Erected
To Celebrate Hundredth
thday Here Sunday October 20
[nt Church Edifice Dedicated
v 29, |934; Bishop Candler
-hed Dedicatory Sermon.
,Rev. F. J. ■Gilbert)
to 18-W there was not a
‘° di8t church in this community
ver , there were a number of
■odist people living here. Rev.
i#h steams, a local Methodist
heri SC rved the people for some
T hce was much interest and
honored the labors of Rev.
ns 1!y 1840 the number of
[odists had increased to the ex-
that the time seemed ripe for
^ izilur a church. Accordingly in
Row Harris Stearns who was a
0 f Rev. Zachariah Stearns and
of the Marion circuit, or-
jjed a Methodist church,
charter members were Stephen
m, Mrs.Stephen Johosnn, Jessie
. q rs . Julia Adams, Jacob
ntik Sr., Mrs. Jacob Sistrunk Sr.
Sistrunk Jr, Mrs. Jacob
wk Jr., Daniel Sistrunk, Mrs.
iel Sistrunk. Benjamin Griffith
Mrs I'.eujamin Griffith. a- . _ _
„r JTL^SiZ Mr. Jack McCrary
l “” Z mII” Dies of Heart Attack
£ Butler ... founded in 1*51^ Weil. M0nUI«
thurch was removed to town and i
name changed to Butler Metho-
church. During a preaching serv-
in 1858 a violent storm came up.
building was lifted from its
The Butler Herald
keeping everlastingly at it is the secret or SUCCESS”
BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1940
NUMBER 50.
Paving of Two Post
Roads In Taylor Co.
Are Now Under Way
Men From 21 To 35
Must Register Next
Wednesday October 16
Taylor County Can Soon Boast of , Every School in Taylor County to be
Judge George C. Palmer Presiding
| Over Fall Term of Taylor County
Superior Court Session Here
Approximately Sixty-four Miles of
Paved Highways. (
The paving of approximately seven
and one-half miles of post roads in
Taylor county will be completed in
the next few weeks.
Work was begun last week on pav
ing 2.51 miles on the Butler-Ideal
highway, Psot Road No. 86.' Paving
of this stretch which begins at the
local school building, will he -com
pleted in the next two weeks.
Open from 7 A. M. to 9 P. M. on
Registration Day.
NOTE—The following Procla
mation issued by the Mayor of
the City of Reynolds will apply
to all districts in Taylor coun
ty. According to officials there
will be approximately 2,000 per
sons to be registered at the 36
school buildings in the county.
Whereas: The Congress has en
acted and the President of the Unit-
Judge Geo. C. Palmer
Rev. F. J. Gilbert, Pastor
Butler Methodist Church
Mr. Jack McCrary, 31 years of
age died suddenly yesterday morning
about five o'clock of a heart attack
Dunaimr wu« nucu h*jui i .
ndation and carried some distance. at " s ome iere '
ne was hurt and no damage was j Mr. McCrary is the son of Mr. and
to the building except the mis- Mrs. F. E. McCrary of Taylor coun-
j. Qn j ty and has spent all of his life in
luring the pastorate of Rev. Geo., Butler.
Johnsun 1877-78 a new house of I Funeral services were held for him
ship was erected on the spot [ at the Turner's Chapel Freewill Bap-
the present building now | tist church at 11 o'clock this morn-
the land being donated by ing. Rev. H. L. Moore of Potterville
liam B. Johnson to Stephen officiated. Interment was
nson, Jessie Adams, John Sturdi- Turners Chapel cemetery.
Hardy Williamson and David
lieu ill me liexi two weens. , _
•in • i i 1*. l * ed States has approved the Selective
Phis will be an asphalt-gravel read w * a * , ' H ^
, , . , i Training and service act of 194V,
when completed.
Work on paving the Butler-Fick- j an *
ling Mill highway, Post Road No. 3281 Whereas: The President of the
will begin in a few days. The pav- j United States and the Governor of
ing of this project will start at the j the State of Georgia have proclaim- ■
junction of highway No. 96 and run | ed Oct. 16, 1940 between the hours of,
approximately four or five miles to-j 7 A. M. and 9 P. M. as the date set,
ward Fickling Mill. apart for registration of all male.
