Talbot COUNTY GA Newspaper 1913 - Junction City File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Carla Miles milescng@juno.com http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/talbot/newspapers/1913.txt The Butler Herald Tuesday, January 21, 1913 Junction City Items Our little city is rejoicing because part of the material has been placed to build a Central depot. Mr. Sidney Morgan, of Prattsburg, is the guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Morgan. Mr. Tom Currington has accepted a position with the Junction City Mfg. Co. Mr. Bob Saltzer was hauling cross ties on the trucks Saturday afternoon when by some means became unbalanced and knocked his arm out of place. Mrs. Pierce Spinks near Daviston spent last week with her mother, Mrs. J.K. Morgan, who is quite sick at this writing. Miss Rine Hollis has returned to her home at Columbus. Mrs. Ollie Smith, of Griffin, is the attractive guest of her aunt, Mrs. J.H. Jackson. The people here enjoyed a little show at the school house Friday night. Mr. Lucious Joiner has moved his family to Charing where they expect to make their future home. Mr. Meadows was here one day last week. The Butler Herald Tuesday, January 28, 1913 Junction City Items Rev. B.F. Elliott filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Parham of Columbus, is visiting the Jackson house. Mr. Foster, of Charing, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Hesters. Mrs. J.A. Wilson, of Reynolds, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Will Morgan. Miss Mary Morgan spent last week her grandmother, Mrs. J.K. Morgan Mr. B. Goggans went over to Columbus Sunday. Col. J.A. Smith was here one day last week. Mrs. J.J. McDaniel spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W.K. Morgan. Mr. Will Brown, of Howard, attended services at the Baptist. Miss Mattie Lee Mallory is spending Sunday with her niece, Miss Mary Morgan. Why don’t more of you correspondents come. We miss you. The Butler Herald Tuesday, April 1, 1913 Junction City Items Rev. Z.T. Weaver preached two excellent sermons here Sunday morning and afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Hesters spent the week-end with relatives at Mauk. Prof. E.B. Flangam has charge of the school here since Prof. Mackey resigned and is progressing nicely. Mr. Fuller, of Geneva, was here Saturday afternoon. Miss Georgia Gill of Butler, was the guest of her brother, Mr. E.C. Gill last week. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gill, of Columbus, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Monday. Mrs. Hagerman, of Fort Valley is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. L.J. Downs. Mr. Frank Boswell, of Juniper was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Boswell several days last week. (Last week’s letter) Rev. B.F. Elliott filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Mrs. W.K. Morgan and Mrs. J.H. Boswell are quite sick at this writing. Mr. M.E. Perry left Saturday for his home near Tazewell. Prof. W.T. Mackey, who has been teaching the school here, has resigned and accepted a position at Americus. We regret to see him leave, but wish him much success. The Butler Herald Tuesday, April 22, 1913 Junction City Items Farmers are very busy in their farms taking advantage of this pretty weather. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Gill is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Zol Adams, of Juniper is visiting her father, Mr. J.H. Jackson. Mr. Gordon Parker went to Columbus Saturday afternoon. Mrs. J.H. Jackson is adding two more rooms to her home. The Central Railroad depot has been opened up and Mrs. C.W. Moore has charge of it. Mr. L.J. Downs went to Atlanta Friday afternoon; he was on the train which was wrecked but escaped injury. Mrs. Gill of Butler, visited her son, Mr. E.C. Gill several days last week. Mr. W.A. Blythe visited Oglethorpe last Monday. Mrs. Wm Keller was quite sick Saturday; we wish her a speedy recovery. Dr. Carson and wife entertained Wednesday evening. Many interesting games were played which were much enjoyed by all. Those present were: Misses Willie Moore, Ethleen Barnes, Edna Boswell, Susie Frank Hart, Nettie and Willie Morgan, Mae Hill, Messrs. John Watler, Charley Boswell, Flem Morgan, Evan Blythe, J.C. Baldwin, Alma Wadsworth and Mr. Willis. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hill, Mr. and Mrs. S.F. Hart. The evening with Dr. Carson and wife was a pleasant one. The Butler Herald Tuesday, April 29, 1913 Junction City Items Rev. B.F. Elliott filled his appointment here Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Horace Lumpkin, of Tazewell, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Hesters. Mr. James Boswell, of Scotland, is spending a week with his parents here. Messrs. Flem Morgan, Ray Woods, and Evan Blythe went to Columbus Saturday afternoon. Mr. J.W. Boswell, of Ideal, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Boswell. Miss Maude Brewer is the pleasant guest of her brother, Mr. Roy Brewer. Mrs. Mackey, of Tazewell, is the guest of Mrs. Tom Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hill entertained Friday evening. The evening spent at this pleasant home was much enjoyed and will long be remembered by all present. Mr. Weaver Woodall is visiting friends here. A negro house in the quarter was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon and several other houses caught but were put out. An escaped convict from Alabama was caught here Saturday afternoon and was carried back to Alabama Sunday. The Butler Herald Tuesday, September 9, 1913 Junction City Items Rev. Mr. Eloytte filled his regular appointment here the fourth Sunday. Mr. Jim Culpepper and children attended a very delightful family reunion at the home of his father near Talbotton last Saturday. Master Clark Gill of Butler, is the guest of his brother, Mr. C.C. Gill. Miss Mary Culpepper after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Jim Culpepper has returned to her home near Talbotton. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Lovie who have been visiting their son at Manchester, stopped over here one day last week enroute to their home in Columbus. Mr. J.E. Rogers, of Mauk, was here last week. Misses Eva Mae and Lola Jackson who have been the guests of the Jackson House is visiting in Geneva. Miss Carter of Reynolds, was the guest of Mrs. Tom Montgomery last Sunday. Misses Rosa Hays and Lovie Jewel Whatley, of Norwich, were the guests of Mrs. W.W. Hays last Sunday. Mr. J.H. Brewer and Mr. Bennie Carpenter, of Butler, were recent guests of Mr. Roy Brewer. Mrs. Lucas who is visiting her sister, Mrs. C.W. Moore is quite sick at this writing, we wish for her a speedy recovery. Dr. Clarence Montgomery is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Tom Montgomery. Quite a crowd from here attending preaching at Pine Level last fourth Sunday night. Mrs. C.C. Carson and children have returned home after several weeks’ visit to her mother Mrs. McMillan at Camp Hello, S.C. The Butler Herald Tuesday, September 30, 1913 Junction City Items Rev. B.F. Elliott filled his regular appointment Sunday afternoon and evening. Miss Libby Deloach is the attractive guest of Mrs. W.M. Keller. Miss Willie Barfield is the guest of Miss Beulah Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Watson spent the week-end at Mauk. We are very glad to see Mrs. J.R. Culpepper out again. Mr. James Boswell is the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boswell. Saturday morning three tramps beating their way on a freight train going to Macon saw the mail pouch on the grab, they snatched the pouch off, threw it in a coal car and sit down, the faithful “old Jack Mathis” the carrier, was thoughful enough to run and call the conductor and tell him. The men and pouch were captured at Howard and carried to Columbus early Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Parks attended services here Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W.D. Anderson entertained Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Cora Wade of Reynolds. Many games were played, at a late hour delicious ices and cake were served. 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