This will also be an asphalt-gravel j citizens between the ages of 21 and | _
road 36 at the Public School building of j
All of the labor and part of the their respective district, and; Central LOIWllUnity S
material on each of these projects is j Whereas: By these proclamations _ Wino Uirof
being furnished by the WPA, the the officials of this city are called LXUlDll WlIlS HlSl
remainder of material being fur-1 upon, and they deem it a privilege to p • j p pair HpTP
ished by the state. ! serve their country, to fully coope-jiriZc dl LA). V dll Ilclc
With the completion of these two ' rate with the United States and the ,
j jobs the citizens of two outstanding j state government in effecting this
\ sections of the county will be served j registration and carrying into effect j The Taylor County Fair, under the
l for the first time by paved high-1 the purpose of the selective service auspices of the American Legion Post
: ways. act. j No. 124 opened here Monday and
j When these two paving projects; Therefore: I, E. W. Hodges, mayor| w jIl continue throughout the week.
I are completed there will be approxi-1 of the City of Reynolds, under and j Mj ss Cornelia Daniels, of Monte-
I mately 65 miles of a paved roads i by virtue of the proclamation of the zum0i ^iss N 0 i an 0 f Montezuma and
| in Taylor county.
Mrs. Mattie Weaver
Prominent Reynolds Lady
Dies Monday Afternoon
President of the United States and j y. y j oneSj 0 f Roberta, three
the Governor of the State of Georgia ou t- 0 f-county judges, inspected the
and the powers invested in me as, county exhibits yesterday morning
Mayor of this city, I do proclaim the and made awards as follows:
following: j First p i ace> which carried with it
1. That Wednesday, the 16th day prjze of $]5> went to Centra , com .
of October be declared an official ; mun ity. Second place, with a prize
holiday and be known as “Registra-1 ^ went to Crowell community
tion. Day.’
2. That all officials of this city are i
And third place with a $6 prize was
— , awarded Mauk community.
Mrs. Mattie Russell Weaver, moth- ; urged to cooperate in any way pos- j a number of conimer cial, ed-
er of Mr. J. M. Weaver and widow ot srble with the registration official. , and community exhibits are
the | the late Mr. Z. T. Weaver, died at; in effecting this registration , for the in9pection of the
her residence in Reynolds at one, 3. That all employes of this city ^
Siirvi vors“Tnic 1 ulie his~ parents, Mr j o'clock Monday afternoon. ^en^the^daf of Communities represented by an ex-
latlcyas trustees of the Butler | and Mrs. F. K. McCrary; his widow M-Weaver jj. bon,™.Clayton Mbit are: Central, Crowell, Mauk
thodist church. A memorable day , who was before her ™™ge M | A1 .^A * * ^ Wm Ru8Sell .: themselves to the public school j Rupert, Wesley and Butler P. T. A.
the history of the congregation Regional Rogers; ° ne ^' Alfonso J g he had i K ' en a resident of Reynolds building of their respective districts A large and magnificent display of
June 7, 1868 when Bishop A. G., Crar.v; two brothers, . a . - s she united with the for the registration pursuant to the canned goods, farm produce, cakes
spin I dedicated the new- building and Rudolph of Tailor coun , • | - - , activities provisions of said act. oandies, flowers and fancy work from
sisters, Mrs. Elbert Posey, Mrs. Ben Reynolds Baptist church ^^ prov.sions « “ various columu „ities were artis-
Spitters, Mrs. Franklin Moore and as long as her health would permit., 4. That all employers oi an Klnus | „ j u „ „ „r
Mrs. Jim Hortman, all of this coun
ty.
New Suwannee Store
the honor and worship of God.
that time the membership nuni-
red 130.
ifter a number of years of con-
1 prosperity and growth it be-
apparent that plans would have
be evolved for a much larger and
■ adequate edifice to accommo-1 „ i D,||ln|*
the ever increasing memberships UpdlS in DULIvI
irdingly during the pastorate of
L. A. Harrell on Aug. 2, 1919
quarterly conference authorized
trustees of the church to dispose
'he old building as they saw best
apply the proceeds to the erec-
°f a new building. At the same
the following members were
painted and constituted a build-
committee: M. R. Cameron, H.
Riley, C. F. Fickling, F A. Peed
Henns, W J. Riley,, J T.
as, H. I,. Riley, H J. Peagler
Butler, Walter E. Steed, Eli
F»tt, P. B. Rawls and W. E. Neis
present edifice was
Her death was attributed to a give their employees sufficient time tically arranged by the managers of
stroke of paralysis from which she off in which to fulfill the obligation i the different booths,
was ill only one day. 'of registration incumbent on thorn The educational exhibits such a.
Mineral se^ces were held fori under the selective act. The county health unit, under the
Mrs. Weaver at the residence at 111 5. I further call upon the news- direction of Miss Sara Windham,
o'clock Tuesday morning. Rev. E. H. paper of the county to cooperate by health nurse; the farm securi y a
Dunn pastor of the Reynolds Bap-! giving publicity to the provisions of ministration under Supervisor R.
Sst church and Rev. J. D. Smith the selective service act and espe- Bums; the state forest service under
[pastor of the Reynolds Methodist cially to those matters specifically ; Mr. J. W. Ray, county ranger, the
Store under the church officiated. Interment was in 1 effecting the peoples of the county as state wild life division un er ou i
A new Sumannee Store, “ r i„u, C rest cemetery. ! to time, place, and method of regis- Ranger J. C. Garrett; and the Ocmul-
management of Mr. W. . 1 „ ■ include one son Mr. J. 1 tration, and other matters relating to gee River Soil Conservation distric
A-ricus was opened m Butler last, ^ ^ | the citizens of this county who come under Mr. M. P. Dean, farm plan-
week. , 1 , d children 1 within the prescribed ages. mg technician, will give much info
The store is located on the west g a • Meas( , s T 1 e . As Mavor of this city, I urge mation in their respective fields,
side of the public square m j ‘ Parks A M Halley every male person who is over 21 | Commercial exhibits are: Hinton
building formerly occup.ed by | ^f w’aver- E S j^ner ! yeacB of age and who has not & Company of Reynolds, showing a
Dudley Harris’ store next door to Zack Weaver, E. H. reached his 36th birthday 0 n Oct. 16 large assortment of grain and other
the Bazemore Store and ^| ar e ' p dd d funeral Home of Rey- to appear promptly before the local seeds.
Mr. Comer stated that the ^n’all Cmddard Fun ^ ^ ' regis t ra tion boards in order that the C. H. Neisler Estate of Reynolds
opening of this new and up-to-date. ; , registration may be perfected on the has a large display of farm ma-
- - tomorrow,-; rangements. date fixed. | chinery.
Done this 9th day of October, 1940. | It will be well worth the time of
E 1 . W. Hodges, Mayor, all citizens of the county to inspect
H. C. Whatley, Secretary, each of these exhibits and see the
grocery store
Friday.
will he
r Sirs'special Service Sunday
> ember, 1920 at a cost of ¥28,
finally on July 29, 1934, with
* overflowing with joy the con-
Kation came before God to dedi-
His honor and glory the
f ' 11 ' beautiful temple of worship
Praise. Bishop W. A. Candler
Mud the dedicatory sermon.
^ following preachers have
e| l the Butler church:
ev . Harris Steams, 1840.
ev - Tlios. Coleman, 1841.
ev - Thomas Coleman and Rev.
Tli Tally, 1842.
George Bright and Rev.
al >y, 1843
ev - William Bussey and Rev.
P ard -Mayfield, 1844.
Jacob Danforth, 1845.
ov - L. Steagall, 1846.
e ' Joseph Tally, 1847.
ev - Graven and Rev Y. F. Tig-
| 1818.
; ev - Chas. L. Hays, 1840-1850.
; ev - Tliomas Gideon, 1851
ev ' J- M. Marshall, 1862-1863.
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Tir At Reynolds Church
stocked by it. , , j
H mTd Wh appears a'^ messaged the I Reynolds Methodoists will conduct,
pe e op t of this community by this a special program next Sunday at
Taylor County Singing
Asso. to Convene Here
newest enterprise of our city and in the Sunday ^schoo^hour and at the 11 § Un( J a y October 13th
this advertisement appears a few of o'clock worship service. 1
the many bargains which may be
found at the Suwannee Store.
v|\(;lNG CONTEST AT
RUPERT FRIDAY NIGHT
„ clock worship service.
All persons interested .in a Benevo-j
lent (God-will) program are espeical-1
|ly urged to come to these services, j The Taylor County
j You will enjoy the service and con- vention will convene
tributing to this good cause.
J D. SMITH Pastor.
progress that is being made in the
1 county.
Four Men Arrested
In Connection With
Cutting Sunday Evening
A gospel singing contest REV> WILL1S J. HOWARD
lets, duets and soloists i. g _ ivreNS HOME
ranged for Rupert school tomorrow-, DIES AT MRK.NS HU ih
Friday—night at 7:30.
Approximately one hundred
i„g leaders are expected
interest is being shown in
ual program which will
pert's reputation as a ceinc, ... . | minitsers in Georgia, Rev.
ing activity. . u n ,..ur,l a former greatly beloved
Singing Con-
at the Butler
High school auditorium Sunday, Oct.
13th'.
The meeting will begin at
Mr. D. C. Gosa was admitted to
the Montgomery hospital here late
meeting «... nine! Sunday afternoon and was treated
: o'clock In "the 6 morning and continue . for a number of severe knife wounds
j throughout the day. A large number about the head and body.
! of singers from Taylor and surround- i Sheriff J. M. Bone arrested four
• i 1 Km- Willis J. Howard, 74, a Bap- i ing counties are expected to be pres-! Taylor county white men, Messrs
t m'Tdi ti-t minister for half a century, died ] ent and take part i.i the day's pro- , Robert, William and Henry Winters
Zt ■ pSS .1 bl. hum, « w™. u«ling.. i? “< 1 ‘ f*"*
1 m ! R cl He was the father of four sons Mr. Charlie Simmons, president of. them in connection with the trage-
f Aw' 1 all'of whom are prominent Baptist the organization, will preside over dy. No charges have been made
acenterofsmg- ; an of whonr ^ R C J thc convention . against the men the sheriff said
11 1 1 1 Piveryone who enjoys good vocal I The sheriff stated that the cutting
g activity* , » a Howard a former greatly uauvtu jwi.v* e> 1 (
The public is cordially m y l , . tbe Butler Baptist church music are extended a cordial invita- took place about six miles from But-
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eveiiimt' 01 ““o
Hon. R. M. Suggs Is Chosen A*
Foreman of Grand Jury; Much
Business Handled by Body.
The Fall Term Taylor Superior
court convened here at nine o’clock
Monday morning with hin Honor
Judge George C. Palmer presiding
for the first time since the appoint
ment by Gov. Rivers as superior
court judge of the Chattahoochee cir
cuit to fill the unexpired term of
the late Judge C. Frank McLaughlin.
Judge Mc.Lcughlin succumbed after
completing the superior court session
here last April.
Other court ijfl'idals accompanying
Judge Palmer here from Columbus
and participating in the deliberations
of the court are: Solicitor Geneial
Hubert Calhoun and Court Reporter
R. O. Perkins.
In opening court Judge Palmer de
livered one of the most forceful and
informative charges to the Grand
Jury that has been heard here in
many years.
In this charge Judge Palmer be
gan by paying high tribute to his
predecessor, the late J'udg'e C. Frank
McLaughlin.
Judge Palmer instructed the jury
on the importance of their oath
which they had just taken and gave
them two reasons why they had been
selected to serve on this important
body. “First,” he said, “because of
your character and second because of
your reputation. Character and repu
tation are entirely different. Charac
ter is what you really are and repu
tation is what your fellow citizens
think you are.”
The able jurist stressed the im
portance of swiftness in acting on
cases and to cut the length of court
as much as possible.
“Every day of court that you can
save you will save your county hun
dreds of dollars. Economy should be
practiced now especially as our gov
ernment is going- through one of the
most perilious stages in history,”
the Judge declared.
“Inspect your court house, gentle
men, and all other property of your
ccunty and recommend making all
repairs that you consider necessary.
“If any one of you know of any
crime or vice liiat is being carried
on in your community look into the
matter and if necessary bring the
matter to the attention of the court.
“Taylor county, as you know, is
Messed with a good sheriff and oth
er good law enforcing officers. If
need be, call to their attention any
matter that needs investigation al
though if it is not of enough impor
tance to take up the time of the
court, by bringing same to trial, I
am sure that the sheriff will be glad
to do his part in seeing that this,
whatever it might be, does not hap
pen again, and if it does he will
bring the offender into court.”
The gentlemen of the Grand Jury
elected Hon. R. M. Suggs as their
foreman, and as their secretaries
Messrs 0. C. Smith and Paul Hodges.
Hon. G. O. Horton acted as bailiff
for the body .
A large number of cases were
brought before the grand jury for
consideration in which thirty-nine
true-bills and five no-bills were re
turned. Eight of the true-bills were
felonies and 31 misdemeanors.
After a thorough inspection of the
Jerk's books and other court records
the court house building, county jail
and the public welfare camp, the
grand jury was dismissed for the
term by the court Tuesday after
noon. The grand jury was composed
of the following: Messrs J. A. Payne
O. R. Montgomery G. C. Smith, B. M
Montgomery, J. M. Weaver, T. What
ley, E A. Hollis, C. D. Lucas, W. S.
Payne, J. H. West A. L Waters,
Dudley Harris, R C. Kirksey, Wanza
Hortman, R. O. Rogers, G. J. Young
B. H. Bazemore, G. F. Byrd, B F.
Kirksey, J. W. Windham, A H Jarrell
W H. Suggs, L. A. Peed, M. W.
Smith, H. B. Walker, L. D Kirksey
R M. Suggs, C. E. Whatley and E.
P. Hodges.
The court disposed of all civil cases
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